Use of a novel bipolar sealer device in pocket infections: A case series.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intracardiac thrombus has been reported in anecdotal cases of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). This prospective study aimed to determine the prevalence, risk factors, and prognosis of intracardiac thrombosis in patients with ARVC. METHODS:From February 2004 to August 2013, transthorac...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Wu L,Yao Y,Chen G,Fan X,Zheng L,Ding L,Zhang S

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unfortunately, some patients with long QT syndrome (LQTS) experience breakthrough cardiac events (BCEs) despite maximal therapy. Small studies have shown that refractory LQTS cases may benefit from intentional permanent atrial pacing (IPAP). As such, we sought to determine the genotype-specific utilization a...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Kowlgi GN,Giudicessi JR,Barake W,Bos JM,Ackerman MJ

更新日期：2021-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：:The heart's pacemaker, the sinoatrial node, does not consist of a group of uniform sinoatrial node cells embedded in atrial muscle. Instead, it is a heterogeneous tissue with multiple cell types and a complex structure. Evidence suggests that from the periphery to the center of the sinoatrial node, there is a gradient...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Boyett MR,Dobrzynski H,Lancaster MK,Jones SA,Honjo H,Kodama I

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:T-wave alternans (TWA) is an indicator of vulnerability to ventricular arrhythmias and is useful for predicting sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with various structural heart diseases. We evaluated whether high levels of time-domain TWA on ambulatory ECG (AECG) are associated with a history of ventricular fi...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Uchimura-Makita Y,Nakano Y,Tokuyama T,Fujiwara M,Watanabe Y,Sairaku A,Kawazoe H,Matsumura H,Oda N,Ikanaga H,Motoda C,Kajihara K,Oda N,Verrier RL,Kihara Y

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with cardiac arrhythmias are generally instructed to avoid caffeine intake. A comprehensive evaluation of the electrophysiological effects of caffeine on atrial and ventricular tissues in humans has not previously been performed. METHODS AND RESULTS:Eighty patients (31 men, mean age 49 ± 14 years...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Lemery R,Pecarskie A,Bernick J,Williams K,Wells GA

更新日期：2015-01-01 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:Both isoproterenol (Iso) and adenosine (Ado) are used to induce atrial fibrillation (AF) in the electrophysiology lab. However, the utility of Ado has not been systematically established. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to compare Ado to Iso for the induction of paroxysmal AF. METHODS:Forty patie...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Tutuianu C,Pap R,Riesz T,Bencsik G,Makai A,Saghy L

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Oral anticoagulation (OAC) based on estimated stroke risk is recommended following catheter ablation (CA) of atrial fibrillation (AF), regardless of the extent of arrhythmia control. However, discontinuing OAC in selected patients may be safe. We sought to evaluate a strategy of OAC discontinuation followi...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Pothineni NVK,Amankwah N,Santangeli P,Schaller RD,Supple GE,Deo R,Nazarian S,Garcia FC,Dixit S,Callans DJ,Marchlinski FE,Frankel DS

更新日期：2020-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with bradycardia requiring permanent pacing frequently suffer from additional atrial tachyarrhythmias (ATs). This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of atrial antitachycardia pacing (ATP) and the performance of pacing for AT prevention implemented into a new pacemaker. METHODS AND RESULTS:In...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Israel CW,Hügl B,Unterberg C,Lawo T,Kennis I,Hettrick D,Hohnloser SH,AT500 Verification Study Investigators.

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of intermittent sinus parasystole in which the parasystolic focus is protected from the dominant sinus rhythm only during the second half of its intrinsic cycle is reported. In addition, a modulating (i.e., electronic) effect is often clearly exerted from the dominant rhythm upon the focus during the protected ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Satullo G,Donato A,Busá G,Cavallaro L

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological evidence has shown an association between ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure and cardiovascular mortality. Increased ventricular premature complex (VPC) burden can cause left ventricular dilatation and dysfunction. We aimed to investigate the relationship between acute PM2.5 exp...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Tsai TY,Lo LW,Liu SH,Cheng WH,Chou YH,Lin WL,Shinya Y,Lin YJ,Chang SL,Hu YF,Chung FP,Liao JN,Chao TF,Tuan TC,Chen SA

更新日期：2019-04-01 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：:A patient with congenital complete heart block underwent implantation of a dual-chamber pacemaker. He presented to the emergency room with fatigue and was found to be in atrial flutter. Device interrogation revealed undersensing of 5 mV flutter waves at a programmed sensitivity of 0.5 mV. Due to undersensing, mode swi...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Kalahasty G,Kenigsberg DN,Wood MA,Ellenbogen KA

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Deficiency of testosterone was associated with the susceptibility of atrial fibrillation (AF). Angiotensin-II (AngII) receptor antagonists were shown to reduce AF by improving atrial electrical remodeling. This study investigated the effects and mechanism of valsartan, an AngII receptor antagonist, on the ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Sun YL,Li PH,Shi L,Su WZ,Li DS,Xue GL,Zhao Y,Li CZ,Li Y,Zhou Y,Li SX,Zhang Y,Lu YJ,Pan ZW

