Ablation and Transplant - Cardiovascular Update

PO-03-052 CATHETER ABLATION OF ATRIAL ARRHYTHMIAS AFTER ORTHOTOPIC HEART TRANSPLANT: COMPARISON BETWEEN BIATRIAL VERSUS BICAVAL ANASTAMOSIS TECHNIQUES

HeartRhythm

MARCH 31, 2025

Atrial arrythmias (AA) after orthotopic heart transplant (OHT) in the absence of ongoing rejection may require catheter ablation (CA).

PO-03-032 THE L-LINE: A NOVEL APPROACH TO TREAT ATRIAL TACHYCARDIA BY CATHETER ABLATION IN PATIENTS AFTER ORTHOTOPIC BIATRIAL HEART TRANSPLANTATION

HeartRhythm

MARCH 31, 2025

Atrial tachycardia (AT) is commonly observed following orthotopic biatrial heart transplantation (O-BA-HTx). Novel radiofrequency-guided catheter ablation (RFCA) strategies combining electroanatomical activation mapping and myocardial substrate characterization have emerged.

What happens to patients awaiting urgent transplantation for refractory electrical storm when they are not transplanted?

HeartRhythm

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Management typically involves addressing triggers, antiarrhythmic drugs and catheter ablation (CA), associated for refractory cases to deep sedation, sympathetic modulation, fast/overdrive pacing or temporary percutaneous mechanical circulatory support.

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PO-07-067 ORTHOTOPIC HEART TRANSPLANTATION FOLLOWING STEREOTACTIC BODY RADIOTHERAPY FOR REFRACTORY VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA: A CASE SERIES

HeartRhythm

MARCH 31, 2025

Patients with end stage heart failure and ventricular tachycardia (VT) often have limited therapeutic options, partially due to high risk for hemodynamic deterioration with catheter ablation procedures.

PO-01-031 STELLATE GANGLION BLOCK AS A BRIDGE TO STEREOTACTIC ABLATIVE BODY RADIOTHERAPY IN ELECTRICAL STORM

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

While LVAD and/or transplant represent definitive therapy, ineligible patients have few options beyond conventional ablation. Electrical Storm is a high morbidity and mortality disease process.

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Effects of atrial fibrillation ablation on arrhythmia burden and ventricular function in end‐stage heart failure: Lessons from CASTLE‐HTx

European Journal of Heart Failure

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Overview of the study population and effects observed after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Herein we describe the effects of catheter ablation on AF burden, arrhythmia recurrences, and ventricular function in end-stage HF. to 39.18.3% ( p <0.001) following ablation. PVI, pulmonary vein isolation.

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Heart Failure Arrhythmia

Catheter ablation of typical atrial flutter improves cardiac chamber size and function

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Abstract Introduction Cavo-tricuspid isthmus (CTI) dependent atrial flutter (AFL) is one of the most common atrial arrhythmias involving the right atrium (RA) for which radiofrequency catheter ablation has been widely used as a therapy of choice. However, there is limited data on the effect of this intervention on cardiac size and function.

Atrial Flutter

Atrial Flutter Ablation Heart Transplant Tricuspid

Posttransplant atrial fibrillation: Evidence of early posttransplant recipient?to?donor atrioatrial connections

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 15, 2024

Abstract Introduction Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter originating from the donor s heart is a commonly reported complication post heart transplant. Case A 47-year-old male presented with atrial tachycardia 6 months post heart transplant. This arrhythmia was successfully terminated with radiofrequency ablation.

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation Heart Transplant Atrial Flutter Transplant

J&J Expands Into Interventional HF Treatments With V-Wave Acquisition

CardiacWire

AUGUST 21, 2024

These improvements would allow the Ventura IAS to address the notable HFrEF treatment gap between GDMT and far more invasive therapies like LVAD and heart transplantation. The Ventura already has a European CE Mark, and gained FDA Breakthrough Device Designation back in 2019, although its still working towards FDA approval.

Heart Transplant

Heart Transplant Heart Failure Interventional Cardiology Transplant

Preventive catheter ablation for ventricular arrhythmias in patients with end‐stage heart failure referred for heart transplantation evaluation: Rationale for and design of the CASTLE‐VT trial

European Journal of Heart Failure

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Aims Timely referrals for transplantation and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) play a key role in favourable outcomes in patients with advanced heart failure (HF). Cardiovascular mortality, driven by sudden cardiac death, is the main reason for dying while waiting for heart transplantation (HTx).

Heart Transplant

Heart Transplant Transplant Heart Failure Ablation

Dofetilide for the treatment of premature ventricular complexes and ventricular tachycardia in patients with structural heart disease

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Prior catheter ablation had been performed in 33 patients (41%). The composite outcome of VT/VF recurrence, heart transplantation, or death occurred in 6/12 patients (50%) without dofetilide and 49/69 patients (71%) with dofetilide. A80% decrease in PVC burden was defined as a satisfactory response.

Tachycardia

Tachycardia Heart Disease Atrial Flutter Heart Transplant

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Scott Rankin Associations Between Surgical Ablation and Operative Mortality After Mitral Valve Procedures The Annals of Thoracic Surgery June 2018 A. Chris Malaisrie Burden of preoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery June 2018 J.

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Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Scott Rankin 1 Associations Between Surgical Ablation and Operative Mortality After Mitral Valve Procedures The Annals of Thoracic Surgery June 2018 A. Chris Malaisrie Burden of preoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery June 2018 J.

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Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital

PO-03-052 CATHETER ABLATION OF ATRIAL ARRHYTHMIAS AFTER ORTHOTOPIC HEART TRANSPLANT: COMPARISON BETWEEN BIATRIAL VERSUS BICAVAL ANASTAMOSIS TECHNIQUES

PO-03-032 THE L-LINE: A NOVEL APPROACH TO TREAT ATRIAL TACHYCARDIA BY CATHETER ABLATION IN PATIENTS AFTER ORTHOTOPIC BIATRIAL HEART TRANSPLANTATION

What happens to patients awaiting urgent transplantation for refractory electrical storm when they are not transplanted?

Webinars

PO-07-067 ORTHOTOPIC HEART TRANSPLANTATION FOLLOWING STEREOTACTIC BODY RADIOTHERAPY FOR REFRACTORY VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA: A CASE SERIES

PO-01-031 STELLATE GANGLION BLOCK AS A BRIDGE TO STEREOTACTIC ABLATIVE BODY RADIOTHERAPY IN ELECTRICAL STORM

Effects of atrial fibrillation ablation on arrhythmia burden and ventricular function in end‐stage heart failure: Lessons from CASTLE‐HTx

Catheter ablation of typical atrial flutter improves cardiac chamber size and function

Posttransplant atrial fibrillation: Evidence of early posttransplant recipient?to?donor atrioatrial connections

J&J Expands Into Interventional HF Treatments With V-Wave Acquisition

Preventive catheter ablation for ventricular arrhythmias in patients with end‐stage heart failure referred for heart transplantation evaluation: Rationale for and design of the CASTLE‐VT trial

Dofetilide for the treatment of premature ventricular complexes and ventricular tachycardia in patients with structural heart disease

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