ABSTRACT Introduction There is limited data regarding the use of pulsed‐field ablation (PFA) for mitral isthmus (MI) ablation in patients with non‐paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). Our aim was to assess the acute efficacy of MI ablation using a pentaspline PFA catheter with two different ablation settings.
Josef Hornof +13 more
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Valvular Regurgitation and Congestive Heart Failure in an Elderly Dutch Rabbit (<i>Oryctolagus cuniculus</i>). [PDF]
Derakhshandeh N, Hashemian A, Karimi S.
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Macroscopical and histological characterization of the perineal membrane and deep perineal pouch
The existence of the deep transverse perineal muscle remains controversial. While the macroscopic appearance of the tissue in the deep perineal pouch differs between men and women, the differences in the histological composition of this fibromuscular plate is still unclear.
Morten Kampelmann +3 more
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Pan-valvular heart disease in a dialysis patient with progressive jaundice: case report. [PDF]
Chang CC, Tseng CH, Lee CW, Sung SH.
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ABSTRACT Background Scabies is a common health issue in the Pacific and may contribute to rheumatic heart disease (RHD). This study assessed the prevalence of scabies and other skin conditions among Tongan schoolchildren and examined the association between these conditions and RHD.
Simon Thornley +13 more
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Survival and Cost Analysis of Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement With Different Prostheses: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Taiwan. [PDF]
Chien YS, Chung CH, Li JY.
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A Case of <i>Corynebacterium diphtheriae</i> Native Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Infective Endocarditis Complicated by Shower Emboli. [PDF]
Mashayekan S, Chow T, Gupta J, Huang G.
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Initial UK Experience of Focal Pulsed Field Ablation
ABSTRACT Background Pulsed field ablation (PFA) offers potential safety and efficacy advantages for catheter ablation. Delivering this energy source using pre‐existing contact force sensing catheters and mapping systems is attractive due to familiarity and accessibility.
Waqas Ullah +8 more
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Comparing porcine versus bovine mitral valve replacement in terms of structural valve deterioration: a systematic review. [PDF]
Kajitani S +9 more
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Safety Outcomes of Hybrid Open Chest Transvenous Lead Extraction: A Multicenter Experience
ABSTRACT Background: Hybrid open chest transvenous lead extraction (TLE), combining surgical and endovascular techniques, may be utilized in patients requiring concomitant cardiac surgery or with high‐risk features for endovascular extraction. Outcome data in this population remains sparse.
Nadeev Wijesuriya +15 more
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