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Atypical Atrial Flutter: Electrophysiological Characterization and Effective Catheter Ablation

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

ABSTRACT Atrial flutter (AFL), defined as macro-re-entrant atrial tachycardia, is associated with debilitating symptoms, stroke, heart failure, and increased mortality. Atypical AFL is a heterogenous group of re-entrant atrial tachycardias that most commonly occur in patients with prior heart surgery or catheter ablation.

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Boston Scientific Receives FDA Approval for FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation System

DAIC

The FARAWAVE catheter is used to treat a range of pulmonary vein anatomies using an over-the-wire catheter with variable basket and flower shapes, allowing the device to adapt to individual patient anatomies. These configurations reinforce ease-of-use for physicians and promote reproducible procedures between operators.

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Electrical instability in a healthy 50 year old. How to manage?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Right Ventricular Outflow Tract (RVOT) Tachycardia Fascicular Tachycardia Bundle branch re-entry tachycardia Discussion : The diagnosis and management of the i diopathic VTs a re predicated on an understanding of the mechanism, relevant cardiac anatomy, and associated ECG signatures.