Abstract The implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) is common for the management of nonischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM). Mortality is a crucial issue for patients with NICM. We can understand the mortality events of ICD versus medicine treatment via a systemic review and meta‐analysis of randomized clinical trials.
Wenfeng He+3 more
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Preoperative paroxysmal atrial fibrillation predicts high cardiovascular mortality in patients undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement with a bioprosthesis: CAREAVR study [PDF]
Background Preoperative permanent atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with impaired outcome after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). The impact of preoperative paroxysmal AF, however, has remained elusive.
Airaksinen, Juhani K. E.+9 more
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Can smartphone wireless ECGs be used to accurately assess ECG intervals in pediatrics? A comparison of mobile health monitoring to standard 12-lead ECG [PDF]
BACKGROUND:Arrhythmias in children are often paroxysmal, complicating the ability to capture the abnormal rhythm on routine ECG during an outpatient visit. The Alivecor Kardia Mobile (KM) device is a wireless mobile health (mHealth) device that generates
Dalal, Aarti S+3 more
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Statistical model for describing heart rate variability in normal rhythm and atrial fibrillation [PDF]
Heart rate variability (HRV) indices describe properties of interbeat intervals in electrocardiogram (ECG). Usually HRV is measured exclusively in normal sinus rhythm (NSR) excluding any form of paroxysmal rhythm. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most widespread cardiac arrhythmia in human population.
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Lorenz Plot Analysis in Dogs with Sinus Rhythm and Tachyarrhythmias [PDF]
The Lorenz plot (LP), a graphical representation of heart rate variability, has been poorly studied in dogs to date. The present study aimed to describe the graphic features of LP in dogs with sinus rhythm (SR) and tachyarrhythmias, and to analyze the usefulness of its pattern recognition.
Romito, Giovanni+3 more
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THE PREDICTION OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION RECURRENCE AT VARIOUS METHODS OF SINUS RHYTHM RECOVERY
Aim. To estimate probability of atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence at various methods of sinus rhythm recovery. Material and methods. Patients (n=153) with nonvalvular AF lasting from 24 hours to 6 months were examined.
T. Y. Gromyko, S. A. Sayganov
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Recent advances in rhythm control for atrial fibrillation [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
Atrial fibrillation (AF) remains a difficult management problem. The restoration and maintenance of sinus rhythm—rhythm control therapy—can markedly improve symptoms and haemodynamics for patients who have paroxysmal or persistent AF, but some patients ...
Richard Bond+2 more
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Delayed sinus rhythm restoration after thoracoscopic left atrium fragmentation (а report of two cases) [PDF]
The article presents two clinical cases of delayed restoration of the sinus rhythm in patients with long-term persistent atrial fibrillation after the procedure of thoracoscopic radiofrequency fragmentation of the left atrium. The necessity of continuing
Sergey A. Vachev+4 more
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Electroanatomic Mapping to determine Scar Regions in patients with Atrial Fibrillation [PDF]
Left atrial voltage maps are routinely acquired during electroanatomic mapping in patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. For patients, who have prior catheter ablation when they are in sinus rhythm, the voltage map can be used to identify low voltage areas using a threshold of 0.2 - 0.45 mV. However, such a voltage threshold for
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Heat shock proteins in stabilization of spontaneously restored sinus rhythm in permanent atrial fibrillation patients after mitral valve surgery [PDF]
A spontaneously restored sinus rhythm in permanent atrial fibrillation patients has been often observed after mitral valve (MV) surgery, but persisting duration in sinus rhythm varies from patient to patient. Heat shock proteins (Hsps) may be involved in
AC Boyd+52 more
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