Publications by authors named "A Rillig"
Background: Catheter ablation is the primary treatment option for idiopathic ventricular tachycardia (VT). It plays a key role in acute therapy of electrical storm, treatment of VTs in patients with structural heart disease (SHD), and can reduce VT burden. Here we report on 10-year clinical outcomes following VT ablation from patients enrolled in the prospective German Ablation Registry.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Left bundle branch (area) pacing: lead positioning and implant criteria-step for step].
Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol
December 2024
Left bundle branch area pacing is currently the most common form of physiological pacing prior to His bundle pacing. It is intended to prevent or correct the development of pacemaker-induced cardiomyopathy and is being used more and more frequently. In order to be able to perform this successfully, knowledge regarding the specific anatomy and radiological anatomy as well as the ECG criteria for left bundle branch pacing is required in addition to knowledge of the tools.
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- A new three-dimensional mapping platform combined with a lattice-tip catheter allows for both monopolar pulsed field ablation and radiofrequency energy delivery, and has been tested in deep sedation for the first time, alongside general anesthesia (GA).* -
- The study involved 63 patients with atrial fibrillation, showing a 100% pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) rate in both groups, with comparable procedure times and clinical outcomes despite one patient requiring a shift from deep sedation to GA.* -
- The results suggest that using this novel ablation technique in deep sedation is effective and leads to a significantly shorter lab occupancy time compared to general anesthesia.*
Article Synopsis
- - The study explores a new lattice tip ablation catheter capable of using both radiofrequency and pulsed-field energy for performing pulmonary vein isolation and linear lesions, focusing on safety and effectiveness without general anesthesia (GA).
- - Researchers collected data from 55 patients who had atrial fibrillation ablation, comparing those under GA to those under deep sedation; results showed high success rates for creating linear lesions, with minimal complications (1.8%).
- - Findings suggest that linear ablation using the lattice tip catheter is feasible and safe under deep sedation, indicating a low need for switching energy sources during the procedure.
Radiofrequency balloon ablation: 1-year outcomes of the AURORA study.
J Interv Card Electrophysiol
November 2024
Background: A novel irrigated radiofrequency balloon (RFB) for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) integrated into a 3D mapping platform was recently launched.
Methods: Patients undergoing a first atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation at two German high-volume EP centers were included into the prospective AURORA registry. All patients underwent clinical follow-up (FU) at 90, 180, and 360 days following ablation including 48-h Holter ECGs.