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Arrhythmias

Free Subscription 02.02.2026 1 Am Heart J 3 Am J Cardiol 3 Ann Emerg Med 1 Ann Intern Med 1 Cardiovasc Res 3 Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 1 Circ Genom Precis Med 1 Circulation 1 Crit Care Med 2 Eur Heart J 3 Int J Cardiol 4 J Am Coll Cardiol 8 J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2 J Electrocardiol 5 J Interv Card Electrophysiol 1 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1 N Engl J Med 5 Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 1 Resuscitation

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Am Heart J

1. PROIETTI M, Lip GYH, Ainsworth J, Dan GA, et al
   Integrated Care Management for Older Multimorbid Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Rationale, Design and Baseline Characteristics for the Atrial Fibrillation Integrated Approach in Frail, Multimorbid and Polymedicated Older People (AFFIRMO) trial.
   Am Heart J. 2026 Jan 22:107356. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2026.107356.
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   Am J Cardiol

2. PUSAPATI US, Valappil SP, Banavalikar B, Rajan SPS, et al
   Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia as a Manifestation of Unilateral Renal Artery Stenosis.
   Am J Cardiol. 2026;261:27-30.
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3. KUMAR P, Harish P, Mondal S, Namboodiri N, et al
   Clinical Mechanistic Insights into Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia: Infection-Triggered Unmasking of Long QT Syndrome.
   Am J Cardiol. 2026 Jan 17:S0002-9149(26)00007.
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4. AGRAWAL SP, Tated R, Jain H, Soni K, et al
   Effectiveness and Safety of Apixaban versus Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation Patients with Malignancy: A Propensity-Matched Analysis.
   Am J Cardiol. 2026 Jan 17:S0002-9149(26)00008.
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   Ann Emerg Med

5. ATZEMA CL, Cox JL, Cheung CC, Coll-Vinent B, et al
   Comparing Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation: Focus on Emergency Medicine.
   Ann Emerg Med. 2026 Jan 27:S0196-0644(25)01291.
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6. GASPARI R, Lindsay R, Gleeson T
   Reply to "The Need to Characterize PEA Morphology in Occult Ventricular Fibrillation".
   Ann Emerg Med. 2026;87:280-281.
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7. KASHIURA M, Yasuda H, Moriya T
   The Need to Characterize Pulseless Electrical Activity Morphology in Occult Ventricular Fibrillation.
   Ann Emerg Med. 2026;87:279-280.
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   Ann Intern Med

8. WEITZ HH, Merli GJ, Lip G, Frisch D, et al
   Web Exclusive. Annals Consult Guys - Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation: The "Why?" and "When?" of "What to Do?".
   Ann Intern Med. 2026;179:e2600134CG.
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   Cardiovasc Res

9. YAMAMOTO C, Sakata K, Ali SY, Loeffler S, et al
   Arrhythmogenic substrates in atrial fibrillation and the role of ablation lesions: A longitudinal biatrial digital twin study.
   Cardiovasc Res. 2026 Jan 19:cvag016. doi: 10.1093.
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   Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol

10. TANO A, Kato K, Yamauchi K, Jinzai H, et al
    Phenotypic Severity of SCN5A-Related Bradycardia Is Independent of Dominant-Negative and Coupled Gating Effects.
    Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 26:e014270.
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11. COULT J, King JA, Kwok H, Kutz JN, et al
    ECG-Based Prediction of Shock-Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation During Resuscitation Without Interrupting CPR.
    Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 26:e014558.
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12. FERREIRA D, Dwivedi J, Brienesse S, Malaty MM, et al
    Arctic Front Advance Versus POLARx Cryoablation System for Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 23:e014446.
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    Circ Genom Precis Med

13. DAVOGUSTTO G, Zhao S, Li Y, Farber-Eger E, et al
    Unbiased Characterization of Atrial Fibrillation Phenotypic Architecture Provides Insight Into Genetic Liability and Clinically Relevant Outcomes.
    Circ Genom Precis Med. 2026 Jan 28:e004853. doi: 10.1161/CIRCGEN.124.004853.
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    Circulation

