Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society
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Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
The aim of the present meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of treating pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) with inhaled iloprost, oral bosentan and sildenafil. ⋯ Inhaled iloprost and oral bosentan and sildenafil are effective and safe in treating PAH.
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External chest compression is considered to play a significant role in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but during a rhythm check, chest compressions must be discontinued to avoid artifacts. A new multifunctional electrocardiograph (ECG; Radarcirc) has been developed for use in clinical settings. ⋯ Diagnoses based on the data from Radarcirc were more accurate in predicting rhythm during chest compressions than those based on data from the CoECG.