Andrea Natale, MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC

The aim of this LOGIC (Left atrial appendage Occlusion in patients with Gastrointestinal or IntraCranial bleeding) registry sub-study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with non-valvular...

The aim of this LOGIC (Left...

11/19/2024

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

EP Year in Review: 2009

02/09/2010

Andrea Natale , MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC;

J. David Burkhardt , MD;

This month EP Lab Digest debuted online-only content on our website, including this feature article by J. David Burkhardt, MD, FACC and Andrea Natale, MD, FACC, FHRS. In the article, the authors discuss electrophysiology advancements from the...

This month EP Lab Digest debuted...

02/09/2010

EP Lab Digest

Importance of Compression Rate During Left Atrial Appendage Closure With Watchman FLX

Andrea Natale , MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC;

Vincenzo Mirco La Fazia , MD;

Carola Gianni , MD;

Nicola Pierucci , MD;

Sanghamitra Mohanty , MD;

Prem G. Torpalati , MD;

Domenico G. Della Rocca , MD, PhD;

07/06/2023

Electrophysiology Year in Review 2008: Technology Paving the Way for EPs

01/05/2009

Dimpi Patel , MD;

Andrea Natale , MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC;

The year 2007 was heralded as the year of the three R’s: robotics, recalls, and reimbursement. While those topics were still echoed at the 2008 annual Heart Rhythm Society scientific sessions, the new zeitgeist was the continuing evolution of...

The year 2007 was heralded as...

01/05/2009

EP Lab Digest

EP Tips & Techniques

Mechanical Deviation of the Esophagus During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: The Esophageal Retractor and More

12/29/2020

Domenico G. Della Rocca , MD, PhD;

Vijay Swarup , MD, FHRS;

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

Dhanunjaya R. Lakkireddy , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Donita Atkins , BSN, RN;

Andrea Natale , MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC;

Marcos Daccarett , MD;

Steven Miller ;

Sri Harsha Kanuri , MD;

Mehmet Ali Elbey , MD;

Luigi Di Biase , MD, PhD, FHRS;

Saumil R. Oza , MD;

Abstract Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is more widely available and considered now to be the most performed catheter ablation procedure. Permanent electrical isolation of the pulmonary veins (PV) is well established as the...

Abstract Catheter ablation of...

12/29/2020

EP Lab Digest

Review

Chronicling the Evolution of Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation and Ventricular Tachycardia

05/04/2009

Dimpi Patel , MD;

J. David Burkhardt , MD;

Javier E. Sanchez , MD;

Luigi Di Biase , MD, PhD, FHRS;

Rodney P. Horton , MD;

Andrea Natale , MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC;

Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: An Attempt at Abating the Epidemic The evolution of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Over the past decade, atrial fibrillation ablation (AF) has evolved from an investigational therapy to...

Catheter Ablation for Atrial...

05/04/2009

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Study

Use of Novel Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device in Case of Difficult Left Atrial Appendage Anatomy

02/04/2021

Rodney P. Horton , MD;

Senthil Thambidorai , MD, FHRS;

Som A. Bailey , DO, MD;

Andrea Natale , MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC;

We describe a patient with difficult LAA anatomy that was overcome using the WATCHMAN FLX, when the older-generation device could not be implanted.

We describe a patient with...

02/04/2021

EP Lab Digest

EP Tips & Techniques

Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Pocket Hematomas During CIED Implantation: Pocket Management Systems and Other Adjuvant Interventions

12/02/2020

Domenico G. Della Rocca , MD, PhD;

Srijoy Mahapatra , MD;

Rakesh Gopinathannair , MD, MA, FACC, FHRS;

Sri Harsha Kanuri , MD;

Dhanunjaya R. Lakkireddy , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Mehmet Ali Elbey , MD;

Donita Atkins , BSN, RN;

Courtney Jeffery , APRN;

Andrea Natale , MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC;

Naresh Kodwani , MD;

In this review, we will summarize recent literature regarding pocket hematomas, increased risk factors in developing pocket hematomas, and complications and adverse events resulting from pocket hematomas.

In this review, we will...

12/02/2020

EP Lab Digest

Atrial Fibrillation, Confirm the Diagnosis

05/28/2018

Andrea Natale , MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC;

Robert Canby , MD;

Andrea Natale, MD and Robert Canby, MD present a brief case implanting an insertable cardiac monitor, a technology increasingly being used to detect and monitor episodes of atrial fibrillation.

Andrea Natale, MD and Robert...

05/28/2018

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Spotlight Interview: Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center

10/04/2016

Andrea Natale , MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC;

Mitra Mohanty , MD;

Barbara Thomas , RN, FHRS;

We have 4 dedicated EP labs, a shared hybrid OR, and a training facility at St. David’s Medical Center. The EP program started in 1996 and expanded to the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David’s Medical Center in 2008, with...

We have 4 dedicated EP labs, a...

10/04/2016

EP Lab Digest