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Environmental and practice factors associated with children’s device-measured physical activity and sedentary time in early childhood education and care centres: a systematic review
BackgroundEarly childhood education and care (ECEC) settings offer a potentially cost-effective and sustainable solution for ensuring children have...
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Immediate and delayed risk of breast cancer associated with classic lobular carcinoma in situ and its variants
ObjectiveTo determine the risk of breast cancer due to lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS).
MethodsThis retrospective IRB-approved study identified...
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Long-term follow-up of selective and non-selective His bundle pacing leads in patients with atrioventricular block
BackgroundHis bundle pacing (HBP) is a novel treatment with limited knowledge on long-term outcome. We aimed to assess long-term safety and...
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Percutaneous vacuum-assisted excision (VAE) of breast lesions of uncertain malignant potential (B3 lesions): a preliminary single-centre Italian experience
PurposeIn recent years vacuum-assisted excision (VAE) has been described as an alternative treatment for some B3 lesions. This study aims to assess...
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The cost-effectiveness of unilateral cochlear implants in UK adults
ObjectiveThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) updated its eligibility criteria for unilateral cochlear implants (UCIs) in...
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Benefits in noise from sound processor upgrade in thirty-three cochlear implant users for more than 20 years
PurposeSome oldest patients rehabilitated with a cochlear implant more than 20 years ago could still be upgraded with new generations of speech...
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The role of the axillary Impella 5.0 device on patients with acute cardiogenic shock
BackgroundAcute cardiogenic shock is associated with high mortality rates. The Impella device is a microaxial left ventricular assist device that can...
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Revision and removal of vagus nerve stimulation systems: twenty-five years’ experience
BackgroundEpilepsy, a disease characterized by recurrent seizures, is a common chronic neurologic condition. Antiepileptic drugs (AED) are the...
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Prognostic impact of newly detected atrial fibrillation in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy following cardiac implantable electronic device implantation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The present study aimed to investigate the...
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Total percutaneous biventricular assist device implantation for fulminant myocarditis
We report an effective therapeutic approach of mechanical circulatory support for a patient with cardiogenic shock and respiratory insufficiency due...
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Penile implant infection prevention part II: device coatings have changed the game
The single most important factor in the reduction of penile implant infections has been the infection retardant coatings. Virtually every inflatable...
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Clinical utility of remote monitoring for patients with cardiac implantable electrical devices
BackgroundRemote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) offers practical and clinical benefits juxtaposed against burdens...
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The outcomes of a standardized protocol for extracorporeal mechanical circulatory support selection-left ventricular challenge protocol
There are no criteria for surgical mechanical circulatory system (MCS) selection for acute heart failure. Since 2021, we have utilized...
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Clinical Outcomes, Trends in Weight, and Weight Loss Strategies in Patients With Obesity After Durable Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Purpose of ReviewTo discuss clinical outcomes, changes in weight, and weight loss strategies of patients with obesity post left ventricular assist...
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Extraction of non-infected redundant pacing and defibrillator leads does not result in better patient outcomes
The introduction of dedicated tools for pacing and defibrillator lead extraction has resulted in relatively high success and low complication rates....
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Peri-procedural use of direct anticoagulation agents during cardiac device implantation: vitamin K antagonists vs direct oral anticoagulants
BackgroundWarfarin is deemed safe compared to bridging with heparin in the peri-procedure setting while implanting cardiac devices. The timing of...
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Prosthetic valve replacement for aortic leaflet tear secondary to Impella device placement
We experienced a case of aortic regurgitation secondary to tear in the non-coronary cusp of the aortic valve after percutaneous mechanical...
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Body mass index is related to unsuccessful puncture attempts and failure to axillary vein cannulation during ultrasound-guided cardiac electronic device implantation
PurposeUltrasound (US)-guided axillary vein cannulation is effective and safe during cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). It is a...
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Poorer outcomes associated with more invasive lead management strategies for Abbott Riata® leads: a large, multicenter experience
BackgroundOver 100,000 Abbott Riata ® were implanted in the United States before they were recalled in 2010. There are still a significant number of...
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Worldwide survey on implantation of and outcomes for conduction system pacing with His bundle and left bundle branch area pacing leads
BackgroundAdoption and outcomes for conduction system pacing (CSP), which includes His bundle pacing (HBP) or left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP),...
