Ventricular tachycardia originating from the epicardium identified by intracoronary mapping using a PTCA guidewire.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Thoracic spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been used to treat angina pectoris and to produce cardiac autonomic control. We studied the effect of thoracic SCS on sinus node and AV nodal function to test the hypothesis that SCS modulated autonomic regulation of the electrophysiology of these structures. MET...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Olgin JE,Takahashi T,Wilson E,Vereckei A,Steinberg H,Zipes DP

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study sought to determine if the acute procedural outcome of ventricular tachycardia (VT) substrate ablation is associated with a mortality benefit in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD). METHODS AND RESULTS:A total of 195 ICD recipients (65 ± 11years) with ischemic or nonisch...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Komatsu Y,Maury P,Sacher F,Khairy P,Daly M,Lim HS,Zellerhoff S,Jesel L,Rollin A,Duparc A,Mondoly P,Aurillac-Lavignolle V,Shah A,Denis A,Cochet H,Derval N,Hocini M,Haïssaguerre M,Jaïs P

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sudden cardiac death is a substantial cause of mortality in patients with cardiomyopathy, but evidence supporting implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation is less robust in nonischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM) than in ischemic cardiomyopathy. Improved risk stratification is needed. We assesse...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Middour TG,Rosenthal TM,Abi-Samra FM,Bernard ML,Khatib S,Polin GM,Rogers PA,Bober RM,Morin DP

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Remote monitoring (RM) has significantly transformed the standard of care for patients with cardiac electronic implantable devices. It provides easy access to valuable information, such as arrhythmic events, acute decompensation manifestations and device-related issues, without the need of in-person visits...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Piro A,Magnocavallo M,Della Rocca DG,Neccia M,Manzi G,Mariani MV,Straito M,Bernardini A,Severino P,Iannucci G,Giunta G,Chimenti C,Natale A,Fedele F,Lavalle C

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-fluoroscopy AV ablation and pacemaker implantation. Fluoroscopic guidance is the standard tool used for transvenous pacemaker implantations and for electrophysiological and ablation procedures. It implies X-ray exposure, occasionally with high dose of radiation for the patient and operator. We describe the case of...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Ruiz-Granell R,Morell-Cabedo S,Ferrero-De-Loma A,García-Civera R

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of pericardial constriction associated with defibrillator patches developing 4.5 years after implantation. This constriction was related to the presence of a large pericardial mass that had developed above the defibrillator patch. This mass, which had a calcified superior border, suggested former hema...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Le Tourneau T,Klug D,Lacroix D,Kacet S,Lekieffre J

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) can cause cardiomyopathy (CM). Postextrasystolic potentiation (PESP) and irregularity have been in implicated as triggers of PVC-CM. Because both phenomena can also be found in premature atrial contractions (PACs), it is speculated that frequent PACs have ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Gunda S,Akyeampong D,Gomez-Arroyo J,Jovin DG,Kowlgi NG,Kaszala K,Tan AY,Koneru JN,Kron J,Ellenbogen KA,Huizar JF

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The nature of the atrial substrate thought to contribute toward maintaining atrial fibrillation (AF) outside the pulmonary veins remains poorly defined. Therefore, our objective was to determine whether patients with paroxysmal and persistent AF have an abnormal electroanatomic substrate within the left at...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Teh AW,Kistler PM,Lee G,Medi C,Heck PM,Spence SJ,Sparks PB,Morton JB,Kalman JM

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:AF can be induced by RAP or ISO in >85% of patients with PAF. METHODS:ISO was administered in escalating doses of 5, 10, 15, and 20 microg/min in 112 patients (age = 56 +/- 13 years) with PAF before radiofrequency catheter ablation. AF was inducible in 97 of 112 patients (87%) at a mean dose of 15 +/- 5 mic...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Crawford T,Chugh A,Good E,Yoshida K,Jongnarangsin K,Ebinger M,Pelosi F Jr,Bogun F,Morady F,Oral H

