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View article: Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Arrhythmia and Quality‐of‐Life Outcomes After Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Arrhythmia and Quality‐of‐Life Outcomes After Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Open
Background Catheter ablation is a first‐line therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF). We evaluated the impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on arrhythmia and postablation quality‐of‐life outcomes among AF subtypes. Methods Consecutive pati…
View article: Determinants of Hypertensive Crisis among Patients at Adult Emergency Department of Selected Public Hospitals in Jigjiga City, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia, 2022: A Case-Control Study
Determinants of Hypertensive Crisis among Patients at Adult Emergency Department of Selected Public Hospitals in Jigjiga City, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia, 2022: A Case-Control Study Open
Background: Hypertension is a critical health issue that has the potential to cause considerable morbidity and mortality across the world. It has an estimated global population of 1.13 billion people. Hypertensive crises affect 1-2% of the…
View article: Age-stratified outcomes of transvenous lead extraction: A 5090-patient experience from the ExTRACT registry
Age-stratified outcomes of transvenous lead extraction: A 5090-patient experience from the ExTRACT registry Open
View article: Pharmacologic parasympathetic withdrawal to facilitate activation mapping and ablation of infrequent intraprocedural premature ventricular contractions
Pharmacologic parasympathetic withdrawal to facilitate activation mapping and ablation of infrequent intraprocedural premature ventricular contractions Open
View article: Safety of Same‐Day Discharge Following Pulsed‐Field Ablation Versus Radiofrequency Ablation: A Comparative Analysis
Safety of Same‐Day Discharge Following Pulsed‐Field Ablation Versus Radiofrequency Ablation: A Comparative Analysis Open
Background Same‐day discharge (SDD) after catheter ablation is increasingly adopted to improve patient convenience and reduce healthcare costs. While SDD following radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is well‐documented, no data exist on SDD in p…
View article: Management of Transvenous Leads in Patients With Iatrogenic Lead Perforation
Management of Transvenous Leads in Patients With Iatrogenic Lead Perforation Open
Introduction Iatrogenic lead perforation is a rare but serious complication of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation. Evidence on percutaneous management of subacute or delayed cases remains limited. Methods We retrospe…
View article: Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among Adult Patients Admitted to Medical and Surgical Wards at Bossaso Town Hospitals, Puntland, Somalia
Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among Adult Patients Admitted to Medical and Surgical Wards at Bossaso Town Hospitals, Puntland, Somalia Open
Depression disorder presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, decreased energy, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, poor concentration, problems with thinking and making decisions. Further, t…
View article: Comparative outcomes of left atrial appendage occlusion with and without catheter ablation: a 5-year propensity-matched analysis
Comparative outcomes of left atrial appendage occlusion with and without catheter ablation: a 5-year propensity-matched analysis Open
View article: Role of the Bridge balloon in improving the safety of transvenous lead extraction procedures
Role of the Bridge balloon in improving the safety of transvenous lead extraction procedures Open
Introduction of the Bridge balloon was associated with reduced TLE mortality, particularly in electrophysiology laboratory procedures, despite more complex cases. These findings support its role in enhancing procedural safety.
View article: Recovery Rate and Associated Factors of Children Aged 6-59 Months with Severe Acute Malnutrition at Inpatient Unit of Galkio General Hospital, Puntland Somalia
Recovery Rate and Associated Factors of Children Aged 6-59 Months with Severe Acute Malnutrition at Inpatient Unit of Galkio General Hospital, Puntland Somalia Open
Background: -Around 24 million children under the age of five are suffering from severe acute malnutrition globally, including 19 million acutely malnourished children in developing countries. In Sub-Saharan Africa, it is common, affecting…
View article: Prolonged hospitalization after catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia: Predictors and outcomes
Prolonged hospitalization after catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia: Predictors and outcomes Open
Prolonged postablation hospitalization after VT ablation adversely affects outcomes in high-risk patients but not in low-/moderate-risk patients. Procedural factors, such as prolonged ablation duration, are modifiable predictors in low-/mo…
View article: Impact of Hospital VT Ablation Volume on Postprocedural Complications
Impact of Hospital VT Ablation Volume on Postprocedural Complications Open
Patients undergoing VT ablation at HVH were sicker on average, yet had lower in-hospital mortality and procedure-related morbidity compared to LVH. Selective VT patient referral to HVH has the potential to substantially reduce in-hospital …
View article: Pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation in octogenarians at a large-volume US center
Pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation in octogenarians at a large-volume US center Open
View article: A dedicated radiofrequency microcatheter assembly for trans–right atrial appendage pericardial carbon dioxide insufflation to facilitate epicardial access
A dedicated radiofrequency microcatheter assembly for trans–right atrial appendage pericardial carbon dioxide insufflation to facilitate epicardial access Open
In this preclinical study, repeated trans-RAA/LAA perforations with pericardial space access were successfully obtained with a dedicated RF-tip 1.8F microcatheter with no evidence of significant pericardial bleeding.
