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View article: Development of a patient-specific epicardial guide for ventricular tachycardia ablation surgery using high-consistency rubber silicone molding
Development of a patient-specific epicardial guide for ventricular tachycardia ablation surgery using high-consistency rubber silicone molding Open
Background Concomitant epicardial ablation of ventricular tachycardia (VT) remains a clinical challenge in cardiac surgery due to the need for intra-operative mapping. A preoperative patient-tailored epicardial guide could provide an intra…
View article: A case report of sinus node–sparing hybrid ablation for refractory sinus tachycardia following cardioneuroablation for sinus node dysfunction
A case report of sinus node–sparing hybrid ablation for refractory sinus tachycardia following cardioneuroablation for sinus node dysfunction Open
View article: Anatomical Complexities of the Human Right Ventricle: Considerations for Clinical Practice in the Electrophysiology Lab
Anatomical Complexities of the Human Right Ventricle: Considerations for Clinical Practice in the Electrophysiology Lab Open
View article: Phrenic nerve palsy during cryoballoon ablation of atrial fibrillation: a minor complication or a wolf in sheep's clothing? Insights on late arrhythmia recurrences from a propensity score-matched analysis
Phrenic nerve palsy during cryoballoon ablation of atrial fibrillation: a minor complication or a wolf in sheep's clothing? Insights on late arrhythmia recurrences from a propensity score-matched analysis Open
Background Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) has become the cornerstone of percutaneous atrial fibrillation (AF) treatment, and cryoballoon ablation (CB-A) has been shown to be non-inferior to radiofrequency (RF) ablation in terms of safety a…
View article: International expert consensus on a structured approach to training for cryoballoon-based ablation for Atrial fibrillation procedure using performance metrics
International expert consensus on a structured approach to training for cryoballoon-based ablation for Atrial fibrillation procedure using performance metrics Open
Introduction Training on cryoballoon-based ablation for Atrial fibrillation (CBA-AF) procedures usually takes place in-vivo and methods vary across countries/institutions. Aims We sought to identify objective performance metrics that best …
View article: Impact of Disinfection and Sterilization on 3D-Printing Resin Performance for Surgical Guides in Cardiac Ablation Surgery
Impact of Disinfection and Sterilization on 3D-Printing Resin Performance for Surgical Guides in Cardiac Ablation Surgery Open
Patient-tailored, 3D-printed surgical guides offer significant potential to improve precision and therapeutic efficacy in cardiac ablation surgery. However, reliable post-sterilization material performance presents a critical yet underexpl…
View article: The Clinical Significance of Atrial Fibrillation in Non–High-Risk Brugada Syndrome
The Clinical Significance of Atrial Fibrillation in Non–High-Risk Brugada Syndrome Open
The presence of AF in non-high-risk BrS does not identify patients with higher risk of VAs. However, early-onset AF (<20 years) defines a distinct subgroup with elevated risk. Patients with AF and BrS have a significantly higher risk of SS…
View article: Hybrid Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation: Bridging Mechanistic Understanding and Clinical Practice
Hybrid Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation: Bridging Mechanistic Understanding and Clinical Practice Open
Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most prevalent sustained cardiac arrhythmia, poses a significant burden on global morbidity and healthcare expenditure. Although endocardial catheter ablation and surgical ablation are established therapeutic …
View article: Rapid Atrial Pacing After TAVI for Pacemaker Prediction
Rapid Atrial Pacing After TAVI for Pacemaker Prediction Open
Despite continued advancements in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) techniques, the incidence of permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) remains substantial. Established predictors of PPI include advanced age, pre-existing elec…
View article: Genetic variants associated with ventricular arrhythmias during ajmaline test in Brugada syndrome
Genetic variants associated with ventricular arrhythmias during ajmaline test in Brugada syndrome Open
Graphical AbstractPathogenic/Likely Pathogenic variants identified in SCN5A and associated with ajmaline-induced ventricular fibrillation following ACMG guidelines
View article: Atrial fibrillation ablation: Is the Ice Age definitively over?
