Safety profile and long-term efficacy of very high-power short-duration (60–70 W) catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: results of a large comparative analysis

…, S Dorfmeister, S Kathan, M Telishevska, F Englert… - Europace, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Aims This retrospective study sought to compare complication rates and efficacy of power-controlled
very high-power short-duration (vHPSD) and conventional catheter ablation in a …

[HTML][HTML] Ultrasound-guided access reduces vascular complications in patients undergoing catheter ablation for cardiac arrhythmias

…, C Lennerz, F Bahlke, H Krafft, F Englert… - Journal of clinical …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Femoral vascular access using the standard anatomic landmark-guided
method is often limited by peripheral artery disease and obesity. We investigated the effect of …

High-power chargers for electric vehicles: are they safe for patients with pacemakers and defibrillators?

…, M Popa, K Wimbauer, F Bahlke, H Krafft, F Englert… - Europace, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Aims Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales and use are rapidly expanding. Battery electric
vehicles, along with their charging stations, are a potential source of electromagnetic …

[HTML][HTML] Functional noninvasive detection of glycolytic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

…, PFY Cheung, K Savvatakis, GJ Topping, F Englert… - Cancer & …, 2022 - Springer
Background Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) lacks effective treatment options
beyond chemotherapy. Although molecular subtypes such as classical and QM (quasi-…

[HTML][HTML] Long-Term Follow-Up of Empirical Slow Pathway Ablation in Pediatric and Adult Patients with Suspected AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia

…, V Kantenwein, M Popa, F Bahlke, F Englert… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: The aim of this study was to assess long-term efficacy and safety of empirical
slow pathway (ESP) ablation in pediatric and adult patients with a special interest in patients …

Myocardial injury and inflammation following pulsed‐field ablation and very high‐power short‐duration ablation for atrial fibrillation

…, M Telishevska, H Krafft, F Englert… - Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) using radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an
established treatment strategy for atrial fibrillation (AF). To improve PVI efficacy and safety, high‐…

First clinical data on artificial intelligence‐guided catheter ablation in long‐standing persistent atrial fibrillation

F Bahlke, F Englert, M Popa, F Bourier… - Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Despite advanced ablation strategies and major technological improvements,
treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) remains challenging and the underlying …

[HTML][HTML] Cardiologist-directed sedation management in patients undergoing transvenous lead extraction: a single-centre retrospective analysis

…, C Schaarschmidt, K Knoll, F Bahlke, F Englert… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: The demand for transvenous lead extraction (TLE) has increased. In line with
this, the safety of such procedures has also increased. Traditionally, TLE is performed under …

PO-04-107 EVALUATION OF FORCE TIME INTEGRAL, FORCE TIME CURRENT INTEGRAL AND LESION SIZE INDEX IN A NEW FORCE SENSING FLEX TIP …

F Bahlke, J Syvaeri, F Englert, N Erhard… - Heart …, 2023 - heartrhythmjournal.com
Background Radiofrequency (RF) current remains one of the most important ablation
techniques in the EP lab. Creating durable lesions is crucial for successful ablation. Evaluating …

Renal function and periprocedural complications in patients undergoing left atrial catheter ablation: A comparison between uninterrupted direct oral anticoagulants …

N Erhard, F Bahlke, L Spitzauer, F Englert… - Clinical Research in …, 2024 - Springer
Background Data regarding uninterrupted oral anticoagulation in patients with chronic
kidney disease (CKD) during catheter ablation for left atrial arrhythmias is limited. This study …