Search Results - "MCLELLAN, ALEX J.A."
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The Role of Adenosine Following Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Patients Undergoing Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review
Published in Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (01-07-2013)“…A Systematic Review of Adenosine in AF Ablation Introduction Pulmonary vein reconnection is a major limitation of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for…”
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Pulmonary vein isolation: The impact of pulmonary venous anatomy on long-term outcome of catheter ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Published in Heart rhythm (01-04-2014)“…Background Circumferential pulmonary vein (PV) isolation is the cornerstone of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF); however, PV reconnection remains…”
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The role of adenosine challenge in catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in International journal of cardiology (01-06-2017)“…Abstract Aims Adenosine may unmask dormant PV conduction and facilitate consolidation of PV isolation. We performed a meta-analysis to determine the impact of…”
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Reverse cardiac remodeling after renal denervation: Atrial electrophysiologic and structural changes associated with blood pressure lowering
Published in Heart rhythm (01-05-2015)“…Background Hypertension is the most common modifiable risk factor associated with atrial fibrillation. Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the…”
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The Transesophageal Echo Probe May Contribute to Esophageal Injury After Catheter Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Under General Anesthesia: A Preliminary Observation
Published in Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (01-02-2015)“…TEE Probe and Esophageal Injury After AF Ablation Introduction The transesophageal echo probe (TEE) is commonly used before and during atrial fibrillation (AF)…”
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Diffuse Ventricular Fibrosis Measured by T1 Mapping on Cardiac MRI Predicts Success of Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Published in Circulation. Arrhythmia and electrophysiology (01-10-2014)“…BACKGROUND—There is a complex interplay between the atria and ventricles in atrial fibrillation (AF). Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging provides…”
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Sinus rhythm restores ventricular function in patients with cardiomyopathy and no late gadolinium enhancement on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging who undergo catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation
Published in Heart rhythm (01-09-2013)“…Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) and systolic heart failure (HF) frequently coexist. Restoration of sinus rhythm by catheter ablation may result in a…”
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Atrial Structure and Function and its Implications for Current and Emerging Treatments for Atrial Fibrillation
Published in Progress in cardiovascular diseases (01-09-2015)“…Abstract Left atrial (LA) structure and function are intimately related to the clinical phenotypes of atrial fibrillation (AF), and have direct implications…”
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Catheter Ablation Versus Medical Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation and Systolic Dysfunction
Published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology (01-10-2017)“…Atrial fibrillation (AF) and left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) frequently co-exist despite adequate rate control. Existing randomized studies of AF…”
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Magnetic resonance post-contrast T1 mapping in the human atrium: Validation and impact on clinical outcome after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation
Published in Heart rhythm (01-09-2014)“…Background The impact of diffuse atrial fibrosis detected by T1 mapping on the clinical outcome after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is unknown. Objective…”
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Determining the Optimal Dose of Adenosine for Unmasking Dormant Pulmonary Vein Conduction Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Electrophysiological and Hemodynamic Assessment. DORMANT‐AF Study
Published in Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (01-01-2017)“…The DORMANT‐AF Study: Electrophysiological and Hemodynamic Assessment. DORMANT‐AF Study Introduction: Electrophysiological and Hemodynamic Assessment…”
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Periesophageal Vagal Nerve Injury Post-AF Ablation: The Esophagus a Vulnerable Neighbor?
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Panoramic characterization of endocardial left atrial activation during human persistent AF: Insights from non-contact mapping
Published in International journal of cardiology (01-02-2017)“…Abstract Background The relative importance of focal drivers, multiple wavelets, rotors and endocardial-epicardial circuits in the maintenance of persistent AF…”
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Deglutition-induced Atrial Tachycardia Localised with Contact Force-guided Activation Mapping
Published in Heart, lung & circulation (01-11-2016)“…Deglutition-induced atrial tachycardia is a rare arrhythmia with a poor response to medical therapy. Electrophysiological study is challenging due to the…”
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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Predicts Recovery of Left Ventricular Function in Acute Onset Cardiomyopathy
Published in Heart, lung & circulation (01-01-2012)“…Background In acute onset cardiomyopathy, acute myocarditis is an important cause, as it is associated with a greater likelihood of recovery of cardiac…”
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Catheter Ablation Versus Medical Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation and Systolic Dysfunction: The CAMERA-MRI Study
Published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology (17-10-2017)“…Atrial fibrillation (AF) and left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) frequently co-exist despite adequate rate control. Existing randomized studies of AF…”
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Diffuse Ventricular Fibrosis on Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Associates With Ventricular Tachycardia in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Published in Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (01-05-2016)“…Diffuse Fibrosis Predicts Ventricular Arrhythmia in HCM Introduction Non‐sustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT) is a risk factor for sudden cardiac death…”
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Isolation of the posterior left atrium for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation: routine adenosine challenge for dormant posterior left atrial conduction improves long-term outcome
Published in Europace (London, England) (01-12-2017)“…Catheter ablation to achieve posterior left atrial wall (PW) isolation may be performed as an adjunct to pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in patients with…”
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A minimal or maximal ablation strategy to achieve pulmonary vein isolation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a prospective multi-centre randomized controlled trial (the Minimax study)
Published in European heart journal (21-07-2015)“…Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the cornerstone of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). The intervenous ridge (IVR) may be incorporated into…”
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