DAIC

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

EGF mapping allows physicians to detect EGF sources and is designed to individualize ablation strategies based on underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms to potentially improve outcomes. By guiding ablation therapy, [EGF mapping] can enable clinicians to provide personalized, highly targeted treatment."

Ablation 104

Ablation Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Pulmonary 104

HeartRhythm

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The development of electrophysiology (EP) studies through intravascular catheters provided the leap to verifying mechanisms, setting the stage for interventions. The contemporaneous evolution of cardiac surgery permitted direct access to the heart to modify arrhythmia substrate.

Arrhythmia 45

Arrhythmia Bradycardia Electrocardiogram Electrophysiology 45

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

APRIL 9, 2025

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Hemolysis-related renal failure after pulsed field ablation (PFA) has been described in recently published cases, we reported the incidence of bilirubin elevation after PFA utilizing a novel hexaspline PFA catheter.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Article 40

DAIC

JANUARY 18, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 01/18/2024 - 14:21 January 18, 2024 — Abbott announced the first global procedures have been conducted using the company's new Volt Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System to treat patients battling common abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation (AFib).

Heart Rhythm 105

Heart Rhythm Ablation AFIB Chest Pain 105

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 17, 2025

Atypical AFL is a heterogenous group of re-entrant atrial tachycardias that most commonly occur in patients with prior heart surgery or catheter ablation. AFL is difficult to manage medically and catheter ablation is the preferred treatment for most patients.

Atrial Flutter 40

Atrial Flutter Electrophysiology Ablation Tachycardia 40

HeartRhythm

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Electroanatomic mapping (EM) has revolutionized the understanding and ablation of complex arrhythmias by providing simultaneous representation of electrogram timing, location, and voltage in both space and time. In this editorial we will review mapping and ablation of APs, and it is divided into two parts.

Electrophysiology 40

Electrophysiology Ablation Laboratory Technology 40

American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Additional rhythm-control strategies are frequently continued after index ablation for atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a study published Feb. 12 in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.

Atrial Fibrillation 59

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation AFIB Electrophysiology 59

DAIC

JUNE 11, 2024

In electrophysiology, innovation is king, but it is often incremental, and it almost always lacks rationale, comprehensive clinical documentation and relevance for hospitals that try to balance the increasing costs of new technology with increasing demand and reimbursement that just can’t keep pace. So, again, innovation is great.

Innovation 104

Innovation AFIB Technology Electrophysiology 104

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Introduction Catheter ablation is an effective and safe strategy for treating atrial fibrillation patients. Nevertheless, studies on the long-term outcomes of catheter ablation in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy are limited. Among the catheter ablation group, 58.7% ( n  = 27) had persistent atrial fibrillation.

Atrial Fibrillation 64

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Cardiomyopathy Heart Failure 64

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Ablation in VT in patients with electrical storm (ES) is challenging and associated with increased peri-procedural morbidity and mortality. The implications of ES on electrophysiological characteristics are not well understood.

Electrophysiology 40

Electrophysiology Ablation Tachycardia Outcomes 40

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

APRIL 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Introduction In atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation procedures, the CARTO VIZIGO Bidirectional Guiding Sheath has previously shown promising results in reducing fluoroscopy times without compromising clinical effectiveness or safety compared with non-steerable sheaths. Results Of 199 patients included (mean age, 69.7

Atrial Fibrillation 72

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Arrhythmia Article 72

DAIC

OCTOBER 21, 2024

FDA approval for the navigation-enabled FARAWAVE NAV Ablation Catheter for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and FDA 510(k) clearance for the new FARAVIEW Software, which will combine to provide visualization for cardiac ablation procedures with the FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation System.

Ablation 59

Ablation Atrial Fibrillation Technology Electrophysiology 59

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

There is limited data regarding safety, electrophysiologic characteristics and arrhythmia substrate during ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation in patients with prior aortic valve replacement (AVR).

