AF the Special Focus of September’s HeartRhythm Journal
The September 2011 HeartRhythm Journal issue focuses on Atrial Fibrillation (AF), coinciding with National AF Awareness Month. Learn more about the variety of AF-related articles that are featured in this month’s issue, including a complimentary article that is available to both Journal subscribers and non-subscribers:
- Efficacy and Safety of Cryoballoon Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review of Published Studies
This study systematically reviews the available literature to more precisely define the efficacy and safety of cryoballoon ablation for paroxysmal and persistent AF.
Read the full article »
Heart Rhythm Society members and journal subscribers can access any articles featured in the September issue of HeartRhythm Journal. Not a member of the Society? Join today and receive print and online subscriptions to HeartRhythm, the #1 specialty journal in cardiology, discounts on educational programs, the latest news in the field and much more. The following articles are available to Journal subscribers:
- Stiff Left Atrial Syndrome After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Clinical Characterization, Prevalence, and Predictors
New research found that after radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, pulmonary hypertension with left atrium (LA) diastolic dysfunction or the so-called stiff LA syndrome is a rare but potentially significant complication of AF ablation. This study is an important observation putting into perspective how extensive ablation can damage the left atrium to cause diastolic dysfunction.
Read the full article » (subscription required)
- Randomized Study Comparing Duty-Cycled Bipolar and Unipolar Radiofrequency with Point-by-Point Ablation in Pulmonary Vein Isolation
The aim of this study was to compare immediate results and short-term efficacy of a new circular ablation catheter (PVAC) with a conventional point-by-point ablation. Researchers conclude that PVAC reduces both procedure and fluoroscopy time and represents a safe alternative for pulmonary vein isolation.
Read the full article » (subscription required)
- Differential Effectiveness of Pharmacological Strategies to Reveal Dormant Pulmonary Vein Conduction: A Clinical-Experimental Correlation
According to this study, adenosine is superior to isoproterenol in revealing dormant pulmonary veins clinically and experimentally because of more effective adenosine-induced hyperpolarization. Adding isoproterenol to adenosine had no significant additional value.
Read the full article » (subscription required)
See also: September 2010 AF Focus issue information.
