J. Stevenhagen

Left atrial appendage occlusion vs standard of care in high stroke risk atrial fibrillation patients ineligible for anticoagulation: COMPARE-LAAO

Errol W. Aarnink, Marina Huijboom, Frank van der Kley, Richard Folkeringa et autres

INTRODUCTION: The left atrial appendage is the dominant source of cardioembolic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Contemporary guidelines recommend considering left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) in AF patients contraindicated to oral anticoagulation therapy (OAC), but randomized controlled trial (RCT) data …

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COMPARE LAAO: Rationale and design of the randomized controlled trial “COMPARing Effectiveness and safety of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion to standard of care for atrial fibrillation patients at high stroke risk and ineligible to use oral anticoagulation therapy”

Marina Huijboom, Moniek Maarse, Errol W. Aarnink, Vincent F. van Dijk et autres

BACKGROUND: Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) provides an alternative to oral anticoagulation (OAC) for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). In patients with a long-term or permanent contraindication for OAC randomized controlled trial (RCT) data is lacking. STUDY OBJECTIVES: To …

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Safety of the oral factor XIa inhibitor asundexian compared with apixaban in patients with atrial fibrillation (PACIFIC-AF): a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, double-dummy, dose-finding phase 2 study

Jonathan Paul Piccini, Valeria Caso, Stuart J. Connolly, Keith A.A. Fox et autres

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Persistent phrenic nerve palsy after atrial fibrillation ablation: Follow‐up data from The Netherlands Heart Registration

Daniël Mol, Lisanne Renskers, Jippe C. Balt, Rohit E. Bhagwandien et autres

BACKGROUND: Persistent phrenic nerve palsy (PNP) is an established complication of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, especially during cryoballoon and thoracoscopic ablation. Data on persistent PNP reversibility is limited because most patients recover <24 h. This study aims to investigate persistent PNP recovery, …

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Erratum to: Use of three-dimensional computed tomography overlay for real-time cryoballoon ablation in atrial fibrillation reduces radiation dose and contrast dye

Bob Oude Velthuis, M. M. D. Molenaar, H. G. R. Dorman, J. Stevenhagen et autres

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Use of three-dimensional computed tomography overlay for real-time cryoballoon ablation in atrial fibrillation reduces radiation dose and contrast dye

Bob Oude Velthuis, Marleen Molenaar, H. G. R. Dorman, J. Stevenhagen et autres

AIMS: Cryoballoon pulmonary vein (PV) isolation in patients with atrial fibrillation has proven to be effective in short-term and long-term follow-up. To visualise the PV anatomy, pre-ablation contrast pulmonary venography is commonly performed. Three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) overlay is a new …

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56-08: Prevalence and consequences of collateral findings detected by computed tomography in patients undergoing pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation

Tim Hesselink, M. M. D. Molenaar, J. Stevenhagen, Pascal F.H.M. van Dessel et autres

Introduction: Pre-procedural computed tomography (CT) helps to facilitate the atrial fibrillation ablation procedure by providing detailed information of the anatomy of the left atrium and pulmonary veins. In addition unsuspected findings, so called collateral findings, may be found in the additional image …

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H. G. R. Dorman, MARCOEN F. SCHOLTEN, J. Stevenhagen, Jurren M. van Opstal

With regards to the letter from Dr Ishimura et al.,1 which refers to our article,2 we appreciate the opportunity to respond to their comments. The observation by the Ishimura group regarding the Petite 58ERB pacemaker lead has similarities with our findings on …

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Performance of an External Transtelephonic Loop Recorder for Automated Detection of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Bob Oude Velthuis, Jorieke Bos, Karin Kraaier, J. Stevenhagen et autres

BACKGROUND: Although atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most commonly encountered arrhythmia, some of the properties make its detection challenging. In daily practice, underdiagnosis can lead to less effective treatment in prevention of stroke. Based on data from studies on treatment of AF, …

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High failure rate of the 5 French Sorin Hepta 4B pacemaker lead

H. G. R. Dorman, Jurren M. van Opstal, J. Stevenhagen, MARCOEN F. SCHOLTEN

AIMS: The 5 French Sorin Hepta 4B lead is a bipolar transvenous pacemaker lead with a passive fixation mechanism. From 2003 to 2008, a total of 98 Sorin Hepta 4B right ventricular pacemaker leads were implanted in our hospital. We observed an …

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Optimisation of cardiac resynchronization therapy in clinical practice during exercise

M. M. D. Molenaar, Bob Oude Velthuis, MARCOEN F. SCHOLTEN, J. Stevenhagen et autres

AIMS: Although cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) is an established treatment to improve cardiac function, a significant amount of patients do not experience noticeable improvement in their cardiac function. Optimal timing of the delay between atrial and ventricular pacing pulses (AV delay) is …

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Three-dimensional computed tomography overlay for pulmonary vein antrum isolation: Follow-up and clinical outcomes

Pepijn H. van der Voort, J. Stevenhagen, Lukas Dekker, Roland W. M. Bullens et autres

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