Masateru Takigawa
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View article: Femoral vein occlusion after VASCADE MVP resolved without surgery: a case report
Femoral vein occlusion after VASCADE MVP resolved without surgery: a case report Open
Background VASCADE MVP® is a vascular closure device developed to achieve haemostasis of large-bore venous access by deploying a collagen patch in the subcutaneous tissue. While its efficacy and safety have been demonstrated, venous occlus…
View article: Lesion Depth Optimization in High‐Power Radiofrequency Ablation: Evaluating Single High‐Power and Combined Very High‐Power Applications
Lesion Depth Optimization in High‐Power Radiofrequency Ablation: Evaluating Single High‐Power and Combined Very High‐Power Applications Open
Background A very high‐power short‐duration (vHPSD) radiofrequency (RF) ablation creates shallower lesions, which may be insufficient in thick myocardial regions. Aims To clarify an effective ablation strategy following the initial vHPSD a…
View article: Comparison of far-field and peak frequency electrogram characteristics at the earliest activation sites during idiopathic ventricular arrhythmias: A novel index to predict ablation success
Comparison of far-field and peak frequency electrogram characteristics at the earliest activation sites during idiopathic ventricular arrhythmias: A novel index to predict ablation success Open
View article: Evaluation of continuous arrhythmia monitoring using an implantable loop recorder in heart failure patients with a reduced ejection fraction: The LINQ2-HF trial rationale and protocol
Evaluation of continuous arrhythmia monitoring using an implantable loop recorder in heart failure patients with a reduced ejection fraction: The LINQ2-HF trial rationale and protocol Open
Introduction Heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is a common and serious condition often associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) and ventricular arrhythmias, leading to poor outcomes such as rehospitalizations and death…
View article: Pulsed-Field Ablation and Hemolysis: Critical Insights into a Novel Technology
Pulsed-Field Ablation and Hemolysis: Critical Insights into a Novel Technology Open
View article: Feasibility and Safety of Atrial Biopsy ― Evidence From 1,000 Cases ―
Feasibility and Safety of Atrial Biopsy ― Evidence From 1,000 Cases ― Open
Echocardiography-guided atrial biopsy is a feasible and safe technique. However, atrial enlargement, smaller bioptome size, and amyloid deposition are associated with unsuccessful endocardial penetration and collection of myocardial tissue.
View article: Impact of 1 mm difference in interelectrode spacing on local electrograms and voltage/activation maps
Impact of 1 mm difference in interelectrode spacing on local electrograms and voltage/activation maps Open
View article: A Case of Recurrent Transient Upper Airway Disturbance During Pulsed Field Ablation
A Case of Recurrent Transient Upper Airway Disturbance During Pulsed Field Ablation Open
Introduction After a rapid adoption of pulsed field ablation (PFA), several unique complications have been reported. Continued attention to unknown complications caused by a non‐thermal, pulsed electrical field remains necessary. Methods a…
View article: Transient accessory pathway conduction block caused by internal electrical cardioversion
Transient accessory pathway conduction block caused by internal electrical cardioversion Open
View article: Real‐world clinical practice of current periprocedural anticoagulation management in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: Data from a large prospective ablation registry
Real‐world clinical practice of current periprocedural anticoagulation management in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: Data from a large prospective ablation registry Open
Background The guidelines recommend anticoagulation management with uninterrupted warfarin or direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs) during the atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation periprocedural period. Objectives To clarify the Japanese real‐wor…
View article: Safety, efficacy, and quality of life outcomes of pulsed field ablation in Japanese patients with atrial fibrillation: results from the PULSED AF trial
