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In the treatment of refractory atrial fibrillation by cardioversion, the electrodes placement in an anterior-posterior way is more effective than anterior-lateral placement. Safety is similar in both placements.

Source = Lancet 2002;360:1263-1264,1275-1279

 

 

Dual-site atrial pacing is better tolerated, safer and more effective than overdrive high right atrial pacing or support pacing in recurrent Drug-Refractory Atrial Fibrillation.

Source = J Am Coll Cardiol 2002;40:1140-1152

 

 

Patients waiting for heart transplantationbenefit more from an implantable left ventricular assist device than inotrope agents given intravenously even 3 years after transplantation.

Source = J Am Coll Cardiol 2002;39:1247-1257

 

 

C-reactive protein (CRP) may predict sudden death ?3.2 g/mL of CRP is associated with sudden death (normal CRP for the heart = 1.4 g/mL).

 Source = Circulation 2002;105 April 16.

 

 

Open heart surgery : the off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting, a new technique which can reduce complications : 25% reduction in the atrial fibrillation rate & 12% reduction in the chest infection, less inotropic treatment and less transfusions.

 Source = Lancet 2002;359:1194-1199

 

 

Postural tachycardia syndrome might be treated by radiofrequency ablation of the sinus node.

 Source = Mayo Clin Proc 2002;77:246-252.

 

 

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia, possible viral cause?

 Source = J Am Coll Cardiol 2002;39:892-895.

 

 

Sudden Death : Amiodarone better than Lidocaine for patients with shock-resistant out-of-hospital ventricular fibrillation (VF).

 Source = N Engl J Med 2002;346:884-890.