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View article: Late gadolinium enhancement in areas with electrically fractionated potentials during sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation
Late gadolinium enhancement in areas with electrically fractionated potentials during sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation Open
The areas with electrically fractionated potentials (AEFP) during sinus rhythm are related to non-pulmonary vein triggers and may serve as substrates of atrial fibrillation (AF) maintenance. However, the histological properties of these co…
View article: A case of Helicobacter cinaedi pleuritis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis diagnosed by simultaneous-onset bacteremia
A case of Helicobacter cinaedi pleuritis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis diagnosed by simultaneous-onset bacteremia Open
A 42-year-old man undergoing peritoneal dialysis due to a chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology complained of fever and chills. Oral levofloxacin was started, but the symptoms did not improve. He was admitted, and the levofloxacin was…
View article: Prevalance of incessant form of atrial fibrillation by superior vena cava (svc) firing:simplified svc and sinus node mapping(sss map) to avoid sinus node injury
Prevalance of incessant form of atrial fibrillation by superior vena cava (svc) firing:simplified svc and sinus node mapping(sss map) to avoid sinus node injury Open
Background The superior vena cava (SVC) is known as a major source of atrial fibrillation(AF), non-pulmonary vein AF foci (NPVAF). In some cases, an incessant form of AF (iAF) by SVC firing prevents obtaining the sinus node location, and a…
View article: Multicenter Study of the Effectiveness of Antifungal Stewardship Team Intervention for Candidemia in Japan in 2008–2021
Multicenter Study of the Effectiveness of Antifungal Stewardship Team Intervention for Candidemia in Japan in 2008–2021 Open
Candidemia, linked to high mortality rates, requires prompt antifungal therapy for better outcomes. Treatment is structured as an action bundle, which is beneficial when followed closely. However, the Japanese action bundle lacks detailed …
View article: Antimicrobial therapy and outcome of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis: A retrospective multicenter study in Japan
Antimicrobial therapy and outcome of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis: A retrospective multicenter study in Japan Open
Glycopeptide and daptomycin were the preferred antibiotics for the initial therapy of MRSA-IE. Antimicrobial regimens were changed for various reasons. Prognosis was not significantly affected by choice of antibiotic therapy (glycopeptide,…
View article: Impact of Corticosteroid Use on the Clinical Response and Prognosis in Patients with Cardiac Sarcoidosis who Underwent an Upgrade to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Impact of Corticosteroid Use on the Clinical Response and Prognosis in Patients with Cardiac Sarcoidosis who Underwent an Upgrade to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Open
Aims Corticosteroids are widely used in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis (CS). In addition, upgrading to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is sometimes needed. This study aimed to investigate the impact of corticosteroid use on the …
View article: The Practical Utility of the Postal Service in Delivering a Self-Wearable, Long-Term ECG Monitoring Device for Outpatient Care
The Practical Utility of the Postal Service in Delivering a Self-Wearable, Long-Term ECG Monitoring Device for Outpatient Care Open
Introduction: In the COVID-19 era, demand is growing for remote ECG monitoring systems with less or no in-person contact. However, the practical usage of wearable ECG devices has been little studied in Japan. This study aimed to report our…
View article: Vancomycin-resistant <i>Enterococcus faecium</i> in Japan, 2007–2015: a molecular epidemiology analysis focused on examining strain characteristics over time
Vancomycin-resistant <i>Enterococcus faecium</i> in Japan, 2007–2015: a molecular epidemiology analysis focused on examining strain characteristics over time Open
Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) are a significant cause of healthcare-associated infections. In Japan, the estimated isolation rate of VRE is approximately 0.2%; however, sporadic outbreaks continue to occur in healthcare facilities…
View article: Miliary Tuberculosis during R-MPV Therapy in an Elderly Patient with Primary Central Nerve System Lymphoma: A Case Report
