Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology

Article	Citations
COVID-19 and cardiac arrhythmias: a global perspective on arrhythmia characteristics and management strategies	143
Heart rate variability and cardiac autonomic functions in post-COVID period	60
Non-invasive stereotactic body radiation therapy for refractory ventricular arrhythmias: an institutional experience	44
Stereotactic radioablation for the treatment of ventricular tachycardia: preliminary data and insights from the STRA-MI-VT phase Ib/II study	34
Comparison between his-bundle pacing and left bundle branch pacing in patients with atrioventricular block	32
Active esophageal cooling for the prevention of thermal injury during atrial fibrillation ablation: a randomized controlled pilot study	30
Pre-existing atrial fibrillation is associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 Patients	30
Catheter ablation of right atrial ganglionated plexi to treat cardioinhibitory neurocardiogenic syncope: a long-term follow-up prospective study	26
The benefit of cardioneuroablation to reduce syncope recurrence in vasovagal syncope patients: a case-control study	26
Does the use of intracardiac echocardiography during atrial fibrillation catheter ablation improve outcomes and cost? A nationwide 14-year analysis from 2001 to 2014	26
Intracardiac echocardiography-guided transseptal puncture for fluoroless catheter ablation of left-sided tachycardias	24
Long-term outcomes of ablation for ventricular arrhythmias in mitral valve prolapse	24
Management of atrial fibrillation: two decades of progress — a scientific statement from the European Cardiac Arrhythmia Society	20
Safety of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in cancer survivors	20
Recent advances in three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping guidance for the ablation of complex atrial and ventricular arrhythmias	20
His bundle pacing for cardiac resynchronization therapy: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis	20
Recommendations for the measurement of the QT interval during the use of drugs for COVID-19 infection treatment. Updatable in accordance with the availability of new evidence	18
T-wave inversion as a manifestation of COVID-19 infection: a case series	18
Mid-term feasibility, safety and outcomes of left bundle branch pacing–single center experience	18
QT prolongation in a diverse, urban population of COVID-19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine, or azithromycin	18
Long-term durability of posterior wall isolation using the cryoballoon in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation: a multicenter analysis of repeat catheter ablations	17
Operator learning curve and clinical outcomes of zero fluoroscopy catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular arrhythmias	16
Open-window mapping of accessory pathways utilizing high-density mapping	16
Pharmacological rhythm versus rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure: the CASTLE-AF trial	15
Posterior box isolation as an adjunctive ablation strategy with the second-generation cryoballoon for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a comparison with standard cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation	15

VersaCross radiofrequency system reduces time to left atrial access versus conventional mechanical needle	15
New-onset atrial fibrillation following percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale: a systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Impact of power and contact force on index-guided radiofrequency lesions in an ex vivo porcine heart model	15
Clinical implications of local impedance measurement using the IntellaNav MiFi OI ablation catheter: an ex vivo study	14
Impact of catheter ablation versus medical therapy on cognitive function in atrial fibrillation: a systematic review	14
CPAP is associated with decreased risk of AF recurrence in patients with OSA, especially those younger and slimmer: a meta-analysis	14
Clinical follow-up of left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with atrial fibrillation ineligible of oral anticoagulation treatment—a systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator in children and adolescents: results from the S-ICD “Monaldi care” registry	13
A standardized stepwise zero-fluoroscopy approach with transesophageal echocardiography guidance for atrial fibrillation ablation	13
Second-generation cryoballoon vs. contact-force sensing radiofrequency catheter ablation in atrial fibrillation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	13
Impact of a high-density grid catheter on long-term outcomes for structural heart disease ventricular tachycardia ablation	13
Decreasing time between first diagnosis of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and cryoballoon ablation positively affects long-term consequences	13
Technical and procedural comparison of two different cryoballoon ablation systems in patients with atrial fibrillation	12
Impact of a formula combining local impedance and conventional parameters on lesion size prediction	12
Effect of weight loss on recurrence of atrial fibrillation after ablative therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Procedural time reduction associated with active esophageal cooling during pulmonary vein isolation	12
Voltage-guided ablation in persistent atrial fibrillation—favorable 1-year outcome and predictors	12
High-density mapping of Koch’s triangle during sinus rhythm and typical AV nodal reentrant tachycardia: new insight	12
