David Schaack

ULYSSES trial: Ultrasound-guided venous access significantly reduces vascular complications and arterial punctures during atrial fibrilation ablation vs conventional approach. Time to move from optional to standard of care. Read more in #EHJ. doi.org/10.1093/eurhea… #AF #echo #vascularcomplication #cardiotwitter @ESC_Journals @escardio

#EHRASnacks episode on Late‑Breaking Science: ablation and drug therapy at #EHRA26 @Dominik_Linz is joined by @VKutyifa and @dvidschaack to discuss: 🔹 BIO‑LIBRA study 🔹 ULYSSES – ultrasound‑guided puncture for AF ablation

@drdavemd I am very happy if this can be helpful for students!

Thanks for this tool @dvidschaack, I'm planning to add to the University of Florida cardiovascular course for our first year medical students! david-shrk.github.io/ecgaxistrainer/

🚨Latest #FreeRead in @JICE_EP Pulsed Field Ablation of the Cavotricuspid Isthmus Using a Balloon-in-Basket System 🧐📖rdcu.be/eBqS5 by Joseph A Kheir, @LukasUrbanek11, Andrea Urbani, @Mel_Gunawardene, Alexandra Marx, @jalurz, @dvidschaack, Matteo Rocchetti, Soroosh Najafi, Alexandra Steyer, @jongichun & Boris Schmidt #EPeeps

#EHRA2025 #JACCCEP: First published data on the olive ablation strategy for the pentaspline PFA catheter. In this study, the novel strategy significantly improved PVI durability. jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.… #epAblation #EPeeps @dvidschaack @ShaojieChen1

@AnandShah_MD @JACCJournals @AGEP_DGK @YoungDgk @LukasUrbanek11 @bordistef @ShaojieChen1 @jongichun Concerning the clinical outcome a counterquestion: what do you think the NNT is to show improved freedom of arrhythmia just through improved PVI durability? We don't know and it depends a lot on the patient cohort, but I think it is very high.;) Remember PVI non-responders. 3/3

@AnandShah_MD @JACCJournals @AGEP_DGK @YoungDgk @LukasUrbanek11 @bordistef @ShaojieChen1 @jongichun Stacking more than two or three applications on the same spot with this catheter won't neccessarily improve the lesion depth. This is why we hypothesize that the olive is superior to simply adding two applications in existing configurations. 2/3

#EPeeps, we are proud to present: 🫒The Olive Strategy🫒 for the pentaspline PFA catheter improves PVI durability. jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.… Presented at #EHRA2025 and published @JACCJournals #JACCcep @AGEP_DGK @YoungDgk @LukasUrbanek11 @bordistef @ShaojieChen1 @jongichun

Thrilled to share that the EMBOL-AF Registry (>450 embolic complications of AF ablation) has been accepted for a LBCT session at EHRA 2025! There's still time to contribute your experience—join us in this important research! sites.google.com/view/embol-af #EHRA2025 #AFib #EPeeps

Latest #FreeRead in @JICE_EP First Dual-Energy (Radiofrequency and Pulsed-Field Ablation) Successful Bailout VT Ablation despite Coronary Laceration 🧐📖 rdcu.be/d3cYf by Alexandra Steyer, @dvidschaack , Shota Tohoku, Andrea Urbani, Joseph Antoine Kheir, @LukasUrbanek11, @bordistef, @BorisSchmidt5 & @jongichun #EPeeps

@andreaskardio Sehr patientenindividuelle Entscheidung. Grundlegend: SR hat prognostische Bedeutung (z. B. EAST-AFNET4 Studie). Aber der Patient scheint hartnäckig persistierend zu Flimmern. Ohne weitere Details zu kennen: in dem (jungen 😉) Alter meistens Rhythmisierung anstreben.

Frage an die rhythmologen: Persistierendes VHF, oligosymptomatisch gut frequenzkontrolliert bei einem männlichen Patienten um die 65. 3x erfolglose EKV (ohne Amiodaron) Inwiefern ist die Rhythmisierung (evtl. auch mit PVI oder AAD wie Amiodaron) prognostisch relevant?

Dr @jongichun and @dvidschaack demonstrate the Affera system, showcasing real-time catheter positioning, pacing checks, and precise ablation. The team highlights significant findings and successful results, emphasising the system’s advanced mapping and ablation capabilities.

Das CCB lädt ins AMP ein! Dieses Mal zum EKG-Quiz mit dem Thema „Notfälle im EKG“. Wir freuen uns auf einen unterhaltsamen Abend! 📅 Mittwoch, 04.12.2024 📍 AMP, Frankfurt am Main ⏰ 18:00–20:00 Uhr 🎟 Teilnahme kostenlos! @YoungDgk @AGEP_DGK #EPeeps @BorisSchmidt5 @jongichun

❓How to compare severity of different complications in EP? ❓How to compare the safety profile of different technologies? This will hopefully influence how we report and evaluate complications. Great survey. 👍 #EPeeps, @AGEP_DGK, be part of this.

Jetzt auf @Herzmedizin_de #AGEP_Paper_of_the_Month #ASTRO_AF von @ChristianHeeger AFib trotz isolierter PV nach PVI? ✅Schmidt B et al. #Circulation ✅Cryoballon LAAI vs. Substrat-Modifikation ✅Kein Unterschied pr. EP 12-Mo Rezidivfreiheit von VHF lnkd.in/e4P8fhdw

#epeeps! The #EHRA wants to hear from you! Are all complication of AF ablation the same? Is it correct to report the rate of complication without an objective evaluation of their severity? What is a major complication? Share your opinion with us! surveymonkey.com/r/EHRACompScor…

#FAFA live cases now ongoing! @jongichun and @dvidschaack #LAAC plus #PVI concomitant! #PFA #LAmbre @jongichun @BorisSchmidt5 @Phiso_de @AndreasMetzner7 @LukasUrbanek11 @purerfellner @danielsteven_ep

🚨New #FreeRead in @JICE_EP Durable LAA isolation Combining PFA and Radiofrequency Linear Lesions in a Patient with Therapy Refractory Left Atrial Appendage Tachycardia 🧐📖rdcu.be/dOvFU by Andrea Urbani, Shota Tohoku, @bordistef, @dvidschaack, Jun Hirokami, @LukasUrbanek11, Joseph Antoine Kheir, @BorisSchmidt5 & @jongichun #EPeeps

@AjayPMD @Albouaini It is. 👍 cardiacaxis.com I am very happy if it can help students.

QRS axis for new starters at reading ECGs