Safety, efficacy, and quality of life outcomes of pulsed field ablation in Japanese patients with atrial fibrillation: results from the PULSED AF trial Open
Background Pulsed field ablation (PFA), a novel treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF), has yet to be evaluated in a Japanese cohort. Methods In this sub-analysis of the PULSED AF trial, 12-month outcomes of paroxysmal AF (PAF) and persist…
View article: Impact of Ethanol Infusion to the Vein of Marshall in Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Tachycardia
Impact of Ethanol Infusion to the Vein of Marshall in Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Tachycardia Open
The ligament of Marshall is an epicardial structure characterized by its composition of fat, fibrous tissue, blood vessels, muscle bundles, nerve fibers, and ganglia. Its intricate network forms muscular connections with the coronary sinus…
View article: The impact of hyperbaric oxygen treatment for cardiovascular implantable electronic devices
The impact of hyperbaric oxygen treatment for cardiovascular implantable electronic devices Open
Introduction The safety of hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBO 2 ) in patients with cardiovascular implanted electronic devices (CIED) remains unclear. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of seven CIED patients (median age 79 [73–83…
View article: Electrocardiogram predictors of leadless pacemaker implantation in the right ventricular free wall
Electrocardiogram predictors of leadless pacemaker implantation in the right ventricular free wall Open
Background Leadless pacemakers (LLP) carry the potential risk of cardiac injury, especially when implanted in the free wall of the right ventricle. Purpose To investigate the ECG criteria for distinguishing free wall implantation of LLP, f…
View article: An optimized approach for increasing lesion size in temperature‐controled setting using a catheter with a surface thermocouple and efficient irrigation
An optimized approach for increasing lesion size in temperature‐controled setting using a catheter with a surface thermocouple and efficient irrigation Open
Background We explore an optimized approach for increasing lesion size using a novel ablation catheter with a surface thermocouple and efficient irrigation in a temperature‐control setting. Methods We conducted radiofrequency applications …
View article: Mechanisms of Vein of Marshall-Related Tachyarrhythmias and the Impact of Ethanol Infusion
Mechanisms of Vein of Marshall-Related Tachyarrhythmias and the Impact of Ethanol Infusion Open
The Ligament of Marshall (LOM) is a remnant of the embryonic sinus venosus and the left cardinal vein, containing a combination of fat, fibrous tissue, blood vessels, muscle bundles, nerve fibers, and ganglia. Various muscular connections …
View article: Impact of contact force on the lesion characteristics of very high‐power short‐duration ablation using a <scp>QDOT‐MICRO</scp> catheter
Impact of contact force on the lesion characteristics of very high‐power short‐duration ablation using a <span>QDOT‐MICRO</span> catheter Open
Background Lesion size is reported to become larger as contact force (CF) increases. However, this has not been systematically evaluated in temperature‐guided very high‐power short‐duration (vHPSD) ablation, which was therefore the purpose…
View article: Transcoronary mapping with an over-the-wire multielectrode catheter in scar-related ventricular tachycardia patients
Transcoronary mapping with an over-the-wire multielectrode catheter in scar-related ventricular tachycardia patients Open
Aims The usefulness of coronary venous system mapping has been reported for assessing intramural and epicardial substrates in patients with scar-related ventricular tachycardia (VT). However, there has been little data on mapping from coro…
View article: Superiority of the Combination of Input and Output Parameters to the Single Parameter for Lesion Size Estimation
Superiority of the Combination of Input and Output Parameters to the Single Parameter for Lesion Size Estimation Open
The combination of input and output parameters is more optimal than each single parameter for lesion prediction.
