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Objective Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) is a new technology of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). This research is to investigate the feasibility of a new strategy (transoesophageal echocardiography-guided pulsed field ablation, TEEP) to guide PFA for AF with no contrast and zero fluoroscopy.
1,2 People living with AFib face an increased risk of stroke, heart failure and death, and many rely on cardiac ablation to treat the condition effectively. of veins during ablation procedures with far fewer energy applications than on-market competitive PFA systems. 3 Following approval, initial cases were completed by Prof.
In particular, the study showed superiority in the percentage of patients that achieved freedom from atrial fibrillation (AF) with or without anti-arrhythmic drugs at 12 months after a tailored cardiac ablation guided by AI in combination with PVI when compared to PVI alone. tim.hodson Fri, 02/14/2025 - 09:57 Feb.
The robotic technology represented an entirely novel way to address heart rhythm disorders in a minimally invasive procedure with the benefits of robotic precision and safety. Many technologies come and go, but this is an example of a system that has continued to advance due to the clinical value in enabling safe and reliable treatment.”
Genesis is the latest advancement in Robotic Magnetic Navigation technology. Robotic Magnetic Navigation introduces the benefits of robotic precision and safety to cardiac ablation, a common minimally invasive procedure to treat arrhythmias.
Ablation index (AI)-guided pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) has enhanced procedural outcomes for atrial fibrillation (AF).1 1 However, patients with persistent AF present higher recurrence rates due to advanced atrial remodeling,2-3 represented by the left atrial low voltage area (LVA), compared to those with paroxysmal AF.
This is the first PFA technology to receive FDA approval and follows the recent European CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark of the PulseSelect PFA system in November. In my clinical experience with the catheter, it was designed for AF ablation procedures.
Luigi Caliendo explains the benefits of Robotic Technology to President Vincenzo de Luca. Luigi Caliendo explains the benefits of Robotic Technology to President Vincenzo de Luca. We are proud to lead the way in Italy, revolutionizing cardiac treatment through innovative robotic technology."
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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
Superior vena cava (SVC) conduction delay or isolation during right superior pulmonary vein (RSPV) ablation using thermal ablationtechnologies has been previously described.1,2 1,2 No reports regarding the impact of pulsed-field ablation (PFA) on the SVC exist.
Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is safe for treating patients with common types of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to the largest study of its kind on this new technology, led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Outcomes of ablation with the FARAPULSE PFA System – a nonthermal treatment in which electric fields selectively ablate heart tissue – will be compared to outcomes following use of anti-arrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy, which is commonly prescribed for patients living with persistent AF. The company now anticipates U.S. Circulation.
cardiac electrophysiologist, performed one of the nations first procedures to control atrial fibrillation (Afib) using a new type of catheter that can deliver two different types of electrical energy or ablation to destroy the damaged part of the heart that is triggering the abnormal heartbeats. tim.hodson Wed, 02/12/2025 - 15:04 Feb.
During its Annual Conference, HRS 2024, the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) announced findings from three new studies demonstrating the safety and efficacy of pulsed field ablation (PFA), a nonthermal ablation treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). See full findings from the FARADISE, admIRE Study, and Advent Trial here.
An international consensus statement on how to treat atrial fibrillation with catheter or surgical ablation has been published in EP Europace, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and was recently presented at EHRA 2024, a scientific congress held April 7-9 in Berlin, Germany. Image courtesy: European Society of Cardiology.
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.
Innovation in medical technology exists to improve patient outcomes, increase surgical efficiency and enhance patient safety. Infrequently, we see medical technology innovation of a paradigmatic nature that changes the way physicians approach disease states and dramatically improve results.
Introduction A new technology capable of monitoring local impedance (LI) and contact force (CF) has recently been developed. At the same time, there is growing concern regarding catheter ablation performed under fluoroscopy guidance, due to its harmful effects for both patients and practitioners. Ω vs. 31.2 ± 9.81 Ω, p = 0.19).
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.
As cryoballoon technology continues to evolve, the introduction of lower-pressure and selectable-size balloons presents new considerations for both safety and efficacy of cryoablation of atrial fibrillation.
Volta Medical has announced it has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with GE Healthcare to enhance arrhythmia procedures with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven electrophysiology technologies. Our mission to combat complex heart rhythm diseases relies on optimizing interoperability.
