{"title":"Spatial relationship between evoked delayed potentials and deceleration zones of an isochronal late activation map in a patient with sarcoid-related ventricular tachycardia","authors":"Tomomasa Takamiya , Takashi Miyamoto , Shinsuke Miyazaki , Tetsuo Sasano","doi":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.10.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.10.007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35900,"journal":{"name":"Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":"Pages 54-56"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142591718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Deniz Elcik , Aydin Tuncay , Mustafa Fehmi Bireciklioglu , Mehmet Tugrul İnanc
{"title":"The importance of inflammation in atrial fibrillation recurrence in patients with atrial fibrillation treated with Cryo balloon ablation","authors":"Deniz Elcik , Aydin Tuncay , Mustafa Fehmi Bireciklioglu , Mehmet Tugrul İnanc","doi":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.12.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.12.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim/background</h3><div>Although atrial fibrillation is the most common rhythm problem, the results of treatment to restore sinus rhythm are still not satisfactory. Nearly half of patients undergoing ablation relapse within one year. Therefore, triggered activities may not be the only cause. Inflammation is quite common in AF. In this study, we investigated the effect of PIV, an inflammatory marker, on recurrence.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A total of 157 patients who underwent ablation with cryo balloon were included in the study. One-year follow-up was evaluated for causes of recurrence.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>When the inflammatory parameters between the two groups are analyzed, CRP (5.9 [5.0–6.9] vs 9.7 [7.6–11.9], p < 0.001), NL ratio (2.8 [2.5–3.0] vs 6.4 [5.0–6.8], p < 0.001), SII2 (618.5 [557.1–679.9] vs 1798.9 [1305.8–2292.1], p < 0.001), PIV (355.9 [313.4–398.4] vs 1832 [1317.8–2347.1], p < 001) were significantly higher in the AF recurrence group. ROC analysis showed that PIV had the best sensitivity and specificity.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Inflammation has been found to be a cause of AF recurrence and PIV is one of the best markers for this.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35900,"journal":{"name":"Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":"Pages 14-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142923582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lesion characteristics of long application time ablation using unipolar half-normal saline irrigation and bipolar normal saline irrigation","authors":"Takumi Kasai , Osamu Saitoh , Ayaka Oikawa , Naomasa Suzuki , Yasuhiro Ikami , Yuki Hasegawa , Sou Otsuki , Takayuki Inomata , Hiroshi Furushima , Masaomi Chinushi","doi":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.11.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.11.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Unipolar radiofrequency (RF) ablation using half-normal saline irrigation (UNIP-HNS) and bipolar RF ablation using normal saline irrigation (BIP-NS) are effective to treat arrhythmias from inside thick myocardium. However, differences between these two ablations when using a long application time had not fully been studied.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>UNIP-HNS, BIP-NS and unipolar RF ablation using normal saline irrigation (UNIP-NS) were applied for 120 s (30 W and 20-g contact) to porcine endocardial wall (≧15.0 mm thickness).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>All ablations (30 applications each in UNIP-HNS and BIP-NS, and 20 applications in UNIP-NS) were successfully accomplished without steam-pop. Total impedance decline was largest in BIP-NS followed by UNIP-HNS and UNIP-NS. UNIP-HNS created larger surface lesions and greater maximum lesion width under the surface than those by UNIP-NS and BIP-NS. Endocardial lesion depth in UNIP-HNS and BIP-NS were deeper than that in UNIP-NS, but with no difference between UNIP-HNS and BIP-NS, when selecting non-transmural lesions. Similar results were obtained when all lesions (non-transmural and transmural) were included and endocardial lesion depth of the transmural lesions (13/30 applications of BIP-NS) was estimated as 50 % of the myocardial thickness. Lesion length in the transverse myocardial wall (endocardial plus epicardial lesions) was greatest in BIP-NS.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Longer application time ablation (30 W) targeting the thick myocardium was performable in UNIP-HNS and BIP-NS. Since a transmural lesion and/or a deeper lesion into the myocardial wall are created, BIP-NS is preferable if two ablation catheters can be positioned on either side of the target.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35900,"journal":{"name":"Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":"Pages 2-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142644086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Two distinct stages and mechanisms of ST-elevation during cryothermal cavotricuspid isthmus ablation guided by intracardiac echocardiography: A case report","authors":"Yuhei Kasai, Kizuku Iitsuka, Junji Morita, Takayuki Kitai","doi":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.10.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation is the primary treatment for cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI)-dependent atrial flutter (AFL), with cryothermal energy as an alternative. While cryoablation offers comparable effectiveness and safety to RF ablation, it poses a risk of coronary artery spasm leading to ST-elevation. This case report presents a 65-year-old man with drug-refractory atrial fibrillation (AF) and AFL undergoing cryothermal CTI ablation guided by intracardiac echocardiography (ICE). During the procedure, two distinct ST-elevation episodes were observed. The first episode coincided with the pull-down of the cryoablation catheter, potentially resulting in coronary compression, as indicated by ICE, and was rapidly resolved by discontinuing the freezing process. The second episode, occurring without active freezing, was attributed to coronary artery spasm and resolved with intracoronary nitroglycerin administration. During the second episode, emergent right coronary angiography confirmed total occlusion in the segment 4 AV adjacent to the region where cryoablation was performed, which fully resolved post-nitroglycerin. This report underscores the dual mechanisms of ST-elevation—coronary artery compression and spasm—during cryothermal CTI ablation, highlighting the critical role of ICE in enhancing procedural safety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35900,"journal":{"name":"Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":"Pages 32-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142381819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inadvertent higher rate atrial pacing after dual chamber pacemaker implantation - What is the underlying mechanism?","authors":"Arpita Katheria, Kamlesh Raut, Ankit Kumar Sahu, Aditya Kapoor","doi":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Unexplained change in parameters, despite good lead positions or odd ECG patterns following implant should lead to suspicion of lead swap, amongst other possibilities. An easy way to confirm this is by paying careful attention to device EGMs and recording the ECG by switching off one channel, and pacing single channel (in either AAI or VVI mode).