A rare presentation of Ebstein ’s anomaly: left-sided accessory pathway and tricuspid stenosis
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - March 14, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation as first-line treatment of typical atrial flutter: long-term outcomes of the CRAFT trial
ConclusionCryoballoon PVI shows similar efficacy to radiofrequency CTI ablation in reducing symptomatic arrhythmia recurrence in patients presenting with isolated typical AFL but significantly reduces the occurrence of subsequent AF.Graphical Abstract (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - March 13, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of high-power short-duration ablation for atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
ConclusionHPSD ablation was significantly associated with decreased total procedure time, PVI time, and radiofrequency time compared with SPLD ablation. On the contrary, SPLD ablation was significantly associated with low maximum temperature.Graphical Abstract (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - March 9, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Preimplant myopenia and clinical outcomes among patients with heart failure undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - March 9, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Impact of infective versus sterile transvenous lead removal on 30-day outcomes in cardiac implantable electronic devices
ConclusionHigher in-hospital mortality and rates of thromboembolic events associated with TLR resulting from infective indications may warrant further pursuing this diagnosis in patients. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - March 9, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

New-generation electronic appliances and cardiac implantable electronic devices: a systematic literature review of mechanisms and in vivo studies
ConclusionCurrent evidence suggests CIED recipients are safe from general interaction with EVs/HEVs, smartphones, and smartwatches. Strictly, results may only be applied to commercial brands or models tested in the published studies. There is limited data on EMI risk from EVs wireless charging and smartphones with MagSafe technology.Graphical abstractInteraction between new generation electronic appliances and cardiac implantable electronic devices (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - March 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Safety and performance of a novel subxiphoidal pacemaker system
ConclusionsThis study demonstrated the safety and feasibility of a novel subxiphoidal extracardiac pacemaker to deliver short-term chronic extravascular therapy. Further studies are required to assess the safety, feasibility, and long-term chronic pacing performance in human subjects. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - March 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Quantitative comparison of the isolation lesions between conventional- and larger-sized visually guided laser balloon ablation
ConclusionThe largest-sized VGLB ablation technique can create a significantly wider isolation area of PVA and debulk a large amount of LAPW than the conventional-sized VGLB ablation.  The one-year outcome was similarly high in paroxysmal and persistent AF.Graphical Abstract (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - March 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

High-power short-duration ablation of atrial fibrillation: learning to master the power
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - February 29, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Pulmonary vein reconnection after pulsed field ablation: not a second time
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - February 29, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Safety and hemodynamic implications of transseptal access for ventricular tachycardia ablation in patients with left ventricular assist devices
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - February 28, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Posterior left atrial isolation is associated with a lower incidence of atrial tachycardia in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation
ConclusionsIn patients with persistent AF, posterior LA isolation is associated with a lower risk of a redo procedure, roof-dependent macro-reentry, and post-ablation AT in general as compared to controls who only received roof ablation. Posterior LA isolation also obviates the need for pacing maneuvers, and may be a more definitive endpoint than linear ablation at the LA roof.Graphical Abstract (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - February 27, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Safety of multi-access site venous closure following catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation and flutter
ConclusionsThis study demonstrates the safety of multi-access closure using SMC, following catheter ablation procedures, for closure of sites that use sheath sizes from  ≤ 8F to ≥ 15F and for those that use 2 or more SMCs per access site.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - February 27, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Outcomes of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy undergoing percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - February 27, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Effects of colchicine on the prevention of AF recurrence after atrial ablation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionProphylactic use of colchicine after atrial ablation was not associated with a reduction in AF recurrence and pericarditis rates. In addition, there was no difference in the rate of all-cause hospitalization between the groups, and colchicine use was associated with gastrointestinal adverse events.Graphical Abstract (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - February 24, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research