Aortic valve 40

Aortic valve Electrophysiology Tachycardia Aortic 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Medical treatment for heart failure was optimized and after a few days the patient was discharged with referral to VT ablation procedure. After atrial rhythm/SR was restored the patient slowly improved. Learning points *A patient with tachydysrhythmia and chest discomfort needs immediate rhythm or rate control.

Tachycardia 119

Tachycardia Electrophysiology Atrial Flutter Ischemia 119

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Electrophysiology note : "In the context of pre-excited atrial fibrillation, we would recommend proceeding with mapping and ablation of accessory pathway (particularly given high risk features including his shortest pre-excited R-R interval is 25 X6 = 150/minute ). Pre-excitation results in a short PR interval.

Atrial Fibrillation 130

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Ablation Chest Pain 130

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Despite the relative efficacy of ablation, the risk of AF recurrence is substantial, particularly in patients with persistent AF (perAF). At present we do not have any reliable intra-procedural electrophysiologic predictors of long-term success of AF ablation other than pulmonary vein isolation.

Pulmonary 64

Pulmonary Ablation Atrial Fibrillation Electrophysiology 64

HeartRhythm

AUGUST 4, 2024

Despite their improved safety, by and large, cardiac electrophysiology procedures including catheter ablation (CA), are presently performed in hospital outpatient departments.

Electrophysiology 40

Electrophysiology Outpatient Ablation Hospital 40

Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Twenty‐six PVT/ventricular fibrillation–triggering PVCs were identified for ablation. After a mean follow‐up of 49 months after ablation, 8 (57%) patients were free from syncope recurrence. Ablation of trigger beat significantly reduced the syncope frequency (mean±SD, 4.3±1.6

Ablation 45

Ablation Tachycardia Electrophysiology Outcomes 45

HeartRhythm

MAY 8, 2024

Establishing the precise mechanism of cardiac arrhythmias in the electrophysiology laboratory is one of the main requisites for a successful and safe ablation.

Electrophysiology 40

Electrophysiology Laboratory Article Tachycardia 40

American College of Cardiology

APRIL 24, 2024

The PRO portion of the currently featured PRO/CON debate between Dr. Brian Olshansky and Dr. John Mandrola presents a significant conundrum within the fields of electrophysiology and geriatric cardiology.

Atrial Fibrillation 62

Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Electrophysiology Ablation 62

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Five criteria predict whether patients are likely or unlikely to have supraventricular tachycardia induced or ablated at an electrophysiologic study (EPS). Methods We performed a retrospective chart review of 1089 patients referred for EPS and ablation of SVT at 2 high volume centers. 001; Ablation, 88% versus 26%, RR = 3.32 (2.48–4.46),

Tachycardia 45

Tachycardia Ablation Electrophysiology Article 45

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 11, 2024

HPSD CTI ablation performed by EP trainees demonstrated a higher first-pass bidirectional isthmus block compared to the MPLD method. The aim of this study was to clarify the efficacy and safety of HPSD CTI-Abl performed by EP trainees and assess lesion characteristics between HPSD and moderate-power long duration (MPLD) ablations.

Tricuspid 40

Tricuspid Electrophysiology Ablation Article 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Hence, the electrophysiological and ablation target characteristics are poorly described. Focal AT at the aorta-mitral annulus conjunction (AMC) is uncommon.

Electrophysiology 40

Electrophysiology Bicuspid/Mitral Anatomy Tachycardia 40

HeartRhythm

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Post-operative arrhythmias are most often transient and medically treated, but some patients may require electrophysiology study (EPS) and ablation.

Congenital Heart Disease 45

Congenital Heart Disease Ablation Congenital Heart Disease 45

CardiacWire

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The AFib pulsed field ablation treatment era officially began in the US last week, following the FDA approval of Medtronic’s PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation System for the treatment of both paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation. PFA systems use electroporation (short electrical pulses) to achieve pulmonary vein isolation.

