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Pulmonary vein isolation and beyond: feasibility and acute outcomes of the lattice-tip dual-energy catheter for complex ablations Open

Fabian Moser, Paulus Kirchhof, Bruno Reißmann · 2025

Bipolar Catheter Ablation as a Key for Successful Treatment of Intramural VentricuLar Arrhythmias: Results From the Bipolar‐Kiel Study Open

Fabian Moser, Vera Maslova, Adrian Zaman, Thomas Demming, Martina E. Spehlmann , et al. · 2025

Background Unipolar catheter ablation (CA) is effective in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias but its efficacy can be limited in eliminating intramural arrhythmic origins. Bipolar ablation has emerged as a bail‐out strategy. However,…

De novo pulmonary vein isolation in obese vs nonobese patients under deep sedation: Does obesity increase procedure complexity? Open

Vera Maslova, M Ahrens, Otto Rosenthal, Tolgor Bau, Peter Magerfleisch , et al. · 2025

Safety of ventricular tachycardia ablation under deep sedation with propofol and fentanyl Open

Vera Maslova, Sebastian Lange, T Kannenberg, Augustin Uckermark, Julius Nebendahl , et al. · 2025

Background There is no current standard of anaesthetic management for CA of VT. Data on VT ablation under deep sedation with propofol and fentanyl are limited. Objective The aim was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of CA of VT under …

A Novel Approach for Localizing Non‐Sustained Atrial Arrhythmias: Atrial Pace‐Mapping With Automatic Intracardiac Pattern Matching Open

Evgeny Lyan, Vera Maslova, Sven Willert, Adrian Zaman, Derk Frank , et al. · 2025

Introduction Ventricular pace mapping is an established tool to identify the origin of non‐inducible arrhythmias by analyzing the paced QRS morphology of the surface electrocardiogram (ECG). Using the same approach for atrial pace mapping …

One-year outcomes after atrial fibrillation ablation with the novel lattice-tip catheter Open

Ilaria My, Fabian Moser, M Lemoine, L Rottner, K Govorov , et al. · 2025

Background A novel lattice-tip combined mapping and ablation catheter, capable of pulsed-field (PFA) and conventional radiofrequency (RF) ablation and fully integrated into a novel mapping and ablation platform, has been introduced. Inform…

A novel approach for localizing non-pulmonary vein triggers: atrial pace mapping with automatic intracardiac pattern matching Open

E Lian, R. G. Krueger, Vera Maslova, Sebastian Willert, A.K.M. Tarikuz Zaman , et al. · 2025

Background and Aims Atrial pace mapping (APM) is a tool for localizing the origin of non-sustained atrial tachycardia (nsAT), or atrial fibrillation (AF) triggers, commonly not amenable to activation mapping. However, the conventional appr…

Dispersion of intracardiac pattern during sustained monomorphic atrial tachycardia Open

Fabian Moser, Robert F. Krueger, Vlada V. Maslova, Sebastian Willert, A.K.M. Tarikuz Zaman , et al. · 2025

Background and Aims Automatic intracardiac pattern matching (aICPM) can be used to monitor the stability of atrial tachycardia (AT) during activation mapping or to perform an atrial pace mapping (APM) for localizing the origin of non-susta…

Hemodynamic and respiratory stability in obese vs. non-obese patients during de novo pulmonary vein isolation under conscious sedation Open

M Ahrens, Otto Rosenthal, Tolgor Bau, Peter Magerfleisch, Fabian Moser , et al. · 2025

Background Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) was shown to be safe and effective in obese patients. However, the periprocedural management during catheter ablation (CA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) in obese patients under conscious sedation (CS…

Procedural characteristics of left atrial ablation procedures using a novel lattice-tip catheter Open

I My, Marc D. Lemoine, Laura Rottner, Fabian Moser, K Govorov , et al. · 2025

Background An innovative mapping and ablation large focal tip catheter that can toggle between pulsed field ablation (PFA) and radiofrequency (RF) integrated into a novel 3D mapping-platform has been introduced. So far, details on procedur…

Hemodynamic tolerance of ventricular tachycardia under conscious sedation Open

Vlada V. Maslova, T Kannenberg, A Uckermerk, Julius Nebendahl, Sebastian Lange , et al. · 2025

Background Induction of sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) can be essential when performing catheter ablation (CA). However, hemodynamic stability under ventricular tachycardia could be compromised, necessitating VT termination or addi…

Electroanatomical properties of the superior vena cava - the vein, born for isolation Open

Heidi Budke, Vera Maslova, Fabian Moser, A.K.M. Tarikuz Zaman, Derk Frank , et al. · 2025

Background Superior vena cava (SVC) is a known source of non-pulmonary vein (non-PV) triggers. SVC isolation (SVCI) plays an important role in treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the proximity of the phrenic nerve and sinus nod…

Bipolar radiofrequency catheter ablation in the treatment of  cardiac arrhythmias - single center experience Open

Fabian Moser, Vlada V. Maslova, Sebastian Willert, A.K.M. Tarikuz Zaman, Derk Frank , et al. · 2025

Background Catheter ablation has emerged as a primary choice of treatment for many arrhythmias. While unipolar ablation is sufficient in the treatment of the majority of arrhythmias, its acute and long term efficacy can be limited in speci…

Inducibility of sustained ventricular tachycardia under conscious sedation Open

Vera Maslova, Tim Kannenberg, J Nebendahl, Augustin Uckermark, Sebastian Lange , et al. · 2025

Background Anesthetic management during ventricular tachycardia (VT) catheter ablation (CA) varies from minimal sedation to general anesthesia (GA). Data on VT inducibility of the patients who underwent CA under conscious sedation (CS) are…

Prediction of Ablation Index and Lesion Size Index for Local Impedance Drop-Guided Ablation Open