Advantages of the integration of ICE and 3D electroanatomical mapping and ultrasound-guided femoral venipuncture in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation	12
Safety and efficacy of His-bundle pacing/left bundle branch area pacing versus right ventricular pacing: a systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Testing the feasibility of operationalizing a prospective, randomized trial with remote cardiac safety EKG monitoring during a pandemic	11
Complication rates following ventricular tachycardia ablation in ischaemic and non-ischaemic cardiomyopathies: a systematic review	11
One year outcome and analysis of peri-device leak of left atrial appendage occlusion devices	11
A prospective multi-site registry of real-world experience of catheter ablation for treatment of symptomatic paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation (Real-AF): design and objectives	11
Relationship between the posterior atrial wall and the esophagus: esophageal position and temperature measurement during atrial fibrillation ablation (AWESOME-AF). A randomized controlled trial	11
Safety and feasibility of same-day discharge for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Prospective implementation of a same-day discharge protocol for catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation	11
STRA-MI-VT (STereotactic RadioAblation by Multimodal Imaging for Ventricular Tachycardia): rationale and design of an Italian experimental prospective study	10
Association between fine particulate matter and atrial fibrillation in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Permanent pacing versus cardioneuroablation for cardioinhibitory vasovagal syncope	10
Ablation of mitral annular flutter ablation utilizing a left atrial anterior line versus a lateral mitral isthmus line: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Optimal interlesion distance in ablation index-guided pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation	10
Electrical synchronization achieved by multipoint pacing combined with dynamic atrioventricular delay	10
Comparative outcomes of vascular access closure methods following atrial fibrillation/flutter catheter ablation: insights from VAscular Closure for Cardiac Ablation Registry	10
Catheter contact area strongly correlates with lesion area in radiofrequency cardiac ablation: an ex vivo porcine heart study	10
Reliability and longevity of implantable defibrillators	10
High-density versus low-density mapping in ablation of atypical atrial flutter	10
Novel noncontact charge density map in the setting of post-atrial fibrillation atrial tachycardias: first experience with the Acutus SuperMap Algorithm	10
Comparing the safety of subcutaneous versus transvenous ICDs: a meta-analysis	9
Comparison between superior vena cava ablation in addition to pulmonary vein isolation and standard pulmonary vein isolation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with the cryoballoon techni	9
Randomized trial of conventional versus radiofrequency needle transseptal puncture for cryoballoon ablation: the CRYO-LATS trial	9
Cryoballoon ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in Japan: 2-year safety and efficacy results from the Cryo AF Global Registry	9
Real-world safety of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation with contact force or cryoballoon ablation	9
High-power short-duration ablation index–guided pulmonary vein isolation protocol using a single catheter	9
Intraoperative sensing increase predicts long-term pacing threshold in leadless pacemakers	9
Atrial fibrillation after vaccination for COVID-19: analysis of the vaccine adverse event reporting system	9
Ablation index-guided cavotricuspid isthmus ablation with contiguous lesions using fluoroscopy integrated 3D mapping in atrial flutter	9
Role of pre-procedural CT imaging on catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation: procedural outcomes and radiological exposure	8
Practice Patterns of Operators Participating in the Real-World Experience of Catheter Ablation for Treatment of Symptomatic Paroxysmal and Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (REAL-AF) Registry	8
Single procedural outcomes in the setting of percutaneous ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation: a propensity-matched score comparison between different strategies	8

The COVID-19 challenge to cardiac electrophysiologists: optimizing resources at a referral center	8
Outpatient initiation of dofetilide: insights from the complexities of atrial fibrillation management during the COVID-19 lockdown	8
Predictors of non-pulmonary vein foci in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation	8
Left atrial posterior wall isolation in conjunction with pulmonary vein isolation using cryoballoon for treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation (PIVoTAL): study rationale and design	8
Very low tidal volume, high-frequency ventilation in atrial fibrillation ablation: a systematic review	8
Radiofrequency catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia in ischemic heart disease in light of current practice: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	8
Presence of a left common pulmonary vein and pulmonary vein anatomical characteristics as predictors of outcome following cryoballoon ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation	8
Selective vagal innervation principles of ganglionated plexi: step-by-step cardioneuroablation in a patient with vasovagal syncope	8
Propafenone use in coronary artery disease patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation	8
