The next one is a case report titled“Pulsed-field ablation vs. radiofrequency ablation for ventricular tachycardia: the first-in-human case of histological lesion analysis”.PFA is a new modality of nonthermal lesion formation that se...
43 patients underwent either a cryothermal (n = 17) or a radiofrequency (n = 26) hybrid epicardial ablation procedure with direct surgical access. The ablation time was significantly
In patients whose symptomatic heart failure is complicated by atrial fibrillation, a procedure called ablation may relieve symptoms and improve quality of life, and has been found to reduce heart failure-related hospitalizations and deaths.331,375 The procedure involves using a catheter to direct heati...
The following 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) tracing is provided from a 72 years old male patient implanted with a dual-chamber pacemaker (Medtronic Astra DR), when applying a magnet. He underwent three previous persistent atrial fibrillation and atrial tachycardia radiofrequency ablations, and an ...
These procedures encompass radiofrequency ablation, ionizing radiation exposure, and diagnostic ultrasound. However, the impact of therapeutic ultrasound on the sensor has not been conclusively determined. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid direct contact with the sensor if therapeutic ultrasound is ...
If rapid atrial fibrillation does not respond to drugs, permanent pacemaker insertion with complete or partial ablation of the atrioventricular node, or other atrial fibrillation ablation procedures, may be considered in selected patients to restore a sinus or regular rhythm. Isolated ventricular ...
recommended in patients who have a congestive heart failure, history of high blood pressure, age (75 years) diabetes, prior stroke or transient ischemic attack (CHADS) score ≥2.1,75 Either aspirin or warfarin is appropriate for patients with a CHADS score of 1 following an ablation procedure....
Circulation 98:953–960Brignole M, Menozzi C, Gianfranchi L, et al. Assessment of atrioventricular junction ablation and WIR pacemaker versus pharmacological treatment in patients with heart failure and chronic atrial fibrillation: a randomized, controlled study. Circulation 1998; 98(10): 953–60...
Complete heart block complicates the procedure in 7%-30% of cases and necessitates the prophylactic insertion of a temporary pacing wire in all patients who do not have a permanent pacemaker. We describe a case of alcohol septal ablation complicated by complete heart block and failure to capture...
time-updated status of having a pacemaker/ICD device, and time-varying use of cardiac medication (including diuretics, digoxin, antiarrhythmics, and β-blockers for exposure to RAAS inhibition, and RAAS inhibition for expo...