Publications by authors named "A Giniger"

Aims: Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) can be accomplished using radiofrequency (RF) or second generation cryoballoon (CB2). We aimed to compare the freedom from very late recurrence (VLR) defined as recurrence beyond one year in patients who were AF-free during the first post-procedural year after PVI using CB2 or RF.

Methods: Consecutive patients who underwent PVI by RF or CB2 ablation between August 2014 and December 2015 were included.

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Background: Catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) arising from the left ventricle`s (LV) papillary muscles (PM) is challenging. In this study we present results of catheter ablation using multiple energy sources and image-based approaches.

Methods: Fifty-three patients (49 ± 17 years old; 34% females; median LV ejection fraction 53 ± 11%) underwent catheter cryoablation or radiofrequency (RF) ablation with non-contact force sensing (Non-CFS) catheters and cardiac computed tomography integration (CTII) into the electroanatomical mapping system or contact force sensing RF (CFS RF) ablation catheters and intracardiac echo-facilitated 3D electroanatomical mapping.

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Background: Catheter radiofrequency ablation of ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) arising from the left ventricle's papillary muscles has been associated with inconsistent results. The use of cryoenergy versus radiofrequency has not been compared yet. This study compares outcomes and complications of catheter ablation of VA from the papillary muscles of the left ventricle with either cryoenergy or radiofrequency.

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Article Synopsis
  • This case series evaluates the safety and effectiveness of catheter cryoablation targeting the papillary muscles in the left ventricle for treating ventricular arrhythmias.
  • A study of 10 patients showed that cryoablation successfully terminated arrhythmias during the procedure, with no complications reported and a low recurrence rate.
  • Results indicate that cryoablation is a viable alternative to traditional methods, particularly for arrhythmias stemming from the posteromedial papillary muscle.
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