Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 19, 2024

Abstract Background Cardioneuroablation (CNA) is a novel therapeutic approach for functional bradyarrhythmias, specifically neurocardiogenic syncope or atrial fibrillation, achieved through endocardial radiofrequency catheter ablation of vagal innervation, obviating the need for pacemaker implantation.

Outcomes 40

Outcomes Atrial Fibrillation Pharmacology Pacemaker 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 21, 2024

A patient in the ICU with significant underlying cardiac disease [HFrEF 30%, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, LBBB s/p CRT-D (biventricular pacer), AVNRT s/p ablation a few yrs ago, hx sinus tachycardia while on max tolerated BB therapy] went into a regular wide-complex tachycardia after intubation for severe COPD exacerbation. What to do?

Tachycardia 73

Tachycardia Atrial Fibrillation Pacemaker Blog 73

SoftCath

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Discussing further, Catheterization Laboratory, also called Cath Lab, is a medical examination room where angiogram, angioplasty, ablation, and implantation of pacemaker are carried out. Building Smart Cath Labs is highly related to it.

Technology 52

Technology Innovation Catheterization Laboratory COVID-19 52

Vector Remote

MAY 25, 2023

The consensus statement suggests moving to a two-year requirement (previously annual) for in-clinic interrogations for pacemaker and ICD patients without any events or comorbidities who are compliant with remote monitoring.

Heart Rhythm 52

Heart Rhythm Pacemaker Education Outcomes 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 21, 2024

If there had been — a temporary atrial pacemaker could have been considered as a way of increasing the heart rate to suppress a bradycardia-dependent arrhythmia ("overdrive pacing"). Some residual ischemia in the infarct border might still be present. QUESTION: How will you handle this arrhythmia given the clinical scenario?

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Arrhythmia Cardiogenic Shock Bradycardia Defibrillator 108

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Cardioneuroablation (CNA) is a catheter-based intervention, used to identify and ablate the epicardial ganglionated plexi (GP), which results in disruption of the vagal-mediated parasympathetic input to the sinus and atrioventricular node. Post-CNA, the median longest pause was 1.3 s s (range 0.8–2.2) with 0 documented pauses.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Document Bradycardia Pacemaker 40

Open Heart

JULY 28, 2023

Conclusions This study is expected to provide valuable findings regarding arrhythmia in HFnon-rEF patients, and elucidate a potential new therapeutic approach for HFnon-rEF.

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Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmia Heart Failure Tachycardia 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

She had a single chamber ICD/Pacemaker implanted several years prior due to ventricular tachycardia. Seeing as the patient has a single chamber ICD/pacemaker, pacing the ventricle will also lead to AV dyssynchrony that will compromise ventricular filling, further impairing hemodynamics. small squares in width (260ms).

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Tachycardia Electrophysiology Atrial Flutter Ischemia 95