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View article: A simple blinding index for randomized controlled trials
A simple blinding index for randomized controlled trials Open
Blinding is an essential part of many randomized controlled trials. However, its quality is usually not checked, and when it is, common measures are the James index and/or the Bang index. In the present paper we discuss these two indices, …
View article: Cryoablation of ventricular tachycardia using ultra-low temperature technology: acute success and insights from the post-interventional CMR
Cryoablation of ventricular tachycardia using ultra-low temperature technology: acute success and insights from the post-interventional CMR Open
Background Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) has good acute and long-term success rates in idiopathic and ischemic ventricular arrhythmia (VA). Drawbacks of the RFCA are reversibility of the edema and limited penetration of the RF en…
View article: P-wave duration and interatrial block as predictors of ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
P-wave duration and interatrial block as predictors of ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Ischemic stroke-risk has been associated with clinical characteristics, atrial remodeling and P- wave changes, like P-wave duration (PWD) or interatrial block (IAB). Despite the increasing evidence though, their use in risk-st…
View article: Single catheter approach for treatment of premature ventricular contractions
Single catheter approach for treatment of premature ventricular contractions Open
Background Catheter ablation has become one of the main treatment strategies in patients with premature ventricular complexes (PVC). The successful mapping and ablation can be performed with an ablation catheter without additional diagnost…
View article: Heart rhythm in vitro: measuring stem cell-derived pacemaker cells on microelectrode arrays
Heart rhythm in vitro: measuring stem cell-derived pacemaker cells on microelectrode arrays Open
Background Cardiac arrhythmias have markedly increased in recent decades, highlighting the urgent need for appropriate test systems to evaluate the efficacy and safety of new pharmaceuticals and the potential side effects of established dr…
View article: The TAG P2 score predicts low voltage areas in patients with atrial fibrillation - a novel prediction model
The TAG P2 score predicts low voltage areas in patients with atrial fibrillation - a novel prediction model Open
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia associated with morbidity and mortality. One of the mainstays of AF treatment is the interventional isolation of the pulmonary veins. However, the presence of low voltage a…
View article: The novel P-Wave Area index predicts low voltage areas in patients undergoing pulmonary vein isolation for treatment of atrial fibrillation
The novel P-Wave Area index predicts low voltage areas in patients undergoing pulmonary vein isolation for treatment of atrial fibrillation Open
Introduction Presence of low voltage areas (LVA) mirrors progression of atrial fibrillation (AF) and is associated with an impaired rhythm outcome after AF ablation. P-wave indices can predict LVA, however accuracy is depending on myocardi…
View article: Ultra-low-temperature cryoablation for ventricular tachycardia in nonischemic cardiomyopathy—A case report
Ultra-low-temperature cryoablation for ventricular tachycardia in nonischemic cardiomyopathy—A case report Open
Key Teaching Points•Cryoablation is a safe and effective treatment option for nonischemic cardiomyopathy patients suffering from ventricular tachycardia.•Preprocedural cardiac magnetic resonance imaging allows the estimation of the desired…