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View article: Pulsed field ablation preserves left atrial volume compared to radiofrequency in persistent atrial fibrillation ablation beyond pulmonary veins
Pulsed field ablation preserves left atrial volume compared to radiofrequency in persistent atrial fibrillation ablation beyond pulmonary veins Open
View article: Unexpected ventricular fibrillation triggered by pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation
Unexpected ventricular fibrillation triggered by pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation Open
View article: Countrywide introduction of pulsed field ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation: Acute results from the FRANCE-PFA registry
Countrywide introduction of pulsed field ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation: Acute results from the FRANCE-PFA registry Open
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View article: Multielectrode catheter-based pulsed electric field vs. cryoballoon for atrial fibrillation ablation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Multielectrode catheter-based pulsed electric field vs. cryoballoon for atrial fibrillation ablation: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Aims Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is an innovative technology recently adopted for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Preclinical and clinical studies have reported a remarkable safety profile, as a result of its tissue-specific eff…
View article: Management of conduction disease and arrhythmias in patients with cardiac amyloidosis: A position paper from the Working Group of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology of the French Society of Cardiology
Management of conduction disease and arrhythmias in patients with cardiac amyloidosis: A position paper from the Working Group of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology of the French Society of Cardiology Open
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View article: Maintenance of sinus rhythm after electrical cardioversion to identify patients with persistent atrial fibrillation who respond favorably to pulmonary vein isolation: the pre-pacific study
Maintenance of sinus rhythm after electrical cardioversion to identify patients with persistent atrial fibrillation who respond favorably to pulmonary vein isolation: the pre-pacific study Open
Background Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is successful in approximately 50% of patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (PsAF) at one year. Identifying pre-procedurally the patients who respond favorably to a PVI alone strategy could …
View article: Real-world multicenter registry on a novel focal lattice tip catheter toggling between pulsed electric field and radiofrequency for atrial tachyarrhythmia ablation
Real-world multicenter registry on a novel focal lattice tip catheter toggling between pulsed electric field and radiofrequency for atrial tachyarrhythmia ablation Open
Background Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has emerged as a novel non-thermal energy source for cardiac tissue ablation. A novel focal 9mm lattice tip catheter, namely Sphere-9 (Affera Inc), has recently received regulatory approval; the techn…
View article: Single-centre experience with an electrogram-based artificial intelligence software system to identify drivers in pulsed field ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation
Single-centre experience with an electrogram-based artificial intelligence software system to identify drivers in pulsed field ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation Open
Background Ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) beyond pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) remains challenging, despite increasing numbers of eligible patients. Previous studies suggest a possible role for non-PVI lesions targeting a…
View article: Preliminary real-world experience on mitral isthmus ablation with a novel catheter that toggles between radiofrequency and pulsed field ablation
Preliminary real-world experience on mitral isthmus ablation with a novel catheter that toggles between radiofrequency and pulsed field ablation Open
Background The mitral isthmus (MI) is frequently targeted during the ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). Nevertheless, achieving a complete bidirectional MI block using radiofrequency (RF) is often technically challenging and …
View article: Same-day discharge strategy in a heart rhythm management clinic - what about patients' reported experience?
Same-day discharge strategy in a heart rhythm management clinic - what about patients' reported experience? Open
Background and aims Same-day discharge (SDD) has been adopted for many interventional cardiology procedures, however data on patients’ experience are scarce. The aim of this study was to investigate patient-reported experience of a SDD str…
View article: Characterization and clinical significance of hemolysis after pulsed-field ablation for atrial fibrillation: insights from a multicentric analysis
Characterization and clinical significance of hemolysis after pulsed-field ablation for atrial fibrillation: insights from a multicentric analysis Open
Background Pulsed-field ablation is a novel non-thermal ablation modality which is being increasingly used in clinical practice for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). While the susceptibility of erythrocytes to electroporation is w…
View article: Feasibility and procedural safety of the pentaspline pulsed field ablation catheter for atrial lesions beyond pulmonary vein isolation
Feasibility and procedural safety of the pentaspline pulsed field ablation catheter for atrial lesions beyond pulmonary vein isolation Open
Background The pentaspline multi-electrode pulsed-field ablation (PFA) catheter is widely used for the ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). Given the favorable safety profile of PFA, lesions beyond pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) are incre…
View article: Comparison of pulsed field and radiofrequency ablation for non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a propensity score-matched analysis
Comparison of pulsed field and radiofrequency ablation for non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a propensity score-matched analysis Open
Background Ablation of non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) is challenging and often requires left atrial substrate ablation. While the pentaspline, multi-electrode pulsed-field ablation (PFA) catheter is approved for pulmonary vein iso…
View article: Validation of a machine learning algorithm to identify pulmonary vein isolation during ablation procedures for the treatment of atrial fibrillation: results of the PVISION study
Validation of a machine learning algorithm to identify pulmonary vein isolation during ablation procedures for the treatment of atrial fibrillation: results of the PVISION study Open
Aims Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the cornerstone of ablation for atrial fibrillation. Confirmation of PVI can be challenging due to the presence of far-field electrograms (EGMs) and sometimes requires additional pacing manoeuvres or …
View article: Comparing pulsed field electroporation and radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: design and rationale of the BEAT PAROX-AF randomized clinical trial
Comparing pulsed field electroporation and radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: design and rationale of the BEAT PAROX-AF randomized clinical trial Open
Aims Using thermal-based energy sources [radiofrequency (RF) energy/cryo energy] for catheter ablation is considered effective and safe when performing pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). Ho…
View article: Pulsed electric field, cryoballoon, and radiofrequency for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ablation: a propensity score-matched comparison
Pulsed electric field, cryoballoon, and radiofrequency for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ablation: a propensity score-matched comparison Open
Aims Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has emerged as a novel, non-thermal energy source to selectively ablate cardiac tissue. We describe a multicentre experience on pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) via the pentaspline Farapulse™ PFA system vs. t…
View article: Efficacy of Intravenous Nitrates for the Prevention of Coronary Artery Spasm During Pulsed Field Ablation of the Mitral Isthmus
Efficacy of Intravenous Nitrates for the Prevention of Coronary Artery Spasm During Pulsed Field Ablation of the Mitral Isthmus Open
electroporation ◼ isosorbide dinitrate ◼ nitrates
View article: Case Report: A leadless and endovascular pacemaker teamwork
Case Report: A leadless and endovascular pacemaker teamwork Open
Background Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device infections increase short- and long-term mortality, along with healthcare costs. Leadless pacemakers (PM) were developed to overcome pocket- and minimize lead-related complications in select…
View article: Pulsed field ablation of a persistent left superior vena cava in recurrent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and its effect on the mitral isthmus: A case report
Pulsed field ablation of a persistent left superior vena cava in recurrent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and its effect on the mitral isthmus: A case report Open
Persistent left superior vena cava (LSVC) is the most common congenital malformation of the thoracic veins, with an overall incidence of 0.3%–1%,1 and has a well-established arrhythmogenic potential in the context of paroxysmal and persist…
View article: Double P-wave phenomenon and new-onset heart failure in a patient with previous heart surgery, permanent pacemaker, and repeated catheter ablations for right atrial flutters: What is the cause?
