Benjamin Berte
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Dual energy for pulmonary vein isolation using focal ablation technology integrated with a three-dimensional mapping system: SmartfIRE 12-month results
Dual energy for pulmonary vein isolation using focal ablation technology integrated with a three-dimensional mapping system: SmartfIRE 12-month results Open
Aims The multicentre, single-arm SmartfIRE study assessed the safety and effectiveness of the novel dual-energy THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF (DE STSF) contact-force sensing catheter with multimodality generator to deliver radiofrequency (RF) a…
View article: A novel enhanced stability detection algorithm for ablation catheters: purpose and application in high-power short-duration ablation
A novel enhanced stability detection algorithm for ablation catheters: purpose and application in high-power short-duration ablation Open
Background Assessing catheter stability during ablation procedures is crucial. The current stability algorithm relies on end-expiration reference frame (Gated), requiring a full respiratory cycle before lesion tagging. This poses challenge…
View article: Dual energy for pulmonary vein isolation using dual-energy focal ablation technology integrated with a three-dimensional mapping system: SmartfIRE 3-month results
Dual energy for pulmonary vein isolation using dual-energy focal ablation technology integrated with a three-dimensional mapping system: SmartfIRE 3-month results Open
Aims Contact force (CF)–sensing radiofrequency (RF) catheters with an ablation index have shown reproducible outcomes for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) in large multicentre studies. A dual-energy (DE) focal CF catheter to deliv…
View article: Performance and safety of temperature- and flow-controlled radiofrequency ablation for ventricular arrhythmia
Performance and safety of temperature- and flow-controlled radiofrequency ablation for ventricular arrhythmia Open
Aims High-power ablation is effective for ventricular arrhythmia ablation; however, it increases the risk of steam pops. The aim of this study was to define the safety and efficacy of QMODE ablation in the ventricle and the risk of steam p…
View article: Cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with a coronary sinus reducer: a case series
Cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with a coronary sinus reducer: a case series Open
Background Reducing venous drainage of the coronary sinus is a promising intervention for refractory angina. Coronary Sinus Reducer (CSR) System™ effectively treats patients with refractory angina, possibly by increasing coronary collatera…
View article: Patterns of pulmonary vein activity that may help identify patients who need further ablation beyond pulmonary vein isolation in persistent AF
Patterns of pulmonary vein activity that may help identify patients who need further ablation beyond pulmonary vein isolation in persistent AF Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): Swiss National Science Foundation Background Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the cornerstone interventional treatment for A…
View article: Eliminating transseptal sheath exchange for pulsed field ablation procedures using a direct over-the-needle transseptal access with the Faradrive sheath
Eliminating transseptal sheath exchange for pulsed field ablation procedures using a direct over-the-needle transseptal access with the Faradrive sheath Open
Aims Pulsed field ablation (PFA) for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) combines the benefits of high procedural efficacy and safety. Transseptal puncture (TSP) to obtain left atrial (LA) access during PVI remains an important source of compli…
View article: Early Experience with the Biotronik Protego ICD Lead
Early Experience with the Biotronik Protego ICD Lead Open
Background: In the last decade, newer generation ICD leads have been developed based on mechanistic insides of priorly failing leads. The aim of our study was to assess the long-term performance and mechanisms of failure of the 2013-introd…
View article: Calcium channel blockers for coronary vasospasm with sudden cardiac arrest – A case report
Calcium channel blockers for coronary vasospasm with sudden cardiac arrest – A case report Open
Coronary vasospasm is often considered a rather benign condition. But one needs to take into account that they can trigger severe myocardial ischaemia causing ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrest. Introduction of effective tre…
View article: Quality of life and healthcare utilisation improvements after atrial fibrillation ablation
Quality of life and healthcare utilisation improvements after atrial fibrillation ablation Open
Objective Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) guided by a standardised CLOSE (contiguous optimised lesions) protocol has been shown to increase clinical success after catheter ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). This study analys…
View article: Blood Pressure and Brain Lesions in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Blood Pressure and Brain Lesions in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Open
The association of blood pressure (BP) and hypertension with the presence of different types of brain lesions in patients with atrial fibrillation is unclear. BP values were obtained in a multicenter cohort of patients with atrial fibrilla…
View article: Impact of Micro-, Mini- and Multi-Electrode Mapping on Ventricular Substrate Characterisation
Impact of Micro-, Mini- and Multi-Electrode Mapping on Ventricular Substrate Characterisation Open
Accurate substrate characterisation may improve the evolving understanding and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. During substrate-based ablation techniques, wide practice variations exist with mapping via dedicated multi-electrode catheter…
View article: Increasing Mortality From Premature Coronary Artery Disease in Women in the Rural United States
Increasing Mortality From Premature Coronary Artery Disease in Women in the Rural United States Open
Background Previous reports have described a leveling off of mortality from premature coronary artery disease (CAD). In recent years, the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors has increased in rural communities and young adults. Method…
View article: Model-Based Feature Augmentation for Cardiac Ablation Target Learning From Images
Model-Based Feature Augmentation for Cardiac Ablation Target Learning From Images Open
The results derived from this study are a proof of concept that the use of model-based feature augmentation strengthens the performance of a purely image driven learning scheme for the prediction of cardiac ablation targets.
View article: Remote Magnetic versus Manual Navigation for Radiofrequency Ablation of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Long-Term, Controlled Data in a Large Cohort
Remote Magnetic versus Manual Navigation for Radiofrequency Ablation of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Long-Term, Controlled Data in a Large Cohort Open
Purpose. We aimed to study long-term outcome after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) guided by remote magnetic navigation (RMN) and provided comparative data to outcome after manual navigation (MAN). Methods. Three hundred thirty-six patients…