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View article: Baroreflex Sensitivity Predicts the Head-Up Tilt Test Induced Asystole Among Patients With Suspected Vasovagal Syncope
Baroreflex Sensitivity Predicts the Head-Up Tilt Test Induced Asystole Among Patients With Suspected Vasovagal Syncope Open
View article: Severe Pediatric Polytrauma Complicated by Stroke After Fall From Swamp Buggy
Severe Pediatric Polytrauma Complicated by Stroke After Fall From Swamp Buggy Open
View article: Migration of an Implantable Loop Recorder: A Meta-summary of Case Reports
Migration of an Implantable Loop Recorder: A Meta-summary of Case Reports Open
The migration of an implantable loop recorder (ILR) is a rare complication. We aimed to perform a meta-summary of case reports to characterize patients who experienced an ILR migration. We searched for case reports published in PubMed, Goo…
View article: Clinical performance of subcutaneous vs. transvenous implantable defibrillator in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy: data from Monaldi Rhythm Registry
Clinical performance of subcutaneous vs. transvenous implantable defibrillator in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy: data from Monaldi Rhythm Registry Open
Introduction Subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) is an alternative to a transvenous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (TV-ICD) system in selected patients not in need of pacing or resynchronization. Currently, little is known about the effective…
View article: Prevalence and clinical predictors of vasodepressor syncope during head up tilt test
Prevalence and clinical predictors of vasodepressor syncope during head up tilt test Open
VD response represents the less frequent responses among those induced by HUTT, accounting up to 7% of overall responses. A gender and age-related distribution has been shown. Advanced age was the only independent predictor of VD syncope; …
View article: The triggers of situational syncope do not influence the head-up tilt test response and prognosis
The triggers of situational syncope do not influence the head-up tilt test response and prognosis Open
Aims The study evaluated the positivity rate, haemodynamic responses, and prognosis in terms of syncopal recurrence among patients with situational syncope (SS) stratified according to the underlying situational triggers. Methods and resul…
View article: Migration of long-sensing vector implantable loop recorder unmasked by remote monitoring in patient with unexplained syncope
Migration of long-sensing vector implantable loop recorder unmasked by remote monitoring in patient with unexplained syncope Open
View article: Asystole on loop recorder in patients with unexplained syncope and negative tilt testing: age distribution and clinical predictors
Asystole on loop recorder in patients with unexplained syncope and negative tilt testing: age distribution and clinical predictors Open
Background Approximately 50% of patients with unexplained syncope and negative head-up tilt test (HUTT) who have an electrocardiogram (ECG) documentation of spontaneous syncope during implantable loop recorder (ILR) show an asystolic pause…
View article: Remote monitoring of implantable cardiac monitors in patients with unexplained syncope: Predictors of false‐positive alert episodes
Remote monitoring of implantable cardiac monitors in patients with unexplained syncope: Predictors of false‐positive alert episodes Open
Background Remote monitoring is recommended for patients with implantable cardiac monitors (ICMs), but compared to other cardiac implantable devices, ICMs are less accurate and transmit a higher number of alerts. Objective The aim of this …
View article: Remote monitoring of implantable loop recorders reduces time to diagnosis in patients with unexplained syncope: a multicenter propensity score-matched study
Remote monitoring of implantable loop recorders reduces time to diagnosis in patients with unexplained syncope: a multicenter propensity score-matched study Open
Background There are little data on remote monitoring (RM) of implantable loop recorders (ILRs) in patients with unexplained syncope and whether it confers enhanced diagnostic power. Objective To evaluate the effect of RM in ILR recipients…
View article: PCSK9 inhibitors and incidence of arrhythmias in clinical practice: a phase IV multicentric study
PCSK9 inhibitors and incidence of arrhythmias in clinical practice: a phase IV multicentric study Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background PCSK9 inhibitors (PCSK9i) are a novel drug class indicated for the treatment of dyslipidaemia. PCSK9i have been shown to remarkably reduce cardiovascular events in patients…
View article: The Prognostic Role of Programmed Ventricular Stimulation in the Risk Stratification of Sudden Cardiac Death
