Publications by authors named "Ahmad Jallad"
Background: Atrioventricular node (AVN) radiofrequency (RF) ablation is a highly effective treatment of atrial tachyarrhythmias that are resistant to other management modalities. To date, there is limited research that compares the properties of different RF ablation catheters. The current study aims to compare the effectiveness of several types of RF catheters in AVN ablation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Although ablation of typical atrial flutter (AFL) can be easily achieved with radiofrequency energy (RF), no studies compare the effectiveness of different ablation catheters. Our study aimed to compare the efficacy of various types of ablation catheters in treating typical AFL.
Methods: We analyzed patients with AFL who underwent RF ablation by a single operator at our institution.
Background: 51-year-old female with extensive prior atrial surgery involving myxoma resection and patch septum repair and prior typical atrial flutter as well as peripatch reentry underwent redo radiofrequency ablation of typical atrial flutter.
Methods: After high density mapping was performed, and gap in the prior typical flutter line was ablated.
Result: During the ablation transient atrioventricular (AV) block was noted.
Syncope is usually caused by cerebral hypoperfusion. Differentials to consider during the workup of syncope includes vasovagal, orthostatic, drug-induced, arrhythmia, structural heart disease, and ischemic cardiomyopathy. An 81-year-old African American man with recurrent witnessed syncopal events and newly diagnosed heart failure underwent extensive cardiac workup including electrocardiograms (EKG), echocardiogram, Holter monitor, electrophysiology (EP) study, and coronary angiogram.
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- The initial COVID-19 cases were identified as pneumonia in China in December 2019, revealing not just respiratory issues but also complications affecting multiple organ systems, including the heart.
- An 88-year-old male with no heart problems was admitted for a small bowel obstruction and unexpectedly developed bradycardia and high-degree AV block during his hospital stay.
- After testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 without any other COVID-19 symptoms, it was noted that isolated conduction system issues may occur in asymptomatic COVID-19 patients, highlighting the potential need for permanent pacemaker implantation.