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：BACKGROUND:Transseptal access for large sheaths may be encumbered by tissue resistance against the sheath-dilator stepped interface. The ExpanSure Large Access Transseptal Dilator (Baylis Medical) is designed as a single introducer and dilation device with a smooth sheath-dilator transition to support transseptal punct...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Inohara T,Gilhofer T,Al-Dujaili S,Leung L,Yeung D,Tsang M,Saw J

更新日期：2021-01-21 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：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：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:The prognostic value of programmed electrical stimulation (PES) in Brugada syndrome (BrS) remains controversial. Asymptomatic BrS patients generally have a better prognosis than those with symptoms. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the value of nonaggressive PES with up to two extra stimuli and pred...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Shinohara T,Takagi M,Kamakura T,Sekiguchi Y,Yokoyama Y,Aihara N,Hiraoka M,Aonuma K,Japan Idiopathic Ventricular Fibrillation Study (J-IVFS) Investigators.

更新日期：2020-12-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ultrasound guided axillary vein access (UGAVA) is an emerging approach for cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation not widely utilized. METHODS AND RESULTS:This is a retrospective, age and sex-matched cohort study of CIED implantation from January 2017 to July 2019 comparing UGAVA before...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Chandler JK,Apte N,Ranka S,Mohammed M,Noheria A,Emert M,Pimentel R,Dendi R,Reddy M,Sheldon SH

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common in abdominal solid organ transplant recipients and a cause of morbidity and mortality in this population. However, the outcomes of catheter ablation (CA) in transplant recipients with AF remain unclear. This study aimed to elucidate the outcomes of CA in renal and hepatic t...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Su X,Zhao X,Long DY,Sang CH,Yu RH,Tang RB,Bai R,Liu N,Jiang CX,Li SN,Guo XY,Wang W,Hu R,Du X,Dong JZ,Ma CS

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phrenic nerve stimulation (PNS) caused by a right ventricular (RV) lead is an uncommon complication of pacemaker implantations. We demonstrated a case of left PNS caused by an RV lead placed in the RV outflow tract (RVOT). The PNS was dependent on ventricular capture. This case highlighted a risk of PNS even during RV...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Sekihara T,Miyazaki S,Ishida T,Nagao M,Kakehashi S,Mukai M,Aoyama D,Nodera M,Eguchi T,Hasegawa K,Uzui H,Tada H

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) significantly reduces health-related quality of life (HRQoL), previously measured in clinical trials using patient-reported outcomes (PROs). We examined AF PROs in clinical practice and their association with subsequent clinical management. METHODS:The Utah My Evaluation (mEVAL) pro...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Zenger B,Zhang M,Lyons A,Bunch TJ,Fang JC,Freedman RA,Navaravong L,Piccini JP,Ranjan R,Spertus JA,Stehlik J,Turner JL,Greene T,Hess R,Steinberg BA

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Functional tricuspid regurgitation (TR) remains a challenging clinical problem with poor outcomes and few effective treatments. Atrial fibrillation (AF) has been associated with functional TR. We sought to determine whether restoring sinus rhythm through catheter ablation of AF can decrease the degree of T...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Markman TM,Plappert T,De Feria Alsina A,Levin M,Amankwah N,Sheth S,Gertz ZM,Schaller RD,Marchlinski FE,Rame JE,Frankel DS

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The remedē system is a novel fully implantable transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation (TPNS) device developed to treat central sleep apnea. No information is published on how to explant or replace its leads. An eighty-one year-old had a fractured lead and we removed it over a wire. However, unbreachable resistances occ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Gutleben KJ,Eitz T,Westlund R,Gummert JF,Sommer P,Fox H

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 74-year-old with a history of sinus node dysfunction and intermittent AV block s/p permanent pacemaker implant 6 years prior, complains of one episode of dizziness. ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Gianni C,Canby RC,Della Rocca DG,Natale A,Al-Ahmad A

更新日期：2020-11-01 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：INTRODUCTION:We sought to explore the relationship between ventricular tachycardia (VT) and premature ventricular complex (PVC) burden (from implantable cardioverter-defibrillator diagnostics), before and during corticosteroid use in patients with newly diagnosed clinically manifest cardiac sarcoidosis (CS). METHODS:A...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Medor MC,Spence S,Nery PB,Beanlands R,Promislow S,Juneau D,de Kemp R,Ha AC,Rivard L,Gula L,Birnie DH

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) reduce all-cause mortality among cardiomyopathy patients. Whether or not antitachycardia pacing (ATP) is equally effective in ischemic (ICM) and nonischemic (NICM) cardiomyopathy patients remains poorly understood. We describe the distribution of monomorphic (MV...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Cheng A,Joung B,Brown ML,Koehler J,Lexcen DR,Sanders P,Ellenbogen KA

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cryoballoon ablation (CBA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) are the preferred modalities for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). Technological advances have improved procedural outcomes, warranting an updated comparison. We sought to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CBA-2nd generation (CBA-2...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Ravi V,Poudyal A,Pulipati P,Larsen T,Krishnan K,Trohman RG,Sharma PS,Huang HD

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fusion of left ventricular pacing with intrinsic conduction provides superior resynchronization compared to biventricular pacing. His bundle pacing (HBP) preserves intrinsic conduction and allows for constant fusion with left ventricular pacing. This study evaluated sequential His bundle and left ventricul...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Deshmukh A,Sattur S,Bechtol T,Heckman LIB,Prinzen FW,Deshmukh P

