Mohamed Kanj
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Underestimated recurrence rates after ablation for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and impact on follow-up practices
Underestimated recurrence rates after ablation for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and impact on follow-up practices Open
The risk of recurrence after accessory pathway (AP) ablation in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome ranges between 5-12%.(1)Backhoff D. Klehs S. Müller M.J. et al.Long-Term Follow-Up After Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of…
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: Impact of obesity on catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: Patient characteristics, procedural complications, outcomes, and quality of life
Impact of obesity on catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: Patient characteristics, procedural complications, outcomes, and quality of life Open
Introduction Obesity is a well‐known risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF). We aim to evaluate the effect of baseline obesity on procedural complications, AF recurrence, and symptoms following catheter ablation (CA). Methods All consecu…
View article: Prominent para‐cardiac fat mimicking left atrial appendage thrombus on echocardiography: Utility of cardiac computed tomography
Prominent para‐cardiac fat mimicking left atrial appendage thrombus on echocardiography: Utility of cardiac computed tomography Open
Transesophageal echocardiography is the most frequently used imaging modality for exclusion of left atrial appendage thrombus prior to cardioversion. Echocardiographers should be aware of rare conditions that may mimic left atrial appendag…
View article: Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in Young Adults: Measuring Quality of Life Using Patient-Reported Outcomes Over 5 Years
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in Young Adults: Measuring Quality of Life Using Patient-Reported Outcomes Over 5 Years Open
Background: Ablation is used for both rhythm control and improved quality of life (QoL) in atrial fibrillation (AF). It has been suggested that young adults may experience high recurrence rates after ablation and data remain lacking regard…