Double P-wave phenomenon and new-onset heart failure in a patient with previous heart surgery, permanent pacemaker, and repeated catheter ablations for right atrial flutters: What is the cause? Open
1.A high prevalence of arrhythmias is observed after heart surgeries (as for excisions of myxomas), related to the anatomical substrate of the atriotomy scars, requiring catheter ablation.2.Surgical injury to the cardiac conduction system …
View article: Pulmonary vein and posterior wall isolation and mitral isthmus block with radiofrequency vs electroporation: comparing a classic to a novel technique for the ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation
Pulmonary vein and posterior wall isolation and mitral isthmus block with radiofrequency vs electroporation: comparing a classic to a novel technique for the ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Persistent atrial fibrillation (PerAF) ablation continues to be a challenge due to the wide variety of approaches and a high arrhythmia recurrence. In our center, the usu…
View article: A novel stepwise approach incorporating ethanol infusion in the vein of Marshall for the ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation
A novel stepwise approach incorporating ethanol infusion in the vein of Marshall for the ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation Open
Introduction Apart from pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), several step-by-step procedures that aim to modify left atrial substrate have been proposed for the ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), yet the optimal strategy remains e…
View article: Amplified sinus-P-wave analysis predicts outcomes of cryoballoon ablation in patients with persistent and long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation: A multicentre study
Amplified sinus-P-wave analysis predicts outcomes of cryoballoon ablation in patients with persistent and long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation: A multicentre study Open
Introduction Outcomes of catheter ablation for non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) remain suboptimal. Non-invasive stratification of patients based on the presence of atrial cardiomyopathy (ACM) could allow to identify the best respond…
View article: Outcomes after cryoballoon ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with the PolarX or the Arctic Front Advance Pro: a prospective multicentre experience
Outcomes after cryoballoon ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with the PolarX or the Arctic Front Advance Pro: a prospective multicentre experience Open
Aims The aim of this study was to compare procedural efficacy and safety, including 1-year freedom from AF recurrence, between the novel cryoballoon system PolarX (Boston Scientific) and the Arctic Front Advance Pro (AFA-Pro) (Medtronic), …
View article: Pulsed-field ablation of recurrent right atrial tachycardia: expanding the use of electroporation beyond atrial fibrillation
Pulsed-field ablation of recurrent right atrial tachycardia: expanding the use of electroporation beyond atrial fibrillation Open
View article: Sex Differences in Outcomes of Tetralogy of Fallot Patients With Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators
Sex Differences in Outcomes of Tetralogy of Fallot Patients With Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators Open
View article: Artificial intelligence software standardizes electrogram‐based ablation outcome for persistent atrial fibrillation
Artificial intelligence software standardizes electrogram‐based ablation outcome for persistent atrial fibrillation Open
Introduction Multiple groups have reported on the usefulness of ablating in atrial regions exhibiting abnormal electrograms during atrial fibrillation (AF). Still, previous studies have suggested that ablation outcomes are highly operator‐…
View article: Determinants of fibrotic atrial cardiomyopathy in atrial fibrillation. A multicenter observational study of the RETAC (reseau européen de traîtement d’arrhythmies cardiaques)-group
Determinants of fibrotic atrial cardiomyopathy in atrial fibrillation. A multicenter observational study of the RETAC (reseau européen de traîtement d’arrhythmies cardiaques)-group Open
View article: Impact of transcatheter aortic valve implantations on temporal trends of pacemaker implantations among French octogenarians: a nation-wide cohort study over the period 2008–2018
Impact of transcatheter aortic valve implantations on temporal trends of pacemaker implantations among French octogenarians: a nation-wide cohort study over the period 2008–2018 Open
Background The indications for permanent pacemaker implantation (PPMI) are strongly associated with age, with the highest rates for octogenarians (>80 years old). Over the last decade, impact of aging on temporal trends in PPMI rates am…
View article: Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients With Tetralogy of Fallot and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients With Tetralogy of Fallot and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Open
Background: Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease, and sudden cardiac death represents an important mode of death in these patients. Data evaluating the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) …