Approach to ablative management of patient with persistent atrial fibrillation and enduring pulmonary vein isolation.

abstract：:The case of an 8-year-old girl with incessant nonsustained left bundle branch block-like tachycardia refractory to antiarrhythmic drug therapy is reported. Electrophysiologic study revealed the presence of a right-sided accessory atriofascicular pathway. Episodes of nonsustained tachycardia were found to be based upon...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Sternick EB,Sosa EA,Scanavacca MI,Wellens HJ

更新日期：2004-10-01 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: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:In patients with sinus node disease (SND), the dual-chamber pacemaker (PM) is programmed in DDDR mode with an algorithm to avoid unnecessary right ventricular (RV) pacing. This pacing mode may prolong PR interval with consequently atrioventricular (AV) asynchrony which is associated with a higher risk of a...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Pastore G,Marcantoni L,Lanza D,Maines M,Noventa F,Corbucci G,Rigatelli G,Baracca E,Roncon L,Zanon F

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We sought to systematically investigate the role of the ligament of Marshall (LOM) and inferior left ganglionated plexi (ILGP) in modulating electrophysiological functions. METHODS:The following structures were exposed in 36 dogs: (1) LOM, (2) superior left GP (SLGP) near the junction of left superior pulmo...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Lin J,Scherlag BJ,Niu G,Lu Z,Patterson E,Liu S,Lazzara R,Jackman WM,Po SS

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Atrial fibrillation (AF) may occasionally affect athletes by impairing their ability to compete, and leading to noneligibility at prequalification screening. The impact of catheter ablation (CA) in restoring full competitive activity of athletes affected by AF is not known. The aim of our study was to inve...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Furlanello F,Lupo P,Pittalis M,Foresti S,Vitali-Serdoz L,Francia P,De Ambroggi G,Ferrero P,Nardi S,Inama G,De Ambroggi L,Cappato R

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The optimal left ventricular (LV) pacing site for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is unclear. The current study aims to explore the clinical significance of LV lead concordance to delayed contraction segment in CRT. METHODS AND RESULTS:Concordant LV lead position was defined as the lead tip locate...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Fung JW,Lam YY,Zhang Q,Yip GW,Chan WW,Chan GC,Chan JY,Yu CM

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Atrial arrhythmias, including atrial flutter, are common in orthotopic heart transplant recipients. However, only a small number of individual case reports describe the electrical circuit and catheter ablation of atrial flutter after heart transplantation. METHODS AND RESULTS:Detailed electrophysiologic e...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Heist EK,Doshi SK,Singh JP,Di Salvo T,Semigran MJ,Reddy VY,Keane D,Ruskin JN,Mansour M

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case in which endocardial radiofrequency (RF) ablation guided by unipolar intracoronary mapping using a guidewire was an effective therapy for treating VT originating from an epicardial site of the left ventricle. A 55-year-old man with dilated cardiomyopathy was referred for treatment of refractory sustai...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Kumagai K,Takahashi A,Yamauchi Y,Aonuma K

更新日期：2006-06-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Results of previous studies suggest that atrial resynchronization by multisite atrial pacing may contribute to prevention of recurrences in patients with drug-refractory atrial tachyarrhythmias and significant intra-atrial conduction delay. METHODS AND RESULTS:To verify this hypothesis, a prospective nonc...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： D'Allonnes GR,Pavin D,Leclercq C,Ecke JE,Jauvert G,Mabo P,Daubert JC

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

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：BACKGROUND:The pathologic process of ARVC (arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy) typically originates in the epicardium or subepicardial layers with progression toward endocardium. However, in the most recent ARVC international task force consensus statement, epicardial ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Romero J,Patel K,Briceno D,Alviz I,Gabr M,Diaz JC,Trivedi C,Mohanty S,Della Rocca D,Al-Ahmad A,Yang R,Rios S,Cerna L,Du X,Tarantino N,Zhang XD,Lakkireddy D,Natale A,Di Biase L

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Vasovagal reflex is the most common type of syncope but its etiology is not fully elucidated. Venous return and cardiac output are key in hemodynamic control. The aim of the study was to assess cardiovascular biomarkers and echocardiographic measures at rest and during hypovolemia in women with and without...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Lindenberger M,Fedorowski A,Melander O,Gallo W,Engvall J,Skoog J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dual chamber pacemakers have inbuilt advanced safety systems such as ventricular safety standby (crosstalk detection) to prevent ventricular oversensing resulting in inappropriate pacing inhibition. We describe a case where this safety mechanism does not reliably work and the management required to rectify the situati...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Haldar SK,Steed B,Watkins S,Nair K

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of cerebral thromboembolism after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) ranges from 2% to 14%. This study investigated the incidence of cerebral thromboembolism after complex fractionated atrial electrogram (CFAE) ablation with or without PVI. METHODS:One hundred consecutive atrial fibrillation (AF) ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Ichiki H,Oketani N,Ishida S,Iriki Y,Okui H,Maenosono R,Ninomiya Y,Matsushita T,Miyata M,Hamasaki S,Tei C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an era when many electrophysiologic problems are routinely treated with invasive procedures or implantable devices, drugs remain the cornerstones of treatment for atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation may present as an episodic rhythm in patients who are primarily in sinus rhythm or it may be manifested as rhyth...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Riley RD,Pritchett EL

