Publications by authors named "J Obergassel"
The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the surgical and refractive outcomes using the Carlevale IOL (FIL SSF; SOLEKO) with those of the retropupillary-fixated Artisan IOL (Aphakia Model 205; OPHTEC), implanted through a 6 mm sclerocorneal tunnel incision in both groups. This study included 51 consecutive eyes (25 Carlevale and 26 Artisan IOLs). Due to complex preoperative conditions (e.
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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.*
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.
Background And Aims: In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), recurrent AF and sinus rhythm during follow-up are determined by interactions between cardiovascular disease processes and rhythm control therapy. Predictors of attaining sinus rhythm at follow-up are not well known.
Methods: To quantify the interaction between cardiovascular disease processes and rhythm outcomes, 14 biomarkers reflecting AF-related cardiovascular disease processes in 1586 patients in the EAST-AFNET 4 biomolecule study (71 years old, 45% women) were quantified at baseline.
Aims: Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) is an emerging technology to perform pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). Initial data demonstrated high safety and efficacy. Data on long-term PVI durability and reconduction patterns in comparison to established energy sources for PVI are scarce.
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