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  1. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Pacemaker | OriginalPaper

    Takotsubo cardiomyopathy following pacemaker insertion complicated with polymorphic ventricular tachycardia: a case report

    Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) is a novel form of reversible heart failure mimicking an acute coronary event. It is commonly seen in postmenopausal women following emotional or physical stress [ 1 ]. Different diagnostic criteria’s try to define TC; …

  2. 29-04-2024 | Pacemaker | Online First

    Helix-fixed leadless pacemaker implantation through a valve-in-valve tricuspid prosthesis via the femoral approach

    Leadless pacemakers offer the opportunity to avoid transvenous hardware among patients with tricuspid valve prostheses. We present the first case of a helix-based fixation leadless pacemaker implanted through valve-in-valve tricuspid prostheses in …

  3. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Mastitis | OriginalPaper

    Stepwise transvenous lead extraction due to pacemaker pocket infection following lactational mastitis complicated with breast abscess

    Lactational mastitis is defined as cellulitis of the interlobular connective tissue within the mammary gland and is characterized by physical, chemical, and bacteriological changes in the milk [ 1 ]. This painful and debilitating multi-etiological …

  4. 17-04-2024 | Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy | Online First

    Effect of adaptive cardiac resynchronization therapy in heart failure patients with pacemaker dependency

    Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an established treatment for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) [ 1 ]. In the BLOCK-HF trial, patients with atrioventricular (AV) block and a left ventricular (LV) ejection …

  5. 03-04-2024 | Atrial Fibrillation | News | Article

    Which new-onset AF patients are most likely to need a pacemaker?

    The risk for pacemaker implantation or syncope more than trebles among people with new-onset atrial fibrillation prescribed antiarrhythmic drugs within a year of diagnosis.

  6. 01-04-2024 | Pacemaker | Online First

    Leadless pacemaker implantation following tricuspid interventions: multicenter collaboration of feasibility and safety

    Risk of atrioventricular block (AVB) is common after tricuspid valve (TV) interventions (surgical or percutaneous). Incidence of AVB can increase to 20–27% after percutaneous/surgical aortic or TV replacement [ 1 , 2 ].

  7. Open Access 18-04-2024 | Atrial Fibrillation | Online First

    Three-year incidence of pacemaker implantation in patients with atrial fibrillation and sinus node dysfunction receiving ablation versus antiarrhythmic drugs

    Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia among adults affecting up to 6 million people in the US and is expected to rise to 7.2 million by 2035 [ 1 , 2 ]. Sinus node dysfunction (SND) is characterized by abnormalities in the …

  8. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Pacemaker | OriginalPaper

    In a porcine model of implantable pacemakers for pediatric unilateral diaphragm paralysis, the phrenic nerve is the best target

    The diaphragmatic pacemaker is a therapeutic option for the treatment of diaphragmatic paresis and used for bilateral paresis or dysfunction. This device is indicated for patients with high-level spinal cord injuries or central hypoventilation …

  9. 20-03-2024 | Pacemaker | Online First

    Early real-world implant experience with a helix-fixation ventricular leadless pacemaker

    Despite nearly 70 years of research and clinical experience with traditional pacemakers and transvenous leads, roughly one in six patients will experience complications within the first year post-implant [ 1 – 3 ]. Common pacemaker complications …

  10. Open Access 15-04-2024 | Pacemaker | Online First

    Mortality and rehospitalization in patients with pre-existing implantable pacemakers undergoing catheter ablation are related to increased comorbidity burden—data from the German Ablation Registry

    Catheter ablation is frequently employed as first-line therapy of atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation (AF) and is recommended in current guidelines [ 1 ]. The combination of atrial flutter and/or fibrillation with electrical device therapy for …

  11. 01-03-2024 | Pacemaker | Online First

    Safety and performance of a novel subxiphoidal pacemaker system

    The majority of short-term and long-term complications associated with traditional pacing systems are related to the pulse generator (PG) pocket and intracardiac lead [ 1 ]. Following chronic implantation, 5–10% of patients may experience …

  12. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Tetralogy of Fallot | OriginalPaper

    Staged therapeutic surgery for progressive pulmonary regurgitation and pacemaker induced cardiomyopathy after the tetralogy of fallot repair

    Recently, improvements in the repair of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) have increased the need for reoperation in adulthood, especially for pulmonary regurgitation (PR) [ 1 ]. Due to ventricular interaction, right ventricle (RV) dysfunction is …

  13. 01-12-2024 | Pacemaker | OriginalPaper

    Virtual Reality for the Management of Pain and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Implantation of Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: A Randomized Study

    Pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICD) are increasingly used over the world, [ 1 ] for treating bradycardia and preventing sudden cardiac death. In the overwhelming majority of the cases, the implant procedure is performed under …

  14. Open Access 19-02-2024 | Pacemaker | Online First

    Pacemaker lead dislocation during TricValve procedure with an extremely small superior vena cava

  15. Open Access 22-01-2024 | Pacemaker | OriginalPaper

    Informational Postcards Increase Engagement with Remote Monitoring Among Veterans with Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators: a Stepped-Wedge Randomized Controlled Trial

    Remote monitoring (RM) of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) is the process by which data about device function, arrhythmias, and other physiologic parameters is transmitted to clinicians. 1 RM is a Class 1, Level of …

  16. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Pacemaker | OriginalPaper

    Bedside zero-fluoroscopy temporary permanent pacemaker implantation in the electrical storm treatment under the guidance of EnSite 3D system: a case report

    Electrical storm (ES) is a common type of arrhythmia in critically severe patients requiring urgent electrical cardioversion or defibrillation [ 1 ]. However, simple sedation and antiarrhythmic therapy are, in some cases, unsuccessful, especially …

  17. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Pacemaker | OriginalPaper

    Mean compression ratio of a self-expandable valve is associated with the need for pacemaker implantation after transcatheter aortic valve replacement

    Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a safe and effective treatment for patients with severe aortic stenosis with even low surgical risks [ 1 , 2 ]. The necessity of permanent pacemaker implantation (PPMI) caused by conduction block …

  18. 21-09-2023 | Pacemaker | Letter

    Right versus left-sided implantation of left bundle branch area pacemaker insertion

  19. Open Access 30-01-2024 | Pacemaker | Online First

    Device infection in patients undergoing pacemaker or defibrillator surgery: risk stratification using the PADIT score

    The risk of device infection is approximately 1% in the first year after cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation [ 1 – 4 ]. CIED infection is associated with substantial morbidity and increased mortality risk. Patients with CIED …

  20. 19-09-2023 | Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy | OriginalPaper

    Pacing-induced cardiomyopathy in patients with preserved ejection fraction undergoing permanent cardiac pacemaker placement

    Since the beginning of cardiac pacing therapy in 1958, the right ventricle (RV) has been the preferred site for the implantation of permanent pacemaker (PPM) leads because of extensive experience with their use, ease of implantation, and the …

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