Abstract Purpose of Review Given that the life expectancy and the burden of hypertension
are projected to increase over the next decade, hypertensive heart disease (HHD) may be …

For many years, the left atrial appendage (LAA) was considered a dormant embryological
remnant; however, it is a structurally complex and functional organ that contributes to cardiac …

Background: The presence of epicardial connections (ECs) between pulmonary veins (PVs)
and other anatomic structures may hinder PV isolation. In this study, we analyzed their …

Background Increased peak luminal esophageal temperature (LET) is associated with
increased risk of esophageal injury after left atrial posterior wall (LAPW) ablation. The …

Background Electrical posterior wall isolation (PWI) is increasingly being used for the
treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Few data exist on the durability of PWI using …

Segmentation and 3D reconstruction of the human atria is of crucial importance for precise
diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation, the most common cardiac arrhythmia. However …

Background The left atrial ridge is a structure located in the left atrium between the left‐sided
pulmonary veins ostia and the orifice of the left atrial appendage. Since it was commonly …

Statistical shape modeling (SSM) has recently taken advantage of advances in deep
learning to alleviate the need for a time-consuming and expert-driven workflow of anatomy …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a highly prevalent cardiac arrhythmia and cause of significant
morbidity and mortality. Its increasing prevalence in aging societies constitutes a growing …

Background Ablation of the pulmonary vein (PV) carina is occasionally required for PV
isolation (PVI). Marshall bundle and epicardial connections between the right-sided PV …