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Radiofrequency ablation (RFCA) of ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a potential curative treatment modality. We evaluated the results of RFCA in patients with VT. METHODS AND RESULTS:One hundred fifty-one consecutive patients (122 men and 29 women; age 57 +/- 16 years) with drug-refractory VT were treated. ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Borger van der Burg AE,de Groot NM,van Erven L,Bootsma M,van der Wall EE,Schalij MJ

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Noninducibility of sustained atrial fibrillation (AF) after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) has been shown to be associated with a better clinical outcome. We evaluated the role of clinical variables that could predict noninducibility of sustained AF after PVI. METHODS AND RESULTS:Data were collected prospec...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Rotter M,Jaïs P,Garrigue S,Sanders P,Hocini M,Hsu LF,Takahashi Y,Rostock T,Sacher F,Clementy J,Haïssaguerre M

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Commotio cordis (CC), sudden death as a result of a blunt, often innocent-appearing chest wall blow, is being reported with increasing frequency. The clinical spectrum is diverse; however, a substantial number of cases occur in youth athletics. In events that occur during sport, victims are struck by projectiles regar...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Madias C,Maron BJ,Weinstock J,Estes NA 3rd,Link MS

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bundle branch reentry ventricular tachycardia (VT) is usually amenable to treatment with radiofrequency ablation. Different QRS morphologies during VT are possible when anterograde ventricular activation is over the left bundle branch. Manifestations of this reentrant tachycardia with more than one QRS mor...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Wang CW,Sterba R,Tchou P

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate whether a prolonged detection interval for life threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmia (VT) is able to reduce therapies (Rx) delivered by an implantable cardioverter/defibrillator (ICD). Until now, only the PREPARE trial demonstrated a reduction of ICD Rx i...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Schwab JO,Gasparini M,Lunati M,Proclemer A,Kaup B,Santi E,Ligorio G,Klersy C,DE Sousa J,Okreglicki A,Arenal A,Wijffels M,Lemke B

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Radiofrequency (RF) lesion metrics are influenced by underlying parameters like RF power, duration, and contact force (CF), and utilization of lesion metric indices (ablation index [AI]) is a proposed strategy to predict lesion quality. The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of underlying param...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Bourier F,Duchateau J,Vlachos K,Lam A,Martin CA,Takigawa M,Kitamura T,Frontera A,Cheniti G,Pambrun T,Klotz N,Denis A,Derval N,Cochet H,Sacher F,Hocini M,Haïssaguerre M,Jais P

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infections are potentially preventable complications associated with high morbidity, mortality, and cost. A recently developed bio-absorbable antibacterial envelope (TYRX™-A) might prevent CIED infections in high-risk subjects. However, data regarding safety and...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Kolek MJ,Patel NJ,Clair WK,Whalen SP,Rottman JN,Kanagasundram A,Shen ST,Saavedra PJ,Estrada JC,Abraham RL,Ellis CR

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiac resynchronization therapy implants entail significant radiation exposure for patients and physicians. A novel 3D electromagnetic cardiovascular navigation system (MediGuide™) was designed to superimpose the real-time location of sensors embedded in delivery tools on prerecorded coronary sinus (CS) ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Valderrabano M,Greenberg S,Razavi H,More R,Ryu K,Heist EK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Complex fractionated atrial electrograms (CFAE) may identify critical sites for perpetuation of atrial fibrillation (AF) and provide useful targets for ablation. Current assessment of CFAE is subjective; automated detection algorithms may improve reproducibility, but their utility in guiding ablation has n...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Porter M,Spear W,Akar JG,Helms R,Brysiewicz N,Santucci P,Wilber DJ

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Successful anticoagulation is critical for stroke prevention in adults with atrial fibrillation (AF). Anticoagulation satisfaction is a key indicator of treatment success. While physical, cognitive, and psychosocial limitations are common in elderly AF patients, their associations with anticoagulation satisf...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Wang W,Saczynski J,Lessard D,Mailhot T,Barton B,Waring ME,Sogade F,Hayward R,Helm R,McManus DD

