David Schaack

Cardiac Electrophysiologist at #CCB Frankfurt, Germany.
Studying computer science.
Passionate about ECGs, #FOAMed and coffee (in no particular order).

[EHJ Editor-in-Chief @ehj_ed]

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.
https://t.co/xbJQIDHgDv
#AF #echo #vascularcomplication #cardiotwitter @ESC_Journals @escardio

[European Society of Cardiology @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

[David Schaack @dvidschaack]

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

[JICE @JICE_EP]

🚨Latest #FreeRead in @JICE_EP

Pulsed Field Ablation of the Cavotricuspid Isthmus Using a Balloon-in-Basket System

🧐📖https://t.co/h6TupQqvjL

by Joseph A Kheir, @LukasUrbanek11, Andrea Urbani, @Mel_Gunawardene, Alexandra Marx, @jalurz, @dvidschaack, Matteo Rocchetti, Soroosh Najafi, Alexandra Steyer, @jongichun & Boris Schmidt

#EPeeps

[JACC Journals @JACCJournals]

#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. https://t.co/SM2T26hIUg

#epAblation #EPeeps @dvidschaack @ShaojieChen1

[David Schaack @dvidschaack]

@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

[David Schaack @dvidschaack]

#EPeeps, we are proud to present:

🫒The Olive Strategy🫒
for the pentaspline PFA catheter improves PVI durability.

https://t.co/Dx52NJhw91

Presented at #EHRA2025 and published @JACCJournals #JACCcep

@AGEP_DGK @YoungDgk @LukasUrbanek11 @bordistef @ShaojieChen1 @jongichun

[David Schaack @dvidschaack]

@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.

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[Jose Luis Merino @joselmerino]

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! https://t.co/DS6vuxr6kI
#EHRA2025 #AFib #EPeeps

[JICE @JICE_EP]

Latest #FreeRead in @JICE_EP

First Dual-Energy (Radiofrequency and Pulsed-Field Ablation) Successful Bailout VT Ablation despite Coronary Laceration

🧐📖 https://t.co/SreUrvJMpL

by Alexandra Steyer, @dvidschaack , Shota Tohoku, Andrea Urbani, Joseph Antoine Kheir, @LukasUrbanek11, @bordistef, @BorisSchmidt5 & @jongichun

#EPeeps

[David Schaack @dvidschaack]

@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.

[Rhythm Interventions Online @RIOCongress]

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.

[Lukas Urbanek @LukasUrbanek11]

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

[David Schaack @dvidschaack]

❓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.

[Stefano Bordignon, EP @bordistef]

#epeeps The EHRA Complications Survey is online! What is worse, a stroke or an AE fistula? how much worse? help the EHRA define it!

https://t.co/j6ukMKq5az

[AGEP @AGEP_DGK]

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

https://t.co/JyvpGvOJfQ

[Stefano Bordignon, EP @bordistef]

#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!

https://t.co/j6ukMKq5az

[Christian-H. Heeger @ChristianHeeger]

#FAFA live cases now ongoing!
@jongichun and @dvidschaack

#LAAC plus #PVI concomitant!
#PFA #LAmbre
@jongichun @BorisSchmidt5 @Phiso_de @AndreasMetzner7 @LukasUrbanek11
@purerfellner @danielsteven_ep

[JICE @JICE_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

🧐📖https://t.co/YqdunQHv6n

by Andrea Urbani, Shota Tohoku, @bordistef, @dvidschaack, Jun Hirokami, @LukasUrbanek11, Joseph Antoine Kheir, @BorisSchmidt5 & @jongichun
#EPeeps

[David Schaack @dvidschaack]

@AjayPMD @Albouaini It is. 👍
https://t.co/dpBTfZEGFI

I am very happy if it can help students.