AFIB 105

AFIB Ablation Atrial Fibrillation Pulmonary 105

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 28, 2024

Abstract Introduction Some previous studies have reported that a first-step ethanol infusion into the vein of Marshall (EIVOM) with touch-up radiofrequency (RF) ablation can facilitate mitral isthmus (MI) block and improves the ablation outcomes in persistent atrial fibrillation (PeAF) patients. 0.78, p  = .006).

Atrial Fibrillation 75

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Bicuspid/Mitral Tachycardia 75

ADN Center of Excellence

MAY 17, 2024

It is with great pride that we announce the resounding success of ADN CoE' s AFib Ablation Training program, the second installment in our esteemed Ablation Series, held at the prestigious 9 Eylül University Heart Rhythm Management Centre.

AFIB 59

AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Heart Rhythm 59

Circulation

JANUARY 6, 2025

BACKGROUND:Current outcomes from catheter ablation for scar-dependent ventricular tachycardia (VT) are limited by high recurrence rates and long procedure durations. Contrast-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance images were used to reconstruct finite-element meshes, onto which regional electrophysiological properties were applied.

Tachycardia 85

Tachycardia Ablation Technology Electrophysiology 85

DAIC

JUNE 11, 2024

Patients suffering from heart rhythm disorders are now being successfully treated with robotic ablation procedures using this advanced technology, and Hospital Santa Maria della Pietà is the first hospital in Italy to adopt the cutting-edge Genesis Robotic Magnetic Navigation (RMN) system. “As

Heart Rhythm 81

Heart Rhythm Technology Electrophysiology Arrhythmia 81

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Atypical Atrial Flutter (AAFL) prevalence is increasing due to the escalating Atrial Fibrillation (AF) ablations and cardiac surgeries. We wanted to explore the outcome of the AAFL ablation, considering the recent changes in mapping and ablation.

Atrial Flutter 40

Atrial Flutter Ablation Electrophysiology Atrial Fibrillation 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 5, 2024

Hence, the electrophysiological and ablation target characteristics are poorly described. The aorta-mitral annulus conjunction (AMC) is uncommon site of origin of focal atrial tachycardias (AT).

Electrophysiology 40

Electrophysiology Bicuspid/Mitral Tachycardia Ablation 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The standardized workflow included general anesthesia, a single transeptal puncture trough with a bidirectional, steerable visualizable sheath introduced into the left atrium accommodated a high density, penta-spline mapping catheter and a contact force sensor ablation catheter enabled to deliver vHPSD.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Laboratory Electrophysiology 52

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

To reduce arrhythmic risk, novel clinical tools must identify patients with rTOF who will benefit from an electrophysiology study (EPS) and SCAI ablation.

Electrophysiology 40

Electrophysiology Ablation Arrhythmia 40

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

JANUARY 29, 2024

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:High-power short-duration ablation has shown impressive efficacy and safety for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI); however, initial efficacy results with very high power short-duration ablation were discouraging. or acute reconnection (4% versus 14%;P=0.3)

Electrophysiology 76

Electrophysiology Atrial Fibrillation Pulmonary Ablation 76

HeartRhythm

AUGUST 27, 2024

Epicardial Marshall bundle (MB) are frequently utilized in left atrial tachycardias (LATs) post atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation with pulmonary vein isolation and substrate modification.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Tachycardia Ablation Electrophysiology 40

Heart BMJ

JANUARY 10, 2024

Objective Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation effectively reduces symptomatic burden. We investigated if patients with atrial fibrillation who undergo catheter ablation have lower risk for all-cause mortality or stroke than patients who are managed medically. However, its long-term effect on mortality and stroke is unclear.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Stroke Strokes 52

HeartRhythm

JANUARY 6, 2025

Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is a novel modality shown to be safe and efficient.1 1 PFA is conventionally used for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), but interest has arisen in delivering linear lesions to the posterior wall2 and mitral isthmus.3 3 The durability of these lesion sets has not been well evaluated.

Electrophysiology 40

Electrophysiology Bicuspid/Mitral Arrhythmia Pulmonary 40