BACKGROUND:Current outcomes from catheter ablation for scar-dependent ventricular tachycardia (VT) are limited by high recurrence rates and long procedure durations. Predicted optimum ablation sites to terminate all VTs in the models were identified. Rapid-pacing protocols were used to induce VTs and to define the VT circuits.
BackgroundCatheter ablation is frequently used to manage recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF) resistant to drug therapy, with pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) as a key tactic. The reconnection of pulmonary veins was discovered primarily in the anterior region of the right superior PV and the superior portion of the left superior PV.
Clinical trials and innovative technology took center stage during the month of April, racking up some record number views. New Study Reveals 65 and Older Population Lowered Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Weight Using Mobile Technology 2. Shorten the Blanking Period After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, Experts Say 4.
Rhythm control therapy and especially atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation are the focus of growing research in patients with AF. Recent findings suggest that reduction of AF burden mediates the beneficial effects of AF ablation on cardiovascular events and quality of life.
Abstract Introduction Due to its unique features, pulsed field ablation (PFA) could potentially overcome some limitations of current radiofrequency (RF) ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation. Methods Two patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy and previously failed RF VT ablations were treated with PFA.
a company primarily focused on leveraging its novel and proprietary CellFX Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation (nsPFA) technology for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, announced the completion of the first five procedures in its first-in-human feasibility study with its novel CellFX nsPFA cardiac catheter.
Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) is a novel ablationtechnology that presents a safer and faster alternative to current ablation techniques. In theory, PFA can be fully incorporated into a mapping system, thus enabling patient specific targeted ablation in open heart procedures.
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Becomes First Hospital in the Northeast to Adopt Advanced Robotic Technology for Heart Treatment 5. Late-breaking Clinical Trial Results from FARADISE, admIRE Study and Advent Trial at Heart Rhythm 2024 Highlight Pulsed Field Ablation Developments for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment 8.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) catheter ablation trials report arrhythmia-free survival using different post-ablation rhythm monitoring protocols, resulting in difficulties in the interpretation of the recurrence rates and comparison of ablation strategies and technologies.
a global leader in cardiac arrhythmia treatment and part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech , today announced European CE mark approval of the VARIPULSE Platform for the treatment of symptomatic drug refractory recurrent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ( AF ) using pulsed field ablation (PFA). iii] The study reported a low fluoroscopy time of 7.8
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The present invention relates to medical methods for transseptal access to the heart using steerable introducers based on the Company’s Morph DNA technology. This additional patent protection for BioCardia’s current and future products in this important existing market enhances shareholder value.
Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 25 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01053-7 The advent of pulsed-field ablation — a series of ultra-rapid, high-energy pulses that result in non-thermal cell death via electroporation — is revolutionizing the field of atrial fibrillation ablation.
Advancements in catheter design continue to improve safety during RF ablation. The TactiFlex™ Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled™ (TactiFlex SE) combines contact force sensing technology with a kerfed, flexible tip design.
The 1st generation HeartLight laser balloon (LB) ablation is highly effective in achieving pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), and the safety and 12-month efficacy are comparable with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) ablationtechnologies.
Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) with cryoballoon (CB) ablationtechnology is widely used to treat drug-resistant atrial fibrillation (AF). During CB ablation, there is a possibility of forming an ice cap of con.
Pulsed field ablation (PFA)-induced electroporation is an application of high-energy, direct-current shocks on myocardium albeit at a considerably lower current density that decreases the risks of arcing and barotrauma.1
Abstract Introduction With the entry of pulsed-field ablation (PFA) into electrophysiology, new possibilities for ablation of different substrates such as epicardial foci of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) from coronary venous system (CVS) have been opened.
Catheter Ablation: This minimally invasive procedure is now the gold standard for many AFib patients. Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) : PFA uses controlled electrical fields to target abnormal heart tissue with a reduced risk of damaging surrounding structures like the esophagus or nerves. Other options are typically recommended first.
Pulmonary vein (PV) isolation is the cornerstone of radiofrequency (RF) ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). PV reconnection is the most common cause of recurrent AF following an ablation procedure. Advances in catheter technology, ablation techniques, and ablation lesion metrics have resulted in improved PV isolation durability.
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.
This study investigated myocardial injury and inflammation following pulmonary vein isolation using (1) Standard radiofrequency ablation, (2) very high-power short-duration (vHPSD)-70W, (3) vHPSD-90W, and (4) pulsed-field ablation (PFA). Results Baseline characteristics were well-balanced between groups (age 63.1 ± 10.3 ng/L; p < .001).
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