A5040299749- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Coronary Artery Anomalies
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Electrostatic Discharge in Electronics
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- ECG Monitoring and Analysis
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
Ospedale di Bolzano
2014-2024
Leipzig Heart Institute
2013-2023
Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité
2013-2022
Leipzig University
2017-2020
University of Verona
2014
The aim of the study was to determine incidence oesophageal lesions after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) atrial fibrillation (AF) with or without use temperature probes.Two hundred patients were prospectively randomized into two groups: OPERA+ group underwent RFA using probes (SensiTherm™); OPERA- received fixed energy levels 25 W at posterior wall an probe. All post-interventional endoscopy and Holter-electrocardiogram 6 months. (Clinical.Trials.gov: NCT03246594). One in 100 OPERA-. drop-out...
The effects of time to referral for catheter ablation (CA) scar-related ventricular tachycardia (VT) on acute success, VT recurrence, and cardiac mortality are unclear.We investigated 300 patients after CA sustained VT. was performed within 30 days the first documented in 75 (25%) (group 1), between 1 month year 84 (28%) 2), >1 occurrence 141 (47%) 3). end points were noninducibility any (acute success), recurrence 2 years. Acute success achieved 66 (88%) group 1, 68 (81%) 2, 99 (70.2%) 3...
Efforts to reduce radiation exposure during catheter ablation procedures have included the use of various technological measures. Significant results been achieved point where near lead-free in routine clinical practice has become a realistic goal. The integration MediGuide technology [non-fluoroscopic visualization (NFCV)] and three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping is one methods developed response reduction initiatives. We aimed evaluate impact this NFCV on atrial fibrillation (AF)...
Abstract Aims The presence of low-voltage areas (LVAs) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) reflects left (LA) electroanatomical substrate, which is essential for individualized AF management. However, echocardiographic anteroposterior LA diameter included into previous LVAs prediction scores does not mirror size accurately and impaired ventricular ejection fraction (LV-EF) directly associated myopathy. Therefore, we aimed to compare a modified (m)APPLE score, volume (LAV) emptying...
Abstract Aims Ablation of ventricular tachycardias (VTs) in patients with structural heart disease has been established the past decades as an effective and safe treatment. However, prognosis long-term outcome remains poor. Methods results We investigated 309 ischaemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) non-ischaemic (NICM) (186 ICM, 123 NICM; 271 males; mean age 64.1 ± 12 years; ejection fraction 34 13%) after ≥1 VT ablations over a follow-up period 28 months. Electrical storm was indication for 224...
Abstract Aim Cardiac sympathetic denervation (CSD) has been introduced as a bailout therapy in patients with structural heart disease and refractory ventricular arrhythmias (VAs), but available data are scarce. Purpose of this study was to estimate immediate results, complications, mid-term outcomes CSD following recurrent VA after catheter ablation. Methods results Adult who underwent the Heart Center Leipzig from March 2017 February 2021 were retrospectively analysed. Follow-up (FU)...
AimsData comparing remote magnetic catheter navigation (RMN) to manual (MCN) using steerable sheath for ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is lacking. The aim the present case–control study was seek AF recurrence data after RMN in comparison MCN patients with either paroxysmal or persistent AF.
Abstract Introduction The critical question for technological advancement of catheter ablation atrial fibrillation (AF) is whether a creative new concept can combine and even improve the options single‐tip catheters with simplicity use balloon catheters. Herein are described results from first clinical study multielectrode contact‐mapping plus array (Globe) offering such complete solution. Methods Results Globe consists 16 flat ribs 122 gold‐plated electrodes. Each electrode record...
Epicardial ablation has risen to an essential part of the treatment ventricular tachycardias (VTs). In this study, we report efficacy, risks, and current trends epicardial in structural heart disease as reported a tertiary single centre over 12-year period.Two hundred thirty-six patients referred for VT underwent successful access were included analysis (89% non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy, 90% males, mean age 60 years, left ejection fraction 38.4%). After performing clinical VTs eliminated 87%...
This study aimed to assess the impact of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) on long-term results radiofrequency catheter ablation therapy ventricular (VT) in a large cohort patients with arrhythmogenic right dysplasia/cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C).Supraventricular occurrence has been studied from our ARVD/C registry (70 patients, 48 male, age 53.2 ± 14.0, 45 (64.3%) previous VT ablation). SVT were diagnosed 26 70 (37.1%). Atrial fibrillation (AF) was most frequent atrial arrhythmia, 17 (24.3%). In...
Abstract Aims Conventional His bundle pacing (HBP) can be technically challenging and fluoroscopy-intense, particularly in patients with His-Purkinje conduction disease (HPCD). Three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping (EAM) facilitates non-fluoroscopic lead navigation HB electrogram mapping. We sought to assess the procedural outcome of routine EAM-guided HBP compared conventional a real-world population evaluate feasibility safety HPCD. Methods results included 58 consecutive (72 ± 13...
Background. Catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia (VT) in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) is an effective tool to prevent VT recurrences. Chronic total occlusion (CTO) represents a clinically relevant entity ICM and independent predictor arrhythmia mortality. The effects CTO on the outcome are not well-studied. Objective. This analysis aimed identify impact CTO, revascularized, or ablation. Methods Results. Of 385 consecutive subjects ICM-VT who underwent catheter for...
Coherent mapping (CM) uses a new algorithm to identify critical conduction isthmuses of atrial tachycardias (ATs). We analysed our experience ablation AT in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) this technology.All CHD who had CM using the high-density PENTARAY™ catheter and three-dimensional electroanatomic system Carto3 between June 2019 2021 were included retrospectively (n = 27). As control group, 27 without March 2016 included. In total, 54 procedures performed 42 [median age 35...