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Atrial-His bundle pacing in fulminant myocarditis with ventricular arrhythmia: a case report
BackgroundFulminant myocarditis is a clinical syndrome associated with threatening dysrhythmia which temporary pacemaker can be used for life-saving...
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AV timing in pacemaker patients with first-degree AV block: which is preferable, intrinsic AV conduction or pacing?
Some patients with pacemakers present with first-degree atrioventricular (AV) block. To avoid right ventricular (RV) pacing, preserving intrinsic AV...
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Minute ventilation sensor–driven rate response as a part of cardiac resynchronization therapy optimization in older patients
BackgroundChronotropic incompetence (CI) is common among elderly cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker (CRT-P) patients on optimal medical...
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Single-Chamber and Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Devices in Adults with Moderate and Complex Congenital Heart Disease: A Single Tertiary Referral Center Experience
The number of device implantation procedures has increased in adult patients with congenital heart disease (ACHD). Despite significant improvements...
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Pulsed field ablation in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices: an ex vivo assessment of safety
BackgroundPulse field ablation (PFA) is a novel catheter ablation technology with potential safety benefits due to its tissue selectivity. It has the...
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Temporary pacing following cardiac surgery – a reference guide for surgical teams
Temporary pacing wires are often used following cardiac surgery to optimise the heart rhythm. Although setting and checking temporary pacemakers is...
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Therapeutic potential of conduction system pacing as a method for improving cardiac output during ventricular tachycardia
BackgroundVentricular tachycardia (VT) reduces cardiac output through high heart rates, loss of atrioventricular synchrony, and loss of ventricular...
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“Real-world” analysis of battery longevity of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: an in-depth analysis of a prospective defibrillator database
BackgroundThere is a lack of evidence regarding contemporary implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) battery longevity. Our aim was to assess...
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Combined subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator and pacemaker devices in complex congenital heart disease: a single-center experienced based study
BackgroundSubcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators (S-ICD) are widely accepted therapy in congenital heart disease (CHD) patients at risk...
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Experience of treating congenital complete atrioventricular block with epicardial pacemaker in infants and young children: a retrospective study
BackgroundThis article summarizes the treatment experience for congenital complete atrioventricular block (CCAVB) in newborns and infants, and...
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The unexpected complications of the left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) maneuver: a case report
BackgroundThe lead of left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) inserted into the muscular septum will make the transvenous lead extraction (TLE) of...
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Slittable sheath supported right ventricular pacing lead implantation in persistent left superior vena cava with absent right superior vena cava: a case report
BackgroundPersistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is the most common variant of systemic venous drainage. In the absence of the right superior...
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Syncope and Cannabis: hypervagotonia from chronic abuse? A case report and literature review
BackgroundCannabis is the most consumed drug worldwide and number of users is increasing, particularly among youth. Moreover, cannabis potential...
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Pacemaker Implants and Their Influence on the Daily Life of Patients with Dementia with Lewy Bodies: A Qualitative Case Study
IntroductionDementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is an incurable form of dementia associated with detriments to the daily life of patients and carers from...
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Die Geschichte der kardialen Resynchronisationstherapie
The first permanent biventricular pacing system was implanted more than 30 years ago. In this article, the historical development of cardiac...
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Timing and mid-term outcomes of using leadless pacemakers as replacement for infected cardiac implantable electronic devices
BackgroundCardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infections have a high morbidity and mortality and are an indication of device extraction. As...
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Lead Extraction in Children and Young Adults: When is the Best Time for Lead/System Replacement?
The best strategy for lead management in children is a matter of debate, and our experiences are limited. This is a retrospective single-center study...
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Bedside zero-fluoroscopy temporary permanent pacemaker implantation in the electrical storm treatment under the guidance of EnSite 3D system: a case report
BackgroundElectrical storm (ES) is a clinical emergency characterized by multiple malignant ventricular arrhythmias or ICD discharges within 24 h,...