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite preserved left ventricular function, exercise capacity is often impaired after cardiac transplantation due to autonomic denervation of the donor's sinus node. We present our experience with atrio-atrial resynchronization in 2 pediatric heart transplant recipients. Both were highly active, suffered from chronot...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Cadrin-Tourigny J,Fournier A,Khairy P,Vobecky SJ

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Radiofrequency ablation of some right-sided accessory pathways continues to be challenging. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of introducing a multielectrode microcatheter in the right coronary artery to localize accessory pathways when conventional mapping was unsuccessful. METHODS A...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Shah MJ,Jones TK,Cecchin F

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Electrical connections between ipsilateral pulmonary veins (PVs) have been reported histologically and electrophysiologically. This study investigated the impact of electrical connections between ipsilateral PVs on PV isolation using second-generation cryoballoons (CB2-PVI). METHODS:Five hundred eleven atri...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Miyazaki S,Kajiyama T,Watanabe T,Hada M,Nakamura H,Hachiya H,Tada H,Hirao K,Iesaka Y

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Historically, individuals diagnosed with an inherited arrhythmia or cardiomyopathy have been advised to avoid participating in competitive sports. Consequently, these individuals may be more susceptible to weight gain and obesity. METHODS:A retrospective longitudinal chart review was performed for a populat...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Christian S,Somerville M,Giuffre M,Atallah J

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The apamin-sensitive small-conductance calcium-activated potassium current (IKAS ) is increased in heart failure. It is unknown if myocardial infarction (MI) is also associated with an increase of IKAS . METHODS AND RESULTS:We performed Langendorff perfusion and optical mapping in 6 normal hearts and 10 h...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Lee YS,Chang PC,Hsueh CH,Maruyama M,Park HW,Rhee KS,Hsieh YC,Shen C,Weiss JN,Chen Z,Lin SF,Chen PS

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Frequency-dependent electrophysiologic actions of oral quinidine and oral sotalol may be clinically important, but these properties and their modulation by beta-adrenergic sympathetic stimulation have not been determined. METHODS AND RESULTS:The frequency-dependent effects of oral quinidine (n = 17) and o...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Sager PT,Behboodikhah M

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To evaluate short-term efficacy and incidence of ablation-induced endoscopically detected esophageal injury in patients undergoing high-power, short-duration (HPSD) pulmonary vein isolation using a novel irrigated radiofrequency ablation catheter and ablation generator setup. METHODS AND RESULTS:Atrial fi...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Piringer R,Deneke T,Foldyna B,Sonne K,Nentwich K,Ene E,Barth S,Lüsebrink U,Berkovitz A,Halbfass P

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation results in several structural and functional changes in the heart that lead to worsening ventricular function. Although restoration of sinus rhythm is the ideal goal, it is not always feasible. Pharmacologic therapy is associated with adverse effects and is not always effective. We have reviewed th...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Narasimhan C,Blanck Z,Akhtar M

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained tachyarrhythmia and, as such, has become the recent focus of intense clinical and experimental interest. Because of its associated morbidity and mortality, there is a multidisciplinary effort to understand the pathophysiology that may ultimately lead to improved therape...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Zipes DP

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The upper limit of vulnerability (ULV) correlates with the defibrillation threshold (DFT). The ULV can be determined with a single episode of ventricular fibrillation and is more reproducible than the single-point DFT. The critical-point hypothesis of defibrillation predicts that the relation between the U...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Swerdlow CD,Kass RM,O'Connor ME,Chen PS

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ventricular fibrillation and ventricular flutter (cycle length < or = 230 msec) induced at electrophysiologic studies are thought to be nonspecific findings in patients presenting with syncope of unknown origin. However, there are limited data on the prognosis of these patients in long-term follow-up. MET...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Link MS,Saeed M,Gupta N,Homoud MK,Wang PJ,Estes NA 3rd

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00