14. AL SAID S, Braunwald E, Palazzolo MG, Melloni GEM, et al
    Systemic Embolic Events in Atrial Fibrillation: An Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis of 71 683 Participants Randomized to NOAC Versus Warfarin.
    Circulation. 2026 Jan 30. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.125.075275.
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    Crit Care Med

15. YARNELL CJ, Angriman F, Beaubien E, Brown J, et al
    Association Between Protocolized Magnesium Supplementation and Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter in Critically Ill Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study.
    Crit Care Med. 2026 Jan 30. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000007062.
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    Eur Heart J

16. RAVEENDRA K, Nadarajah R, Larvin H, Farooq M, et al
    Non-antiarrhythmic pharmacotherapy in cardio-renal-metabolic disease and incident atrial fibrillation: a trial meta-analysis.
    Eur Heart J. 2026 Jan 28:ehag021. doi: 10.1093.
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17. JAIS P, Neuzil P, Scherr D, Frison E, et al
    Pulsed field vs radiofrequency ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: the BEAT PAROX-AF trial.
    Eur Heart J. 2026 Jan 22:ehaf1115. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf1115.
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    Int J Cardiol

18. QADAN A, Loutati R, Taha L, Karmi M, et al
    Bundle branch block and pacemaker Rhythm as independent predictors of mortality in critically ill cardiac patients.
    Int J Cardiol. 2026;444:133992.
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19. GOETTE A
    Within the eye of atrial fibrillation.
    Int J Cardiol. 2026;444:133991.
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20. ZUIN M, Vitali F, Canovi L, Serenelli M, et al
    SGLT2 inhibitors and risk of new-onset left bundle branch block in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
    Int J Cardiol. 2026 Jan 22:134190. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2026.134190.
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    J Am Coll Cardiol

21. REDDY VY, Kottkamp H, Calkins H, Nair DG, et al
    Pulsed-Field Ablation to Enhance the Durability of Pulmonary Vein Isolation and Treat Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Jan 14:S0735-1097(25)10256.
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22. CAPPATO R, Ali H, Magnani S
    Transvenous or Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death?
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Jan 14:S0735-1097(25)10355.
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23. SCHMIDT B, Chun KRJ
    Pulse-Field Spherical Array Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Me Too or Brand New?
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Jan 14:S0735-1097(25)10358.
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24. VAN STEIJN NJ, Blommestijn IS, Blok S, Pepplinkhuizen S, et al
    Enhanced Detection and Prompt Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation Using Apple Watch: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Jan 22:S0735-1097(25)10337.
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    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol

25. GANESAN AN
    From Turbulence to Understanding: The Value of Bold Hypotheses in Atrial Fibrillation Research.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 29. doi: 10.1111/jce.70275.
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26. MAKARIAN R, Ward S, Philippe N, Hans VV, et al
    Longitudinal Esophageal Wall Rupture and Mediastinitis Due to Esophageal Warming Balloon Dysfunction During Left Atrial Ultralow Cryoablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: A Case Report.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 29. doi: 10.1111/jce.70274.
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27. AL-SHAMMARI AS, Singla A, Rao A, Al Sakini AS, et al
    Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation Outcomes in Patients With Previous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Insertion: A Multicenter Cohort Study.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 28. doi: 10.1111/jce.70273.
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28. RORDORF R, Cavallotti L, Sanzo A, Foti M, et al
    Inadvertent Placement of an Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Lead in the Pericardial Space: Recognition and Successful Management at the Time of Implantation.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 28. doi: 10.1111/jce.70276.
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29. DESHMUKH AJ, Karim S, Khanna R, Khaled A, et al
    Outcomes Among Drug Refractory Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Concomitant Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) Treated With Catheter Ablation Versus Antiarrhythmic Drugs.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 28. doi: 10.1111/jce.70250.
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30. ELGAARD AF, Larsen JM, Dinesen PT, Riahi S, et al
    Long-Term Follow-Up After Atrioventricular Node Ablation in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Nationwide Danish Cohort Study.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 26. doi: 10.1111/jce.70268.
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31. CUSHING J, Gupta A, St Peter L, Hossain N, et al
    Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Over Long-Term Follow-Up After Index Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 21. doi: 10.1111/jce.70231.
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32. CHRISTIAN-MILLER N, Al-Sadawi M, Shah M, Arps K, et al
    Bachmann's Bundle-Related Atrial Tachycardias Following Catheter Ablation of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 19. doi: 10.1111/jce.70220.
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    J Electrocardiol

