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Karl-Heinz Kuck

Researcher at University of Hamburg

Publications -  814
Citations -  50630

Karl-Heinz Kuck is an academic researcher from University of Hamburg. The author has contributed to research in topics: Catheter ablation & Atrial fibrillation. The author has an hindex of 94, co-authored 776 publications receiving 44368 citations. Previous affiliations of Karl-Heinz Kuck include St George's Hospital.

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Anatomic, electrical, and mechanical factors affecting bipolar endocardial electrograms. Impact on catheter ablation of manifest left free-wall accessory pathways.

TL;DR: The stepwise inclusion of the four electrogram criteria introduced in this study may improve the efficacy of RF catheter ablation of a manifest left free-wall AP at its ventricular insertion.
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Attenuation of cardiac remodelling by endocardial injection of erythropoietin: ultrasonic strain-rate imaging in a model of hibernating myocardium

TL;DR: Endocardial EPO injection may induce cardioprotective effects in chronic ischaemic myocardium and helps to obtain the myocardial contractile reserve, objectified by ultrasonic strain-rate imaging.
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Prevention of atrial fibrillation by complete compartmentalization of the left atrium using a catheter technique.

TL;DR: LA Compartmentalization for AF Prevention: Right atrial compartmentalization has been demonstrated to only reduce the number of atrial fibrillation episodes: left atrial Fibrillation still occurs.
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Balloon-expandable valves for degenerated mitral xenografts or failing surgical rings.

TL;DR: TMViVI with the balloon-expandable SAPIEN XT valve for ViV or ViR implantation is feasible with promising acute transmitral haemodynamic data, Nevertheless, sustained long-term performance remains to be demonstrated in the future.