Laser lead extraction in octo ‐ and nonagenarians. A subgroup analysis from the GALLERY registry
ConclusionsLaser lead extraction in octo- and nonagenarians is safe and effective. BMI ≤20 kg/m2 was the only statistically significant predictor for procedural complications. According to our data, advanced age should not be considered as contraindication for laser lead extraction. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - July 26, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Simon Pecha, Da ‐Un Chung, Heiko Burger, Brigitte Osswald, Naser Ghaffari, Michael Knaut, Hermann Reichenspurner, Stephan Willems, Christian Butter, Samer Hakmi, GALLERY investigators Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Atrial mechanical contraction and ambulatory atrioventricular synchrony: Predictors from the OPTIVALL study
ConclusionsDiabetes and COPD should be considered when selecting candidates for Micra AV. Measurements of pulsed wave Doppler mitral inflow do not systematically reflect the behavior of the A4 signal amplitude. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - July 23, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sem Briongos ‐Figuero, Álvaro Estévez Paniagua, Ana Sánchez Hernández, Silvia Jiménez Loeches, Eloy Gómez Mariscal, David Vaqueriza Cubillo, Roberto Muñoz‐Aguilera Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Utility of short ‐time electrocardiogram to assess risk for atrial arrhythmia recurrence: Impact of atrial premature beat occurrence 1 day after pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation
ConclusionA short-time electrocardiogram enables risk assessment for arrhythmia recurrence, and APB with low PI 1 day after PVI is a powerful predictor. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - July 22, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shinya Yamada, Takashi Kaneshiro, Minoru Nodera, Kazuaki Amami, Takeshi Nehashi, Yukiko Horikoshi, Yukio Yamadera, Yasuchika Takeishi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

What is the best approach to peri ‐cardioversion imaging and anticoagulation therapy among patients with left atrial appendage closure?
(Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - July 22, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nino Isakadze, Hugh Calkins Tags: INVITED EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Trans ‐2,3‐enoyl‐CoA reductase‐like‐related catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia with regular ventricular tachycardia and response to flecainide
ConclusionA high index of suspicion was required to eventually make the diagnosis through whole exome sequencing. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - July 21, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mohammad A. Ebrahim, Ali A. Alkhabbaz, Buthaina Albash, Ali H. AlSayegh, Gregory Webster Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research