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Telishevska M, Lengauer S, Reents T, Kantenwein V, Popa M, Bahlke F, Englert F, Erhard N, Deisenhofer I, Hessling G. Long-Term Follow-Up of Empirical Slow Pathway Ablation in Pediatric and Adult Patients with Suspected AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6532. [PMID: 37892670 PMCID: PMC10607303 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12206532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess long-term efficacy and safety of empirical slow pathway (ESP) ablation in pediatric and adult patients with a special interest in patients without dual AV nodal physiology (DAVNP). METHODS A retrospective single-center review of patients who underwent ESP ablation between December 2014 and September 2022 was performed. Follow-up included telephone communication, letter questionnaire and outpatient presentation. Recurrence was based on typical symptoms. RESULTS 115 patients aged 6-81 years (median age 36.3 years, 59.1% female; 26 pts < 18 years) were included. A typical history was present in all patients (100%), an ECG documentation of narrow complex tachycardia in 97 patients (84%). Patients were divided into three groups: Group 1 without DAVNP (n = 23), Group 2 with AH jump (n = 30) and Group 3 with AH jump and at least one AV nodal echo beat (n = 62). No permanent AV block was observed. During a median follow-up of 23.6 ± 22.7 months, symptom recurrence occurred in 7/115 patients (6.1%) with no significant difference between the groups (p = 0.73, log-rank test). Symptom recurrence occurred significantly more often in patients without (5/18 patients; 27%) as compared to patients with ECG documentation (2/97 patients; 2.1%; p = 0.025). No correlation between age and success rate was found (p > 0.1). CONCLUSIONS ESP ablation is effective and safe in patients with non-inducible AVNRT. Overall, recurrence of symptoms during long-term follow-up is low, even if no DAVNP is present. Tachycardia documentation before the EP study leads to a significantly lower recurrence rate following ESP ablation.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marta Telishevska
- Department of Electrophysiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University of Munich, Lazarettstr. 36, 80636 Munich, Germany; (S.L.); (T.R.); (V.K.); (M.P.); (F.B.); (F.E.); (N.E.); (I.D.); (G.H.)
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Blockhaus C, Gülker JE, Bufe A, Seyfarth M, Koektuerk B, Shin DI. Reduction of Radiation Exposure in Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia Ablations Using an Electroanatomical Mapping System With Fluoroscopy Integration Module. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:728422. [PMID: 34746250 PMCID: PMC8563834 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.728422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction: Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) is a common supraventricular tachycardia. Current guidelines recommend electrophysiology study (EPS) and ablation, which have been proven to show high success rates with very low complication rates. Usually, ablation of AVNRT is performed conventionally using only fluoroscopy. Electroanatomical mapping systems (EMS) are widely used in complex arrhythmias. One of their advantages is their potential in decreasing the need of fluoroscopy time (FT). In this study we analyzed patients undergoing either conventional AVNRT ablation or by using an EMS with a fluoroscopy integrating system (FIS). Materials and Methods: We included 119 patients who underwent AVNRT ablation in our study. Eighty-nine patients were ablated conventionally using only fluoroscopy, 30 patients were ablated using EMS + FIS. Results: We found that the use of EMS + FIS led to a significant reduction of FT (449.90 ± 217.21 vs. 136.93 ± 109.28 sec., p < 0.001) and dose-area-product (DAP, 268.27 ± 265.20 vs. 41.07 ± 27.89 μGym2, p < 0.001) without affecting the procedure time (PT, 66.55 ± 13.3 vs. 67.33 ± 13.81 min, p = 0.783). Furthermore, we found no significance with regard to complications. Conclusion: The use of EMS+FIS is safe and feasible. It leads to a significant reduction of both FT and DAP without affecting PT and safety. Hence, EMS + FIS is beneficial for both the operator and the patients by reducing the radiation exposure.
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- Christian Blockhaus
- Department of Cardiology, Heart Centre Niederrhein, Helios Clinic Krefeld, Krefeld, Germany.,Witten-Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Witten-Herdecke University, Witten, Germany.,Department of Cardiology, Petrus Hospital, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Heart Centre Niederrhein, Helios Clinic Krefeld, Krefeld, Germany.,Witten-Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Witten-Herdecke University, Witten, Germany.,Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Helios Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Heart Centre Niederrhein, Helios Clinic Krefeld, Krefeld, Germany.,Witten-Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Heart Centre Niederrhein, Helios Clinic Krefeld, Krefeld, Germany.,Witten-Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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Prospective blinded evaluation of smartphone-based ECG for differentiation of supraventricular tachycardia from inappropriate sinus tachycardia. Clin Res Cardiol 2021; 110:905-912. [PMID: 33961097 PMCID: PMC8103426 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-021-01856-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Introduction Supraventricular tachycardias (SVT) are often difficult to document due to their intermittent, short-lasting nature. Smartphone-based one-lead ECG monitors (sECG) were initially developed for the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. No data have been published regarding their potential role in differentiating inappropiate sinus tachycardia (IST) from regular SVT. If cardiologists could distinguish IST from SVT in sECG, economic health care burden might be significantly reduced.
