Not all pacemakers are created equal: MRI conditional pacemaker and lead technology.

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：INTRODUCTION:Biventricular pacing improves functional status in the majority of patients with drug-refractory heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy, and interventricular conduction delay. The aim of this study was to analyze the baseline clinical and functional data of a cohort of patients implanted with a biventricula...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Lunati M,Paolucci M,Oliva F,Frigerio M,Magenta G,Cattafi G,Vecchi R,Vicini I,Cavaglià S

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemodynamic instability hinders activation and entrainment mapping during ventricular tachycardia ablation. The Impella 2.5 microaxial flow device (MFD; Abiomed Inc., Danvers, MA, USA) is used to prevent hemodynamic instability during electrophysiologic study. However, electromagnetic interference (EMI) gene...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Vaidya VR,Desimone CV,Madhavan M,Noheria A,Shahid M,Walters J,Ladewig DJ,Mikell SB,Johnson SB,Suddendorf SH,Asirvatham SJ

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Evaluation of conduction over a linear ablation lesion at the anterior mitral annulus can be time-consuming and difficult during ongoing radiofrequency application. The purpose of this study was to validate conduction time from the beginning of the p wave and from the coronary sinus ostium to the left atri...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Huemer M,Wutzler A,Parwani AS,Attanasio P,Heiderfazel S,Ewertsen NC,Haverkamp W,Boldt LH

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transseptal puncture (TP) is a prerequisite for LA ablations. LA access can be gained by catheter probing in case of PFO (trans-PFO method) or puncture of the interatrial septum (IAS) using a transseptal needle. A 2nd access can again be gained via PFO, a 2nd TP or catheter probing of the previous puncture s...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Lehrmann H,Schneider J,Jadidi AS,Park CI,Schiebeling-Römer J,Allgeier J,Arentz T,Weber R

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac implantable electronic device pocket infections require complete system removal. However, postoperative bleeding and hematoma can occur after extensive debridement and an optimal management strategy has yet to be defined. METHODS:Following system removal and debridement, all pockets were treated wit...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Schaller RD,Santangeli P,Tomczuk L,Frankel DS

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is increasingly common, but is associated with potential major complications. Technology, experience, and protocols have evolved significantly in recent times, and may have impacted procedural safety. We sought to compare AF ablation safety profiles, including complication...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Muthalaly RG,John RM,Schaeffer B,Tanigawa S,Nakamura T,Kapur S,Zei PC,Epstein LM,Tedrow UB,Michaud GF,Stevenson WG,Koplan BA

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The slope of the power spectrum in heart rate variability (HRV) reflects the fractal or scaling behavior in HR dynamics and recently was confirmed as an independent predictor of postmyocardial infarction survival. Whether or not the new measurement in HRV foresees the functional evolution in patients with ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Lin LY,Lin JL,Du CC,Lai LP,Tseng YZ,Huang SK

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Isolation of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is often performed in persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). Propagation patterns in the LAA during AF remain to be elucidated. We sought to characterize propagation patterns in the LAA during AF in persistent AF. METHODS:Persistent AF patients undergoing cathete...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Takahashi Y,Akiyoshi K,Sekigawa M,Yagishita A,Yamamoto T,Maeda S,Kawabata M,Goya M,Hirao K,Sasano T

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although pulmonary vein antrum isolation (PVAI) may cure atrial fibrillation (AF) and improve left atrial (LA) function, the effect of extensive LA ablation on LA function is not well known. OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of PVAI on LA function remotely postablation. METHODS:Consecutive patients undergoing...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Verma A,Kilicaslan F,Adams JR,Hao S,Beheiry S,Minor S,Ozduran V,Claude Elayi S,Martin DO,Schweikert RA,Saliba W,Thomas JD,Garcia M,Klein A,Natale A

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the cornerstone ablation strategy for treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Ablation outside the PVs is sometimes needed particularly in persistent or longstanding AF. This study reported left atrial appendage isolation (LAAI) using cryoballoon (CB) focusing on technical ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Chen S,Schmidt B,Bordignon S,Perrotta L,Bologna F,Nagase T,Chun KRJ

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:High recurrence rate is still a major problem associated with ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). Most of the recurrences occur within 6 months after ablation. The characteristics of very late recurrent AF (>12 months after ablation) have not been reported. METHODS AND RESULTS:Two hundred sev...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Hsieh MH,Tai CT,Tsai CF,Lin WS,Lin YK,Tsao HM,Huang JL,Ueng KC,Yu WC,Chan P,Ding YA,Chang MS,Chen SA

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The signal-averaged electrocardiogram (SAECG) facilitates noninvasive recording of low-amplitude cardiac signals such as ventricular late potentials. The SAECG has been used to accurately predict life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias in patients after acute myocardial infarction and with nonischemic dilated ca...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Steinberg JS,Berbari EJ

更新日期：1996-10-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Capacitance is known to influence defibrillation. Optimal biphasic waveform capacitance for transvenous unipolar defibrillation systems in man is currently being defined. In an effort to improve defibrillation efficacy, we examined the relative defibrillation efficacy of a 65% tilt biphasic pulse from a 90...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Poole JE,Kudenchuk PJ,Dolack GL,Jones GK,Degroot P,Johnson G,Bardy GH

