Inappropriate implantable cardioverter defibrillator shocks—incidence, effect, and implications for driver licensing [PDF]
PurposePatients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) have an ongoing risk of sudden incapacitation that may cause traffic accidents. However, there are limited data on the magnitude of this risk after inappropriate ICD therapies.
Abe Haruhiko +22 more
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Abstract Heart failure (HF) creates a considerable clinical, humanistic and economic burden on patients and caregivers as well as on healthcare systems. To attenuate the significant burden of HF, there is a need for enhanced management of patients with HF.
Javed Butler +8 more
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Implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy in pediatric and congenital heart disease patients: a single tertiary center experience in Korea [PDF]
PurposeThe use of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) to prevent sudden cardiac death is increasing in children and adolescents. This study investigated the use of ICDs in children with congenital heart disease.MethodsThis retrospective study ...
Berul +30 more
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Cardiac remodelling in the era of the recommended four pillars heart failure medical therapy
Abstract Cardiac remodelling is a key determinant of worse cardiovascular outcome in patients with heart failure (HF) and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). It affects both the left ventricle (LV) structure and function as well as the left atrium (LA) and the right ventricle (RV).
Giada Colombo +7 more
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Living With Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: A phenomenological Study
Background & Aim: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator is the most effective treatment for cardiac dysrhythmias. Having such life-saving device is the unique experience with important changes in the patient’ life. Understanding of these experiences can
Mohammad Abbasi +2 more
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Implementation of a screening program for patients at risk for posttraumatic stress disorder [PDF]
Introduction Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) recipients who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are known to be associated with significant cardiac-specific mortality.
Faddis, Mitchell N +3 more
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Patients with diabetes mellitus, prior myocardial infarction, older age, and a relatively preserved left ventricular ejection fraction remain at risk for sudden cardiac death that is potentially amenable by the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter ...
V. Kutyifa +19 more
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Prediction of LVEF improvement in patients with HFrEF and HFmrEF following treatment with Sacubitril/Valsartan. Workflow of this study investigating the functional capacity improvement in response to Sacubitrail/Valsartsan in a real‐world scenario of heart failure treatment.
Florian Appenzeller +8 more
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Early Outcomes of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest after Early Defibrillation: a 24 Months Retrospective Analysis [PDF]
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease remains the most common cause of death in the United States and most other Western nations. Among these deaths, sudden, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest claims approximately 1000 lives each day in the United States ...
Barbara Severgnini +4 more
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To live with an implantable cardioverter defribrillator: A qualitative study on patients'experiences [PDF]
Objetivo principal: Conocer la experiencia de los pacientes portadores de Desfibrilador Automático Implantable (DAI) de la Unidad de Electrofisiología y Arritmias del Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío de Sevilla.
Carrión Camacho, María Reyes +4 more
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