Publications by authors named "E Maor"
The introduction of pulsed field ablation (PFA) in electrophysiology marks a significant advancement, promising efficacy comparable to thermal ablation methods while potentially providing safety advantages. Despite a generally favorable safety profile in human trials and postmarket registries, cautious evaluation of PFA's safety is essential. This review provides a comprehensive overview of key safety considerations as we discuss a myriad of considerations ranging from thermal effects, gaseous microbubble formation, muscle contractions, and proarrhythmia to procedural techniques.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFComparison between invasive cardiac output and left ventricular assist device flow parameter.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study aimed to assess the relationship between flow measurements from left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) and invasive cardiac output measurements using different methods.
- Researchers analyzed data from 102 LVAD patients, identifying significant discordance between methods, where 45% had differences when using indirect Fick and 48% with thermodilution compared to pump flow.
- The findings suggested that while LVAD flow estimates correlate strongly with traditional cardiac output measures, particularly thermodilution, the correlation improves when low indirect Fick values are excluded.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is indicated for severe aortic stenosis patients with a prohibitive surgical risk. However, its use has been expanding in recent years to include intermediate- and low-risk patients. Thus, registry data describing changes in patient characteristics and outcomes are needed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA decade of follow-up: atrial fibrillation, pulmonary pressure, and the progression of tricuspid regurgitation.
Eur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes
August 2024
Background And Aims: Long-term data on atrial fibrillation (AF) impact on tricuspid regurgitation (TR) progression and its relation to pulmonary pressure are scant. We investigated this association in a study spanning over a decade.
Methods: Adults with echocardiographic evaluation before 2014, free of significant TR, were included.
Background: The cardiovascular and metabolic benefits of physical activity have been studied at length, however, data on the association between physical fitness and progression to kidney disease is lacking. We aimed to identify the association between cardiorespiratory fitness and development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among the healthy population.
Methods: We retrospectively investigated 11,579 healthy self-referred subjects who underwent annual medical screening.