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Arrhythmia Recurrence After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Impact of Warfarin vs. Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants

Both warfarin and non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) have pleiotropic effects including anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic properties. This study aims to explore whether arrhythmia recurrenc...

Songnan Wen, Cristina Pislaru, Kristi H. Monahan… in Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy (2022)

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Feasibility and safety of percutaneous epicardial access for map** and ablation for ventricular arrhythmias in patients on oral anticoagulants

This study aimed to assess the risk of procedure-related complications of percutaneous epicardial access (EpiAcc) for radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFA) of ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) in patients chronic...

Koji Miyamoto, Ammar M. Killu… in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrop… (2019)

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Identification of valve-related artifact during cardiac map**

During cardiac map**, it is critical to discriminate signals related to cardiac conduction versus those due to mechanical interaction with other cardiac structures such as valves. We sought to define charact...

Krishna Kancharla, Thomas M. Munger… in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrop… (2017)

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Significance and clinical characteristics of atrial fibrillation post epicardial access

Epicardial access (EpiAcc) has become an important adjunct for ventricular tachycardia (VT) or premature ventricular complex (PVC) ablation. We hypothesized that post-procedural pericarditis may lead to an inc...

Alan Sugrue, Ammar M. Killu, David O. Hodge… in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrop… (2017)

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Trends in percutaneous pericardial access during catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias: a single-center experience

Percutaneous pericardial access (EpiAcc) assists ventricular tachycardia/premature ventricular complex (VT/PVC) ablation by permitting epicardial map** and ablation outside the vicinity of the coronary venou...

Ammar M. Killu, Alan M. Sugrue… in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrop… (2016)

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Cardiac implantable electronic device lead-based masses and atrial fibrillation ablation: a case-based illustration of periprocedural anticoagulation management strategies

Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) leads frequently develop echogenic masses. However, the nature of these masses is not well understood. In patients in whom atrial fibrillation (AF) catheter ablatio...

Charles J. Lenz, Christopher V. DeSimone… in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrop… (2016)

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Mobile thrombus on cardiac implantable electronic device leads of patients undergoing cardiac ablation: incidence, management, and outcomes

The rates of cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) implantations and cardiac ablation procedures are increasing worldwide. To date, the management of CIED lead thrombi in the peri-ablation period...

Alan Sugrue, Christopher V. DeSimone… in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrop… (2016)

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Pacemaker implantation after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation

Sinus node dysfunction requiring pacemaker implantation is commonly associated with atrial fibrillation (AF), but may not be clinically apparent until restoration of sinus rhythm with ablation or cardioversion...

Abhishek J. Deshmukh, **aoxi Yao… in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrop… (2016)

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Increase in pulmonary arterial pressure after atrial fibrillation ablation: incidence and associated findings

The stiff left atrial (LA) syndrome is defined as pulmonary hypertension (PH) secondary to reduced LA compliance and has recently been shown to be one cause of PH after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. We ai...

Chance M. Witt, Eric R. Fenstad… in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrop… (2014)

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2012 HRS/EHRA/ECAS expert consensus statement on catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: recommendations for patient selection, procedural techniques, patient management and follow-up, definitions, endpoints, and research trial design

This is a report of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Task Force on Catheter and Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation, developed in partnership with the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a registered ...

Hugh Calkins, Karl Heinz Kuck… in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrop… (2012)

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Migraine headaches following catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation

Atrial septal defects (ASD), including patent foramen ovale, have been linked to an increased prevalence of migraine headaches in the general population. A similar association with migraine is speculated for i...

Amit Noheria, John Roshan, Suraj Kapa… in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrop… (2011)

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Anatomical correlates relevant to ablation above the semilunar valves for the cardiac electrophysiologist: a study of 603 hearts

Certain outflow tract tachyarrhythmias require ablation above the semilunar valves. Understanding of the regional anatomy of these arrhythmogenic sites is required to avoid complications.

Apoor S. Gami, Amit Noheria, Nirusha Lachman… in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrop… (2011)

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ECG-gated dual-source CT for detection of left atrial appendage thrombus in patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation

Left atrial ablation is increasingly used to treat patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF). Prior to ablation, exclusion of left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus is important. Whether ECG-gated dual-...

Suraj Kapa, Matthew W. Martinez… in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrop… (2010)

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Early heparinization decreases the incidence of left atrial thrombi detected by intracardiac echocardiography during radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation

We reviewed our experience in managing intracardiac ultrasound-detected left atrial thrombus and analyzed the impact of the timing of heparin therapy on thrombus incidence.

Charles J. Bruce, Paul A. Friedman… in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrop… (2008)

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Successful use of “cryo-map**” to avoid phrenic nerve damage during ostial superior vena caval ablation despite nerve proximity

The SVC may require ablation to treat atrial fibrillation. Phrenic nerve proximity identified with pacing maneuvers may preclude ablation.

Chadi Dib, Suraj Kapa, Brian D. Powell… in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrop… (2008)

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Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in patients with the Marfan and Marfan-like syndromes

Patients with the Marfan syndrome may pose a difficult challenge for catheter-based interventions due to frequent coexisting valve disease, potential delay in vascular healing and repair, and intra-atrial scar...

T. Jared Bunch, Heidi M. Connolly… in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrop… (2007)

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Editorial: Who Needs a New Journal?

Kelley P. Anderson, J. Thomas Bigger, David Cannom… in Cardiac Electrophysiology Review (1997)