Publications by authors named "Abdul Basit Bangash"
Catheter ablation (CA) is considered as one of the most effective methods technique for eradicating persistent and abnormal cardiac arrhythmias. Nevertheless, in some cases, these arrhythmias are not treated properly, resulting in their recurrences. If left untreated, they may result in complications such as strokes, heart failure, or death.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Application of electrocautery to a J-wire is used to perform transseptal puncture (TSP), but with limited evidence supporting safety and efficacy. We conducted a prospective randomized controlled trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this technique.
Methods: Two hundred consecutive patients were randomized in a 1:1 fashion to either the ICE-guided electrified J-wire TSP group or a conventional Brockenbrough (BRK) needle TSP group.
Article Synopsis
- - This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of the LAmbre device for blocking off the left atrial appendage in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) who have previously experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
- - Out of 103 patients, the device placement was successful in 98% of cases, with very few complications; only one recurrent stroke occurred during the follow-up period which averaged around 12 months.
- - The results suggest that the LAmbre device is a safe treatment option for NVAF patients with a history of stroke, significantly reducing the risk of future strokes or severe complications.
Background: Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) technology has been increasingly accepted as an integral part of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation procedures. It is still unknown whether ICE can routinely replace transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for routine thrombus screening in non-selective AF patients.
Objective: To assess whether ICE can routinely replace TEE in screening for left atrial (LA)/left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus in general patients undergoing catheter ablation for AF.
Objectives: Vascular calcification is a characteristic feature of atherosclerosis and is considered as an independent predictor of cardiovascular risk. CD137 signaling has previously shown to be involved in atherosclerosis. However, the possible role of CD137 signaling in regulation of vascular calcification has not been reported.
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