Heart Rhythm Journal, Volume 5, Issue 8, (August 2008)

Standardization and validation of an automated algorithm to identify fractionation as a guide for atrial fibrillation ablation, 06 May 2008

Authors

Anthony Aizer, M.D.; Douglas S. Holmes, M.D.; Ann C. Garlitski, M.D.; Neil E. Bernstein, M.D.; Jane M. Smyth-Melsky, RN; Aileen M. Ferrick, ACNP, FHRS; Larry A. Chinitz, M.D.

Background

Atrial fibrillation catheter ablation is frequently guided by identification of fractionated electrograms, which are thought to be critical for maintenance of the arrhythmia. Objective automated means for identifying fractionation independent of physician interpretation have not been standardized or validated.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to standardize and validate an automated algorithm to rapidly identify fractionated electrograms for high-density atrial fibrillation fractionation mapping.

Heart Rhythm Journal, Volume 5, Issue 8, (August 2008)

Cosmic radiation induced software electrical resets in ICDs during air travel, 06 May 2008

Authors

Aileen M. Ferrick, ACNP, FHRS; Neil Bernstein, M.D.; Anthony Aizer, M.D.; Larry Chinitz, M.D.