Sinus node sparing novel hybrid approach for treatment of inappropriate sinus tachycardia/postural sinus tachycardia: multicenter experience	7
Comparison of electrical characteristics and pacing parameters of pacing different parts of the His-Purkinje system in bradycardia patients	7
Fluoroless radiofrequency and cryo-ablation of atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia in adults and children: a single-center experience	7
Rationale and design of a randomized clinical trial to compare two antithrombotic strategies after left atrial appendage occlusion: double antiplatelet therapy vs. apixaban (ADALA study)	7
Improved health-related quality of life after cardioneuroablation in patients with vasovagal syncope	7
QTc interval prolongation, inflammation, and mortality in patients with COVID-19	7
Effect of isolation feasibility of non-pulmonary vein foci on efficacy of ablation for atrial fibrillation: comparison of the isolation and focal ablation methods	7
Long-term clinical outcomes after single freeze cryoballoon ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a 5-year follow-up	7
Creating a safe workplace by universal testing of SARS-CoV-2 infection in asymptomatic patients and healthcare workers in the electrophysiology units: a multi-center experience	7
Hemodynamic effects of left atrial appendage occlusion	7
Randomized trial of intracardiac echocardiography-guided slow pathway ablation	7
When local impedance meets contact force: preliminary experience from the CHARISMA registry	7
Potential therapeutic effects of electrogram-guided cardioneuroablation in long QT syndrome: case series	7
Acute and long-term outcome of redo catheter ablation for recurrent atrial tachycardia and recurrent atrial fibrillation in patients with prior atrial fibrillation ablation	7
The optimized clinical workflow for pulmonary vein isolation with the radiofrequency balloon	7
First pulse field ablation of an incessant atrial tachycardia from the right atrial appendage	7
Impact of pulmonary vein variant anatomy and cross-sectional orifice area on freedom from atrial fibrillation recurrence after cryothermal single-shot guided pulmonary vein isolation	7
Use of cell phone adapters is associated with reduction in disparities in remote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices	7
Perioperative coronary artery spasms in patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation	6
Safety and long-term efficacy of cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation in octogenarians: a multicenter experience	6
Eligibility for subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in patients with left ventricular assist device	6
Body mass index is related to unsuccessful puncture attempts and failure to axillary vein cannulation during ultrasound-guided cardiac electronic device implantation	6
Efficacy and safety of transvenous lead extraction using a liberal combined superior and femoral approach	6
Impact of atrial fibrillation recurrences during the blanking period following catheter ablation on long-term arrhythmia-free survival: a prospective study with continuous monitoring	6
Intra-procedural anticoagulation and post-procedural hemoglobin fall in atrial fibrillation ablation with minimally interrupted direct oral anticoagulants: comparisons across 4 drugs	6
Incidence and risk factors of atrial fibrillation and atrial arrhythmias in people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Cardioinhibitory syncope: from pathophysiology to treatment—should we think on cardioneuroablation?	6
Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator after transvenous lead extraction: safety, efficacy and outcome	6
Predictors of atrial fibrillation on implantable cardiac monitoring for cryptogenic stroke	6
Left atrial appendage occlusion for ischemic stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: clinical expert opinion and consensus statement for the Asian-Pacific region	6
Efficacy and safety of novel temperature-controlled radiofrequency ablation system during pulmonary vein isolation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: TRAC-AF study	6
Comparison between leadless and transvenous single-chamber pacemaker therapy in a referral centre for lead extraction	6
Association of advanced age with procedural complications and in-hospital outcomes from left atrial appendage occlusion device implantation in patients with atrial fibrillation: insights from the Nati	6
Watchman outcomes comparing post-implantation anticoagulation with warfarin versus direct oral anticoagulants	6
Left atrial appendage occlusion in haemophilia patients with atrial fibrillation	6
Pulsed field ablation as first-line “efficient” rhythm control for atrial fibrillation complicated with heart failure: proof-of-concept	6
Comparing the efficacy of catheter ablation strategies for persistent atrial fibrillation: a Bayesian analysis of randomized controlled trials	6
Anatomic predictors of recurrence after cryoablation for atrial fibrillation: a computed tomography based composite score	6
Clinical classification and the subclinical atrial fibrillation challenge: a position paper of the European Cardiac Arrhythmia Society	6
Higher serum sST2 is associated with increased left atrial low-voltage areas and atrial fibrillation recurrence in patients undergoing radiofrequency ablation	6
Substrate mapping of the left atrium in persistent atrial fibrillation: spatial correlation of localized complex conduction patterns in global charge-density maps to low-voltage areas in 3D contact bi	6
