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The clinical and economic impact of extended battery longevity of a substernal extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator
ConclusionThe longer projected battery life of the EV ICD has the potential to meaningfully reduce long-term morbidity and healthcare resources related to generator changes from the perspective of multiple diverse healthcare systems. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - December 5, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bradley P. Knight, Nicolas Cl émenty, Anish Amin, Ulrika M. Birgersdotter‐Green, Henri Roukoz, Reece Holbrook, Jaimie Manlucu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Patient ‐reported quality of life and acceptance of the extravascular implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator: Results from pivotal study
ConclusionThe initial PROs for EV ICD patients indicated that patients had improvements in physical QOL from baseline to 6-month follow-up and markedly better overall acceptance of their ICD compared to a previous study with S-ICD and TV-ICD data. These initial results suggest that the EV ICD is evaluated positively by patients. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - December 4, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Samuel F. Sears, Rebecca Harrell, Ian Crozier, Francis Murgatroyd, Lucas V. A. Boersma, Jaimie Manlucu, Bradley P. Knight, Christophe Leclercq, Ulrika Maria Birgersdotter ‐Green, Christopher Wiggenhorn, Gregory Hilleren, Paul Friedman Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Trans ‐aortic mitral isthmus ablation after surgical patch closure for an atrial septal defect
ConclusionThis case demonstrates the feasibility and safety of transaortic MI linear ablation in patients with ASD closure devices or anatomical challenges when transseptal puncture is difficult. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - December 4, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tomoyuki Arai, Hirofumi Kujiraoka, Koichiro Yamaoka, Masao Takahashi, Rintaro Hojo, Seiji Fukamizu Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Cardioneuroablation for pediatric patients with functional sinus node dysfunction and paroxysmal atrioventricular block
ConclusionCNA  may be an effective alternative to pacemaker implantation in pediatric patients with syncope or significant symptoms secondary to functional SP or AVB. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - December 2, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nak Hyun Choi, Jeff Hong, Jeffrey P. Moak Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Acute procedural efficacy and safety of a novel expandable diameter cryoballoon in atrial fibrillation ablation: Early results from a multicenter ablation registry
ConclusionsOur real-world early data demonstrated high acute efficacy and safety of the novel-sized adjustable CB. The biophysical parameters were similar between the 28  and 31 mm balloons. No marked decrease in the incidence of PNI was observed even with 31 mm balloons. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - December 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yuhei Isonaga, Shinsuke Miyazaki, Junichi Nitta, Yasuhiro Shirai, Yukihiro Inamura, Yuichiro Sagawa, Yasuteru Yamauchi, Takeshi Sasaki, Osamu Inaba, Tetsuo Sasano Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Have the cake and eat it too: PFA, a case of a technological miracle?
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Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - December 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Boaz Avitall Tags: INVITED EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Comparison of electrogram characteristics in persistent atrial fibrillation
ConclusionMultiple techniques can be employed for electrogram analysis in AF. In this analysis of eight  different electrogram characteristics, seven were poorly to moderately correlated and do not identify similar locations. Only some characteristics were predictive of ablation outcome. Further studies to consider electrogram properties, perhaps in combination, for categorizing and/or mapping AF are warranted. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - November 30, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jeffrey J. Goldberger, Ghaith Zaatari, Raul D. Mitrani, Catherine Blandon, Jorge Bohorquez, Jason Ng, Justin Ng, Alex Velasquez, Litsa Lambrakos, Rishi Arora Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Cardiac stereotactic radiation therapy for refractory ventricular arrhythmias in patients with left ventricular assist devices
AbstractLeft ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation is an established treatment for patients with advanced heart failure  refractory to medical therapy. However, the incidence of ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) is high in this population, both in the acute and delayed phases after implantation. About one-third of patients implanted with an LVAD will experience sustained VAs, predisposing these patients to worse outcom es and complicating patient management. The combination of pre-existing myocardial substrate and complex electrical remodeling after LVAD implantation account for the high incidence of VAs observed in ...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - November 29, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Karim Benali, Michael S. Lloyd, Andranik Petrosyan, Louis Rigal, Magali Quivrin, Igor Bessieres, Konstantinos Vlachos, Nefissa Hammache, Julien Bellec, Antoine Simon, Gabriel Laurent, Kristin Higgins, Fabien Garnier, Renaud de Crevoisier, Ra Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research

