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Author(s):
Nadir Saoudi
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3 years ago
The availability of remote navigation by means of two permanent magnets, the positions of which are computer-controlled, has heralded the start of a new era in cardiac electrophysiology and radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias.1 When located close to the thorax (in navigate position), both magnets create a relatively uniform magnetic field (0.08 Tesla) approximately 15cm…
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Author(s):
Jun Dong
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Hugh Calkins
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3 years ago
Transvenous catheter ablation has become a curative treatment for many arrhythmias. Knowing the precise catheter location in relation to true cardiac anatomy will benefit catheter ablation procedures. A novel electroanatomic mapping system (CartoMerge™, Biosense Webster) with the capability of integrating pre-procedural computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance (MR) images with…
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Author(s):
Nadir Saoudi
Added:
3 years ago
The availability of remote navigation by mean of two permanent magnets - the positions of which are computer controlled - has started a new era in cardiac electrophysiology and radiofrequency catheter ablation.1 When located close to the thorax in navigate position, both magnets create a relatively uniform magnetic field (0.08-T) of approximately 15cm inside the chest of the patient. The distal…
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Author(s):
Matthew Wright
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3 years ago
Since the initial description that in the majority of patients paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) is triggered by pulmonary vein (PV) ectopy,1 catheter ablation of AF has gone from a niche procedure to a common one, with approximately 20,000 ablations performed per year in the US alone. However, AF ablation remains a technically difficult procedure, requires long training to become proficient,2…
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Author(s):
Andreas Pflaumer
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Gabriele Hessling
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3 years ago
Advances in the treatment of complex congenital heart disease over the past 20 years have led to a dramatic improvement in long-term survival.1 However, the incidence of cardiac arrhythmias as a sequel of palliative heart surgery has also increased significantly in adolescent and adult survivors of congenital heart disease surgery.1,2 Cardiac arrhythmias are the leading cause of emergency…
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Author(s):
Vivek Reddy
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11 months ago
EHRA 2023 — Dr Vivek Y Reddy (Mount Sinai Hospital, US) shares the details of a study looking at conformable PVI catheters for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). The study investigates the use of a highly deformable mesh-like eight-french catheter that has recently received CE mark approval. The trial is ongoing at three centers.
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Author(s):
Michela Casella
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Francesco Perna
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Antonio Dello Russo
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et al
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3 years ago
In developed countries, the number of atrial fibrillation (AF) catheter ablation procedures increases every year. Continuous scientific and technological innovation in the area of AF ablation has broadened the spectrum of therapeutic options for patients with AF, and it is likely to be a contributing factor in making AF ablation a practice no longer restricted to a few operators with greater…
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Author(s):
Charalampos Kriatselis
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3 years ago
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality.1 AF can be paroxysmal or persistent, and remains asymptomatic in some cases. However, in more severe and persistent cases AF may cause congestive heart failure, palpitations, syncope, and chest pains. Additionally, patients with AF have a significantly higher risk…
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Author(s):
Maria Cristina Tavera
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Sara Foresti
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Riccardo Cappato
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3 years ago
Before the advent of surgery only 20% of children with congenital heart disease survived to adult life.1 Great achievements in paediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery over the last few decades resulted in an increased survival of children with congenital heart disease (CHD). Today we are facing the first generation of grown-up congenital heart disease (GUCH) patients and the management of their…
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Author(s):
Alexander Feldman
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Jonathan M Kalman
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3 years ago
Focal atrial tachycardia (AT) is the least common type of supraventricular tachycardia, accounting for 5–15% of cases presenting to the electrophysiology (EP) laboratory for ablation.1 Focal AT is defined by the presence of a discrete atrial focus with centrifugal spread of atrial activation away from that site.2 It is generally poorly responsive to pharmacological therapy and may be responsible…
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