The diagnostic yield of implantable loop recorders stratified by indication: “real-world” use in a large academic hospital	6
Glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta inhibitor SB216763 improves Kir2.1 expression after myocardia infraction in rats	6
COVID-19 and electrophysiology procedures—review, reset, reboot!!!	6
Physiology of slow pathway conduction during sinus rhythm: evidence from high density mapping within the triangle of Koch	6
Initial experience of the High-Density Grid catheter in patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation	5
Reconstruction of the left atrium for atrial fibrillation ablation using the machine learning CARTO 3 m-FAM software	5
Left atrial appendage closure in patients with intracranial hemorrhage	5
Redo accessory pathway ablation in the pediatric population	5
Prophylactic pulmonary vein isolation in typical atrial flutter patients without atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials	5
Efficacy and complications of cavo-tricuspid isthmus-dependent atrial flutter ablation in patients with and without structural heart disease: results from the German Ablation Registry	5
Comparison of two catheters measuring local impedance: local impedance variation vs lesion characteristics and steam pops	5
Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation can be safely performed without invasive hemodynamic monitoring: A multi-center study	5
Device related thrombosis after left atrial appendage occlusion: does thrombus location always predicts its origin?	5
Advantages and challenges for noninvasive atrial fibrillation ablation	5
Heart rate score and outcomes in ICD patients: insights from the prospective randomized INTRINSIC RV trial	5
Changes and impacts in early recurrences after atrial fibrillation ablation in contact force era: comparison of high-power short-duration with conventional technique—FIRST experience data	5
Empirical superior vena cava isolation in patients undergoing repeat catheter ablation procedure after recurrence of atrial fibrillation	5
Cavotricuspid isthmus ablation by means of very high power, short-duration, temperature-controlled lesions	5
MiRNA21 and IL-18 levels in left atrial blood in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing cryoablation and their predictive value for recurrence of atrial fibrillation	5
Establishment of a lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA network in a rat model of atrial fibrosis by whole transcriptome sequencing	5
The impacts of contact force, power and application time on ablation effect indicated by serial measurements of impedance drop in both conventional and high-power short-duration ablation settings of a	5
Non-infective left ventricular lead complications requiring re-intervention following cardiac resynchronization therapy: prevalence, causes and outcomes	5
Successful retrieval of a broken PentaRay catheter spine in a patient with mechanic mitral valve prosthesis	5
Ventricular nanosecond pulsed electric field delivery using active fixation leads: a proof-of-concept preclinical study	5
Electromagnetic interference between implantable cardiac devices and continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices: a review	5
Comparison of higher-power and conventional power ablation of atrial fibrillation using contact force-sensing catheters: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Effectiveness of SharpSense™ algorithms in reducing bradycardia and pause detection: real-world performance in Confirm Rx™ insertable cardiac monitor	5
Computerized tomography image correlation of His bundle/deep septal pacing location and outcomes: an analysis from the Canberra HIs bundle/deep septal Pacing Study (CHIPS)	5
Rebooting atrial fibrillation ablation in the COVID-19 pandemic	5
Association between the locations of non-pulmonary vein triggers and ablation outcomes in repeat procedures after cryoballoon ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation	5

Pulsed field (endocardial) ablation as part of convergent hybrid ablation for the treatment of long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation	5
First in human pulsed field ablation to treat scar-related ventricular tachycardia in ischemic heart disease: a case report	5
Impact of ablation index settings on pulmonary vein reconnection	5
Outcomes in patients implanted with a Watchman device in relation to choice of anticoagulation and indication for implant	5
Contact force sensing in ablation of ventricular arrhythmias using a 56-hole open-irrigation catheter: a propensity-matched analysis	5
Use of a novel integrated dilator-needle system in cryoballoon procedures: a zero-exchange approach	5
First-degree atrioventricular block in patients with atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter: the prevalence of intra-atrial conduction delay	5
Pulmonary vein size is associated with reconnection following cryoballoon ablation of atrial fibrillation	5
Technical considerations for CRT-D implantation in different varieties of persistent left superior vena cava	5
Outcomes of a comprehensive strategy during repeat atrial fibrillation ablation	5
Double ProGlide preclose technique for vascular access closure after leadless pacemaker implantation	5
Targeting Bachmann’s bundle in hybrid ablation for long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation: a proof of concept study	5
Evaluation of predictive scores for late and very late recurrence after cryoballoon-based ablation of atrial fibrillation	5
First experience with a transseptal puncture using a novel transseptal crossing device with integrated dilator and needle	5