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Pulmonary vein stenosis or occlusion resulting from radiofrequency ablation of atrial fibrillation can be mistakenly diagnosed as pneumonia: a case report

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

The increased use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for atrial fibrillation (AF) has led to a rise in cases of pulmonary vein stenosis or occlusion (PVS/O) as a complication. Clinical signs of PVS/O post-ablation can vary from no symptoms to common respiratory issues like coughing, hemoptysis, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

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Boston Scientific Receives FDA Approval for FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation System

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has granted approval to Boston Scientific for its FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation System. intermittent) atrial fibrillation (AF) and is a unique new alternative to standard-of-care thermal ablation treatment. said Nick Spadea-Anello, president, Electrophysiology, Boston Scientific. "The

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Biosense Webster Study Supports Low and Zero Fluoroscopy Workflow as Safe, Effective Alternative to Conventional Catheter Ablation

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Titled "Real-world Data Affirms Safety and Effectiveness of Low/Zero Fluoroscopy Atrial Fibrillation Ablation," the study was presented as a late-breaker at the 29th Annual International AF Symposium. Biosense Webster's zero fluoroscopy workflow is the first and only such workflow available in a radiofrequency (RF) cardiac ablation device.

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SGLT2 Inhibitors & Aortic Valve Stenosis; Early vs. Later Ablation for Afib; Sports Participation by Athletes with Cardiac Abnormalities

American College of Cardiology

In this weeks View, Dr. Eagle looks at the potential exposure-dependent protective effect of SGLT2 inhibitors on aortic valve stenosis progression.

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Outcomes of Pre-ablation Transesophageal Echocardiograms; TAVI vs. SAVR in Women With Severe AS; Effects in the Use of Oral Anti-coagulants (OACs)

American College of Cardiology

Eagle examines the effects on patients who have undergone pre-ablation transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) versus those who have not.

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Eagle’s Eye View: Pulsed Field Ablation and Pulmonary Vein Isolation, Penetrance of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Genotype-Positive Relatives, TAVR or SAVR and Severe Aortic Stenosis

American College of Cardiology

In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the durability of pulmonary vein isolation using pulsed-field ablation, then examines genetic penetrance of dilated cardiomyopathy in genotype-positive relatives.

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A pilot clinical assessment of biphasic asymmetric pulsed field ablation catheter for pulmonary vein isolation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is a new treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF), and its selective ablation characteristics give it a significant advantage in treatment. In previous cellular and animal experiments, we have demonstrated that biphasic asymmetric pulses can be used to ablate myocardial tissue.