33. KABUTOYA T, Makimoto H, Anno K, Kurosu YT, et al
    Prolonged P-wave duration is associated with increased left atrial volume and delayed atrial conduction assessed by electro-anatomic mapping in patients with atrial fibrillation.
    J Electrocardiol. 2026;95:154201.
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34. PETMEZAS G, Papageorgiou VE, Passman RS, Rogers JA, et al
    Optimizing atrial fibrillation detection through ECG feature selection using Extra-Trees and statistical association measures.
    J Electrocardiol. 2026;95:154199.
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    J Interv Card Electrophysiol

35. YEO YH, Wong HKK, Vignarajah A, Vigneswaramoorthy N, et al
    Impact of hiatal hernia on clinical outcomes of rhythm control of atrial fibrillation.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 23. doi: 10.1007/s10840-025-02235.
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36. TOGASHI D, Katsume Y, Uetake S, Alahwany SH, et al
    Role of concomitant endomyocardial biopsy in non-ischemic cardiomyopathy with ventricular arrhythmias.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 23. doi: 10.1007/s10840-025-02221.
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37. STRZELCZYK E, Jilek C, Brachmann J, Eckardt L, et al
    Real word data with no evidence for additional left atrial substrate modification at first PVI procedure in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation - Results from the German Ablation registry.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 23. doi: 10.1007/s10840-025-02212.
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38. MOL D, Stel EA, Berger WR, Hof IE, et al
    Lesion characteristics after pulsed-field ablation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and a left common ostium (PFALCO RE-MAP STUDY).
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 24. doi: 10.1007/s10840-026-02239.
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39. ATERE M, Mi J, Pothineni NVK, Lakkireddy D, et al
    Complete atrioventricular block during pulse field ablation of the anterior mitral line.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 28. doi: 10.1007/s10840-025-02223.
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    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

40. PARK TH, Kim K, Kang SR, Ku MJ, et al
    Impacts of Atrial Fibrillation and Surgical Ablation on Rheumatic and Degenerative Mitral Surgeries.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Jan 16:S0022-5223(26)00018.
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    N Engl J Med

41. ALBERT CM
    Anticoagulation after Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation - Navigating the OCEAN of Possibilities.
    N Engl J Med. 2026;394:393-394.
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    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol

42. JIANG X, Zhao G, Jiang Q, Ju W, et al
    Distinct Automaticity and Excitability Between Radiofrequency and Cryoballoon Ablation in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 26. doi: 10.1111/pace.70142.
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43. HA FJ, Prinsloo D, Xu E, Han HC, et al
    Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Obesity: Procedural and Clinical Outcomes.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 26. doi: 10.1111/pace.70145.
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44. ATA BN
    Letter on Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients With Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 19. doi: 10.1111/pace.70139.
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45. KIMURA K, Morita J, Idoji M, Hamaguchi T, et al
    Comparing Left Versus Right Atrial Intracardiac Echocardiography in Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 19. doi: 10.1111/pace.70129.
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46. ANTOUN I, Elmewafy A, Jamileh E, Abdelrazik A, et al
    Autonomic Profile Changes after Pulsed-Field versus Thermal Ablation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2026 Jan 19. doi: 10.1111/pace.70126.
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    Resuscitation

47. KOSMOPOULOS M, Yannopoulos D
    How can you correlate ventricular fibrillation refractoriness with coronary artery disease burden without an angiogram?
    Resuscitation. 2026 Jan 22:110986. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2026.110986.
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