Methods We prospectively recruited 75 consecutive patients with known SVT undergoing an EP study. In all patients, four ECG were recorded: a sECG during SVT and during sinus tachycardia and respective 12-lead ECG. Two experienced electrophysiologists were blinded to the diagnoses and separately evaluated all ECG. Results Three hundred individual ECG were recorded in 75 patients (47 female, age 50 ± 18 years, BMI 26 ± 5 kg/m2, 60 AVNRT, 15 AVRT). The electrophysiologists’ blinded interpretation of sECG recordings showed a sensitivity of 89% and a specificity of 91% for the detection of SVT (interobserver agreement κ = 0.76). In high-quality sECG recordings (68%), sensitivity rose to 95% with a specificity of 92% (interobserver agreement of κ = 0.91). Specificity increased to 96% when both electrophysiologists agreed on the diagnosis. Respective 12-lead ECG had a sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 98% for the detection of SVT. Conclusion A smartphone-based one-lead ECG monitor allows for differentiation of SVT from IST in about 90% of cases. These results should encourage cardiologists to integrate wearables into clinical practice, possibly reducing time to definitive diagnosis of an arrhythmia and unnecessary EP procedures. Graphical abstract A smartphone-based one lead ECG device (panel A) can be used reliably to differentiate supraventricular tachycardia (panel B) from inappropriate sinus tachycardia when compared to a simultaneously conducted gold-standard electrophysiology study (panels C, D).![]()
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Wegner FK, Habbel P, Schuppert P, Frommeyer G, Ellermann C, Lange PS, Leitz P, Köbe J, Wasmer K, Eckardt L, Dechering DG. Predictors of AVNRT Recurrence After Slow Pathway Modification. Int Heart J 2021; 62:72-77. [PMID: 33455989 DOI: 10.1536/ihj.20-463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) is the most common regular supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Slow pathway modification (SPM) is the accepted first line treatment with reported success rates around 95%. Information regarding possible predictors of AVNRT recurrence is scarce.Out of 4170 consecutive patients with SPM in our department from 1993-2018, we identified 78 patients (1.9%) receiving > 1 SPM (69% female, median age 50 years) with a recurrence of AVNRT after a successful SPM. We matched these patients for age, gender and number of radiofrequency applications during first SPM with 78 patients who received one successful SPM in our center without AVNRT recurrence. Both groups were analyzed for possible predictors of a recurrence of AVNRT during long-term follow-up. The recurrence group contained a significantly lower proportion of patients with an occurrence of junctional beats during SPM (69% versus 89%, P = 0.006). Moreover, significantly more cases of previously diagnosed atrial fibrillation/tachycardia (AF/AT; 21% versus 5%, P = 0.007) and inducible AF/AT during electrophysiology study (23% versus 6%, P = 0.006) were present in the recurrence group. While more than half of patients had a recurrence within the first year, in 20% symptoms reappeared ≥ 4 years after ablation.In a small percentage of patients, AVNRT recurs after an initially successful ablation. Interestingly, these patients had significantly fewer junctional beats during ablation and a higher rate of other (inducible) arrhythmias. AVNRT recurrence spanned a considerable timeframe and should remain a differential diagnosis, even years after ablation.
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- Felix K Wegner
- Department of Cardiology II - Electrophysiology, University Hospital Muenster
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- Department of Cardiology II - Electrophysiology, University Hospital Muenster
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- Department of Cardiology II - Electrophysiology, University Hospital Muenster
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- Department of Cardiology II - Electrophysiology, University Hospital Muenster
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- Department of Cardiology II - Electrophysiology, University Hospital Muenster
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- Department of Cardiology II - Electrophysiology, University Hospital Muenster
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- Department of Cardiology II - Electrophysiology, University Hospital Muenster
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- Department of Cardiology II - Electrophysiology, University Hospital Muenster
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- Department of Cardiology II - Electrophysiology, University Hospital Muenster
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- Department of Cardiology II - Electrophysiology, University Hospital Muenster
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- Department of Cardiology II - Electrophysiology, University Hospital Muenster
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Siebels H, Sohns C, Nürnberg JH, Siebels J, Langes K, Hebe J. Value of an old school approach: safety and long-term success of radiofrequency current catheter ablation of atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia in children and young adolescents. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2018; 53:267-277. [DOI: 10.1007/s10840-018-0367-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Gerguri S, Jathanna N, Lin T, Müller P, Clasen L, Schmidt J, Kurt M, Shin DI, Blockhaus C, Kelm M, Fürnkranz A, Makimoto H. Clinical impact of "pure" empirical catheter ablation of slow-pathway in patients with non-ECG documented clinical on-off tachycardia. Eur J Med Res 2018; 23:16. [PMID: 29580297 PMCID: PMC5870342 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-018-0314-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Catheter ablation of slow-pathway (CaSP) has been reported to be effective in patients with dual atrioventricular nodal conduction properties (dcp-AVN) and clinical ECG documentation but without the induction of tachycardia during electrophysiological studies (EPS). However, it is unknown whether CaSP is beneficial in the absence of pre-procedural ECG documentation and without the induction of tachycardia during EPS. The aim of this study was to evaluate long-term results after a “pure” empirical CaSP (peCaSP). Methods 334 consecutive patients who underwent CaSP (91 male, 47.5 ± 17.6 years) were included in this study. Sixty-three patients (19%) who had no pre-procedural ECG documentation, and demonstrated dcp-AVN with a maximum of one echo-beat were assigned to the peCaSP group. The remaining 271 patients (81%) were assigned to the standard CaSP group (stCaSP). Clinical outcomes of the two groups were compared, based on ECG documented recurrence or absence of tachycardia and patients’ recorded symptoms. Results CaSP was performed in all patients without any major complications including atrioventricular block. During follow-up (909 ± 435 days), 258 patients (77%) reported complete cessation of clinical symptoms. There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of AVNRT recurrence between the peCaSP and stCaSP groups (1/63 [1.6%] vs 3/271 [1.1%], P = 0.75). Complete cessation of clinical symptoms was noted significantly less frequently in patients after peCaSP (39/63 [62%] vs 219/271 [81%], P = 0.0013). The incidence of non-AVNRT atrial tachyarrhythmias (AT) was significantly higher in patients after peCaSP (5/63 [7.9%] vs 1/271 [0.4%], P = 0.0011). Conclusion A higher incidence of other AT and subjective symptom persistence are demonstrated after peCaSP, while peCaSP improves clinical symptoms in 60% of patients with non-documented on–off tachycardia.
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- Shqipe Gerguri
- Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.,Medical Faculty, Cardiovascular Research Institute Duesseldorf (CARID), University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.,Medical Faculty, Cardiovascular Research Institute Duesseldorf (CARID), University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Heart Care Victoria, Victoria, Australia
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- Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.,Medical Faculty, Cardiovascular Research Institute Duesseldorf (CARID), University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.,Medical Faculty, Cardiovascular Research Institute Duesseldorf (CARID), University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.,Medical Faculty, Cardiovascular Research Institute Duesseldorf (CARID), University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.,Medical Faculty, Cardiovascular Research Institute Duesseldorf (CARID), University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.,Medical Faculty, Cardiovascular Research Institute Duesseldorf (CARID), University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.,Medical Faculty, Cardiovascular Research Institute Duesseldorf (CARID), University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany. .,Medical Faculty, Cardiovascular Research Institute Duesseldorf (CARID), University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany.
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Wegner FK, Bögeholz N, Leitz P, Frommeyer G, Dechering DG, Kochhäuser S, Lange PS, Köbe J, Wasmer K, Mönnig G, Eckardt L, Pott C. Occurrence of primarily noninducible atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia after radiofrequency delivery in the slow pathway region during empirical slow pathway modulation. Clin Cardiol 2017; 40:1112-1115. [PMID: 29166545 DOI: 10.1002/clc.22797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2017] [Revised: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 08/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The first-line therapy for atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) is catheter-based slow pathway modulation. If AVNRT is not inducible during an electrophysiological study, an empirical slow pathway modulation (ESPM) may be considered in patients with dual atrioventricular nodal physiology and/or a typical electrocardiogram (ECG). METHODS We screened 149 symptomatic patients who underwent ESPM in our department between 1993 and 2013. All patients fulfilled the following criteria: (1) either dual atrioventricular nodal (AVN) physiology with up to 2 AVN echo beats or characteristic ECG documentation or both, (2) noninducibility of AVNRT by programmed stimulation, and (3) completion of a telephone questionnaire for long-term follow-up. Out of this population we retrospectively investigated 13 patients who were primarily noninducible but in whom an AVNRT occurred during or after radiofrequency (RF) delivery. RESULTS When AVNRT occurred, the procedure lost its empirical character, and RF delivery was continued until the procedural endpoint of noninducibility of AVNRT. This endpoint was reached in all but one patient (92%). After a follow-up of 73 ± 15 months, this patient was the only one who reported no benefit from the procedure. CONCLUSIONS Out of 149 initially noninducible patients, a considerable number (9%) exhibited AVNRT during or after RF delivery. These patients crossed over from empirical to controlled slow pathway modulation resulting in a good clinical outcome. Our observations should encourage electrophysiologists to repeat programmed stimulation even after initial empirical RF delivery to retest for inducibility.
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- Felix Konrad Wegner
- Division of Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Division of Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Division of Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Division of Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Division of Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Division of Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Division of Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Division of Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Division of Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Division of Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany.,Current address: Department of Cardiology, Schuechtermann-Klinik, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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- Division of Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Division of Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany.,Current address: Department of Cardiology, Schuechtermann-Klinik, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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