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View article: Temporal Variability of the Electromechanical Window in Long-QT Syndrome and Drug-Induced QT Prolongation: Value for Enhanced Arrhythmia-Risk Assessment
Temporal Variability of the Electromechanical Window in Long-QT Syndrome and Drug-Induced QT Prolongation: Value for Enhanced Arrhythmia-Risk Assessment Open
Structured Abstract Background Arrhythmia-risk assessment in congenital long-QT syndrome (LQTS) and drug-induced QT prolongation (diQTP) is primarily based on clinical, genetic, and electrical parameters. Electromechanical window (EMW; aor…
View article: Effects of anticoagulation in patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation and multiple stroke risk factors: a win ratio analysis of the NOAH-AFNET 6 trial
Effects of anticoagulation in patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation and multiple stroke risk factors: a win ratio analysis of the NOAH-AFNET 6 trial Open
Aims Patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation (DDAF) have a lower stroke risk than those with ECG-diagnosed AF, requiring careful evaluation of oral anticoagulation benefits vs. its inherent bleeding risk. Methods and results An u…
View article: Lipomatous Hypertrophy of the Interatrial Septum (LHIS) a Biomarker for Cardiovascular Protection? A Hypothesis Generating Case–Control Study
Lipomatous Hypertrophy of the Interatrial Septum (LHIS) a Biomarker for Cardiovascular Protection? A Hypothesis Generating Case–Control Study Open
Background: While epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a known predictor of adverse cardiovascular outcomes, lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum (LHIS) is composed of metabolically active fat such as brown adipose tissue, which …
View article: Single-shot pulmonary vein isolation: a comparison of pentaspline pulsed field ablation versus radiofrequency- and cryoballoon
Single-shot pulmonary vein isolation: a comparison of pentaspline pulsed field ablation versus radiofrequency- and cryoballoon Open
Background Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) using single-shot devices is an established interventional treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The primary energy modalities for PVI include radiofrequency (RF), cryoballoon (CB),…
View article: Interference by radiotherapy in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices
Interference by radiotherapy in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices Open
Background Radiotherapy (RT) is a cornerstone in cancer therapy. The annul number of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs; PM, ICDs and CRT) undergoing radiotherapy is increasing annually. Management of these patient…
View article: Localization of accessory pathways in Wolff‐Parkinson‐white syndrome using ECG‐based multi‐task deep learning
Localization of accessory pathways in Wolff‐Parkinson‐white syndrome using ECG‐based multi‐task deep learning Open
Background Wolff‐Parkinson‐White syndrome is characterized by accessory atrioventricular pathways (AP) and atrio‐ventricular re‐entry arrhythmias. Catheter ablation approach and success are determined by AP location. Existing rule‐based al…
View article: Author's Reply to “Digital Devices for Arrhythmia Detection: What Is Still Missing?”
