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Implantation of a VDD implantable cardioverter-defibrillator lead via a persistent left superior vena cava
A persistent left superior vena cava (LSVC) represents a challenging congenital abnormality for transvenous cardiac device implantation. In the...
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Modern physiological approach to inappropriate ICD shocks due to atrial fibrillation with very fast ventricular response. A case report
BackgroundFast-conducting atrial fibrillation misinterpreted as ventricular tachycardia is the leading cause for inappropriate shocks in patients...
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Dual-chamber ICD for left bundle branch area pacing: the cardiac resynchronization and arrhythmia sensing via the left bundle (cross-left) pilot study
BackgroundLeft bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) has emerged as a promising technique to deliver cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). However,...
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Downgrade of cardiac defibrillator devices to pacemakers in elderly heart failure patients: clinical considerations and the importance of shared decision-making
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators are implanted on a large scale in patients with heart failure (HF) for the prevention of sudden cardiac...
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AEDNav: indoor navigation for locating automated external defibrillator
BackgroundIn a sudden cardiac arrest, starting CPR and applying an AED immediately are the two highest resuscitation priorities. Many existing mobile...
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Pacing and Defibrillation Consideration in the Era of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement
Purpose of ReviewTricuspid regurgitation is a commonly encountered valvular pathology in patients with trans-tricuspid pacing or implantable...
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Prognostic role of diuretic failure in determining mortality for patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure
BackgroundWorsening heart failure (WHF) is defined as persistent or worsening symptoms of heart failure that require an escalation in intravenous...
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Inappropriate shocks following recent generator replacement
In a 64-year-old male patient with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) for secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death, a shock occurred...
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CRT-D replacement strategy: results of the BioCONTINUE study
BackgroundIn patients with cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds), the need for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)...
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Development, validation and assessment of the test on knowledge about basic life support and use of automated external defibrillator among schoolchildren
BackgroundEducating lay public can significantly strengthen the Chain of Survival after out of hospital cardiac arrest. Schoolchildren are an...
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Implantable vagus nerve stimulation system performance is not affected by internal or external defibrillation shocks
PurposeAutonomic regulation therapy (ART) for heart failure (HF) is delivered using vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and has been associated with...
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Is CRT-D superior to CRT-P in patients with nonischemic cardiomyopathy?
BackgroundRecent studies have questioned the role of implanted cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) in nonischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM). Cardiac...
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Sachkunde ICD-Therapie
The use of active implants is regulated in Germany by law and the associated ordinances. Medical devices may only be operated or used by people who...
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Effects of adaptive left bundle branch–optimized cardiac resynchronization therapy: a single centre experience
BackgroundAdaptive cardiac resynchronization therapy (aCRT) is associated with improved clinical outcomes. Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) has...
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Effectiveness of applying clinical simulation scenarios and integrating information technology in medical-surgical nursing and critical nursing courses
BackgroundTo determine the impact of combining clinical simulation scenario training and Information Technology Integrated Instruction (ITII) on the...
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A simulation-based randomized trial of ABCDE style cognitive aid for emergency medical services CHecklist In Prehospital Settings: the CHIPS-study
BackgroundChecklists are a powerful tool for reduction of mortality and morbidity. Checklists structure complex processes in a reproducible manner,...
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Persistence of significant secondary mitral regurgitation post-cardiac resynchronization therapy and survival: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) significantly reduces secondary mitral regurgitation (MR) in patients with severe left ventricular systolic...
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Caveats related to conduction system pacing utilizing a proprietary deflectable map** catheter with a stylet-driven lead
BackgroundHitherto, lumen less leads (LLLs) were routinely utilized for conduction system pacing (CSP). We report the largest experience using...
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Validation and derivation of short-term prognostic risk score in acute decompensated heart failure in China
BackgroundFew prognostic risk scores (PRSs) have been routinely used in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). We, therefore, externally validated...
