We evaluated the relationship between paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and fragmented atrial activity in eighteen patients with sick sinus syndrome. Twelve patients had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (group A), and six patients had no such dysrhythmia ...
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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis: Common and uncommon presentations
Summary Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a multisystemic autoimmune small vessel vasculitis predominantly affecting the respiratory and renal systems. Other systems such as the central nervous system, orbital, cardiac and gastrointestinal systems may also be involved to a lesser degree.
Qiao Xin Tee+3 more
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Cannabinoid therapeutics in orofacial pain management: a systematic review
Abstract The objective of this paper was to investigate the published evidence regarding effects of cannabinoids (natural and synthetic) on post‐operative and/or out‐of‐office pain management in patients suffering from orofacial pain that presents in the dental setting.
C Votrubec+6 more
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Impact of functional studies on exome sequence variant interpretation in early-onset cardiac conduction system diseases [PDF]
Aims The genetic cause of cardiac conduction system disease (CCSD) has not been fully elucidated. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) can detect various genetic variants; however, the identification of pathogenic variants remains a challenge.
Asano, Yoshihiro+44 more
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Genetics of Sick Sinus Syndrome [PDF]
The sinoatrial node exhibits complex cellular and molecular structure and its proper function requires an intricate arrangement of its architecture. A better understanding of the genetic and molecular makeup of the sinoatrial node has led to improved understanding of its function as primary cardiac pacemaker and the abnormalities that may lead to sick ...
Jeffrey B. Anderson, D. Woodrow Benson
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Positive chronotropic effects of theophylline and cilostazol in patients with symptomatic sick sinus syndrome who have declined permanent pacing [PDF]
Pacemakers are more commonly recommended than theophylline for sick sinus syndrome (SSS) treatment. The positive effects of cilostazol on bradyarrhythmias also have been reported.
In Tae Jin, Namsik Yoon, Hyung Ki Jeong, Ki Hong Lee, Hyung Wook Park, Jeong Gwan Cho
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COVID-19 treatment with lopinavir–ritonavir resulting in sick sinus syndrome: a case report
Background COVID-19 infection is the most serious global public health crisis of the century. With no approved treatments against it, investigational treatments are being used despite limited safety data.
L. Y. Wang, Gavin Yeow Ping Ng
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Machine Learning Prediction of COVID-19 Severity Levels From Salivaomics Data [PDF]
The clinical spectrum of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the strain of coronavirus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, is broad, extending from asymptomatic infection to severe immunopulmonary reactions that, if not categorized properly, may be life-threatening.
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Distinct changes in the colonic microbiome associated with acute diverticulitis
Abstract Aim The pathogenesis of acute diverticulitis (AD) remains incompletely understood, despite it being one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of the colonic microbiome in the pathogenesis of AD.
O’Grady MJ+4 more
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We described an elderly man with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) causing sick sinus syndrome (SSS) following intractable hiccups caused by area postrema syndrome (APS). He had multiple cardiovascular risk factors including coronary angina,
Ryouhei Komaki+8 more
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