View article: Adjunctive posterior wall isolation for the treatment of persistent and longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation (CORNERSTONE AF) trial: Design and rationale
Adjunctive posterior wall isolation for the treatment of persistent and longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation (CORNERSTONE AF) trial: Design and rationale Open
Background A left atrial posterior wall isolation (LAPWI) is one of the atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation strategies. Hypothesis We hypothesized that an additional empirical LAPWI would increase the freedom from recurrent atrial arrhythmia…
View article: Editorial: Case reports in cardiac rhythmology: 2022
Editorial: Case reports in cardiac rhythmology: 2022 Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Cardiovasc. Med., 29 August 2023Sec. Cardiac Rhythmology Volume 10 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1276721
View article: How to enlarge lesion size in temperature control mode using an irrigation catheter with a flexible-tip of laser-cut kerfs
How to enlarge lesion size in temperature control mode using an irrigation catheter with a flexible-tip of laser-cut kerfs Open
Background & Objectives The TactiFlex TM SE irrigation catheter installs a laser-cut flexible tip with a thermocouple embedded 0.3mm from the tip, being used with temperature-control mode. We aimed to elucidate a safer method to enlarge th…
View article: Impact of filter configurations on bipolar EGMs: An optimal filter setting for identifying VT substrates
Impact of filter configurations on bipolar EGMs: An optimal filter setting for identifying VT substrates Open
Background The impact of filtering on bipolar electrograms (EGMs) has not been systematically examined. We tried to clarify the optimal filter configuration for ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation. Methods Fifteen patients with VT were i…
View article: Detailed analysis of tachycardia cycle length aids diagnosis of the mechanism and location of atrial tachycardias
Detailed analysis of tachycardia cycle length aids diagnosis of the mechanism and location of atrial tachycardias Open
Aims Although the mechanism of an atrial tachycardia (AT) can usually be elucidated using modern high-resolution mapping systems, it would be helpful if the AT mechanism and circuit could be predicted before initiating mapping. Objective W…
View article: PO-04-133 IMPACT OF A CLOSE INDIFFERENT ELECTRODE ON ATRIAL UNIPOLAR AND BIPOLAR ELECTROGRAMS
PO-04-133 IMPACT OF A CLOSE INDIFFERENT ELECTRODE ON ATRIAL UNIPOLAR AND BIPOLAR ELECTROGRAMS Open
View article: PO-02-040 ATRIAL EPICARDIAL ADIPOSE TISSUE AND CORONARY ARTERY CALCIUM SCORE ASSOCIATED WITH RECURRENCE POST PULMONARY VEIN ISOLATION FOR PERSISTENT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
PO-02-040 ATRIAL EPICARDIAL ADIPOSE TISSUE AND CORONARY ARTERY CALCIUM SCORE ASSOCIATED WITH RECURRENCE POST PULMONARY VEIN ISOLATION FOR PERSISTENT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION Open
View article: Delineation of the right ventricular septal activation during a right bundle branch origin accelerated idioventricular rhythm
Delineation of the right ventricular septal activation during a right bundle branch origin accelerated idioventricular rhythm Open
Accelerated idioventricular rhythm (AIVR) originating from the right bundle branch (RBB) (RBB‐AIVR) is a rare ventricular arrhythmia. We delineated RBB and myocardial activation separately during RBB‐AIVR, which revealed the spatial relati…
View article: PO-04-199 CHARACTERISTICS AND SAFETY OF A NOVEL CONTACT-FORCE SENSING IRRIGATED CATHETER WITH A FLEXIBLE TIP WITH LASER-CUT KERFS
PO-04-199 CHARACTERISTICS AND SAFETY OF A NOVEL CONTACT-FORCE SENSING IRRIGATED CATHETER WITH A FLEXIBLE TIP WITH LASER-CUT KERFS Open
View article: Real-Time Assessment of Linear Lesion Using Activation Vectors Based on Omnipolar Technology
Real-Time Assessment of Linear Lesion Using Activation Vectors Based on Omnipolar Technology Open
心房細動アブレーションに関連する心房頻拍（AT）は，しばしばマクロリエントリーを機序とし，とりわけ，肺静脈，僧帽弁輪，三尖弁輪を解剖学的障壁として旋回する．それゆえ，解剖学的障壁間の線状焼灼は，これらのATを治療する上で不可欠である．Differential pacingを用いたブロックラインの確認は，心房粗動に対する，三尖弁-下大静脈間峡部の線状焼灼の完成度を評価する方法として報告されたが，他の線状焼灼の完成の有無の確認にも応用される．しかしながら，高解像度のマッピングで…
View article: The pitfalls of automatic point acquisition with high-resolution mapping
The pitfalls of automatic point acquisition with high-resolution mapping Open