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Process evaluation of a nurse-led transitional care model (Cardiolotse) within a randomized controlled trial aiming to improve care coordination for patients with cardiovascular diseases in Germany

Abstract Background Patients with higher age suffering from cardiovascular disease discharged from hospital are at greater risk of readmission within 30 days. We evaluated an innovative care program providing post-discharge support and helping patients to navigate through the hea...

Safety and Effectiveness of a Novel Dual-Energy Radiofrequency/Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter: 12 Month Results of the FlexPulse Study

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Pulsed field (PF) ablation is increasingly used to treat paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). FlexPulse (NCT06676072) was conducted to evaluate safety and effectiveness of a novel dual-energy, flexible-tip focal ablation catheter with radiofrequency and PF f...