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite many years of research, the mechanisms of atrial fibrillation (AF) are still poorly understood, and we currently are unable to adequately treat most patients with AF. Recently, the demonstration in both human and animal studies that the pulmonary veins (PVs) and the posterior left atrial (LA) wall play a subst...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Jalife J

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Stimulants are the mainstay therapy for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and are associated with adrenergic side effects. There are limited data on the clinical course of patients treated for ADHD who have long-QT syndrome (LQTS), for which β-blockade is the goal of therapy. METHODS:LQTS pa...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Zhang C,Kutyifa V,Moss AJ,McNitt S,Zareba W,Kaufman ES

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pulmonary vein (PV) reconnection is frequent in patients showing atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after PV isolation (PVI). Its detection with cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) may help predict outcome and guide redo procedures. We assessed the relationship between scar on CMR and PV reconnection after c...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Jefairi NA,Camaioni C,Sridi S,Cheniti G,Takigawa M,Nivet H,Denis A,Derval N,Mathilde Merle,Laurent F,Montaudon M,Sacher F,Hocini M,Haissaguerre M,Jais P,Cochet H

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics of heart rate variability (HRV), blood pressure variability (BPV), and baroreflex gain (BRG) at rest and during orthostatic stress in patients with clinical criteria of inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST). METHODS AND RESULTS:Beat-to-beat HRV an...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Leon H,Guzman JC,Kuusela T,Dillenburg R,Kamath M,Morillo CA

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a progressive disease in which arrhythmia-induced remodeling facilitates evolution from paroxysmal AF to persistent and permanent AF. Changes in electrical, structural, and contractile properties of cardiac tissue that are thought to underlie AF maintenance and progression are reviewed. Als...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Cohen M,Naccarelli GV

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Following conversion of atrial fibrillation (AF), QT interval transiently and variably prolongs and can trigger torsades de pointes (TdP). However, quantitative analysis of risk in this setting is difficult because cycle length variability during AF makes rate-corrected QT impossible to calculate. In this ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Darbar D,Hardin B,Harris P,Roden DM

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Accurate identification of slow conducting regions in patients with scar-related atrial tachycardia (AT) is difficult using conventional electrogram annotation for cardiac electroanatomic mapping (EAM). Estimating delays between neighboring mapping sites is a potential option for activation map computation...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Vicera JJB,Lin YJ,Lee PT,Chang SL,Lo LW,Hu YF,Chung FP,Lin CY,Chang TY,Tuan TC,Chao TF,Liao JN,Wu CI,Liu CM,Lin CH,Chuang CM,Chen CC,Chin CG,Liu SH,Cheng WH,Tai LP,Huang SH,Chou CY,Lugtu I,Liu CH,Chen SA

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:The accurate separation of undifferentiated wide complex tachycardias (WCTs) into ventricular tachycardia (VT) or supraventricular wide complex tachycardia (SWCT) using conventional, manually-applied 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation methods is difficult. PURPOSE:We sought to devise a new WCT d...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： May AM,DeSimone CV,Kashou AH,Sridhar H,Hodge DO,Carter R,Lin G,Asirvatham SJ,Noseworthy PA,Deshmukh AJ

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial flutter involving either clockwise or counterclockwise rotation around the tricuspid annulus utilizing the subeustachian isthmus has been well described. However, macroreentrant atrial circuits in atypical atrial flutter in patients who have not undergone previous surgery or without atrial disease are not well ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Olgin JE,Jayachandran JV,Engesstein E,Groh W,Zipes DP

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) is emerging as a novel option for physiological ventricular pacing. The impact of current of injury (COI) at left bundle branch (LBB) has not been previously evaluated. METHODS:Consecutive patients with QRS duration less than 120 milliseconds referred for LBBP in whom LBB po...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Su L,Xu T,Cai M,Xu L,Vijayaraman P,Sharma PS,Chen X,Zheng R,Wu S,Huang W

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Electrophysiological mapping (EPM) in coronary sinus (CS) branches is feasible for guiding LV lead placement to the optimal, latest activated site at cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) procedures. However, whether this procedure optimizes the response to CRT has not been demonstrated. This study was t...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Liang Y,Yu H,Zhou W,Xu G,Sun YI,Liu R,Wang Z,Han Y

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) increases morbidity and mortality in patients with previous myocardial infarction and left ventricular systolic dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to identify patients with a high risk for new-onset AF in this population using invasive and noninvasive electrophysiological tes...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Jons C,Raatikainen P,Gang UJ,Huikuri HV,Joergensen RM,Johannesen A,Dixen U,Messier M,McNitt S,Thomsen PE,Cardiac Arrhythmias and Risk Stratification after Acute Myocardial Infarction (CARISMA) Study Group.

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is a well-established treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF); however, studies report suboptimal outcomes in persistent AF. Adjuvant ablation targeting the substrate outside the pulmonary veins has been proposed to improve the success rates of the procedure. In this review, we summarize ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Terricabras M,Verma A

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We previously reported on the incidence and clinical implications of supraventricular arrhythmia in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis (CS). The role of catheter ablation for the management of atrial arrhythmia (AA) in this patient population is unknown. METHODS AND RESULTS:One hundred consecutive patients w...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Willner JM,Viles-Gonzalez JF,Coffey JO,Morgenthau AS,Mehta D

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00