The Prognostic Role of Programmed Ventricular Stimulation in the Risk Stratification of Sudden Cardiac Death Open
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular death in general population. SCD primary prevention requires the correct selection of patients at increased risk who may benefit from implantable cardioverter-defibr…
View article: Air entrapment as a cause of early inappropriate shocks after subcutaneous defibrillator implant: A case series
Air entrapment as a cause of early inappropriate shocks after subcutaneous defibrillator implant: A case series Open
View article: Gender Differences in Atrial Fibrillation: From the Thromboembolic Risk to the Anticoagulant Treatment Response
Gender Differences in Atrial Fibrillation: From the Thromboembolic Risk to the Anticoagulant Treatment Response Open
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia associated with an increased thromboembolic risk. The impact of the female sex as an independent risk factor for thromboembolic events in AF is still debated. Background and Ob…
View article: The clinical presentation of syncope influences the head-up tilt test responses
The clinical presentation of syncope influences the head-up tilt test responses Open
View article: Case report: Lamin A/C gene mutation in patient with drug-induced type 1 Brugada syndrome at high arrhythmic risk
Case report: Lamin A/C gene mutation in patient with drug-induced type 1 Brugada syndrome at high arrhythmic risk Open
We report the case of drug-induced type 1 Brugada syndrome at high arrhythmic risk associated with Lamin A/C gene mutation.
View article: Inappropriate shocks due to air entrapment in patients with subcutaneous implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator: A meta‐summary of case reports
Inappropriate shocks due to air entrapment in patients with subcutaneous implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator: A meta‐summary of case reports Open
Background Air entrapment has been recently described as a cause of inappropriate shock (IAS) among patients who underwent subcutaneous implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator (S‐ICD) implantation. Data about this complication are lacking i…
View article: Device-Related Complications and Inappropriate Therapies Among Subcutaneous vs. Transvenous Implantable Defibrillator Recipients: Insight Monaldi Rhythm Registry
Device-Related Complications and Inappropriate Therapies Among Subcutaneous vs. Transvenous Implantable Defibrillator Recipients: Insight Monaldi Rhythm Registry Open
Introduction In the context of randomized clinical trials, subcutaneous implantable cardiac defibrillators (S-ICDs) are non-inferior to transvenous ICDs (T-ICDs) concerning device-related complications or inappropriate shocks in patients w…
View article: Cardioinhibitory syncope with asystole during nitroglycerin potentiated head up tilt test: prevalence and clinical predictors
Cardioinhibitory syncope with asystole during nitroglycerin potentiated head up tilt test: prevalence and clinical predictors Open
Aims The aim of our study was to evaluate the prevalence and clinical predictors of cardioinhibitory (CI) responses with asystole at the nitroglycerin (NTG)-potentiated head-up tilt test (HUTT) in patients with a history of syncope admitte…
View article: Early evaluation of atrial high rate episodes using remote monitoring in pacemaker patients: Results from the RAPID study
Early evaluation of atrial high rate episodes using remote monitoring in pacemaker patients: Results from the RAPID study Open
Aim Remote monitoring (RM) of implantable cardiac devices has enabled continuous surveillance of atrial high rate episodes (AHREs) with well‐recognized clinical benefits. We aimed to add evidence on the role of the RM as compared to conven…
View article: Single-Chamber Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker in Patients Without Atrial Fibrillation: Findings From Campania Leadless Registry
Single-Chamber Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker in Patients Without Atrial Fibrillation: Findings From Campania Leadless Registry Open
Introduction: Little is known about the clinical performance of single-chamber leadless pacemaker (LLPM) in patients without atrial fibrillation (AF) as pacing indication. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics …
View article: Non Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Scheduled for Electrical Cardioversion: A Real-Life Propensity Score Matched Study
Non Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Scheduled for Electrical Cardioversion: A Real-Life Propensity Score Matched Study Open
We showed a safe and effective clinical profile of NOACs among AF patients scheduled for electrical cardioversion in real-life setting. Patients on NOACs therapy showed a lower discontinuation rate compared to those on VKAs.
