Catheter-based cryoablation of postinfarction and idiopathic ventricular tachycardia: initial experience in a selected population.

abstract：:We describe the case of 2-year-old baby with compound heterozygosity for paternal and maternal alleles mutation of α-subunit of the cardiac sodium channel (SCN5A), sinus node dysfunction, atrial flutter recurrences, and drug induced long-QT syndrome. In this setting, we chose at first to perform linear ablation of cav...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： De Filippo P,Ferrari P,Iascone M,Racheli M,Senni M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Syncope occasionally may occur in the supine patient due to severe brady- or tachyarrhythmia. However, recurrent syncope upon assumption of the supine position as a result of a neurally mediated reflex mechanism has not been reported previously. METHODS AND RESULTS:Two young patients, both of whom had sig...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Iskos D,Shultz JJ,Benditt DG

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Radiofrequency (RF) and cryoablation are routinely used to treat arrhythmias, but the extent and time course of edema associated with the two different modalities is unknown. Our goal was to follow the lesion maturation and edema formation after RF and cryoablation using serial magnetic resonance imaging (...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Yamashita K,Kholmovski E,Ghafoori E,Kamali R,Kwan E,Lichter J,MacLeod R,Dosdall DJ,Ranjan R

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiac sympathetic activation facilitates atrial electrical remodeling during atrial fibrillation (AF). Selective ablation of the distal part of the ligament of Marshall (LOMLSPV ) could decrease cardiac sympathetic innervation. This study aimed to investigate the effects of LOMLSPV ablation on atrial ele...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Yu X,He W,Qin Z,Liu S,Ma R,Luo D,Hu H,Xie J,He B,Lu Z,Jiang H

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel application of the Biosense CARTO System anatomic electromagnetic voltage mapping is presented, utilized as a guide for permanent pacemaker placement. The technique is illustrated in the successful implantation of an atrial lead in a patient with Ebstein's anomaly characterized by a severely dilated right atri...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Kloosterman EM,Yamamura K,Alba J,Mitrani RD,Myerburg RJ,Interian A Jr

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews current evidence of non-antiarrhythmic agents for the prevention and maintenance of sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation. These nontraditional agents include angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, antiinflammatory agents, calcium channel blockers, and...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Lally JA,Gnall EM,Seltzer J,Kowey PR

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The utility of "virtual" imaging systems for left atrial (LA) navigation has been hampered by inadequate spatial detail, as well as inaccurate integration of more detailed preoperative images, such as those generated by computed tomography (CT). CartoSound is an intracardiac echocardiography (ICE)-based te...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Schwartzman D,Zhong H

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In vitro studies and ambulatory ECG recordings from the MERLIN TIMI-36 clinical trial suggest that the novel antianginal agent ranolazine may have the potential to suppress atrial arrhythmias. However, there are no reports of effects of ranolazine on atrial electrophysiologic properties in large intact ani...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Kumar K,Nearing BD,Carvas M,Nascimento BC,Acar M,Belardinelli L,Verrier RL

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ventricular arrhythmias are a common feature in patients with mitral valve prolapse. In an attempt to determine the origin and underlying electrophysiologic mechanism, we describe a patient with ventricular fibrillation, exercise-induced ventricular tachycardia (VT), and, at the time of diagnosis, prolapse...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Wilde AA,Düren DR,Hauer RN,deBakker JM,Bakker PF,Becker AE,Janse MJ

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Understanding whether vasovagal syncope is a lifelong disorder might shed insight into its physiology and affect management strategies. Accordingly, we determined the age of the first syncopal spell in adult patients who sought care for syncope. METHODS AND RESULTS:Patients were 42 +/- 18 years old with 6...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Sheldon RS,Sheldon AG,Connolly SJ,Morillo CA,Klingenheben T,Krahn AD,Koshman ML,Ritchie D,Investigators of the Syncope Symptom Study and the Prevention of Syncope Trial.