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perforation during catheter procedures in either the atrium or ventricle is relatively uncommon, but potentially fatal if tamponade ensues. This study analyzes the occurrence and outcomes of cardiac perforation during catheter-based radiofrequency ablation procedures in the left atrium. METHODS:All patients...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Bunch TJ,Asirvatham SJ,Friedman PA,Monahan KH,Munger TM,Rea RF,Sinak LJ,Packer DL

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:While atrial fibrillation (AF) initiation in the pulmonary veins has been well-studied, simultaneous biatrial and three-dimensional noncontact mapping (NCM) has not been performed. We hypothesized that these two techniques would provide novel information on triggers, initiation, and evolution of spontaneou...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Saksena S,Skadsberg ND,Rao HB,Filipecki A

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study is to describe a simple and reliable diagnostic maneuver that allows for the rapid differentiation of atypical AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) from other causes of long RP tachycardia. Long RP tachycardias may be caused by atypical AVNRT, orthodromic reciprocating tachycard...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Man KC,Niebauer M,Daoud E,Strickberger SA,Kou W,Williamson BD,Morady F

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dynamic variations in electrophysiologic phenomena inherent to the Brugada syndrome may complicate therapy with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). METHODS AND RESULTS:Between 1997 and 1999, 3 of 7 patients with Brugada syndrome (1 man and 2 women, mean age 42 years) received an ICD. During fo...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Stix G,Bella PD,Carbucicchio C,Schmidinger H

更新日期：2000-05-01 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：:The ECG appearance in Brugada syndrome is caused by failure of the dome of the action potential to develop. Increased activity of the I(to) current in epicardial cells generates a transmural gradient with repolarization dispersion between the epicardium and the endocardium in the right ventricular wall, thus favoring ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Abud A,Bagattin D,Goyeneche R,Becker C

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We conducted this pilot randomized clinical trial to determine the feasibility of a large clinical trial aimed at testing whether early use of catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia (VT) is superior to antiarrhythmic medications at reducing mortality. METHODS AND RESULTS:Patients were enrolled at 4 ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Al-Khatib SM,Daubert JP,Anstrom KJ,Daoud EG,Gonzalez M,Saba S,Jackson KP,Reece T,Gu J,Pokorney SD,Granger CB,Hess PL,Mark DB,Stevenson WG

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients in whom Class IC sodium channel blockers induced ST segment elevation in leads V1 through V3 are described. The underlying electrophysiologic mechanism, implications for drug-induced proarrhythmia, and the relationship of the finding to the Brugada syndrome type of idiopathic ventricular fibrillation ar...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Krishnan SC,Josephson ME

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It has been speculated that pacemaker current (I(f)) in human atria could play a role in causing ectopic atrial automaticity. Ivabradine is a novel selective and specific I(f) inhibitor in the sinus node that reduces heart rate without any negative inotropic effect. The aim of the study was to explore poss...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： El Chemaly A,Magaud C,Patri S,Jayle C,Guinamard R,Bois P

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the annual incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) is dropping in the United States, therapies for the patient who has survived a SCD episode or is at high risk of developing SCD in the future are now well established. The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) has emerged from a series of well done ran...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Cannom DS

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recent experimental evidence demonstrates that a point stimulus generates a nonuniform distribution of transmembrane potential (virtual electrode pattern) consisting of large adjacent areas of depolarization and hyperpolarization. This simulation study focuses on the role of virtual electrodes in reentry i...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Lindblom AE,Roth BJ,Trayanova NA

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retrograde lower common pathway block during AV nodal reentrant tachycardia has rarely been reported. In this report, we demonstrate retrograde ventriculoatrial block during sinus rhythm and during AV nodal reentrant tachycardia in a woman with recurrent supraventricular tachycardia. In addition, evidence of antegrade...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Wood M,Kiser R,Ellenbogen K

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bipolar voltage criteria to delineate left atrial (LA) scar have been derived using point-by-point (PBP) contact electroanatomical mapping. It remains unclear how PBP-derived LA scar correlates with multielectrode fast automated mapping (ME-FAM) derived scar. We aimed to correlate scar and bipolar voltages...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Liang JJ,Elafros MA,Muser D,Pathak RK,Santangeli P,Supple GE,Schaller RD,Frankel DS,Dixit S

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Little data exists on the electrophysiological differences between sustained atrial fibrillation (sAF; >5 minutes) vs self-terminating nonsustained AF (nsAF; <5 minutes). We sought to investigate the electrophysiological characteristics of coronary sinus (CS) activity during postpulmonary vein isolation (P...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Johner N,Namdar M,Shah DC

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bileaflet mitral valve prolapse (BiMVP) is common among survivors of otherwise unexplained sudden cardiac death, but prognostic implications of BiMVP are unknown. This study evaluated whether patients with BiMVP are at higher risk for ventricular dysrhythmias, ICD placement, or death compared to controls w...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Nordhues BD,Siontis KC,Scott CG,Nkomo VT,Ackerman MJ,Asirvatham SJ,Noseworthy PA

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00