Irradiation treatment of laryngeal cancer in a patient with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) [PDF]
Background: Due to an aging population the incidence of both cardiac and tumor-related illnesses is increasing. A problem may arise if radiotherapy is necessary in close anatomic proximity to an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).
Krimmel, Klaus +3 more
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Pacemaker Dependency after Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence.
BackgroundSevere postoperative conduction disturbances requiring permanent pacemaker implantation frequently occur following cardiac surgery. Little is known about the long-term pacing requirements and risk factors for pacemaker dependency in this ...
Curtis M Steyers +2 more
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Background Some myocardial diseases, such as cardiac sarcoidosis, predispose to complete atrioventricular block. The European Society of Cardiology Guidelines on cardiac pacing in 2021 recommend myocardial disease screening in patients with conduction ...
Aino‐Maija Vuorinen +5 more
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Long‐term Cardiovascular Risks Associated With an Elevated Heart Rate: The Framingham Heart Study [PDF]
Background: Higher heart rate has been associated with an adverse prognosis, but most prior studies focused on individuals with known cardiovascular disease or examined a limited number of outcomes.
Cheng, Susan +6 more
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Background: Permanent pacemaker implantation is associated with an increased risk of mortality and heart failure after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).
Ruixin Lu +3 more
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Intermediate-Term Risk of Stroke Following Cardiac Procedures in a Nationally Representative Data Set. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Studies on stroke risk following cardiac procedures addressed only perioperative and long-term risk following limited higher-risk procedures, were poorly generalizable, and often failed to stratify by stroke type. We calculated stroke risk in
Dhamoon, Amit S. +5 more
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Refurbishing Pacemakers: A Viable Approach [PDF]
Cardiologists implant permanent pacemakers widely for indications like sick sinus syndrome and complete heart block. The guidelines for such implantations are well established1.
J, Balachander, R, Anilkumar
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Early experience with permanent pacemaker implantation at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: Artificial pacemakers generate electrical impulses and regulate the heart´s conduction system. They are often used to treat individuals with bradycardia. Permanent pacemaker implantation is a lifesaving procedure especially in patients with
Uvie Ufuoma Onakpoya +4 more
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Sex-related differences in risk factors, type of treatment received and outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation and acute stroke: Results from the RAF-study (Early Recurrence and Cerebral Bleeding in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation) [PDF]
Introduction: Atrial fibrillation is an independent risk factor of thromboembolism. Women with atrial fibrillation are at a higher overall risk for stroke compared to men with atrial fibrillation. The aim of this study was to evaluate for sex differences
Abdul-Rahim, Azmil +72 more
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Pneumopericardium after Permanent Pacemaker Implantation [PDF]
An 87-year-old man presented at the hospital with shortness of breath and syncope. His medical history included ischemic heart disease, emphysema, and hypertension. An electrocardiogram showed complete heart block and nonsustained polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. A temporary ventricular pacing wire was inserted.
David, Hennessy +4 more
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