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Cardiac resynchronization therapy in adults with structural congenital heart disease and chronic heart failure
ConclusionCRT is efficacious in structural ACHD including in those who do not meet conventional criteria. Extrapolation of recommendations from adults with structurally normal hearts may be inappropriate. Future research should focus on improving patient selection for CRT, for example using techniques to better quantify mechanical dysynchrony and intra-procedural electrical activation mapping in these complex patients. (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 24, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sophie E. Thompson, Lucy E. Hudsmith, Sarah E. Bowater, Paul Clift, Howard Marshall, Francisco Leyva., Sayqa Arif Tags: DEVICES Source Type: research

Optimizing conduction system pacing lead placement utilizing the image overlay technique
We describe a novel, readily available, cost-efficient, imaging-based approach to assist in the re-positioning of a pacing lead for His-bundle pacing (the Image Overlay Technique). (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 24, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rebabonye B. Pharithi, Michael Ayeni, Manoj Makharia, Daniel Keene, Raj Khiani Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Validation of a handheld single ‐lead ECG algorithm for atrial fibrillation detection after coronary revascularization
ConclusionsThe automatic interpretation algorithm in a handheld thumb ECG device can rule out AF in patients recently undergoing coronary revascularization with high accuracy, but manual confirmation is needed to confirm the diagnose of AF because of high false positive rates. (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 24, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sofia Skr öder, Anders Wickbom, Anna Björkenheim, Anders Ahlsson, Dritan Poci, Espen Fengsrud Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Unusual atrial pacing induced by type II far ‐field p‐wave sensing in a patient with complete atrioventricular block
AbstractAn 88-year-old Japanese woman underwent DDD pacemaker (MicroPort KORA 250 DR, V lead: VEGA R52) implantation for complete atrioventricular block. A 12-lead electrocardiogram for a routine examination showed atrial pacing within the intrinsic P wave, followed by inhibition of ventricular pacing. Pacemaker interrogation revealed no abnormalities in the basic parameters; however, ventricular pacing was inhibited by far-field sensing of intrinsic atrial waves before atrial events; type II far-field P-wave sensing. As a result, unusual atrial pacing occurred due to the pause suppression algorithm, which is the one of th...
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 24, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yasunobu Yamagishi, Yasushi Oginosawa, Nozomu Ishii, Yuki Nakamura, Keishiro Yagyu, Taro Miyamoto, Hisaharu Ohe, Ritsuko Kohno, Masaharu Kataoka, Haruhiko Abe Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Predictors of pacemaker implantation within three months after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
ConclusionsOlder age, female sex, paroxysmal AF and repeated ablation were identified as predictive risk factors for PMI after RFCA in patients with AF. A "watch and wait" strategy could be taken for patients with temporary PMI after ablation, especially for those with prolonged sinus pause after AF termination. (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 24, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yi Guo, Hongwu Chen, Shu Yang, Kai Gu, Youmei Shen, Weizhu Ju, Gang Yang, Jiaojiao Shi, Zidun Wang, Hailei Liu, Xiaohong Jiang, Minglong Chen, Mingfang Li Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Outcomes in orthotopic heart transplantation following pacemaker implantation
ConclusionsPatients who required PPM for AVB, but not SND, were at significantly higher risk of death or retransplant compared to patients who did not require PPM. (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 24, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Duc H. Do, Katherine L. Bailey, Ryan Beyer, Samuel Neubuerger, Jason Bradfield, Kalyanam Shivkumar, Ali Nsair, Noel G. Boyle Tags: ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Source Type: research