Atrial fibrillation ablation: Is the Ice Age definitively over? Open
View article: High-density atrial mapping, P-wave analysis, and computational simulations in Brugada syndrome: Enhancing the understanding of atrial fibrillation
High-density atrial mapping, P-wave analysis, and computational simulations in Brugada syndrome: Enhancing the understanding of atrial fibrillation Open
View article: Surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation with concomitant cardiac surgery: a state-of-the-art review
Surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation with concomitant cardiac surgery: a state-of-the-art review Open
Summary Patients with preoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing cardiac surgery face a heightened risk of complications and reduced survival. Concomitant surgical ablation (SA) has shown promise in mitigating the arrhythmic burden, …
View article: Pulsed-field ablation beyond pulmonary vein for persistent atrial fibrillation: efficacy and impact on left atrial function
Pulsed-field ablation beyond pulmonary vein for persistent atrial fibrillation: efficacy and impact on left atrial function Open
View article: Assessment of activation delay in the right ventricular outflow tract as a potential complementary diagnostic tool for Brugada Syndrome
Assessment of activation delay in the right ventricular outflow tract as a potential complementary diagnostic tool for Brugada Syndrome Open
Aims In patients with Brugada syndrome (BrS), diagnosis relies primarily on the presence of the characteristic type 1 electrocardiographic (ECG) pattern. The aim of this study was to propose an alternative diagnostic method in situations w…
View article: Hybrid sinus node sparing ablation for complex inappropriate sinus tachycardia and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome: initial experience in Central Europe
Hybrid sinus node sparing ablation for complex inappropriate sinus tachycardia and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome: initial experience in Central Europe Open
View article: Antral lesion extension after pulmonary vein isolation with pulsed field ablation via a variable-loop circular catheter
Antral lesion extension after pulmonary vein isolation with pulsed field ablation via a variable-loop circular catheter Open
View article: Pulsed field ablation in the elderly via a pentaspline multielectrode catheter: safety, efficacy, and comparison with cryoballoon devices
Pulsed field ablation in the elderly via a pentaspline multielectrode catheter: safety, efficacy, and comparison with cryoballoon devices Open
Background Catheter ablation is an effective treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has emerged as a novel energy modality, which relies on high-voltage electric fields to achieve cardiac tissue ablation. Data …
View article: Impact on ganglionated plexi and arrhythmia recurrence of pulmonary vein isolation with pulsed field ablation compared to thermal energy
Impact on ganglionated plexi and arrhythmia recurrence of pulmonary vein isolation with pulsed field ablation compared to thermal energy Open
Background Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) with thermal energy ablation is associated with an increase in heart rate (HR) after ablation due to concomitant modification of the ganglionated plexi (GPs), which may contribute to a reduction in…
View article: Genetic variants associated with ventricular arrhythmias during ajmaline test in Brugada syndrome
Genetic variants associated with ventricular arrhythmias during ajmaline test in Brugada syndrome Open
Background Ventricular arrhythmias (VA) occur in approximately 2-18% of patients with Brugada syndrome (BrS) undergoing sodium channel blockers (SCBs) testing. While these arrhythmias have been linked to the SCN5A gene, the impact of speci…
View article: Multicenter comparative study of pulsed field ablation vs. radiofrequency balloon ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a propensity score matched analysis
Multicenter comparative study of pulsed field ablation vs. radiofrequency balloon ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a propensity score matched analysis Open
Introduction Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) has emerged as a novel, non-thermal energy source to selectively ablate cardiac tissue. We performed a multicentre comparative study on Pulmonary Vein Isolation (PVI) with PFA or Radiofrequency Ball…
View article: Patients with Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Atrial Fibrillation: Potential Ideal Target for Epicardial Appendage Occlusion
Patients with Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Atrial Fibrillation: Potential Ideal Target for Epicardial Appendage Occlusion Open
