Search Results - "Bowers, Mark R."
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Verification of a Novel Atrial Fibrillation Cryoablation Dosing Algorithm Guided by Time-to-Pulmonary Vein Isolation: Results from the Cryo-DOSING Study (Cryoballoon-ablation DOSING Based on the Assessment of Time-to-Effect and Pulmonary Vein Isolation Guidance)
Published in Heart rhythm (01-09-2017)“…Abstract Background There are no recommendations on the optimal dosing for cryoablation of atrial fibrillation (Cryo-AF). Objective We developed and…”
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Procedural and biophysical indicators of durable pulmonary vein isolation during cryoballoon ablation of atrial fibrillation
Published in Heart rhythm (01-02-2016)“…background Limited data exist on procedural and biophysical indicators of pulmonary vein (PV) isolation durability after the cryoballoon ablation of atrial…”
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Association between incomplete surgical ligation of left atrial appendage and stroke and systemic embolization
Published in Heart rhythm (01-07-2015)“…Background Surgical exclusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA) can frequently yield incomplete closure. Objective We evaluated the ischemic stroke/systemic…”
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Acute and Long-Term Outcomes of Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Using the Second-Generation Cryoballoon versus Open-Irrigated Radiofrequency: A Multicenter Experience
Published in Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (01-08-2015)“…Second‐Generation Cryoballoon versus RF Introduction There are limited comparative data on catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (CAAF) using the…”
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Catheter ablation using the third-generation cryoballoon provides an enhanced ability to assess time to pulmonary vein isolation facilitating the ablation strategy: Short- and long-term results of a multicenter study
Published in Heart rhythm (01-12-2016)“…Background Limited data exist on cryoablation of atrial fibrillation (Cryo-AF) using the newly available third-generation (Arctic Front Advance-Short Tip…”
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Pulmonary vein reconnection following catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation using the second-generation cryoballoon versus open-irrigated radiofrequency: results of a multicenter analysis
Published in Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology (01-12-2016)“…Purpose Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (CAAF) using the cryoballoon has emerged as an alternate strategy to point-by-point radiofrequency. However,…”
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Impact of Pulmonary Vein Cryoballoon Ablation on Bronchial Injury
Published in Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (01-07-2016)“…Pulmonary Vein Cryoablation and Bronchial Injury Introduction There is a paucity of data on the mechanisms of cough and hemoptysis that sometimes ensue from…”
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Impact of irrigation flow rate and intrapericardial fluid on cooled-tip epicardial radiofrequency ablation
Published in Heart rhythm (01-08-2016)“…Background The optimal irrigation flow rate (IFR) during epicardial radiofrequency (RF) ablation has not been established. Objective This study specifically…”
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Posterior wall isolation using the cryoballoon in conjunction with pulmonary vein ablation is superior to pulmonary vein isolation alone in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation: A multicenter experience
Published in Heart rhythm (01-08-2018)“…Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in conjunction with isolation of the posterior left atrial wall (PVI+PWI) is associated with improved clinical outcomes in…”
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Concomitant Pulmonary Vein and Posterior Wall Isolation Using Cryoballoon With Adjunct Radiofrequency in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Published in JACC. Clinical electrophysiology (01-02-2021)“…The aim of this multicenter, randomized, single-blind study was to prospectively evaluate the short-and long-term outcomes of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI)…”
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Same‐day discharge after cryoballoon ablation of atrial fibrillation: A multicenter experience
Published in Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (01-02-2021)“…Background It is common practice to observe patients during an overnight stay (ONS) following a catheter ablation procedure for the treatment of atrial…”
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Three-dimensional mapping, recording and ablation in simulated and induced ventricular tachyarrhythmias during mechanical circulatory support using the percutaneous heart pump
Published in Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology (01-01-2023)“…Purpose Due to their internal rotating magnets, conventional impeller-driven percutaneous ventricular assist devices (PVADs) yield high-frequency electrogram…”
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Outcomes of adjunct posterior wall isolation in atrial fibrillation patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices
Published in Pacing and clinical electrophysiology (01-07-2023)“…Background Although pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) remains the cornerstone of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF), several studies have illustrated…”
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Long-term durability of posterior wall isolation using the cryoballoon in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation: a multicenter analysis of repeat catheter ablations
Published in Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology (01-10-2021)“…Purpose There is a growing interest in performing pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) with concomitant posterior wall isolation (PWI) using the cryoballoon for the…”
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Outcomes of catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia with mechanical hemodynamic support: An analysis of the Medicare database
Published in Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (01-11-2017)“…Introduction There is a paucity of data in favor of mechanical support during catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia (VT). This study investigated the…”
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Pulmonary Vein Isolation With and Without Posterior Wall Isolation in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: IMPPROVE-PAF Trial
Published in JACC. Clinical electrophysiology (01-05-2023)“…Prior studies have demonstrated clinical benefits associated with cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) and concomitant posterior wall isolation (PWI) in…”
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Catheter ablation of the atrioventricular node slow pathway sans fluoroscopy in a patient with situs inversus totalis
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Three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping to guide transseptal catheterization
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