Miliary Tuberculosis during R-MPV Therapy in an Elderly Patient with Primary Central Nerve System Lymphoma: A Case Report Open
Most elderly patients with tuberculosis (TB) have previously been infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which remains dormant in the body for decades and may reactivate when their immunity declines due to underlying diseases. Elderly c…
View article: A New Method to Detect Variants of SARS-CoV-2 Using Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Combined with a Bioluminescent Assay in Real Time (RT-LAMP-BART)
A New Method to Detect Variants of SARS-CoV-2 Using Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Combined with a Bioluminescent Assay in Real Time (RT-LAMP-BART) Open
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), of which there are several variants. The three major variants (Alpha, Delta, and Omicron) carry the N501Y, L452R, and Q493R/Q498…
View article: Atlantoaxial Stabilization Using C1 Lateral Mass and C2 Pedicle/Translaminar Screw Fixation by Intraoperative C1- and C2-Direct-Captured Navigation with Preoperative Computed Tomography Images
Atlantoaxial Stabilization Using C1 Lateral Mass and C2 Pedicle/Translaminar Screw Fixation by Intraoperative C1- and C2-Direct-Captured Navigation with Preoperative Computed Tomography Images Open
In C1–C2 posterior fixation, the C1 lateral mass and C2 pedicle/translaminar screw insertion under spine navigation have been used frequently. To avoid the risk of neurovascular damage in atlantoaxial stabilization, we assessed the safety …
View article: A Case of COVID-Related MERS (Clinically Mild Encephalitis/Encephalopathy with a Reversible Splenial Lesion) with a Typical Imaging Course and Hyponatremia in Adults—A Case Report and Literature Review
A Case of COVID-Related MERS (Clinically Mild Encephalitis/Encephalopathy with a Reversible Splenial Lesion) with a Typical Imaging Course and Hyponatremia in Adults—A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Clinically mild encephalitis/encephalopathy with reversible splenial lesions (MERS) is a mild form of encephalitis/encephalopathy that appears in association with various conditions, including infection. COVID-19 is also known to cause MER…
View article: Development of a novel loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for ß-lactamase gene identification using clinical isolates of Gram-negative bacteria
Development of a novel loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for ß-lactamase gene identification using clinical isolates of Gram-negative bacteria Open
Rapid evaluation of antimicrobial susceptibility is important in the treatment of nosocomial infections by Gram-negative bacteria, which increasingly carry carbapenemases and metallo-β-lactamases. We developed loop-mediated isothermal ampl…
View article: Supplementary Material for: Miliary tuberculosis during R-MPV therapy in an elderly patient with primary central nerve system lymphoma: a case report
Supplementary Material for: Miliary tuberculosis during R-MPV therapy in an elderly patient with primary central nerve system lymphoma: a case report Open
Most elderly patients with tuberculosis (TB) have previously been infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which remains dormant in the body for decades and may reactivate when their immunity declines due to underlying diseases. Elderly c…
View article: Predictors of recurrence in patients without non‐inducibility of ventricular tachycardia at the end of ablation
Predictors of recurrence in patients without non‐inducibility of ventricular tachycardia at the end of ablation Open
Background Ventricular tachycardia (VT) non‐inducibility at the end of ablation is associated with a less likely VT recurrence. However, it is not clear whether we should use VT non‐inducibility as a routine end point of VT ablation. The a…
View article: Glaucoma Diagnostic Performance of Retinal Blood Flow Measurement With Doppler Optical Coherence Tomography
Glaucoma Diagnostic Performance of Retinal Blood Flow Measurement With Doppler Optical Coherence Tomography Open
Combining morphological and blood flow measurements with Doppler OCT may be useful in glaucoma diagnosis.
View article: Sex Differences in the Regional Analysis of Nonpulmonary Vein Foci and Epicardial Adipose Tissue in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Sex Differences in the Regional Analysis of Nonpulmonary Vein Foci and Epicardial Adipose Tissue in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Open
Sex-specific differences were observed in non-PV foci sites and local EAT and in regard to the predictors of AF recurrence.
