Publications by authors named "A Haeberlin"
Article Synopsis
- Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) is a rare heart condition that can cause serious heart issues, making detailed examination essential for treatment decisions.
- The NARCO trial will use coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to identify high-risk anatomical features in AAOCA patients, followed by both invasive and non-invasive tests to assess heart function.
- The study aims to refine patient selection for revascularization, optimizing risk assessment and reducing unnecessary tests and costly procedures for those with AAOCA.
Lead Integrity and Failure Evaluation in Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LIFE-LBBAP) Study.
JACC Clin Electrophysiol
November 2024
Background: Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) has gained increased adoption globally with the use of both lumenless leads (LLLs) and stylet-driven leads (SDLs). As these leads have been developed for conventional endocardial pacing sites, concerns remain regarding the lead integrity with LBBAP.
Objectives: This study evaluates lead integrity of pacing leads used for LBBAP in a large, real-world cohort of patients with LBBAP.
Dual-chamber leadless pacemakers (LLPMs) consist of two implants, one in the right atrium and one in the right ventricle. Inter-device communication, required for atrioventricular (AV) synchrony, however, reduces the projected longevity of commercial dual-chamber LLPMs by 35-45%. This work analyzes the power-saving potential and the resulting impact on AV-synchrony for a novel LLPM synchronization protocol.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: To treat stenosed coronary arteries, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) balloon catheters must combine pushability, trackability, crossability, and rewrap behavior. The existing anatomic track model (ASTM F2394) for catheter testing lacks 3D morphology, vessel tortuosity, and compliance, making evaluating performance characteristics difficult. This study aimed to develop a three-dimensional patient-specific phantom (3DPSP) for device testing and safe training for interventional cardiologists.
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- * It included 863 patients, revealing that while higher comorbidity increased in-hospital and overall mortality, peri-procedural complications did not differ significantly between low and high-comorbidity groups.
- * Findings suggest that LPM implantation is safe for elderly patients, and those with low comorbidity (CCI ≤ 3) have a mortality rate similar to the general population, despite a higher three-year mortality rate in high comorbidity patients.