Lukas Sprenger, Fabian Moser, Vera Maslova, Adrian Zaman, Marc Nonnenmacher , et al. · 2025

(1) Background: The effectiveness of RF ablation for PVI depends on the lesion location and size to achieve continuous and durable lesion lines. AI and LSI are widely accepted lesion metrics for guiding the ablation procedure. LI dynamics …

Radiofrequency balloon ablation: 1-year outcomes of the AURORA study Open

Ilaria My, Boris Schmidt, Laura Rottner, Shota Tohoku, Marc D. Lemoine , et al. · 2024

Background A novel irrigated radiofrequency balloon (RFB) for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) integrated into a 3D mapping platform was recently launched. Methods Patients undergoing a first atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation at two German h…

General anaesthesia and deep sedation for monopolar pulsed field ablation using a lattice-tip catheter combined with a novel three-dimensional mapping system Open

Andreas Rillig, Jun Hirokami, Fabian Moser, Stefano Bordignon, Laura Rottner , et al. · 2024

Aims A novel three-dimensional mapping platform combined with a lattice-tip catheter that can toggle between monopolar pulsed field ablation (PFA) and radiofrequency energy delivery was recently launched. So far, the system was predominant…

Pulsed-field- vs. cryoballoon-based pulmonary vein isolation: lessons from repeat procedures Open

Marc D. Lemoine, Julius Obergassel, S. Jaeckle, Moritz Nies, Sophia Taraba , et al. · 2024

Aims Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) is an emerging technology to perform pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). Initial data demonstrated high safety and efficacy. Data on long-term PVI durability and reconduction patterns in comparison to establish…

Bipolar radiofrequency catheter ablation of incessant ventricular tachycardia originating from anterolateral papillary muscle Open

Vera Maslova, Thomas Demming, Fabian Moser, R. Krueger, Derk Frank , et al. · 2024

Local impedance drop–guided versus lesion size index–guided pulmonary vein isolation Open

Evgeny Lian, Robert Pantlik, Vera Maslova, Sven Willert, Fabian Moser , et al. · 2024

Background Local tissue impedance drop (LID) and lesion size index (LSI) technologies are valuable for predicting effective lesion formation. This study compares the acute and long-term efficacy of LID-guided versus LSI-guided pulmonary ve…

Pulmonary vein reconnection and repeat ablation characteristics following cryoballoon‐compared to radiofrequency‐based pulmonary vein isolation Open

J Obergassel, Moritz Nies, Sophia Taraba, Laura Rottner, Marc D. Lemoine , et al. · 2024

Background Despite advances in efficacy and safety of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after PVI remains common. PV‐reconnection is the main finding during repeat PVI procedures performed to treat recurre…

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure using a novel occlusion device for thromboembolic prevention: 3-year procedural experience Open

Fabian Moser, Laura Rottner, I My, Marc D. Lemoine, Djemail Ismaili , et al. · 2024

Background Stroke due to atrial fibrillation has been associated with a high risk of disability and mortality. Percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) closure has been established as a treatment strategy for stroke prevention in patients …

Catheter ablation of papillary muscle arrhythmias: procedural characteristics and long term outcome Open

Fabian Moser, I My, Fabian W. Loeck, Julius Obergassel, Laura Rottner , et al. · 2024

Background Ventricular arrhythmias (VA) originating from the papillary muscles can occur both in patients with and without structural heart disease. Although catheter ablation is the treatment of choice, ablation success remains challengin…

Pulsed-field vs. cryo-balloon based pulmonary vein isolation: does reduced autonomic modulation effect freedom of atrial fibrillation? Open

M Lemoine, S. Jaeckle, J Obergassel, C Mencke, J Rieß , et al. · 2024

Background Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) is a new energy source integrated into single-shot devices enabling pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) during atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. It has been demonstrated that PFA is noninferior to convent…

Acute clinical outcomes of patients with HFpEF undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation Open

Djemail Ismaili, Shinwan Kany, S Obergassel, L Varnhorn, N Venedey , et al. · 2024

Aim Robust data show that atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation can improve left ventricular function and prevent cardiovascular complications in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction. The effectiveness and safety of AF abl…

Newly diagnosed heart failure in patients with atrial fibrillation referred for catheter ablation - identifying patients with arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy Open

J Rieß, Julius Obergassel, M Nies, L Rottner, M Lemoine , et al. · 2024

Introduction Atrial tachyarrhythmias are primary drivers in the development of arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy (AiCM). The restoration of sinus rhythm in patients with an AF (atrial fibrillation) based AiCM results in enhancement of left…

Long-term outcome after catheter ablation for fascicular ventricular tachycardia in a single high-volume center in Germany Open

I My, Fabian Moser, Fabian W. Loeck, Julius Obergassel, L Rottner , et al. · 2024

Background Idiopathic Fascicular Ventricular Tachycardia (IFVT) accounts for less than 10% of all VTs and represents the most common idiopathic ventricular tachycardia of the left ventricle. This study reports on clinical and procedural ch…

Radiofrequency balloon ablation: 1-year outcomes of the AURORA registry Open

I My, Boris Schmidt, Laura Rottner, Marc D. Lemoine, Fabian Moser , et al. · 2024

Background and Objectives A novel irrigated radiofrequency balloon (RFB) for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) integrated into 3D mapping system was recently launched. Methods Patients ablated for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) or persi…

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Maurits A. Allessie, Jan‐Per Wenzel, Marc D. Lemoine, Laura Rottner, Ilaria My , et al. · 2024

Empiric isolation of the superior vena cava in atrial fibrillation patients: old concept, new insights? Open

Fabian Moser, Andreas Rillig, Andreas Metzner · 2024

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