Search Results - "Perrotta, Laura"
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Individualized cryoballoon energy pulmonary vein isolation guided by real-time pulmonary vein recordings, the randomized ICE-T trial
Published in Heart rhythm (01-04-2017)“…Background The ideal energy dosing remains unclear in second-generation cryoballoon (CB) pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). We aimed to investigate the effect of…”
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Reduced incidence of esophageal lesions by luminal esophageal temperature–guided second-generation cryoballoon ablation
Published in Heart rhythm (01-02-2015)“…Background An increased incidence of esophageal lesions (EL) after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) using the second-generation cryoballoon (CB2) has been…”
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What Is the Acute Antral Lesion Size After Pulmonary Vein Isolation Using Different Balloon Ablation Technologies?
Published in Circulation Journal (2017)“…Background:Clinical outcome after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) may be linked to both durability of PVI and the antral lesion size. Data on balloon-guided…”
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Low Risk of Pulmonary Vein Stenosis After Contemporary Atrial Fibrillation Ablation ― Lessons From Repeat Procedures After Radiofrequency Current, Cryoballoon, and Laser Balloon
Published in Circulation Journal (25-05-2018)“…Background:The incidence of pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) after AF ablation following contemporary procedures remains unclear. We compared the incidence of…”
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Atrial fibrillation ablation using cryoballoon technology: Recent advances and practical techniques
Published in Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (01-06-2018)“…Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects 1–2% of the population, and its prevalence is estimated to double in the next 50 years as the population ages. AF results in…”
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Left atrial appendage closure followed by 6 weeks of antithrombotic therapy: A prospective single-center experience
Published in Heart rhythm (01-12-2013)“…Background Currently, 2 different left atrial appendage (LAA) closure systems are available for stroke prevention in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation but…”
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Acute shock efficacy of the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator according to the implantation technique
Published in Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (01-06-2021)“…Background The traditional technique for subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S‐ICD) implantation involves three incisions and a subcutaneous…”
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Left atrial appendage occlusion using LAmbre Amulet and Watchman in atrial fibrillation
Published in Journal of cardiology (01-04-2019)“…•This registry supports the favorable outcomes of three devices in left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion.•The three devices exhibit good peri-procedural…”
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Pathophysiological Link and Treatment Implication of Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Published in Biomedicines (01-05-2024)“…Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) results from a complex interplay of age, genetic, cardiac remodeling, and concomitant comorbidities…”
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Overweight and aging increase the risk of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery independently of left atrial size and left ventricular ejection fraction
Published in Journal of cardiothoracic surgery (15-10-2020)“…Body mass index (BMI), age, left atrium (LA) dimension and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) have been linked to post-operative atrial fibrillation…”
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S-ICD Implantation in Secondary Prevention in a Young Patient With Recent Surgically Repaired Pectus Excavatum
Published in JACC. Case reports (06-03-2024)“…We report a case of successful implantation of a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in a young patient with severe pectus excavatum presenting…”
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Practical Techniques in Cryoballoon Ablation: How to Isolate Inferior Pulmonary Veins
Published in Arrhythmia & electrophysiology review (01-03-2018)“…Catheter ablation is the most effective treatment option for patients suffering from symptomatic atrial fibrillation. Electrical isolation of the pulmonary…”
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Complications in Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation in 3,000 Consecutive Procedures
Published in JACC. Clinical electrophysiology (01-02-2017)“…Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to identify predictors of cardiac tamponade (CT) during atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation using different…”
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Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion Evaluation Improves Selection of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Patients
Published in Clinical cardiology (Mahwah, N.J.) (01-09-2010)“…Background The beneficial effects of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) on left ventricular (LV) remodeling have been extensively described. Few data are…”
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Cardiac memory in cardiac resynchronization therapy: A vectorcardiographic comparison of biventricular and left ventricular pacing
Published in Journal of electrocardiology (01-07-2015)“…Abstract Introduction “Cardiac memory” (CM) refers to a change in repolarization induced by an altered pathway of activation, manifested after resumption of…”
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Concordant Versus Discordant Left Bundle Branch Block in Heart Failure Patients: Novel Clinical Value of an Old Electrocardiographic Diagnosis
Published in Journal of cardiac failure (01-04-2010)“…Abstract Background Over the last 50 years left bundle branch block (LBBB) has been defined as homophasic (concordant: cLBBB) or heterophasic (discordant:…”
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Cis−Trans Isomerization of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Residues in Phospholipids Catalyzed by Thiyl Radicals
Published in Journal of the American Chemical Society (16-05-2001)“…Phospholipids containing trans-unsaturated fatty acid residues are the major products of the thiyl radical attack on l-α-phosphatidylcholine from soybean…”
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Cardiac memory in humans: vectocardiographic quantification in cardiac resynchronization therapy
Published in Clinical research in cardiology (01-01-2011)“…Background “Cardiac memory” (CM) refers to a change in repolarization induced by an altered pathway of activation. The effects of biventricular pacing on CM…”
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Device Recalls: What’s an Electrophysiologist to Do?
Published in Cardiac electrophysiology clinics (01-12-2011)“…Management of alerts and advisories involving implantable cardiac defibrillators has become part of current clinical practice. The competing risks of device…”
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Diagnostic accuracy of extended-length electrocardiogram in differentiating between athlete's heart and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Published in Journal of electrocardiology (01-11-2009)“…Abstract Background Standard 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) has several limitations in solving the differential diagnosis between physiologic left ventricular…”
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