Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: How Do You Perform It?
Journal of Cardiac Arrhythmias, 2020 Longstanding-persistent atrial fibrillation is one of the most challenging arrhythmias to treat. While radiofrequency catheter ablation is highly effective in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, pulmonary vein antral isolation (including posterior wall ...
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Sodium leak through K2P potassium channels and cardiac arrhythmia, an emerging theme. [PDF]
, 2017 In this issue of EMBO Molecular Medicine, Decher et al (2017) identify a point mutation in the K2P2 (TREK‐1) potassium (K+) channel that changes function in just those ways expected to predispose to right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) ventricular
Goldstein, Steve An
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Implantable Self‐Powered Systems for Electrical Stimulation Medical Devices
Advanced Science, EarlyView.In this paper, the design strategy and clinical application of ISS are discussed in depth from four aspects: the design and optimization of the energy collection module, the selection and preparation of adaptive electrode materials, the innovation of system design strategy, and the biological effect of electrical stimulation of ISS.
Xi Cui, Li Wu, Chao Zhang, Zhou Li
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High-Power Short-Duration Ablation of Paroxysmal and Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2023 Catheter ablation has become a cornerstone in atrial fibrillation (AF) therapy, improving freedom from all-atrial arrhythmias, as well as outperforming antiarrhythmic drugs in alleviating AF-related symptoms, reducing hospitalizations, and enhancing ...
Carolina Hoyos +7 more
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Fever Unmasked Brugada Syndrome in Pediatric Patient: A Case Report [PDF]
, 2020 Introduction: Brugada syndrome is an arrhythmogenic disorder that is a known cause of sudden cardiac death. It is characterized by a pattern of ST segment elevation in the precordial leads on an electrocardiogram (EKG) due to a sodium channelopathy.Case ...
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Gene Transfer of Engineered Calmodulin Alleviates Ventricular Arrhythmias in a Calsequestrin-Associated Mouse Model of Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia [PDF]
, 2018 Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a familial arrhythmogenic syndrome characterized by sudden death. There are several genetic forms of CPVT associated with mutations in genes encoding the cardiac ryanodine receptor (RyR2 ...
Belevych, Andriy E +12 more
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Microneedles at the Forefront of Next Generation Theranostics
Advanced Science, EarlyView.The TOC figure illustrates the revolutionary role of microneedles in modern medicine, showcasing their dual diagnostic and therapeutic functions. On the left, microneedles access interstitial fluid for real‐time monitoring of biomarkers like glucose and hormones.
Chan Wang +8 more
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Safety, Efficacy and Evidence Base for Use of the Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator [PDF]
, 2018 The trans-venous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (TV-ICD) is effective in treating life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia and reduces mortality in high-risk patients.
Adduci, Carmen +2 more
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Genetics‐Based Targeting Strategies for Precise Neuromodulation
Advanced Science, EarlyView.In this Review, the fundamental principles and implementation protocols of genetics‐based precision neuromodulation are first introduced. Then, wireless and low‐invasive strategies based on nano‐transducing materials are highlighted, along with a dissection and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of representative studies.
Yuyuan He +11 more
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Cardiology Research and Practice, 2016 Introduction. Cryoballoon (CB) ablation has emerged as a novel treatment for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF).
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