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Free Subscription 21.09.2026 1 Am Heart J 1 Ann Thorac Surg 6 Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 1 Circ Cardiovasc Imaging 2 Circulation 1 Eur Heart J 1 Heart 1 Int J Cardiol 1 J Am Coll Cardiol 21 J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2 J Electrocardiol 8 J Interv Card Electrophysiol 1 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 4 N Engl J Med 2 Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 1 Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

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Am Heart J

1. WANG HH, Hu QQ, Ren K
   Letter to the Editor regarding "Association between atherosclerosis and atrial fibrillation progression in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: Data from the RACE V study".
   Am Heart J. 2026 Sep 18:107610. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2026.107610.
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   Ann Thorac Surg

2. MANERIKAR A, Johnston DR, Liu T, Kruse J, et al
   Concomitant atrial fibrillation procedures during septal myectomy: a Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database Analysis.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Sep 16:S0003-4975(26)00919.
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   Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol

3. ALVAREZ-ORTEGA CA, Gonzalez-Ferrero T, Canales-Munoz L, Gonzalez-Estriegana S, et al
   Long-Term Efficacy of Catheter Ablation for Reentrant Atrial Tachycardia in Dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries Patients After Atrial Switch.
   Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2026;19:e014811.
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4. PATEL A, Kocharian A, Lopez-Martinez H, Maturana Gonzalez M, et al
   Transmurality and Autonomic Effects of Pulsed Field Ablation on the Mitral Isthmus.
   Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2026;19:e015125.
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5. O'LEARY ET, Waldmann V, Bessiere F, Tan RB, et al
   Isochronal Versus Electrogram-Based Conduction Velocity Estimation to Predict Inducible Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia in Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot.
   Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2026;19:e014548.
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6. BENEYTO M, Chaumont C, Yokoyama M, Raczka F, et al
   Characteristics of Recurrent Atrial Arrhythmias and Lesion Assessment Late After Pulsed Field Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation.
   Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2026 Sep 18:e014506.
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7. QUELAL ANALUISA K, Tri JA, Haq IU, Welle A, et al
   Ventricular Fibrillation Mapping in a Large-Animal Model Using Dual Mechanical Circulatory Support: Electroanatomic Substrate Preservation Without Ischemic Changes.
   Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2026 Sep 18:e014954.
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8. LING LC, Lo LW, Chung FP, Chang SL, et al
   Skin Sympathetic Nerve Activity After Pulsed Field Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: The NEU-PFA Study.
   Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2026;19:e015148.
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   Circ Cardiovasc Imaging

9. DARWISH A, Nguyen DT, Songsangjinda T, Kitkungvan D, et al
   Impact of Myocardial Fibrosis and Female Sex on Life-Threatening Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death in Mitral Valve Prolapse.
   Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2026 Aug 4:e020017. doi: 10.1161/CIRCIMAGING.126.020017
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   Circulation

10. XU X, Zhu H, Wu Y
    Letter by Xu et al Regarding Article, "Dapagliflozin to Reduce Early Recurrence After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: The DARE-AF Randomized Clinical Trial".
    Circulation. 2026;154:e398-e399.
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11. ZHAO Z, Yang Z, Long D, Du X, et al
    Response by Zhao et al to Letter Regarding Article, "Dapagliflozin to Reduce Early Recurrence After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: The DARE-AF Randomized Clinical Trial".
    Circulation. 2026;154:e400-e401.
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    Eur Heart J

12. XUE G, Zhang P, Zhan G, Wang X, et al
    Breast tumour-secreted ADAM10 mediates atrial fibrogenesis and fibrillation.
    Eur Heart J. 2026;47:4990-5006.
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    Heart

13. SALMON T, McDowell G, Lip GYH
    N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide in atrial fibrillation: time to look beyond clinical risk scores, or not?
    Heart. 2026 Sep 18:heartjnl-2026-328868. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2026-328868.
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    Int J Cardiol

14. BENCHIMOL-BARBOSA PR, Benchimol-Barbosa ACL, Kantharia BK
    Left atrial dimension and new-onset atrial fibrillation in chronic Chagas disease: A competing-risk analysis of the SEARCH-Rio cohort.
    Int J Cardiol. 2026;464:134788.
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    J Am Coll Cardiol

15. KUMBHANI DJ, Armbruster AL, Cheng RK, Chrispin J, et al
    Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Primary and Secondary Prevention of Thrombotic Events: 2026 ACC Scientific Statement: A Report of the American College of Cardiology.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026;88:1255-1283.
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    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol

16. KAWAI S, Okahara A, Tokutome M, Matsuura H, et al
    Localization of Non-Pulmonary Vein Trigger of Atrial Fibrillation in Relation to Atrial Low Voltage Area.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 Sep 13. doi: 10.1111/jce.70502.
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17. ENGELKE H, Wasmer K, Veltmann C, Fink S, et al
    Ablation of AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia in Octogenarians: Safety and Efficacy in a Large Comprehensive Single-Center Analysis.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 Sep 13. doi: 10.1111/jce.70500.
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18. PRASITLUMKUM N, Rodriguez-Riascos JF, Vemulapalli H, Somappa A, et al
    Feasibility, Safety, and Efficacy of Pulsed Field Ablation for Ventricular Arrhythmias: Insights From a Large Health System Registry in the United States.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 Sep 15. doi: 10.1111/jce.70503.
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19. MOTAIREK I, Dakik A, Mdaihly M, Tabaja C, et al
    Temporal Trends in Post-LAAO Surveillance Imaging: Increasing Adoption of CT-Based Follow-Up in Contemporary Practice.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:1918-1920.
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20. VILLARREAL D, Perez-Pinzon J, d'Avila A, Zimetbaum P, et al
    Influence of High-Frequency Low-Tidal Volume Versus Jet Ventilation on Acute and Long-Term Outcomes Following Pulmonary Vein Isolation.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:1921-1929.
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21. WANGUEMERT-PEREZ F, Ostos-Canero G, Wanguemert-Guerra M, Acosta-Materan C, et al
    Long-Term Serial Exercise Stress Testing in Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia on Beta-Blocker and Flecainide Therapy.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:1939-1946.
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22. YADIN D, Barkagan M, Zabern M, Hay S, et al
    Pulsed Field Ablation Is Associated With Fewer Post-Procedural Pericardial Inflammatory Symptoms Compared With Radiofrequency Ablation.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:1930-1938.
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23. ROMA N, Magid L, Siddique N, Stevens S, et al
    Intraprocedural Fibrin Clot Formation During Pulmonary Vein Isolation With a Lattice-Tip Ablation Catheter.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:2129-2133.
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24. EFREMIDIS T, Nyktari E, Kariki O, Pamporis K, et al
    Atrial Fibrosis Imaging: Correlation of Late Gadolinium Enhancement Magnetic Resonance Imaging With High-Definition Voltage Electroanatomical Mapping Across Different Thresholds.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:2014-2022.
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25. GOHEL P, Naniwadekar A, Kancharla K, Bhonsale A, et al
    Association of Diagnostic Code Priority With Identification of True Cardiac Arrest in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:1981-1987.
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26. KNIJNIK LM, Rao B, DeLurgio DB
    Pooled Efficacy and Safety of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Versus Direct Oral Anticoagulants or Antiplatelets: A Meta-Analysis of the Landmark Randomized Trials.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:2122-2123.
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27. WU D, He L, Lu F, Shao Y, et al
    Sub-Acute Re-Elevated Pacing Thresholds After Atrial Leadless Pacemaker Implantation.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:2152-2156.
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28. UKITA K, Mamaev R, Hatahet S, Wenzel JP, et al
    Characteristics of Atrial Tachycardia Recurrence After Pulsed Field Ablation: Insights From Repeat Ablation Procedures.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:2068-2074.
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29. HARRIS ES, Power JR, Miller MA, Musikantow DR, et al
    Leadless Atrial Pacing at Bachmann's Bundle Guided by Electroanatomic Mapping and Intracardiac Ultrasound.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:2063-2067.
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30. BELLICINI MG, Reed MJ
    High-Risk ECG in Syncope: High Risk or Overstated?
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:1915-1917.
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31. KANESHIRO T, Murota S, Nodera M, Yamada S, et al
    Spatial Clustering and High-Frequency Characteristics of Residual Conduction in the Left Atrial Posterior Wall.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:2055-2062.
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32. MASUDA K, Nagahara D, Hatano R, Nishizaki K, et al
    Advantages of the QDOT MICRO Catheter in Finding Conduction Gaps in Pulmonary Vein Isolation Compared With the Conventional 3.5-mm Tip Electrode.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:2039-2046.
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33. WAEZSADA SE, Khalaph M, Braun M, Fink T, et al
    Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation in Structural Heart Disease With LVEF > 35%: Clinical Outcomes and Recurrence Patterns.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:2031-2038.
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34. ABED R, Yeung-Lai-Wah P, Saedifard F, Petrovic L, et al
    Apparent Unmasking of Left Anterior Fascicular Ventricular Tachycardia After Prior Left Posterior Fascicular Ablation: Possible Alternative Exit From a Shared Septal Purkinje Substrate.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:2134-2142.
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35. WONG SF, Broyd C, Hanley C, Bagnall T, et al
    Long-Term Outcomes of Minimalist Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Guided Only by Periprocedural Imaging.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:1972-1980.
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36. YEO YH, Shoukri N, Meenakshisundaram C, Kutinsky I, et al
    Impact of Pulse Field Ablation on Hemolysis Markers: A Single-Center Experience.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026;37:1997-2004.
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    J Electrocardiol

