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Arrhythmias

Free Subscription 19.01.2026 1 Ann Thorac Surg 1 Eur Heart J 2 Int J Cardiol 11 J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 1 J Electrocardiol 3 J Emerg Med 6 J Interv Card Electrophysiol 1 J Thromb Thrombolysis 1 N Engl J Med 2 Pacing Clin Electrophysiol

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Ann Thorac Surg

1. MOLINA BARRAGAN AM, Le Cam E, Montandrau O, Mariolo A, et al
   Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation after Lung Resection: Reevaluating the Role of Amiodarone Prophylaxis.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 13:S0003-4975(26)00009.
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   Eur Heart J

2. MYRSTAD M
   A broken heart: 100 years since the first diagnosis of atrial fibrillation in an athlete.
   Eur Heart J. 2026 Jan 12:ehaf859. doi: 10.1093.
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   Int J Cardiol

3. YUE S, Han N, Ma Y, Yan J, et al
   Neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) and DTI-ALPS index reveal white matter microstructural abnormalities and glymphatic-like dysfunction linked to cognitive impairment in non-stroke atrial fibrillation patients.
   Int J Cardiol. 2026 Jan 14:134157. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2026.134157.
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4. VERGARA P, Migliore F, Nesti M, Pignalberi C, et al
   Nationwide survey on the current clinical practice of the first atrial fibrillation episode.
   Int J Cardiol. 2026 Jan 10:134148. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2025.134148.
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   J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol

5. EISA M, Elbenawi H, Deshmukh AJ, DeSimone CV, et al
   Impact of Timing of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation on AF Recurrence and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With HFpEF and HFrEF.
   J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 13. doi: 10.1111/jce.70247.
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6. MIYAMA H, McCoy S, Lam MC, Markowitz SM, et al
   Pulsed Field Ablation for the Treatment of Octogenarians With Atrial Fibrillation.
   J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 13. doi: 10.1111/jce.70256.
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7. LE XH, Lin CY, Chung FP, Lin YJ, et al
   Premature Ventricular Contractions From the Proximal Left Anterior Fascicle: Insight From the Electrophysiologic and Anatomic Parameters.
   J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:7-16.
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8. BARBOSA LM, Oliveira VMR, Consoli LN, Pisani C, et al
   Time to Benefit of Epicardial Ablation in Malignant Forms of Brugada Syndrome: A Reconstructed Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis.
   J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:81-89.
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9. SHIMIZU Y, Yoshihara A, Kuriyama T, Mori K, et al
   Upper Loop Reentry Revisited: Clinical Features, Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Approaches-Insights From a Case Series.
   J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:60-70.
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10. NAGASE T, Tashiro H, Himeno M, Hayakawa F, et al
    Impact of Pulmonary Vein Morphology on the Number of Pulsed Field Ablation Applications Using Circular Multielectrode Catheters.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:71-80.
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11. YAMASHITA K, Kikuchi Y, Yoshiyama K, Kumazawa D, et al
    Evaluation of the Impact of Irrigation Flow Rate on Clinical Outcomes During Pulsed Field Ablation.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:181-185.
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12. PAROLLO M, Biasi N, Torre M, Pistelli L, et al
    Validation of a Digital Twin Model for Three-Dimensional Noninvasive Functional Substrate Prediction in Scar Related Ventricular Tachycardia.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:102-109.
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13. JAROONPIPATKUL S, Keithler AN, Sathapanasiri T, Tandri H, et al
    Outcomes of Focused Double Extrastimuli Mapping and Ablation in Ventricular Tachycardia.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:137-148.
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14. CESENA-BAEZ VJ, Albarran-Rincon R, Alvarez-Acedo A, Martens MD, et al
    Assessing the Feasibility of Radiofrequency Wire-Based Transseptal Puncture in Fluoroscopy-Only Pulsed Field Ablation Workflows.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:194-198.
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15. PAGNONI M, Caranzano L, Teres C, Ascione C, et al
    Difference in Cerebral Microembolization With Multielectrode Pentaspline or Variable-Loop Circular PFA Systems.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:199-202.
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    J Electrocardiol

16. PULATH N, Velayutham R, Bhargav A, Barathkrishnan J, et al
    Atrial repolarization in patients with left ventricular dysfunction.
    J Electrocardiol. 2026;94:154160.
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    J Emerg Med

17. KHAN M, Tzeng CT, Hsieh YL, Healy J, et al
    Association of Troponin Elevation with Cardiovascular Event in Stable Supraventricular Tachycardia in the Emergency Department.
    J Emerg Med. 2026;80:134-144.
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18. HSIEH CC, Jaw FS, Lee YH, Hsu CT, et al
    Comment on "Painful Left Bundle Branch Block Syndrome Diagnosed in the Emergency Department".
    J Emerg Med. 2026;80:336-337.
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19. SCHMITT CJ, Mattson AE, Cabrera D, Bellolio F, et al
    Author's Response to Letter to the Editor "Critical insights on Safety of Diltiazem for Acute Management of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) in Patients with Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction in the Emergency Department".
    J Emerg Med. 2026;80:317-318.
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    J Interv Card Electrophysiol

20. MARCHETTI M, Haddad C, Luca A, Le Bloa M, et al
    The extent of pulmonary vein electrical connection and sex are independent predictors of the mechanistic role of pulmonary veins in persistent atrial fibrillation.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 12. doi: 10.1007/s10840-025-02231.
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21. TSCHOLL V, Chiba T, Formum P, Wienke P, et al
    Pulse field ablation in patients with paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation using the circular multielectrode array catheter: first outcome data in a real-world prospective study.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 14. doi: 10.1007/s10840-025-02234.
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22. LEVENTOPOULOS G, Pepa K, Nastouli KM, Bozika M, et al
    Evaluation of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator eligibility in ventricularly paced patients during rest and exercise: a prospective observational study.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 15. doi: 10.1007/s10840-025-02222.
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23. WEYAND S, Biehler P, Lobig S, Metzger A, et al
    Left and right atrial flutter ablation guided by the volt balloon-in-basket pulsed field ablation system.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 16. doi: 10.1007/s10840-025-02226.
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24. TOVIA-BRODIE O, Mitrani R, Velasquez A, Lambrakos L, et al
    Low lateral right atrial scar: implications for the diagnosis of cavotricuspid isthmus block following ablation for atrial flutter.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 16. doi: 10.1007/s10840-025-02204.
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25. OOKA J, Miyazaki S, Nitta J, Nakamura K, et al
    Predictors of arrhythmia recurrence after cryoballoon ablation in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a comparative analysis from the CONTRAST-CRYO trial.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 16. doi: 10.1007/s10840-026-02240.
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    J Thromb Thrombolysis

26. KRITTAYAPHONG R, Buraphat P, Yindeengam A, Komoltri C, et al
    Impact of biological age versus chronological age on clinical outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation: insights from the COOL-AF registry.
    J Thromb Thrombolysis. 2026 Jan 12. doi: 10.1007/s11239-025-03237.
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    N Engl J Med

27. LAMPERT R, Harmon KG
    Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes.
    N Engl J Med. 2026;394:268-280.
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    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol

28. YU X, Zhou S, Du X, Luo C, et al
    Combined Procedure Versus Catheter Ablation Alone for Atrial Fibrillation: Predictors of Long-Term Arrhythmia Recurrence.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 13. doi: 10.1111/pace.70135.
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29. SUDO K, Kuroki K, Nakagawa K, Asakawa T, et al
    Complex Signal Identification Map for Optimal Ablation Site in Slow-Fast Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 13. doi: 10.1111/pace.70131.
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