Background: Gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation is an indication for left appendage occlusion. All endovascular devices mandate antithrombotic therapies: rebleeding risk remains an issue. To date, there are no re…
View article: Is pulsed field ablation a valide alternative to radiofrequency in redo ablations? a prospective, multicenter experience
Is pulsed field ablation a valide alternative to radiofrequency in redo ablations? a prospective, multicenter experience Open
Background Patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AF) catheter ablation may require redo procedures as a result of arrhythmic recurrence. The likelihood of arrhythmia relapse is higher in patients with non-paroxysmal AF. Redo procedures …
View article: Spontaneous type 1 ECG and arrhythmic risk in Brugada Syndrome: a meta-analysis of adjusted time-to-event data
Spontaneous type 1 ECG and arrhythmic risk in Brugada Syndrome: a meta-analysis of adjusted time-to-event data Open
Background Brugada Syndrome (BrS) is associated with an increased risk of major arrhythmic events (MAEs), particularly in patients with a spontaneous Type 1 ECG pattern. Objective Since previous meta-analyses used mainly crude or unadjuste…
View article: Transseptal puncture device integrated with 3D mapping visualizable streerable sheet: a feasibility study
Transseptal puncture device integrated with 3D mapping visualizable streerable sheet: a feasibility study Open
Background A novel transseptal crossing device combines the vessel dilator and transseptal needle into a single component. The needle lumen accepts a 0.32 inch guidewire. Inside the transseptal crossing device, the needle is affixed to a s…
View article: Cryoballoon Ablation With the POLARx FIT or the Arctic Front Advance Pro for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: A Health Economic Analysis
Cryoballoon Ablation With the POLARx FIT or the Arctic Front Advance Pro for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: A Health Economic Analysis Open
Background Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the main ablation strategy for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Different technologies are available for PVI, including various cryoballoon catheters (CB-A). Compared with the Ar…
View article: Pulmonary vein isolation durability with fluoroscopy or 3D mapping-guided radiofrequency balloon ablation: a mandated remap study
Pulmonary vein isolation durability with fluoroscopy or 3D mapping-guided radiofrequency balloon ablation: a mandated remap study Open
Background Effective balloon positionnking during pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) with a radiofrequency balloon (RFB) is crucial for optimal energy delivery, maximising lesion formation, and preventing gaps. Traditionally, fluoroscopy is us…
View article: A Hybrid Minimally Invasive Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedure Using Unilateral Thoracoscopy and Endocardial Pulsed Field Ablation: An Early Feasibility Study
A Hybrid Minimally Invasive Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedure Using Unilateral Thoracoscopy and Endocardial Pulsed Field Ablation: An Early Feasibility Study Open
(1) Objective: To examine the efficiency and efficacy of using endovascular mapping and pulsed field ablation in the setting of a hybrid video-assisted thoracoscopic atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation procedure. (2) Methods: Eleven consecut…
View article: One‐Year Success Rates of a Stable, Low Pressure Cryoballoon for the Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Results of the Prospective, International, Multicenter POLAR ICE Study
One‐Year Success Rates of a Stable, Low Pressure Cryoballoon for the Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Results of the Prospective, International, Multicenter POLAR ICE Study Open
Introduction Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) using a cryoballoon is well‐established for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). Compared to other available technologies, the usage of a stable, low‐pressure cryoballoon (POLAR…
View article: 2D speckle-tracking echocardiography assessment of left atrial and left ventricular mechanics: outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation treated with hybrid ablation and left atrial appendage surgical closure
2D speckle-tracking echocardiography assessment of left atrial and left ventricular mechanics: outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation treated with hybrid ablation and left atrial appendage surgical closure Open
Background and aims Hybrid atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is a therapeutic option in non-paroxysmal AF. Our study examines cardiac mechanics changes after hybrid AF ablation plus epicardial closure of left atrial appendage (LAA). Method…