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View article: Comparison of newly detected atrial high-rate episodes incidence in single-lead ICDs with a floating atrial dipole and dual-chamber ICDs: a propensity score-matched analysis from the HMEA project
Comparison of newly detected atrial high-rate episodes incidence in single-lead ICDs with a floating atrial dipole and dual-chamber ICDs: a propensity score-matched analysis from the HMEA project Open
Background Atrial high-rate episodes (AHREs) represent a significant risk for major adverse cardiovascular events with timely detection being crucial, particularly in high-risk patients as implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) recip…
View article: Sex differences in long‐term outcomes following transvenous lead extraction
Sex differences in long‐term outcomes following transvenous lead extraction Open
Introduction Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) is generally considered a safe procedure, albeit not without risks. While gender‐based disparities have been noted in short‐term outcomes following TLE, a notable gap exists in understanding t…
View article: Closed loop stimulation reduces the incidence of atrial high-rate episodes compared with conventional rate-adaptive pacing in patients with sinus node dysfunctions
Closed loop stimulation reduces the incidence of atrial high-rate episodes compared with conventional rate-adaptive pacing in patients with sinus node dysfunctions Open
Aims Subclinical atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased risk of progression to clinical AF, stroke, and cardiovascular death. We hypothesized that in pacemaker patients requiring dual-chamber rate-adaptive (DDDR) pacing, clo…
View article: Device-detected atrial sensing amplitudes as a marker of increased risk for new onset and progression of atrial high-rate episodes
Device-detected atrial sensing amplitudes as a marker of increased risk for new onset and progression of atrial high-rate episodes Open
View article: Combining home monitoring temporal trends from implanted defibrillators and baseline patient risk profile to predict heart failure hospitalizations: results from the SELENE HF study
Combining home monitoring temporal trends from implanted defibrillators and baseline patient risk profile to predict heart failure hospitalizations: results from the SELENE HF study Open
Aims We developed and validated an algorithm for prediction of heart failure (HF) hospitalizations using remote monitoring (RM) data transmitted by implanted defibrillators. Methods and results The SELENE HF study enrolled 918 patients (me…
View article: Use of a novel implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator multisensor algorithm for heart failure monitoring in a COVID‐19 patient: A case report
Use of a novel implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator multisensor algorithm for heart failure monitoring in a COVID‐19 patient: A case report Open
We report the case of a patient implanted with an implantable defibrillator endowed with a multisensor algorithm for heart failure monitoring. Automatic measurement of multiple clinical variables allowed to detect impending heart failure d…
View article: Mechanical Dilator Sheath Markedly Damaged by Fibrosis
Mechanical Dilator Sheath Markedly Damaged by Fibrosis Open
Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) procedures, despite the high success rate could esistate in life-threatening consequences.The operator experience is crucial for the procedural outcome and every procedure can hide unexpected difficulties …
View article: 66Hybrid minimally invasive approach for transvenous lead extraction: a feasible technique in high-risk patients
66Hybrid minimally invasive approach for transvenous lead extraction: a feasible technique in high-risk patients Open
View article: tHORACOSCOPIC IMPLANTATION OF AN .
tHORACOSCOPIC IMPLANTATION OF AN . Open
View article: Unexpected challenging case of coronary sinus lead extraction
Unexpected challenging case of coronary sinus lead extraction Open
An 84-year-old woman implanted with cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator underwent transvenous lead extraction 4 mo after the implant due to pocket infection. Atrial and right ventricular leads were easily extracted, while the a…
View article: The economic impact of battery longevity in implantable cardioverter-defibrillators for cardiac resynchronization therapy: the hospital and healthcare system perspectives
The economic impact of battery longevity in implantable cardioverter-defibrillators for cardiac resynchronization therapy: the hospital and healthcare system perspectives Open
Differences in CRT-D longevity strongly affect the overall therapy cost. While the use of recent-generation devices has reduced the cost, significant differences exist among currently available systems.
View article: 178-01: Low incidence of peri-procedural complications after Cryoballoon ablation of atrial fibrillation based on atrial fibrillation type (paroxysmal vs persistent) and left expertise (high volume vs low volume)
178-01: Low incidence of peri-procedural complications after Cryoballoon ablation of atrial fibrillation based on atrial fibrillation type (paroxysmal vs persistent) and left expertise (high volume vs low volume) Open
Purpose of the study: Pulmonary veins ablation is an approved therapy in symptomatic, recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF). We evaluated whether the incidence of early (peri-procedural) complications after cryoballoon ablation (CBA) of AF co…
View article: 216-63: The economic impact of longevity of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for cardiac resynchronization therapy from a healthcare service perspective
216-63: The economic impact of longevity of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for cardiac resynchronization therapy from a healthcare service perspective Open
Purpose of the study: Patients receiving implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT-D) are likely to undergo one or more device replacements after the first implantation, mainly for battery depletion.…
View article: Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker – Feasibility of a ‘Heavy’ Case
Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker – Feasibility of a ‘Heavy’ Case Open
The conventional pacing systems consist of a small size-battery, an electronic circuit and leads. Despite improvements in diagnostic and therapeutic features, transvenous leads remain the weakest link of the pacing system. Nowadays, two ty…
View article: Resynchronization Therapy in the Elderly
Resynchronization Therapy in the Elderly Open
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are increasingly used in patients ≥80 years old, and the proportion of devices incorporating cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) increases with patient age. In this era of patient-centered…
View article: The novel active fixation coronary sinus lead: efficacy and safety of transvenous extraction procedure
The novel active fixation coronary sinus lead: efficacy and safety of transvenous extraction procedure Open
In our case, to our knowledge the first reported in humans, the extraction of this new model of active fixation lead was proved to be a safe and effective procedure at 8 months after implantation. Indeed, under angiographic and fluoroscopi…
View article: Lack of interference between small bowel capsule endoscopy and implantable cardiac defibrillators: an ‘in vivo’ electrophysiological study
Lack of interference between small bowel capsule endoscopy and implantable cardiac defibrillators: an ‘in vivo’ electrophysiological study Open
Background Capsule endoscopy is a widely performed procedure for small bowel investigation. Once swallowed by the patient, the capsule transmits images to an external recorder over a digital radiofrequency communication channel. Potential …