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ablation of atrial vagal ganglia has been associated with improved pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) outcomes. Disruption of vagal reflexes results in heart rate (HR) increase. We investigated the association between HR change after PVI and freedom from atrial fibrillation (AF) at 1 year. METHODS AND RESULTS...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Goff ZD,Laczay B,Yenokyan G,Sivasambu B,Sinha SK,Marine JE,Ashikaga H,Berger RD,Akhtar T,Spragg DD,Calkins H

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Characterization of the substrate and mechanism of epicardial ventricular tachycardia (VT) associated with idiopathic nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy is limited. We report a case of successful mapping and ablation of an epicardial VT by a percutaneous transthoracic approach in a patient with idiopathic dilated card...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Swarup V,Morton JB,Arruda M,Wilber DJ

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The characteristics of the epicardial (EPI) substrate responsible for ventricular tachycardia (VT) in ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) are undefined, and data on the long-term outcomes of EPI catheter ablation limited. We evaluated the prevalence, electrophysiologic features, and outcomes of catheter ablation...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Hayashi T,Liang JJ,Muser D,Shirai Y,Enriquez A,Garcia FC,Supple GE,Schaller RD,Frankel DS,Lin D,Nazarian S,Zado ES,Arkles JS,Dixit S,Callans DJ,Marchlinski FE,Santangeli P

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to determine the atrial defibrillation threshold (ADFT) of a first shock across the standard right atrium (RA) to distal coronary sinus (dCS) configuration followed by a second shock along the atrial septum with a standard sequential waveform (the second shock leading edge equaled...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Zheng X,Benser ME,Walcott GP,Smith WM,Ideker RE

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Catheter stimulation of the inferior interatrial ganglionated parasympathetic plexus decreases the ventricular rate during atrial fibrillation (AF) in humans. However, the relatively high stimulation voltages might prevent implementation of neurostimulation in chronic implantable devices. From myocardial e...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Soós P,Merkely B,Horvat PM,Zima E,Schauerte P

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low conduction velocity (CV) in the area showing low electrogram amplitude (EA) is characteristic of reentry circuit of atypical atrial flutter (AFL). The quantitative relationship between CV and EA remains unclear. We characterized AFL reentry circuit in the right atrium (RA), focusing on the relationship b...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Itoh T,Kimura M,Sasaki S,Owada S,Horiuchi D,Sasaki K,Ishida Y,Takahiko K,Okumura K

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common clinical problem, particularly in the elderly and in patients with organic heart disease. AF generally is classified into paroxysmal and chronic forms. Chronic AF can be the end result of paroxysmal AF in about 30% of patients. Paroxysmal AF can be defined as attacks of arrhythmia ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Lévy S

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myocardial depolarization can be altered by varying pacing stimulus output. This may have implications on response rates for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). The purpose of our study was to determine the relationship of left ventricular (LV) pacing stimulus intensity to measures of depolarization and...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Theis C,Bavikati VV,Langberg JJ,Lloyd MS

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ablation electrode-tissue contact has been shown to be an important determinant of lesion size and safety during nonirrigated ablation but little data are available during irrigated ablation. We aimed to determine the importance of contact force during irrigated-tip ablation. METHODS AND RESULTS:Freshly e...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Thiagalingam A,D'Avila A,Foley L,Guerrero JL,Lambert H,Leo G,Ruskin JN,Reddy VY

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Lesion dimension of cryoablation. BACKGROUND:Transvenous catheter cryoablation is a novel technique for treating cardiac arrhythmias. However, the relative importance of temporal application parameters on lesion dimension and clinical efficacy has not been studied. METHODS AND RESULTS:We investigated the e...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Tse HF,Ripley KL,Lee KL,Siu CW,Van Vleet JF,Pelkey WL,Lau CP

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia (ARVC/D) is an inherited cardiomyopathy characterized by ventricular arrhythmias and heart failure. The variable phenotype suggesting that determined environmental factors may have an influence. The aim of our study was to discover the impact of the...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Ruiz Salas A,Barrera Cordero A,Navarro-Arce I,Jiménez Navarro M,García Pinilla JM,Cabrera Bueno F,Abdeselam-Mohamed N,Morcillo-Hidalgo L,Gómez Doblas JJ,de Teresa E,Alzueta J

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation. Patients with an atrial septal defect (ASD) commonly have atrial fibrillation (AF) and closure of the ASD rarely controls the arrhythmia. We report on the management of 4 patients with recurrent medically refractory AF in the setting of an unrepaired ASD who underwent per...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Crandall MA,Daoud EG,Daniels CJ,Kalbfleisch SJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Symptom recurrence following sinus node modification (SNM) for inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) remains significant despite achieving acute procedural success. The impact of non-IST tachyarrhythmias on symptom recurrence remains poorly characterized. OBJECTIVES:The objective was to determine the preval...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Frankel DS,Lin D,Anastasio N,Mountantonakis SE,Dixit S,Gerstenfeld EP,Hutchinson MD,Riley MP,Marchlinski FE,Callans DJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00