Left atrial roof region ablation using a visually guided laser balloon
AbstractBalloon-based catheter ablation including visually guided laser balloon (VGLB) has been adopted a first line therapeutic strategy for the patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Recently, the roof area ablation beyond pulmonary vein (PV) isolation (PVI) using cryoballoon has been described as an effective therapy for the patients with persistent AF. However, the roof area ablation performed with a VGLB remains unknown. In this case, we report the case of roof area ablation for the patient with persistent AF using a VGLB. (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 24, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Takashi Yamasaki, Tetsuhisa Hattori, Misen Pak, Ken Kakita Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Prognostic value of late ‐gadolinium enhancement on cardiac magnetic resonance in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis
ConclusionsLGE in CS patients is associated with increased mortality, VA and SCD, and HF hospitalization. Biventricular LGE is associated with an increased risk of VA and SCD. (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 23, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mohammed Al ‐Sadawi, Matthew Henriques, Michael Tao, Chad Gier, Paul Kim, Faisal Aslam, Ibrahim Almasry, Abhijeet Singh, Roger Fan, Eric Rashba Tags: DEVICES Source Type: research

Percutaneous extraction of a Micra AV transcatheter pacing system due to a rare sudden battery failure after 19 months from implantation: A first experience worldwide
We describe a case of sudden battery malfunction of a Micra AV TPS, which required the extraction and the placement of a new pacing system in the right ventricle.DiscussionThis case, which has never been reported, highlights the need to a careful fluoroscopic evaluation and the usefulness of remote monitoring. (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 20, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Vincenzo Ezio Santobuono, Paolo Basile, Maria Cristina Carella, Francesca Pomarico, Stefano Favale, Marco Matteo Ciccone, Andrea Igoren Guaricci Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Safety and efficacy of catheter ablation on patients with persistent atrial fibrillation by targeting repetitive activation patterns and focal impulses
ConclusionsThe study demonstrated that the CartoFinder algorithm can be used for global activation mapping during PsAF ablation. Patients with acute AF termination had a lower 12-month AF recurrence rate compared to patients without. (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 20, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tom Potter, Andrea Sarkozy, Mattias Duytschaever, Alan Bulava Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

TriGuard Embolic Protection Device in percutaneous cardiac interventions with intracavitary cardiac thrombosis: A case series
We report a case series of patients with intracardiac thrombosis undergoing a percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) closure and a ventricular tachycardia (VT) catheter ablation supported by TriGuard 3 Cerebral Embolic Protection Device. (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 20, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lorenzo Marcon, Rita Sicuso, Stefano Galli, Benedetta Majocchi, Corrado Carbucicchio, Claudio Tondo, Gaetano Michele Fassini Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Superior vena cava tear during transvenous lead extraction: Medical management in hemodynamically stable patients
ConclusionBoth the RA and RV leads were removed with mechanical sheaths, and a mediastinal hematoma was medically managed. (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 18, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Guillaume Domain, Camille Strub é, Frédéric Jacques, Mohamed Marzouk, Éric Dumont, Jacques Villeneuve, Benoît Plourde, Gabriella Albert, Jean‐François Sarrazin, Christian Steinberg, François Philippon Tags: DEVICES Source Type: research

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Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 15, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

Mortality associated with antiarrhythmic medication for atrial fibrillation among patients with left ventricular hypertrophy
ConclusionAmong patients with AF and LVH, amiodarone was associated with a significantly higher mortality risk than other AAM. (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 10, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Arianne Clare Agdamag, Anders Westanmo, Amy Gravely, Natthapon Angsubhakorn, Lin Yee Chen, Selcuk Adabag Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Coronary artery complications after left bundle branch area pacing: An increasingly reported issue in the era of physiologic pacing
We report two cases of coronary lesions after permanent transeptal pacing of the LBBAP: the first with a small coronary artery fistula, and the second with an extrinsic coronary compression. Both complications occurred with stylet-driven pacing leads with extendable helix. In the first case, since the shunt volume was small and no major complications were reported, the patient was treated conservatively with good outcome. The second case required lead repositioning due to acute decompensated heart failure. (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 9, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Andr és Di Leoni Ferrari, Luís Henrique Klafke, Ricardo Soccol, Aníbal Pereira Abelin, Ricardo Medeiros Piantá, Paulo Ricardo Avancini Caramori, Diego Chemello Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research