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 28-year-old man presented with progressive fatigue. Physical examination and ECG revealed severe sinus bradycardia. Echocardiography showed features of noncompaction cardiomyopathy and moderate aortic valve regurgitation. We hypothesized that the chronic volume overload exaggerated by prolonged diastole due to the b...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Caliskan K,Balk AH,Jordaens L,Szili-Torok T

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This commentary discusses two techniques commonly used to analyze clinical trials: subgroup analysis and meta-analysis. Subgroup analysis is used to evaluate the consistency of a treatment across multiple groups, usually within a clinical trial. Subgroup analysis often is used to generate or test an hypothesis about r...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Bigger JT

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:An early afterdepolarization (EAD)-induced triggered beat is thought to precipitate torsade de pointes (TdP) in the long QT syndrome (LQTS). Previous studies demonstrated the development of EAD activity and dispersion of repolarization under LQT2 (reduced I(Kr)) and LQT3 (augmented late I(Na)), but not LQT...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Burashnikov A,Antzelevitch C

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is associated with improvement in the quality of life, hospitalization rates, and mortality in patients with left ventricular dysfunction and evidence of the right ventricle-left ventricle (RV-LV) desynchrony. Implant failure rates and patient outcomes have improved with the adv...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Sinno MC,Carrigan T,Hays JC

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Studies suggest that entrainment response (ER) of reentrant tachycardia to overdrive pacing can be estimated using signals from sites other than the paced site. METHODS AND RESULTS:A formula for estimation of ER using remote sites against the difference between the postpacing interval (PPI) and tachycardi...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Hammer PE,Brooks DH,Triedman JK

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The relationships between heart rate (HR) and HR variability (HRV) are not simple. Because both depend on the autonomic nervous system (ANS), they are not independent variables. Technically, the quantification of HRV is influenced by the duration of the cardiac cycles. The complexity of these relationships...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Coumel P,Maison-Blanche P,Catuli D

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between postdefibrillation ventricular arrhythmias and shock strength is poorly understood in patients with implantable defibrillators. The purpose of this study was to characterize the relationship between postdefibrillation ventricular arrhythmias and shock strength. METHODS AND RESULTS:F...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Zivin A,Souza J,Pelosi F,Flemming M,Knight BP,Goyal R,Morady F,Strickberger SA

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been demonstrated that idiopathic ventricular fibrillation (VF) can be triggered by ventricular premature beats (VPBs) arising from the Purkinje fibers. Eliminating these VPBs by radiofrequency catheter ablation prevented VF recurrences. Whether the same pathophysiology and the same treatment option exist in pa...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Li YG,Grönefeld G,Israel C,Hohnloser SH

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Atrial fibrillation (AF) and diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) often coexist; however, a small number of patients with DM2 undergoing catheter ablation (CA) of AF have been included in previous studies. The aim of this study was to evaluate safety and efficacy of ablation therapy in DM2 patients with drug ref...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Forleo GB,Mantica M,De Luca L,Leo R,Santini L,Panigada S,De Sanctis V,Pappalardo A,Laurenzi F,Avella A,Casella M,Dello Russo A,Romeo F,Pelargonio G,Tondo C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The latest STS guidelines recommend concomitant atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation not only during mitral surgery (Class IA) but also during other-than-mitral cardiac surgery procedures (Class IB) in patients with preoperative AF. Conventional Cox-Maze III/IV procedures are performed on both atria (BA), but...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Cappabianca G,Ferrarese S,Tutino C,Corazzari C,Matteucci M,Mantovani V,Musazzi A,De Ponti R,Beghi C

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cerebral thromboembolic event (CTE) is a possible complication of pulmonary vein antrum isolation (PVAI). The objective of this study was to report long-term functional and neurocognitive recovery in patients who had a CTE during or within 48 hours of catheter ablation. METHODS AND RESULTS:We screened 3,0...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Patel D,Bailey SM,Furlan AJ,Ching M,Zachaib J,Di Biase L,Mohanty P,Horton RP,Burkhardt JD,Sanchez JE,Zagrodzky JD,Gallinghouse GJ,Schweikert R,Saliba W,Natale A

