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Quality of Life in Patients with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators [PDF]
, 2006 Background: The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a life saving device for individuals with life threatening ventricular arrhythmias. There is no doubt that it is a cost effective therapy in various congenital and acquired arrhythmogenic ...
Francis, Johnson +2 more
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Advances in Safe, Flexible, and Stretchable Batteries for Wearable Applications
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.Unlike previous reviews centered on component‐based deformability, this work highlights safety‐driven design strategies for flexible and stretchable batteries. By integrating material‐level engineering, geometry‐controlled structures, biocompatibility, and self‐protection mechanisms, it establishes a unified framework that connects mechanical ...
Hyewon Kang +4 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Recent advances in materials and device engineering enable continuous, real‐time monitoring of muscle activity via wearable and implantable systems. This review critically summarizes emerging technologies for tracking electrophysiological, biomechanical, and oxygenation signals, outlines fundamental principles, and highlights key challenges and ...
Zhengwei Liao +4 more
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Association of Air Pollution with Increased Incidence of Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias Recorded by Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillators [PDF]
, 2005 Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated a consistent link between sudden cardiac deaths and particulate air pollution. We used implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) records of ventricular tachyarrhythmias to assess the role of air pollution as a ...
David Q. Rich +9 more
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Ionic–Bionic Interfaces: Advancing Iontronic Strategies for Bioelectronic Sensing and Therapy
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Ionic–bionic interfaces for bioelectronics leverage ions as multifunctional mediators that combine mechanical compliance, ionic and electronic functionalities, and therapeutic effects. These systems offer real‐time biosignal transduction, effective wound dressing, responsive drug delivery, and seamless interaction between soft tissues and electronic ...
Yun Goo Ro +6 more
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School District Assessment for Sudden Cardiac Arrest Preparation [PDF]
, 2014 A literature review on pediatric sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) suggests that school nurses nationwide are well supported in their responsibilities to manage SCA in school children, despite budget and equipment challenges.
Dahlen, Paula
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.This study presents thin, environmentally stable hydrogel power sources inspired by electric fish. Made using layer‐by‐layer spin‐coating with glycerol‐enhanced solutions, they offer precise layer control, long‐term hydration, and anti‐freezing stability.
Dor Tillinger +4 more
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Radiofrequency Ablation for Post Infarction Ventricular Tachycardia [PDF]
, 2004 Radiofrequency ablation has an important role in the management of post infarction ventricular tachycardia. The mapping and ablation of ventricular tachycardia (VT) is complex and technically challenging.
Nadurata, Voltaire, O’Donnell, David
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Quasi‐Antipolar Nanoclusters Driven Superior Energy Storage in High‐Entropy Relaxor Ferroelectrics
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Quasi‐antipolar nanoclusters are engineered in lead‐free NaNbO3‐based high‐entropy relaxors that weaken polar nanoregion coupling and induce distinct ferroelectric transition under high fields to enable desirable polarization response. This breakthrough system achieves ultrahigh recoverable‐energy‐density (≈18.3 J cm−3), efficiency (≈91.5%), and ...
Ao Tian +12 more
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‘Twiddling’ of the pacemaker resulting in lead dislodgement [PDF]
, 2009 Twiddler’s syndrome is a rare condition in which patient manipulation of the pulse generator within its pocket may result in coiling of the lead and lead dislodgement, thereby causing pacemaker malfunction.
Cassar DeMarco, Daniela +1 more
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