Author's Reply to “Digital Devices for Arrhythmia Detection: What Is Still Missing?” Open
View article: Validation Against Polysomnography of a Transthoracic Impedance Sensor for Screening of Sleep Apnea in Heart Failure Patients: A Pooled Analysis of AIRLESS and UPGRADE
Validation Against Polysomnography of a Transthoracic Impedance Sensor for Screening of Sleep Apnea in Heart Failure Patients: A Pooled Analysis of AIRLESS and UPGRADE Open
Background/Introduction: Cardiac implantable electronic devices and their integrated thoracic impedance sensors have been used to detect sleep apnea for over a decade now. Despite their usage in daily clinical practice, there are only limi…
View article: Physician Preferences in Using Novel Digital Devices for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation—A DAS‐CAM III Survey
Physician Preferences in Using Novel Digital Devices for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation—A DAS‐CAM III Survey Open
Aim A recent European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) practical guide provides guidance on the use of novel digital devices for heart rhythm analysis using either electrocardiogram (ECG) or photoplethysmography (PPG) technology for the dia…
View article: Cardiac troponin elevation and mortality in takotsubo syndrome: New insights from the international takotsubo registry
Cardiac troponin elevation and mortality in takotsubo syndrome: New insights from the international takotsubo registry Open
Background The clinical relevance of cardiac troponin (cTn) elevation in takotsubo syndrome (TTS) remains uncertain. The present study sought to investigate the role of cardiac troponin (cTn) elevations in mortality prediction of patients …
View article: The interaction of lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum with pericardial adipose tissue biomarkers by computed tomography
The interaction of lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum with pericardial adipose tissue biomarkers by computed tomography Open
View article: Anticoagulation in device-detected atrial fibrillation with or without vascular disease: a combined analysis of the NOAH-AFNET 6 and ARTESiA trials
Anticoagulation in device-detected atrial fibrillation with or without vascular disease: a combined analysis of the NOAH-AFNET 6 and ARTESiA trials Open
Background and Aims The optimal antithrombotic therapy in patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation (DDAF) is unknown. Concomitant vascular disease can modify the benefits and risks of anticoagulation. Methods These pre-specified a…
View article: Temporal Trends in Takotsubo Syndrome
Temporal Trends in Takotsubo Syndrome Open
This study of temporal trends in TTS highlights a transition in patients demographic with a growing prevalence among men, increasing recognition of midventricular TTS type, and increased short-term mortality and rates of cardiogenic shock …
View article: Anticoagulation in Patients With Device‐Detected Atrial Fibrillation With and Without a Prior Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack: The NOAH‐AFNET 6 Trial
Anticoagulation in Patients With Device‐Detected Atrial Fibrillation With and Without a Prior Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack: The NOAH‐AFNET 6 Trial Open
Background Short and rare episodes of atrial fibrillation (AF) are commonly detected using implanted devices (device‐detected AF) in patients with prior stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). The effectiveness and safety of oral antico…
View article: Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum: a distinct adipose tissue type in COPD?
Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum: a distinct adipose tissue type in COPD? Open
Objective Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum (LHIS) is a distinct section of epicardial adipose tissue. However, its association with COPD is poorly documented. Methods Patients undergoing coronary computed tomography angiogr…
View article: A Neuronal Network-Based Score Predicting Survival in Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Intervention: The ABC-AS Score
A Neuronal Network-Based Score Predicting Survival in Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Intervention: The ABC-AS Score Open
Background: Despite being the most commonly performed valvular intervention, risk prediction for aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic stenosis by currently used risk scores remains challenging. The study aim was to devel…
View article: Cardiac biomarkers for diagnosing Takotsubo syndrome
Cardiac biomarkers for diagnosing Takotsubo syndrome Open
In this study, involving patients from the world’s largest cohort of TTS patients, the efficacy of biomarker ratios in distinguishing TTS from ACS was found to be only moderately successful, with AUC values ranging from 0.5 to 0.8. Despite…
View article: Oral anticoagulation in device-detected atrial fibrillation: effects of age, sex, cardiovascular comorbidities, and kidney function on outcomes in the NOAH-AFNET 6 trial
Oral anticoagulation in device-detected atrial fibrillation: effects of age, sex, cardiovascular comorbidities, and kidney function on outcomes in the NOAH-AFNET 6 trial Open
Implanted pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders detect short and rare episodes of device-detected atrial fibrillation [DDAF, previously also called atrial high-rate episodes or subclinical atrial fibrillation (AF)] in ∼30% of pati…
View article: Longer and better lives for patients with atrial fibrillation: the 9th AFNET/EHRA consensus conference
Longer and better lives for patients with atrial fibrillation: the 9th AFNET/EHRA consensus conference Open
Aims Recent trial data demonstrate beneficial effects of active rhythm management in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and support the concept that a low arrhythmia burden is associated with a low risk of AF-related complications. The…
View article: Decongestion in Acute Heart Failure—Time to Rethink and Standardize Current Clinical Practice?