View article: Predictors of recurrence in patients without non-inducibility of ventricular tachycardia at the end of ablation
Predictors of recurrence in patients without non-inducibility of ventricular tachycardia at the end of ablation Open
Background: Ventricular tachycardia (VT) non-inducibility at the end of ablation is associated with a less likely VT recurrence. However, it is not clear whether we should use VT non-inducibility as a routine end point of VT ablation. The …
View article: Timing of Initiation of Methylprednisolone Pulse Therapy in Patients with COVID-19
Timing of Initiation of Methylprednisolone Pulse Therapy in Patients with COVID-19 Open
High-dose methylprednisolone pulse therapy is widely used in patients with severe COVID-19. This therapy is known to have sufficient clinical effectiveness, but the optimal administration method is not known. In this study, we assessed the…
View article: Development of a Visualization Deep Learning Model for Classifying Origins of Ventricular Arrhythmias
Development of a Visualization Deep Learning Model for Classifying Origins of Ventricular Arrhythmias Open
This study diagnosed the arrhythmia origins more accurately than the conventional algorithm, and clarified which part of the 12-lead waveforms contributed to the diagnosis. The visualized DL model was convincing and may play a role in unde…
View article: Impact of corticosteroid use on the clinical response and prognosis in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis who underwent an upgrade to cardiac resynchronization therapy
Impact of corticosteroid use on the clinical response and prognosis in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis who underwent an upgrade to cardiac resynchronization therapy Open
Background Corticosteroids are widely used in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis (CS). In addition, upgrading to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is sometimes needed. This study aimed to investigate the impact of corticosteroid use o…
View article: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Methylprednisolone Pulse Therapy for COVID-19 Pneumonia
A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Methylprednisolone Pulse Therapy for COVID-19 Pneumonia Open
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with fatal acute respiratory distress syndrome, which can be ameliorated by methylprednisolone pulse therapy, thereby reducing the risk of progression to respiratory failure and death. We a…
View article: The impact of the atrial wall thickness in normal/mild late‐gadolinium enhancement areas on atrial fibrillation rotors in persistent atrial fibrillation patients
The impact of the atrial wall thickness in normal/mild late‐gadolinium enhancement areas on atrial fibrillation rotors in persistent atrial fibrillation patients Open
Background Some of atrial fibrillation (AF) drivers are found in normal/mild late‐gadolinium enhancement (LGE) areas, as well as moderate ones. The atrial wall thickness (AWT) has been reported to be important as a possible AF substrate. H…
View article: Additional file 2 of Clinical characteristics in blood stream infections caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella variicola, and Klebsiella quasipneumoniae: a comparative study, Japan, 2014–2017
Additional file 2 of Clinical characteristics in blood stream infections caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella variicola, and Klebsiella quasipneumoniae: a comparative study, Japan, 2014–2017 Open
Additional file 2: Table S1. Summary of all clinical and bacterial characteristics in this study. Table S2. Differences in bacterial characteristics between isolates of hypermucoviscous and non-hypermucoviscous phenotypes. Table S3. Differ…
View article: HbA1c level may be a risk factor for oxygen therapy requirement in patients with coronavirus disease 2019
HbA1c level may be a risk factor for oxygen therapy requirement in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 Open
Introduction Many clinical studies have identified significant predictors or risk factors for the severity or mortality of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) cases. However, there are very limited reports on the risk factors for requiring…
View article: Predictors of VT recurrence in patients with VT inducibility at the end of radiofrequency ablation: Should we use VT non-inducibility as a routine endpoint?
Predictors of VT recurrence in patients with VT inducibility at the end of radiofrequency ablation: Should we use VT non-inducibility as a routine endpoint? Open
Introduction: It has been reported that ventricular tachycardia (VT) non-inducibility at the end of ablation is associated with less likely VT recurrence. However, it is not clear whether we should use VT non-inducibility as routine end po…