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View article: Leucocyte-derived micro-RNAs as candidate biomarkers in Brugada syndrome
Leucocyte-derived micro-RNAs as candidate biomarkers in Brugada syndrome Open
Aims Risk stratification for sudden cardiac death in patients with Brugada syndrome remains a major challenge. Contemporary risk prediction models have only modest predictive value. The aim of this study was to assess the role of micro-RNA…
View article: Superior vena cava tear during transvenous lead extraction: Medical management in hemodynamically stable patients
Superior vena cava tear during transvenous lead extraction: Medical management in hemodynamically stable patients Open
Introduction Superior vena cava (SVC) tear is the most lethal complication during transvenous lead extraction (TLE) with a mortality rate as high as 50%. Treatment involves aggressive attempts to maintain cardiac output and immediate stern…
View article: Mechanism of Acute Pacing Threshold Elevation During Simultaneous Micra Leadless Pacemaker Implantation and AV Node Ablation
Mechanism of Acute Pacing Threshold Elevation During Simultaneous Micra Leadless Pacemaker Implantation and AV Node Ablation Open
Background In patients with refractory atrial fibrillation (AF), atrioventricular nodal (AVN) ablation and permanent pacemaker implantation is recommended. The Micra Transcatheter Pacing System™ (Micra) is a single chamber leadless pacemak…
View article: Modeling of Microstructural Evolution in Hard Turning of AISI-52100
Modeling of Microstructural Evolution in Hard Turning of AISI-52100 Open
White layers formed during machining of AISI-52100 decrease the fatigue life of dynamically loaded components. It is critical to predict the temperature and microstructure evolution of machined surfaces. This research examined 3D simulatio…
View article: Safety of Cefazolin Test Dose in Patients With Penicillin Allergy Just Prior to Cardiac Device Implantation: A Single-Centre Experience
Safety of Cefazolin Test Dose in Patients With Penicillin Allergy Just Prior to Cardiac Device Implantation: A Single-Centre Experience Open
A CTD in most penicillin-allergic patients appears to be safe and allows its use per recommended guidelines.
View article: Variability in Reassessment of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction After Myocardial Infarction in the Acute Myocardial Infarction Quality Assurance Canada Study
Variability in Reassessment of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction After Myocardial Infarction in the Acute Myocardial Infarction Quality Assurance Canada Study Open
In this cohort study, approximately 1 in 3 patients with at least mild LVEF reduction after acute MI did not undergo indicated LVEF reassessment within 6 months, suggesting that programs to improve the quality of post-MI care should includ…
View article: Twiddler Syndrome without Lead Dislodgment Discovered by Remote Monitoring
Twiddler Syndrome without Lead Dislodgment Discovered by Remote Monitoring Open
Twiddler syndrome is an uncommon yet dangerous phenomenon usually resulting in lead displacement with loss of capture of cardiac implantable electronic devices. In this case report, we present an interesting case of Twiddler syndrome witho…
View article: Ventricular Arrhythmia in Septal and Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: The French-Canadian Experience
Ventricular Arrhythmia in Septal and Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: The French-Canadian Experience Open
Background: Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (aHCM) is thought to have a more benign clinical course compared to septal HCM (sHCM), but most data have been derived from Asian cohorts. Comparative data on clinical outcome in Caucasian aHC…
View article: Findings of remote monitoring of implantable cardioverter defibrillators during the COVID‐19 pandemic
Findings of remote monitoring of implantable cardioverter defibrillators during the COVID‐19 pandemic Open
Background Monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices was highly impacted by the COVID‐19 pandemic considering the high volume of in‐person visits for regular follow‐up. Recent recommendations highlight the important role of remo…
View article: A Novel Wearable Device for Continuous Ambulatory ECG Recording: Proof of Concept and Assessment of Signal Quality
A Novel Wearable Device for Continuous Ambulatory ECG Recording: Proof of Concept and Assessment of Signal Quality Open
Diagnosis of arrhythmic disorders is challenging because of their short-lasting, intermittent character. Conventional technologies of noninvasive ambulatory rhythm monitoring are limited by modest sensitivity. We present a novel form of we…
View article: T-wave oversensing due to left ventricle–only pacing in cardiac resynchronization therapy optimization algorithm
T-wave oversensing due to left ventricle–only pacing in cardiac resynchronization therapy optimization algorithm Open
Key Teaching Points•In cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), loss of biventricular pacing and a 1-on-2 biventricular pacing pattern can be caused by T-wave oversensing.•T-wave oversensing can be induced by the CRT optimization algorithm…
View article: 136-81: Validation of a novel single lead heart rhythm monitor
136-81: Validation of a novel single lead heart rhythm monitor Open
CardioSTAT TM is a new “patch-like” single lead heart rhythm monitor. Recording is made through 2 electrodes positioned in a lead 1- like configuration. In a previous study, we validated atrial fibrillation detection compared to 12-lead EC…