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Phrenic nerve injury after atrial fibrillation ablation: different recovery courses among cryoballoon, laser balloon, and radiofrequency ablation
Phrenic nerve injury (PNI) is one of the common complications in atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, which often recovers spontaneously. However, the course of its recovery has not been examined fully, especial...
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Characteristics of two different cryoballoon systems for treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial (CONTRAST-CRYO Trial)
Single-shot pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) utilizing cryothermal energy is an effective and safe treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. A novel cryoballoon system, POLARx™, has been recently introduc...
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Initial multicenter clinical experience with the first-generation endoscopic guided laser balloon in Japan
Isolation of the pulmonary veins (PVs) is the golden standard for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. To achieve a permanent PV isolation, the endoscopic guided HeartLight laser balloon system was invented. We ...
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Open AccessCryoballoon ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in Japan: 2-year safety and efficacy results from the Cryo AF Global Registry
Catheter ablation is a recommended rhythm control therapy after failed or intolerant antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). This study evaluates clinical performance an...
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Relationship between D-dimer level upon emergency room arrival and the duration of cardiac arrest in patients with witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
In patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), the probability of resuscitation is strongly influenced by the duration of cardiac arrest, which activates the blood coagulation–fibrinolysis system. Bec...
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Clinical impact of rapid ventricular pacing on the left atrial posterior wall isolation by a cryoballoon application: a randomized controlled trial
Rapid ventricular pacing (RVP) was reported to improve the cooling effects of the cryoballoon (CB). The aim of this study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of RVP for left atrial posterior wall isolat...
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Clinical experience of idarucizumab use in cases of cardiac tamponade under uninterrupted anticoagulation of dabigatran during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
Anticoagulants are prescribed for prevention of thromboembolic events (TE) of atrial fibrillation (AF), however, their effects have a negative impact on disastrous bleeding outcomes. Idarucizumab was developed...
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Quick, safe, and effective maneuver to prevent phrenic nerve injury during cryoballoon ablation of atrial fibrillation
Phrenic nerve (PN) injury is a typical complication of cryoballoon ablation (CBA) of pulmonary veins. The PN function is monitored by palpating the abdomen during PN pacing, and freezing is prematurely termina...
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Retrograde Fast Pathway Ablation in Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia
Nowadays, slow pathway ablation is the first-line therapy for atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT). However, it may cause inadvertent AV block especially inpatients with a prolonged PR interval...
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Idiopathic ventricular fibrillation associated with early repolarization which was unmasked by a sodium channel blocker after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
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The radio frequency catheter ablation of inter-fascicular reentrant tachycardia: new insights into the electrophysiological and anatomical characteristics
Macro-reentrant ventricular tachycardias (VT) utilizing the bundle branches and Purkinje fibers have been reported as verapamil sensitive VT (idiopathic left VT), bundle branch reentrant VT (BBRT) and inter-fa...
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Adenosine triphosphate-induced atrial fibrillation: the clinical significance and relevance to spontaneous atrial fibrillation
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) frequently triggers atrial fibrillation (AF), but the clinical significance of this phenomenon is unknown. The purpose of this study was to reveal the relevance between spontaneous...