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence and predictors of left atrial appendage thrombus (LAAT) in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) who have been treated with non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are not well defined. We aimed to assess the occurrence and predictors of LAAT on transesophageal echoc...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Gorczyca I,Michalska A,Chrapek M,Budnik M,Starzyk K,Jelonek O,Uziębło-Życzkowska B,Kapłon-Cieślicka A,Gawałko M,Krzesiński P,Jurek A,Scisło P,Kochanowski J,Kiliszek M,Gielerak G,Filipiak KJ,Opolski G,Wożakowska-Kapłon B

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：:Patients with congenital heart disease have unique pacing challenges and often require epicardial systems. High pacing threshold is one of the major factors that decrease these systems' durability. Sometimes surgical reintervention or lead replacement is difficult or prohibitive in these patients due to repeated surge...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Von Wald L,Brucker R,Salerno S,Ries A,Roukoz H

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：: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：INTRODUCTION:Although balloon-based techniques, such as the laser balloon (LB) ablation have simplified pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), procedural fluoroscopy usage remains higher in comparison to radiofrequency PVI approaches due to limited 3-dimensional mapping system integration. METHODS:In this prospective study, ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Huang HD,Rodriguez JM,Serafini NJ,Macias C,Winterfield J,Sharma PS,Larsen T,Krishnan K,Trohman RG

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enduring isolation of the pulmonary veins (PV) is becoming increasingly common in patients undergoing repeat catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. We describe our approach to ablation strategy in a patient with enduring isolation of PV and briefly discuss the role of non-PV triggers. ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Kalman JM,Sugumar H

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the growing number of patients treated with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) there is an increased need for lead management, evaluation, and extraction. While CIED lead extraction has many indications, a consistent approach to preprocedural planning should be applied in all cases, including a thor...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Lewis RK,Pokorney SD,Hegland DD,Piccini JP

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To explore the relationship between recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) and the autonomic nervous activity evaluated by heart rate variability (HRV) indices after radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) in the early period. METHODS:We enrolled 102 patients with paroxysmal AF and tested the HRV indices ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Zhu Z,Wang W,Cheng Y,Wang X,Sun J

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lead dysfunction can lead to serious consequences including failure to treat ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation (VT/VF). The incidence and mechanisms of lead dysfunction following left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation are not well-described. We sought to determine the incidence, mechanism...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Black-Maier E,Lewis RK,Rehorn M,Loungani R,Friedman DJ,Frazier-Mills C,Jackson KP,Atwater BD,Milano CA,Schroder JN,Pokorney SD,Piccini JP

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We assessed findings in cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) as predictors of ventricular tachycardia (VT) after myocardial infarction (MI), which could allow for more precise identification of patients at risk of sudden cardiac death. METHODS:Forty-eight patients after prior MI were enrolled and divided into...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Malaczynska-Rajpold K,Blaszyk K,Kociemba A,Pyda M,Posadzy-Malaczynska A,Grajek S

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Catheter ablation of the parahisian accessory pathways (PHAP) has been established as the definitive therapy for this type of arrhythmia. However, the PHAP proximity to the normal atrioventricular conduction system makes the procedure technically challenging. Here, we have reported a case series of 20 pati...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Chokr MO,de Moura LG,Aiello VD,Dos Santos Sousa ÍB,Lopes HB,do Carmo AAL,Pisani CF,Hardy CA,de Melo SL,Scanavacca MI

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Use of lesion metric indices is a proposed strategy to support pulmonary vein isolation procedures and these indices show good correlations with lesion sizes. The aim of this in silico study is to provide a detailed analysis of radiofrequency (RF) settings, including high-power short-duration (HPSD) settings...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

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

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are proven to prevent sudden death in patients at elevated risk for sustained ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation. Complications related to ICD failure can stem from lead dysfunction, manufacturing defects, patient characteristics, or implantation techniqu...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Barbhaiya CR,Niazi O,Bostrom J,Patil S,Jankelson L,Bernstein S,Park D,Holmes D,Aizer A,Chinitz LA

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interrupted inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare venous anomaly that complicates the treatment of patients who require electrophysiology (EP) procedures. METHODS:We describe five consecutive cases of patients with interrupted IVC who presented to the EP laboratory requiring interventional procedures including...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Hanley A,Bode WD,Heist EK,Leyton-Mange J,Chatterjee N,Chokshi M,Ha G,Ruskin J,Mela T,Yamada K,Mansour M

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite technical progress, ventricular tachycardia (VT) recurrence after unipolar ablation remains relatively high (12%-47%). Bipolar ablation has been proposed as an appealing solution that may overcome limitations associated with unipolar ablation settings. We designed an animal study to compare bipolar...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Soucek F,Caluori G,Lehar F,Jez J,Pesl M,Wolf J,Wojtaszczyk A,Belaskova S,Starek Z

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：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：:The incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in Brugada syndrome (BrS) has been reported at between 9% and 53% by different series, but the true prevalence is unknown. However, AF may be the presenting feature in some patients. The underlying mechanisms for AF may be a combination of multiple factors, genetic or acquired...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Vlachos K,Mascia G,Martin CA,Bazoukis G,Frontera A,Cheniti G,Letsas KP,Efremidis M,Georgopoulos S,Gkalapis C,Duchateau J,Parmbrun T,Derval N,Hocini M,Haissaguerre M,Jais P,Sacher F

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:No studies so far addressed the role of invasive programmed ventricular stimulation (PVS) in myocarditis patient's arrhythmic risk stratification. METHODS AND RESULTS:We present a single-center prospective study on 96 consecutive adult patients (44 ± 13 years, 70.1% males) with myocarditis and ventricular...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

authors： Peretto G,Sala S,Basso C,Della Bella P

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00