Publications by authors named "Elisa Pelissero"
Unlabelled: . Care path for non-deferred elective hospitalizations in cardiology in the Covid-19 period.
Introduction: The novel coronavirus-19 (Covid-19) has rapidly resulted in a global pandemic.
Background: Cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation is the standard treatment for patients suffering from CTI-dependent atrial flutter (AFL). The aim of this study was to compare the use in clinical practice of 8-mm gold-tip catheter (8mmRFC) and open-irrigated gold-tip catheter (irrRFC) for RF typical AFL ablation.
Methods: Patients with typical AFL were treated with 8mmRFC or irrRFC catheters according to investigator preferences.
Background: We evaluated long-term safety and efficacy of concomitant left atrial appendage (LAA) closure and atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation.
Methods: From February 2013 to June 2017, all patients referred for AF ablation and LAA closure (group 1) were enrolled in the study and compared with a matched control group undergoing AF ablation only (group 2). Pulmonary vein isolation was achieved in all cases with radiofrequency or cryoballoon.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients after undergoing transcatheter ablation, focusing on both symptomatic and asymptomatic cases through continuous ECG monitoring.
- - Out of 113 patients, only 35% showed AF recurrences when relying on symptoms and scheduled ECGs, but continuous monitoring revealed that 66% experienced recurrences, with nearly half being asymptomatic.
- - It was found that patients with symptomatic AF recurrences were generally older and had a higher AF burden, indicating that traditional follow-up methods may significantly underestimate the true rate of AF recurrences.
Aims: Actual rates of lead vegetations (LVs) in cardiovascular device infections (CDI) are debated in this study. The aim of this study is to characterize prevalence and risk factors of LV in patients with CDI treated with lead extraction (LE).
Methods And Results: Between 2003 and 2011, 293 leads were extracted from 136 patients (age 70.