View article: Prospective Validation to Predict Radiofrequency Lesion Size During High-Power and Short-Duration Ablation Using a Novel Index Formula Incorporating Contact Force, Radiofrequency Power and Application Time in a Swine Beating Heart Model
Prospective Validation to Predict Radiofrequency Lesion Size During High-Power and Short-Duration Ablation Using a Novel Index Formula Incorporating Contact Force, Radiofrequency Power and Application Time in a Swine Beating Heart Model Open
Background During radiofrequency (RF) ablation, lesion size increases with increasing contact force (CF), RF power and application time. The effects of CF and RF power on lesion size during high-power and short-duration (HP-SD) ablation ha…
View article: A Novel Radiofrequency-Assisted Trans–RAA Perforation Technique for Pericardial CO2 Insufflation to Facilitate Epicardial Access
A Novel Radiofrequency-Assisted Trans–RAA Perforation Technique for Pericardial CO2 Insufflation to Facilitate Epicardial Access Open
Intentional RAA perforation for pericardial CO2 insufflation with a custom RF guidewire-microcatheter assembly can be safely and efficiently performed to facilitate epicardial access for ventricular arrhythmias ablation.
View article: Influence of Stirrup Configuration on Torsional Behavior of Rc Beams
Influence of Stirrup Configuration on Torsional Behavior of Rc Beams Open
View article: Upstream targeting for the prevention of atrial fibrillation: Targeting Risk Interventions and Metformin for Atrial Fibrillation (TRIM-AF)—rationale and study design
Upstream targeting for the prevention of atrial fibrillation: Targeting Risk Interventions and Metformin for Atrial Fibrillation (TRIM-AF)—rationale and study design Open
URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ ; Unique Identifier: NCT03603912.
View article: Outcomes of Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Closure
Outcomes of Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Closure Open
Concomitant AF ablation and LAAC could be considered in appropriate patients in centers of clinical expertise.
View article: Hierarchical Genomic Analysis of Susceptibility to Schizophrenia in Sudanese multi-case families
Hierarchical Genomic Analysis of Susceptibility to Schizophrenia in Sudanese multi-case families Open
Background Schizophrenia, with its diverse and complex presentation, is a prime candidate for genetic investigation. Its heritability in both familial and sporadic cases, clinical overlap with other psychiatric conditions, and individual v…
View article: Pulsed Field Ablation to Treat Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Safety and Effectiveness in the AdmIRE Pivotal Trial
Pulsed Field Ablation to Treat Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Safety and Effectiveness in the AdmIRE Pivotal Trial Open
BACKGROUND: Evidence from clinical trials of early pulsed field ablation (PFA) systems in treating atrial fibrillation has demonstrated their promising potential to reduce complications associated with conventional thermal modalities while…
View article: Vascular access complications after catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias: Impact of vascular closure devices
Vascular access complications after catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias: Impact of vascular closure devices Open
In patients undergoing CA of VAs, Complete-VCD is associated with lower rates of vascular-related complications compared with MC or Partial-VCD.
View article: Acute post-procedural inducibility is a poor predictor of clinical outcomes in high-risk patients (PAINESD > 17) undergoing scar-related ventricular tachycardia ablation
Acute post-procedural inducibility is a poor predictor of clinical outcomes in high-risk patients (PAINESD > 17) undergoing scar-related ventricular tachycardia ablation Open
Aims Ventricular tachycardia (VT) non-inducibility in response to programmed ventricular stimulation (PVS) is a widely used procedural endpoint for VT ablation despite inconclusive evidence with respect to clinical outcomes in high-risk pa…
View article: Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Pulsed Field Ablation Versus Radiofrequency Ablation of Idiopathic LV Arrhythmias
Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Pulsed Field Ablation Versus Radiofrequency Ablation of Idiopathic LV Arrhythmias Open
In this swine study, compared with RFA, PFA of common idiopathic LV-VAs locations produced deeper lesions with fewer steam pops. However, PFA was associated with higher rates of transient ST-segment elevations and depressions with direct e…
View article: PO-05-128 FIGURE OF EIGHT SUTURES VERSUS COLLAGEN BASED DEVICE CLOSURE OF FEMORAL VENOUS ACCESS AFTER CATHETER ABLATION OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
PO-05-128 FIGURE OF EIGHT SUTURES VERSUS COLLAGEN BASED DEVICE CLOSURE OF FEMORAL VENOUS ACCESS AFTER CATHETER ABLATION OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION Open
View article: PO-04-048 FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NEUROCOGNITIVE FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
PO-04-048 FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NEUROCOGNITIVE FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION Open
View article: The Rural-Urban Divide: Insights from Immuno-Genetic Profiles and Implications for Health
The Rural-Urban Divide: Insights from Immuno-Genetic Profiles and Implications for Health Open
Population disparities in health and disease have been observed and amply documented. While often attributable to genetic underpinnings, such disparities extend beyond population genetic predisposition to include environmental and geograph…
View article: Effects of Contact Force on Lesion Size During Pulsed Field Catheter Ablation: Histochemical Characterization of Ventricular Lesion Boundaries
Effects of Contact Force on Lesion Size During Pulsed Field Catheter Ablation: Histochemical Characterization of Ventricular Lesion Boundaries Open
Background: Effects of contact force (CF) on lesion formation during pulsed field ablation (PFA) have not been well validated. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between average CF and lesion size during PFA using …
View article: Same-day discharge after atrial fibrillation ablation
Same-day discharge after atrial fibrillation ablation Open
The present study demonstrated that SDD after contemporary AF ablation is feasible, safe and associated with higher patient satisfaction using a proposed SDD pathway and criteria.
View article: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ablation with a novel temperature‐controlled CF‐sensing catheter: Q‐FFICIENCY clinical and healthcare utilization benefits
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ablation with a novel temperature‐controlled CF‐sensing catheter: Q‐FFICIENCY clinical and healthcare utilization benefits Open
Introduction The prospective, nonrandomized, multicenter Q‐FFICIENCY study demonstrated the safety and 12‐month efficacy of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation with the novel QDOT MICRO temperature‐controlled, contact force‐sensin…