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Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009
Editorials
Real-time imaging in electrophysiology: from intra-cardiac echo to real-time magnetic resonance imaging
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 539–540, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup066
Should we be considering gold-tipped ablation electrodes?
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Page 541, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup085
Selective site pacing in paediatric patients—technology or function?
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 542–543, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup073
In the field of cardiac resynchronization therapy is left ventricular pacing via the coronary sinus a mature technique
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 544–545, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup061
Yes we can! But should we? Lead extraction for superfluous pacemaker and implanted cardioverter-defibrillator leads
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 546–547, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup074
The quest for perfection: the contribution of the electrocardiogram to the prevention of sudden death in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 548–549, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup063
Precise electrocardiographic measurements and clinical sense
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 550–553, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup043
Reviews
Left ventricular lead placement in cardiac resynchronization therapy: where and how?
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 554–561, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup076
Treatment of persistent sinus bradycardia with intermittent symptoms: are guidelines clear?
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 562–564, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup014
Clinical Research
Atrial Fibrillation Registry
In vitro comparison of platinum–iridium and gold tip electrodes: lesion depth in 4 mm, 8 mm, and irrigated-tip radiofrequency ablation catheters
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 565–570, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup040
A randomized trial to compare atrial fibrillation ablation using a steerable vs. a non-steerable sheath
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 571–575, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup069
Impact of pulmonary vein isolation on the autonomic modulation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and prolonged sinus pauses
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 576–581, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup082
Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillatory rate and risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 582–586, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup062
ICD
Dual-chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillators reduce clinical adverse events related to atrial fibrillation when compared with single-chamber defibrillators: a subanalysis of the DATAS trial
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 587–593, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup072
Pacing and CRT
Impacts of ventricular rate regularization pacing at right ventricular apical vs. septal sites on left ventricular function and exercise capacity in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 594–600, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup087
Selective-site pacing in paediatric patients: a new application of the Select Secure system
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 601–606, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup058
Leads and Lead Extraction
Requirement for coronary sinus lead interventions and effectiveness of endovascular replacement during long-term follow-up after implantation of a resynchronization device
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 607–611, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eun395
A single-centre experience of over one thousand lead extractions
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 612–617, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup054
Multicenter clinical experience with an atrial lead designed to minimize far-field R-wave sensing
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 618–624, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup078
Electrophysiology and ablation
Safety and efficacy of cryoablation of atrial tachycardia with high risk of ablation-related injuries
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 625–629, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup004
‘Time to effect’ during cryomapping: a parameter related to the long-term success of accessory pathways cryoablation in children
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 630–634, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup045
IMAGES IN ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
Radiologically identified fracture of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator lead: fact or fiction?
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Page 634, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup002
Clinical Research
Syncope
What is the optimal duration of tilt testing for the assessment of patients with suspected postural tachycardia syndrome?
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 635–637, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup044
Non-invasive Electrophysiology and Risk Stratification
Accuracy of manual QRS duration assessment: its importance in patient selection for cardiac resynchronization and implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 638–642, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup001
ST-segment depression as a risk factor in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 643–649, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eun393
Prevalence of Brugada sign and syndrome in patients presenting with arrhythmic symptoms at a Heart Rhythm Clinic in Singapore
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 650–656, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup079
Short Communications
Novel trans-septal approach using a Safe Sept J-shaped guidewire in difficult left atrial access during atrial fibrillation ablation
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 657–659, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup089
Arterial trauma during ultrasound-guided axillary vein puncture for endocardial lead placement
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 660–661, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup047
Usefulness of C-reactive protein in predicting early and late recurrences after atrial fibrillation ablation
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 662–664, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup077
Electrical storm in Brugada syndrome successfully treated with orciprenaline; effect of low-dose quinidine on the electrocardiogram
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 665–666, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup070
Case reports
Intramural left atrial haematoma mimicking cardiac tamponade after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 667–668, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup052
Malignant Osborn waves during therapeutic hypothermia
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 668–669, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup056
A case of total pacemaker extrusion
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Page 670, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup083
EHRA POSITION PAPER
Indications for the use of diagnostic implantable and external ECG loop recorders
EP Europace, Volume 11, Issue 5, May 2009, Pages 671–687, https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eup097
