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Algorithms
Research from A. Verma and co-researchers in the area of algorithms published
April 6th, 2008
"Complex fractionated electrograms (CFEs) are continuous electrograms (EGMs) of very short cycle length (CL) representing substrate for atrial fibrillation (AF) perpetuation. Ablation of CFEs may result in AF slowing, termination, and prevention, but identifying them can be subjective," scientists in Canada report. "The purpose of this study was to prospectively assess (1) whether an automated algorithm can identify CFE regions, (2) the acute effects of ablating these regions on AF, and (3) the tong-term efficacy as an adjuvant strategy to pulmonary vein antrum isolation (PVAI). Thirty-five patients (three centers, 61 +/- 9 years, Left atrium [LA] 43 +/- 9 mm, ejection...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-04-06)
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