Clinical impact of left atrial remodeling pattern in patients with atrial fibrillation: Comparison of volumetric, electrical, and combined remodeling
ConclusionVolumetric, electrical, and combined remodeling were each associated with a unique patient background, and defined rhythm and other clinical outcomes. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - November 29, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Masaharu Masuda, Yasuhiro Matsuda, Hiroyuki Uematsu, Ayako Sugino, Hirotaka Ooka, Satoshi Kudo, Subaru Fujii, Mitsutoshi Asai, Shin Okamoto, Takayuki Ishihara, Kiyonori Nanto, Takuya Tsujimura, Yosuke Hata, Naoko Higashino, Sho Nakao, Toshi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Managing ventricular arrhythmias and implantable cardiac defibrillator shocks after left ventricular assist device implantation
AbstractContinuous flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs) have been shown to reduce mortality and morbidity in patients with advanced heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. However, ventricular arrhythmias (VA) are common, are mostly secondary to underlying myocardial scar, and have a higher incidence in patients with pre-LVAD VA. Sustained VA is well tolerated in the LVAD patient but can result in implantable defibrillator (ICD) shocks, right ventricular failure, hospitalizations, and reduced quality of life. There is limited data regarding best practices for the medical management of VA as well as the rol...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - November 28, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bosky Soni, Rakesh Gopinathannair Tags: INVITED REVIEW Source Type: research

Cardiac resynchronization using fusion pacing during exercise
ConclusionFusion pacing is maintained during exercise without impairing exercise capacity compared with fixed AVD. However, using whichever algorithm gives the narrowest QRSd at rest is associated with a narrower QRSd during exercise, higher peak stroke volume, and improved cardiac efficiency. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - November 27, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Peregrine G. Green, Cristiana Monteiro, David A. Holdsworth, Timothy R. Betts, Neil Herring Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Left atrial strain is a good predictor of atrio ‐ventricular synchrony in leadless pacemaker pacing
ConclusionPreimplant echocardiographic evaluation of the atrial contractility may be useful in predicting adequate A4 sensing and consequently a good atrio-ventricular synchrony pacing. Echocardiography LA strain study seems promising in Micra-AV patient selection. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - November 27, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Federica Troisi, Vincenzo P. Caccavo, Vincenzo E. Santobuono, Luca Sgarra, Maria C. Carella, Paolo Basile, Andrea I. Guaricci, Massimo Grimaldi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Pulsed ‐field versus cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation—Impact of energy source on sedation and analgesia requirement
ConclusionsPFA is associated with higher sedation and especially analgesia requirements. However, the safety of deep sedation does not differ to CB ablation. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - November 27, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rahin Wahedi, Stephan Willems, Johannes Feldhege, Mario Jularic, Jens Hartmann, Omar Anwar, Jannis Dickow, Tim Harloff, Nele Gessler, Melanie A. Gunawardene Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Correction to “Comparison of treatment outcomes between convergent procedure and catheter ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation evaluated with implantable loop recorder monitoring”
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Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - November 24, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: CORRIGENDUM Source Type: research

High ‐power short‐duration versus low‐power long‐duration ablation for pulmonary vein isolation: A substudy of the AWARE randomized controlled trial
ConclusionsAn HPSD strategy was associated with significantly shorter procedural times with similar efficacy in terms of clinical arrhythmia recurrence. Importantly, there was no signal for increased harm with a HPSD strategy. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - November 22, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jacqueline Joza, Girish M. Nair, David H. Birnie, Pablo B. Nery, Calum J. Redpath, Jean ‐Francois Sarrazin, Jean Champagne, Jordan Bernick, George A. Wells, Vidal Essebag, other members of the AWARE Study Consortium (Augmented Wide Area Circum Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research