View article: Optimized radiofrequency lesions through local impedance guidance for effective cavo-tricuspid isthmus ablation in typical right atrial flutter: data from the CHARISMA registry
Optimized radiofrequency lesions through local impedance guidance for effective cavo-tricuspid isthmus ablation in typical right atrial flutter: data from the CHARISMA registry Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation of the cavo-tricuspid isthmus (CTI) is an established treatment for typical right atrial flutter (RAFL). However, whether local tissue…
View article: Cardiac implantable electronic devices replacements in patients followed by remote monitoring during COVID-19 lockdown
Cardiac implantable electronic devices replacements in patients followed by remote monitoring during COVID-19 lockdown Open
Aims Following coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the Italian government adopted strict rules of lockdown and social distancing. The aim of our study was to assess the admission rate for cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs)…
View article: Direct Current Cardioversion in Atrial Fibrillation Patients on Edoxaban Therapy Versus Vitamin K Antagonists: a Real-world Propensity Score–Matched Study
Direct Current Cardioversion in Atrial Fibrillation Patients on Edoxaban Therapy Versus Vitamin K Antagonists: a Real-world Propensity Score–Matched Study Open
Purpose The purpose of the present study was to compare the long-term effectiveness and safety of newly initiated anticoagulation with edoxaban (EDO) versus uninterrupted vitamin K antagonist (VKA) therapy in patients with atrial fibrillat…
View article: COVID-19 and Heart: From Clinical Features to Pharmacological Implications
COVID-19 and Heart: From Clinical Features to Pharmacological Implications Open
A highly pathogenic human coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has been recently recognized in Wuhan, China, as the cause of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak which has spread rapidly fr…
View article: Clinical Outcome of Edoxaban vs. Vitamin K Antagonists in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Diabetes Mellitus: Results from a Multicenter, Propensity-Matched, Real-World Cohort Study
Clinical Outcome of Edoxaban vs. Vitamin K Antagonists in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Diabetes Mellitus: Results from a Multicenter, Propensity-Matched, Real-World Cohort Study Open
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease which is independently associated with unfavorable clinical outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Few real-world data are available about the clinical performance of non-v…
View article: The Effect of Sacubitril/Valsartan on Device Detected Arrhythmias and Electrical Parameters among Dilated Cardiomyopathy Patients with Reduced Ejection Fraction and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
The Effect of Sacubitril/Valsartan on Device Detected Arrhythmias and Electrical Parameters among Dilated Cardiomyopathy Patients with Reduced Ejection Fraction and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Open
Sacubitril/valsartan therapy reduces sudden cardiac death (SCD) among patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) when compared to guidelines recommended doses of enalapril, however the mechanism is still not clear. There are few, cont…
View article: Edoxaban in elderly patient with morbid obesity and atrial fibrillation: the role of plasma levels evaluation for selecting the appropriate dose
Edoxaban in elderly patient with morbid obesity and atrial fibrillation: the role of plasma levels evaluation for selecting the appropriate dose Open
We present the case of a 80-year-old man with atrial fibrillation, morbid obesity (weight 123 kg, height 167 cm, BMI 44.1), high clearance of creatinine and pharmacological polytherapy, in which the serial determinations of edoxaban plasma…
View article: <p>Apixaban in a Morbid Obese Patient with Atrial Fibrillation: A Clinical Experience Using the Plasmatic Drug Evaluation</p>
Apixaban in a Morbid Obese Patient with Atrial Fibrillation: A Clinical Experience Using the Plasmatic Drug Evaluation Open
We present the case of a 45-year-old man with atrial fibrillation and morbid obesity (weight 128 kg, height 168 cm, BMI 45.4) who was switched from Warfarin 5 mg once daily to Apixaban 5 mg twice daily because he did not achieve at least 6…