Clinical and subclinical acute brain injury caused by invasive cardiovascular procedures
Over the past 50 years, the number and invasiveness of percutaneous cardiovascular
procedures globally have increased substantially. However, cardiovascular interventions …
procedures globally have increased substantially. However, cardiovascular interventions …
Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: indications and future perspective
Recent advances in techniques, technologies and proven superiority over anti-arrhythmic
drugs have made catheter ablation the cornerstone of management for atrial fibrillation (AF) …
drugs have made catheter ablation the cornerstone of management for atrial fibrillation (AF) …
Microembolizations in the arterial cerebral circulation during atrial fibrillation ablation: cryoballoon technique advantages and neurocognitive safety—results of a …
D Erkapic, K Roussopoulos, M Aleksic, KF Weipert… - Europace, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Aims The significance of micro-embolic signals (MESs) during atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation
is unclear. Previous studies had limitations, and cryoballoon (CB) ablation patients were …
is unclear. Previous studies had limitations, and cryoballoon (CB) ablation patients were …
Adherence to the CLOSE Protocol and Low Baseline Generator Impedance Are Independent Predictors of Durable Pulmonary Vein Isolation
M Boga, G Orbán, P Perge, Z Salló, E Tanai… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is
predominantly attributed to pulmonary vein reconnection (PVR). Predictors of AF recurrence …
predominantly attributed to pulmonary vein reconnection (PVR). Predictors of AF recurrence …
Evaluation of microembolic signals on carotid ultrasound during pulmonary vein isolation with high‐power short‐duration and cryoballoon ablations: When and where …
Y Mizutani, S Yanagisawa, M Ichikawa… - Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction The underlying risks of asymptomatic embolization during high‐power short‐
duration (HPSD) ablation for atrial fibrillation remain unclear. We aimed to evaluate …
duration (HPSD) ablation for atrial fibrillation remain unclear. We aimed to evaluate …
Initial clinical experience with the balloon-in-basket pulsed field ablation system: acute results of the VOLT CE mark feasibility study
Aims Pulsed field ablation (PFA) for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) potentially offers
improved safety and procedural efficiencies compared with thermal ablation. Opportunities …
improved safety and procedural efficiencies compared with thermal ablation. Opportunities …
[HTML][HTML] High-power short-duration setting prevents changes of periprocedural thrombotic markers and the onset of silent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation
M Kamioka, T Watanabe, H Watanabe, T Okuyama… - Heart Rhythm O2, 2024 - Elsevier
Background It remains unclear whether the newly adopted high-power, short-duration (HP-
SD) setting in ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) impacts periprocedural thrombotic markers or …
SD) setting in ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) impacts periprocedural thrombotic markers or …
[HTML][HTML] Comparison of cerebral safety following atrial fibrillation using pulsed field and thermal ablation: Results of the Neurological Assessment Subgroup in the …
C Patel, EP Gerstenfeld, SK Gupta, J Winterfield… - Heart Rhythm, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation carries the risk of silent cerebral event (SCE) and
silent cerebral lesion (SCL). Though" silent," these may have long-term clinical implications …
silent cerebral lesion (SCL). Though" silent," these may have long-term clinical implications …
[HTML][HTML] Ablation Parameters Predicting Pulmonary Vein Reconnection after Very High-Power Short-Duration Pulmonary Vein Isolation
M Boga, G Orbán, Z Salló, KV Nagy… - Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Recurrences due to discontinuity in ablation lines are substantial after
pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) with radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. Data are …
pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) with radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. Data are …
[PDF][PDF] Combined complex electrophysiological interventions due to improved standardization and efficiency: proof of concept
B Berte, H Pürerfellner, L Roten, S Rissotto… - Europace, 2024 - academic.oup.com
The field of cardiac electrophysiology (EP) is evolving rapidly. Over the years, with the
evolution of ablation technologies, including the development of irrigated ablation catheters …
evolution of ablation technologies, including the development of irrigated ablation catheters …