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35900,"journal":{"name":"Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":"Pages 43-46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142629643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Left internal jugular vein approach to right atrial appendage base implantation of the Aveir AR leadless pacemaker","authors":"Howard Liu, Daniel Cortez","doi":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.11.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>There is no prior report of an Aveir leadless pacemaker implantation into the atrial appendage via the internal jugular vein.</div></div><div><h3>Case</h3><div>A 44-year-old female patient with history of multiple ablations for sinus node dysfunction presented with symptomatic bradycardia. The patient had femoral veins <9mm, chronic pain at the femoral vein insertion sites, as well as a recent car accident with persistent leg pain due to femoral fractures. Placement of a leadless pacemaker was decided based on patient discretion. An Abbott Aveir AR leadless pacemaker was implanted via left internal jugular vein access without complication. Post device implantation showed threshold of 0.75V @0.4 ms, impedance of 340 Ω, Pwave of 4.4 mV. Six-month follow-up demonstrated a threshold of 0.5 V @0.2 milliseconds, impedance of 300 Ω and Pwave of 7.2 mV with 92 % pacing and predicted longevity of 12.7 years.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>The follow-up showed no complications in the patient. A similar approach may be feasible for other patients needing atrial leadless pacing, in which the transfemoral approach is not preferred.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Implantation of the Aveir AR leadless pacemaker into the right atrial appendage is feasible via the left internal jugular vein.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35900,"journal":{"name":"Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":"Pages 25-27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142814271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carlos Fernando Paz Mamani , Mauricio Arce Carreón , Francisco Femenia , Josep Brugada
{"title":"Appropriate implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy triggered by heat stroke","authors":"Carlos Fernando Paz Mamani , Mauricio Arce Carreón , Francisco Femenia , Josep Brugada","doi":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.12.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We present a case of a 20 years old male with a history of syncope and Brugada type 1 pattern confirmed by a pharmacological test with flecainide, inducible ventricular tachycardia on an electrophysiological study, and had undergone placement of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). In 12 months of follow-up, the patient was asymptomatic; on a day of extreme heat (46°C), he had a presyncope episode followed by an ICD shock. The patient was brought to the emergency room with heat stroke symptoms. ECG showed a Brugada type 1 pattern, and ICD interrogation showed ventricular fibrillation followed by successful conversion with 36-joules shock. Physical methods were used to lower body temperature in addition to intravenous fluids infusion. The patient was stabilized and discharged after 48 hrs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35900,"journal":{"name":"Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":"Pages 39-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142792373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Contribution of continuous intravenous lidocaine in managing congenital long QT syndrome with 2:1 atrioventricular block","authors":"Deebaj Nadeem, Muhammad Mohsin, Faisal Qadir","doi":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.12.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.12.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a rare hereditary cardiac disorder characterized by prolongation of the QT interval on electrocardiogram (ECG), predisposing affected individuals to life-threatening arrhythmias. We present a case of a newborn with congenital LQTS and 2:1 atrioventricular (AV) block who presented with bradycardia and QT prolongation. Continuous intravenous lidocaine infusion was initiated, because of hypoglycemia with beta-blockers, resulting in stabilization of AV conduction and prevention of malignant arrhythmias. This case underscores the potential utility of lidocaine as an adjunctive therapy in managing refractory arrhythmias in newborns with congenital LQTS and AV conduction abnormalities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35900,"journal":{"name":"Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":"Pages 47-49"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142872924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Leadless pacemaker implantation in challenging scenarios: A case report series of patients with mechanical tricuspid valves","authors":"Surachat Jaroonpipatkul , Sutham Sutheerapatranont , Leenhapong Navaravong , Apichai Pokawattana","doi":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.12.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ipej.2024.12.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>The advancement of medical technology has introduced leadless pacemakers (LPMs) as a significant innovation in cardiac pacing, offering potential advantages over traditional ventricular transvenous pacemakers. This report explores the application of LPMs in two patients with complex valvular histories, particularly those with mechanical tricuspid valves.</div></div><div><h3>Case reports</h3><div>The first case involves a 60-year-old male with a history of rheumatic heart disease and triple valve replacement who developed a high-grade AV block. Due to significant RV pacing, a single-chamber VVI pacemaker using the Micra Transcatheter Pacing System was successfully implanted, navigating the mechanical tricuspid valve with stable pacing parameters.</div><div>The second case describes a 70-year-old female with HIV, diabetes, hypothyroidism, and multiple valve surgeries presenting with syncope and dyspnea. Given her complex medical history and recurrent conduction issues, the Micra pacemaker was chosen. Despite initial resistance, successful deployment was achieved at the lower septum with acceptable pacing thresholds.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>LPMs offer a promising alternative for patients with mechanical tricuspid valves, eliminating the risks associated with transvenous leads. The Micra system's minimally invasive approach and stable performance in these challenging cases suggest its potential viability in high-risk patients with complex valvular conditions.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>These cases demonstrate the feasibility of LPM implantation through mechanical tricuspid valves; however, given the associated risks, careful evaluation and meticulous procedural planning are essential before considering this approach.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":35900,"journal":{"name":"Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":"Pages 20-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142915758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}