Safety and efficacy of half normal saline irrigation during catheter ablation of outflow tract ventricular arrhythmia: what is the “normal” setting for half normal saline irrigation?
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - December 2, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Left bundle branch area pacing: “sides” does matter
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - December 2, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Myocardial strain with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging to identify ventricular tachycardia substrate in nonischemic cardiomyopathy: important tool in the toolbox or straining to find value?
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - December 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Optimal anesthesia approach during catheter ablation of premature ventricular complexes: you snooze, you lose!
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - December 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Assessing recurrence following pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - December 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Treatment of inappropriate sinus tachycardia using endocardial sinus node modification with epicardial phrenic nerve deviation
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - December 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Current landscape in US schools for bystander CPR training and AED requirements
ConclusionTo improve OHCA survival, we identified potential solutions to consolidate efforts and overcome the barriers —standardize state laws, involve student bodies, increase funding, and allocate appropriate resources. The CPR/AED education needs to start earlier in schools and be part of the standard curriculum rather than implemented as a stopgap check-box mandate. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - December 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Myocardial strain with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging to identify ventricular tachycardia substrate in nonischemic cardiomyopathy: important tool in the toolbox or straining to find value?
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - December 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Assessing recurrence following pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - December 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Modified sympathicotomy in patients with refractory ventricular tachycardia and structural heart disease: a single-center experience
ConclusionsA modified CSD approach with stellate ganglion sparing appears to be safe, fast, and effective in the treatment of patients with SHD and refractory VTs.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - December 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Esophageal injury, perforation, and fistula formation following atrial fibrillation ablation
ConclusionsEsophageal perforation and fistula formation following atrial fibrillation ablation are rare complications with poor prognosis. Various strategies have been proposed to protect the esophagus and reduce the incidence of this fearful complication. Pulsed field ablation is a promising new ablation technology that may be the future answer toward reducing the incidence of esophageal complications.Graphical AbstractThe recognition of risk factors and preventative strategies of esophageal injury, perforation, and fistula formation following atrial fibrillation ablation is essential to reduce the incidence of this dread...
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - December 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Treatment of inappropriate sinus tachycardia using endocardial sinus node modification with epicardial phrenic nerve deviation
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - December 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Association between P-wave terminal force in lead V1 and extent of left atrial low-voltage substrate in older patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
ConclusionsAbnormal PTFV1 at baseline was independently associated with the extent of LVA in older patients with paroxysmal AF. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - November 30, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Correction: Frailty and associated outcomes in patients undergoing percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: findings from the NCDR LAAO registry
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - November 29, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Ventricular arrhythmias prior to continuous flow left ventricular assist device implantation were not associated with reduced 1-year mortality: a single-center experience
(Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - November 23, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research