37. BUENO S, de Oliveira P, Avila WS, Scanavacca M, et al
    Pregnancy-associated idiopathic ventricular arrhythmia: Serial electrocardiographic evolution during pregnancy and postpartum.
    J Electrocardiol. 2026;99:154450.
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38. FUJINO T, Koike H, Shinohara M, Suzuki T, et al
    One-week patch ECG reveals residual atrial fibrillation missed by repeated Holter monitoring after apparently successful catheter ablation.
    J Electrocardiol. 2026;99:154427.
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    J Interv Card Electrophysiol

39. GOULD PA, Thomas SP, Ahmad W, Qian PC, et al
    First-in-human experience from RESET-AF (Rapid onE-Shot Electroporation Trial for Atrial Fibrillation).
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026 Sep 17. doi: 10.1007/s10840-026-02434.
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40. EZZEDDINE FM, Ward RC, Jiang Z, Tri JA, et al
    Novel insights into the substrate involved in maintenance of ventricular fibrillation: results from continuous multipolar mapping in a canine model.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026;69:895-905.
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41. EZZEDDINE FM, Ward RC, Asirvatham SJ, DeSimone CV, et al
    Mapping and ablation of ventricular fibrillation substrate.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026;69:1031-1044.
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42. RAVIKUMAR V, Kong X, Tan NY, Christopolous G, et al
    Complexity analysis of electrical activity during endocardial and epicardial biventricular mapping of ventricular fibrillation.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026;69:837-847.
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43. LIBBUS I, Tholakanahalli V, Roukoz H, Verma V, et al
    First-in-man clinical implantation and acute pacing performance of a novel subxiphoidal pacemaker system.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026;69:823-827.
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44. HAYASHI T, Muscat E, Rahimi M, Masse S, et al
    Isochronal late activation mapping in ischemic scar VT: an independent validation using intraoperative mapping.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026;69:871-877.
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45. GULER TE, Cagdas M, Onder SE, Bozyel S, et al
    Convolutional neural network for real?time localization of ganglionated plexi from bipolar intracardiac electrograms.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026;69:957-968.
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46. SANCHEZ-NADALES A, Amoateng R, Twing AH, Sanchez-Nadales A, et al
    Advancements in mapping, cardiac imaging, and ablation techniques for the management of ventricular tachycardias.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2026;69:1077-1088.
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    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

47. YI JJ, McGilvray M, Procasky S, Yates TA, et al
    Electrophysiological Remodeling in Chronic Mitral Regurgitation: Underlying Substrates for Atrial Fibrillation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Sep 18:S0022-5223(26)01302.
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    N Engl J Med

48. DOSHI SK, Kar S
    Left Atrial Appendage Closure or Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation. Reply.
    N Engl J Med. 2026;395:1140.
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49. ARORA S
    Left Atrial Appendage Closure or Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation.
    N Engl J Med. 2026;395:1139-1140.
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50. CACOULIDIS C, Chu XP
    Left Atrial Appendage Closure or Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation.
    N Engl J Med. 2026;395:1139.
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51. WACHTER R, Dagres N, Zeymer U
    Left Atrial Appendage Closure or Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation.
    N Engl J Med. 2026;395:1138-1139.
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    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol

52. BAO C, Leong LK, Jin Y, Wang Q, et al
    Pulsed Field Ablation for Perimitral Atrial Flutter With Involvement of the Vein of Marshall: A Case Report.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2026 Sep 14. doi: 10.1111/pace.70419.
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53. LIU Y, Li K, Liu Q, Wang X, et al
    Effect of Ethanol Infusion via the Vein of Marshall on Atrial Tachyarrhythmia With Mitral Valve Surgical History.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2026 Sep 14. doi: 10.1111/pace.70429.
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    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

54. SAHIN T
    Impact of Upper Lobe Resection and Potassium on Atrial Fibrillation After Lung Surgery.
    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Sep 17. doi: 10.1055/a-2951-2202.
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