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mutations in the SCN5A gene can cause Brugada syndrome, a genetically inherited form of idiopathic ventricular fibrillation. We describe the case of a 3-year-old child with a structurally normal heart presenting with monomorphic ventricular tachycardia. Her electrocardiogram suggested a Brugada syndrome and the diagno...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Probst V,Evain S,Gournay V,Marie A,Schott JJ,Boisseau P,LE Marec H

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ablation strategies have been developed to improve outcomes in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (PsAF). However, the impact of atrial fibrillation (AF) termination on late AF recurrence is not well known. The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of AF termination to atrial tachycardia (AT)...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Efremidis M,Vlachos K,Letsas KP,Bazoukis G,Martin R,Frontera A,Asvestas D,Saplaouras A,Kitamura Τ,Georgopoulos S,Valkanas K,Karamichalakis N,Takigawa M,Sideris A,Derval N,Sacher F,Jais P

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A major drawback of therapy with an implantable defibrillator is the nonspecificity of detection. Theoretically, adding atrial sensing information to a decision algorithm could improve specificity of detection. METHODS AND RESULTS:This open-label nonrandomized study compares the detection algorithm of the...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Kühlkamp V,Dörnberger V,Mewis C,Suchalla R,Bosch RF,Seipel L

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We conducted this study to examine the effect of the ICD on the outcomes of patients with prior coronary revascularization enrolled in the Sudden Cardiac Death in Heart Failure Trial (SCD-HeFT) and to assess the association of time from coronary revascularization to enrollment with death and sudden cardiac...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Al-Khatib SM,Hellkamp AS,Lee KL,Anderson J,Poole JE,Mark DB,Bardy GH,scd-heft investigators.

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is an increasing need for invasive electrophysiologists to appreciate the exact anatomy of the epicardial space and the coronary veins. The location of the epicardial fat, the complementary relationship with the main cardiac veins, and the location of sensitive structures (arteries, phrenic nerve, esophagus) hav...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Lachman N,Syed FF,Habib A,Kapa S,Bisco SE,Venkatachalam KL,Asirvatham SJ

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a dangerous arrhythmia disorder that often presents in childhood and adolescence. The exercise stress test (EST) and QT-stand test may unmask QT interval prolongation at key heart rate transition points in LQTS, but their utility in children is debated. OBJECTIVE:To determine if t...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Roston TM,De Souza AM,Romans HV,Franciosi S,Armstrong KR,Sanatani S

更新日期：2020-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiofrequency (RF) ablation for ventricular tachycardia (VT) has high failure rates. Whether endocavitary structures (ECS) such as the papillary muscles (PMs), moderator bands (MBs), or false tendons (FTs) impact VT ablation is unknown. METHODS AND RESULTS:We retrospectively reviewed records of 190 consecu...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Abouezzeddine O,Suleiman M,Buescher T,Kapa S,Friedman PA,Jahangir A,Mears JA,Ladewig DJ,Munger TM,Hammill SC,Packer DL,Asirvatham SJ

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to assess how well acute procedural outcomes predict the clinical outcome of catheter ablation of premature ventricular complexes (PVCs). METHODS:A consecutive series of 50 patients (28 women, age: 51 ± 13 years) with frequent PVCs was referred for PVC ablation. Acute failure w...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Baser K,Bas HD,Belardi D,Yokokawa M,Good E,Latchamsetty R,Morady F,Bogun F

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present two cases of successful cardioversion of atrial fibrillation using intravenous ibutilide during pregnancy. One patient had atrial fibrillation, complicating the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and the other had a history of nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. No adverse maternal or fetal effects were...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Kockova R,Kocka V,Kiernan T,Fahy GJ

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00