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Petersen J, Hakmi S, Alassar Y, Subbotina I, Wagner M, Meyer C, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Pecha S. Which Energy Source Is Superior? Bipolar Radiofrequency versus Cryoablation in Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Surgery. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2019. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1678774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Pecha S, Castro L, Gosau N, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S. Heparin Bridging or Continuation of Oral Anticoagulation for Transvenous Lead Extraction? Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2019. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1678772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Castro L, Pecha S, Vogler J, Gosau N, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S. The Dilemma After CRT Device Removal: A Bi-ventricular Bridging Solution is Needed. J Heart Lung Transplant 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2018.01.813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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Pecha S, Castro L, Vogler J, Gosau N, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S. The Bridge Occlusion Balloon as a Safety Net in High-Risk Transvenous Lead Extraction Procedures: A Novel Approach. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1628094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Petersen J, Hakmi S, Wagner F, Reichenspurner H, Pecha S. Should Concomitant Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Be Performed in Patients Aged Over 75 Years? Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1628031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Castro L, Pecha S, Linder M, Vogler J, Gosau N, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S. Laser Lead Extraction in Patients with Venous Stenosis or Occlusion: System Upgrade or Revision Is Needed. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1628085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Hakmi S, Pecha S, Castro L, Vogler J, Gosau N, Willems S, Reichenspurner H. The Benefits of Femoral Access in Patients Undergoing Transvenous Lead Extraction via Subclavian Route. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1627990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Pecha S, Petersen J, Hakmi S, Wagner F, Reichenspurner H. Implantable Loop Recorder Monitoring following Concomitant Surgical AF Ablation. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1628028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Pecha S, Hakmi S, Petersen J, Wagner F, Willems S, Reichenspurner H. Do We Need to Open the Left Atrium for Surgical AF Ablation in Paroxysmal AF Concomitant to CABG or AVR? Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1628030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Castro L, Pecha S, Linder M, Vogler J, Gosau N, Meyer C, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S. The wearable cardioverter defibrillator as a bridge to reimplantation in patients with ICD or CRT-D-related infections. J Cardiothorac Surg 2017; 12:99. [PMID: 29178898 PMCID: PMC5702096 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-017-0669-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2017] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Background The approach to treat device infection in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) or cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D) is a challenging procedure. Optimal treatment is complete extraction of the infected device. To protect these patients from sudden cardiac arrest while waiting for reimplantation and to avoid recurrent infection, a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) seems to be a valuable solution. Therefore, we investigated the management and outcome of patients with ICD or CRT-D infections using the WCD as a bridge to re-implantation after lead extraction procedures. Methods We conducted a retrospective study on consecutive patients who underwent ICD or CRT-D removal due to device-related local or systemic infections. All patients were prescribed a WCD at our center between 01/2012 and 10/2015. All patients returned to our outpatient clinic for regular ICD or CRT-D monitoring initially 1 and 3 months after reimplantation followed by 6-months intervals. Results Twenty-one patients (mean age 65.0 ± 8.0 years, male 76.2%) were included in the study. Complete lead extraction was achieved in all patients. While waiting for reimplantation one patient experienced a symptomatic episode of sustained ventricular tachycardia. This episode was converted successfully into sinus rhythm by a single 150 J shock. Mean follow-up time 392 ± 206 days, showing survival rate of 100% and freedom from reinfection in all patients. Conclusion The WCD seems to be a valuable bridging option for patients with ICD or CRT-D infections, showing no recurrent device infection.
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Hakmi S, Pecha S, Castro L, Gosau N, Willems S, Reichenspurner H. P1757Laser lead extraction in patients with venous stenosis or occlusion. Europace 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/eux161.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Pecha S, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S. P1753Laser lead extraction: Comparison of infected vs. non-infected leads. Europace 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/eux161.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Hakmi S, Pecha S, Vogler J, Gosau N, Willems S, Reichenspurner H. P1769The bridge occlusion balloon as a safety net in high-risk transvenous lead extraction procedures: a novel approach. Europace 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/eux161.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Pecha S, Linder M, Castro L, Gosau N, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S. P1767The challenge of aggressive adhesions: tool combination for successful lead extraction. Europace 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/eux161.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Pecha S, Linder M, Castro L, Vogler J, Gosau N, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S. P1766Do we need to interrupt oral anticoagulation for transvenous lead extraction with powered sheaths? Europace 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/eux161.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Hakmi S, Pecha S, Gosau N, Meyer C, Willems S, Reichenspurner H. P1517SVC intraoperative selective venography during transvenous lead extraction. Europace 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/eux158.143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Hakmi S, Pecha S, Vogler J, Gosau N, Willems S, Reichenspurner H. P1768Transvenous extraction of superfluous leads: worth the effort? Europace 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/eux161.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Pecha S, Breckwoldt K, Roehl M, Hansen A, Schwoerer A, Ehmke H, Reichenspurner H, Eschenhagen T. Implantation of Spontaneously Beating Human iPS Cell-Derived Engineered Heart Tissue Does Not Provoke Ventricular Arrhythmias in a Guinea Pig Infarction Model. J Heart Lung Transplant 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2017.01.233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Linder M, Pecha S, Castro L, Zipfel S, Gosau N, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S. The Challenge of Aggressive Adhesions: Tool Combination for Successful Lead Extraction. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1598885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Pecha S, Ghandili S, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Wagner F. Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Predictors for Long-Term Success. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1598743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Castro L, Pecha S, Linder M, Zipfel S, Gosau N, Willems S, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S. CRT Device Explantation: A Temporary Bridging Solution for Bi-Ventricular Pacing is Needed. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1598884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Seoudy H, Pecha S, Gosau N, Linder M, Zipfel S, Willems S, Treede H, Reichenspurner H, Hakmi S. Limitations in the Extraction of Active Fixation Coronary Sinus Leads. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1598882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Pecha S, Breckwoldt K, Roehl M, Geertz B, Weinberger F, Hansen A, Schwoerer A, Reichenspurner H, Eschenhagen T. Implantation of Spontaneously Beating Human iPS Cell-Derived ENGINEERED HEART TISSUE Does Not Provoke Ventricular Arrhythmias in a Guinea Pig Infarction Model. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1598742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Petersen J, Pecha S, Detter C, Girdauskas E, Reichenspurner H, Conradi L. Atrial Myxoma: Minimally Invasive versus Conventional Sternotomy Techniques. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1598717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Zipfel S, Pecha S, Braune S, Hakmi S, Kluge S, Kubik M, Bernhardt A, Deuse T, Reichenspurner H, Sill B. A Distal Limb Perfusion Cannula Is Mandatory in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation with Femoral Access. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1598691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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