Decongestion in Acute Heart Failure—Time to Rethink and Standardize Current Clinical Practice? Open
Most episodes of acute heart failure (AHF) are characterized by increasing signs and symptoms of congestion, manifested by edema, pleura effusion and/or ascites. Immediately and repeatedly administered intravenous (IV) loop diuretics curre…
View article: Predictors of Survival in Friedreich's Ataxia: A Prospective Cohort Study
Predictors of Survival in Friedreich's Ataxia: A Prospective Cohort Study Open
Background Friedreich's ataxia (FA) is a rare multisystemic disorder which can cause premature death. Objectives To investigate predictors of survival in FA. Methods Within a prospective registry established by the European Friedreich's At…
View article: Anticoagulation with edoxaban in patients with long atrial high-rate episodes ≥24 h
Anticoagulation with edoxaban in patients with long atrial high-rate episodes ≥24 h Open
Background and Aims Patients with long atrial high-rate episodes (AHREs) ≥24 h and stroke risk factors are often treated with anticoagulation for stroke prevention. Anticoagulation has never been compared with no anticoagulation in these p…
View article: Ongoing substrate-driven atrial fibrillation “boxed” in the left atrial posterior wall with ablation: a case report
Ongoing substrate-driven atrial fibrillation “boxed” in the left atrial posterior wall with ablation: a case report Open
Patients undergoing valve surgery for rheumatic heart disease are expected to develop significant atrial arrhythmogenic substrates outside of the pulmonary veins, which sometimes require complex ablation techniques for the treatment of sym…
View article: Anticoagulation with Edoxaban in Patients with Atrial High-Rate Episodes
Anticoagulation with Edoxaban in Patients with Atrial High-Rate Episodes Open
Among patients with AHREs detected by implantable devices, anticoagulation with edoxaban did not significantly reduce the incidence of a composite of cardiovascular death, stroke, or systemic embolism as compared with placebo, but it led t…
View article: Machine learning‐based prediction of in‐hospital death for patients with takotsubo syndrome: The <scp>InterTAK‐ML</scp> model
Machine learning‐based prediction of in‐hospital death for patients with takotsubo syndrome: The <span>InterTAK‐ML</span> model Open
Aims Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is associated with a substantial rate of adverse events. We sought to design a machine learning (ML)‐based model to predict the risk of in‐hospital death and to perform a clustering of TTS patients to identify…
View article: Visualization of the SyncAV® Algorithm for CRT Optimization by Non-invasive Imaging of Cardiac Electrophysiology: NICE-CRT Trial
Visualization of the SyncAV® Algorithm for CRT Optimization by Non-invasive Imaging of Cardiac Electrophysiology: NICE-CRT Trial Open
(1) Background: Periodic repetitive AV interval optimization using a device-based algorithm in cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices may improve clinical outcomes. There is an unmet need to successfully transform its application …
View article: Low rates of inappropriate shocks in contemporary real-world implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients: the CARAT observational study
Low rates of inappropriate shocks in contemporary real-world implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients: the CARAT observational study Open
View article: The influence of atrial high-rate episodes on stroke and cardiovascular death: an update
The influence of atrial high-rate episodes on stroke and cardiovascular death: an update Open
Atrial high-rate episodes (AHRE) are atrial tachyarrhythmias detected by continuous rhythm monitoring by pacemakers, defibrillators, or implantable cardiac monitors. Atrial high-rate episodes occur in 10–30% of elderly patients without atr…
View article: Validation of a transthoracic impendance sensor for screening of sleep apnea in CIED patients: a pooled analysis of AIRLESS and UPGRADE
Validation of a transthoracic impendance sensor for screening of sleep apnea in CIED patients: a pooled analysis of AIRLESS and UPGRADE Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Private company. Main funding source(s): Scientific grant support from the Boston Scientific Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) Committee, Boston Scientific, St. Paul, MN, USA. Backgroun…
View article: A Soccer Shot with Lengthy Consequences—Case Report & Current Literature Review of Commotio Cordis
A Soccer Shot with Lengthy Consequences—Case Report & Current Literature Review of Commotio Cordis Open
(1) Background: Commotio cordis, caused by objects being directly delivered to the chest, may cause cardiac arrest in young athletes, even without identifiable structural damage to the sternum, ribs or heart itself. Its prevention and mana…