Heart rhythm : the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society
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The effect of uninterrupted oral anticoagulant use in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) during catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) is not fully understood. ⋯ The periprocedural bleeding risk was increased in patients with CKD. Uninterrupted DOAC and warfarin administration during catheter ablation for AF in patients with CKD is feasible and effective.
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been performed safely in patients without MRI-conditional cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), but experience specifically with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is limited in this patient population. ⋯ CMR can be performed safely in non-MRI-conditional CIEDs using a standardized protocol. Use of a wideband pulse sequence for LGE imaging yields a high rate of studies unaffected by artifact.
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Multicenter Study
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator-computed respiratory disturbance index accurately identifies severe sleep apnea: The DASAP-HF study.
Sleep apnea (SA) is a relevant issue in the management of patients with heart failure for risk stratification and for implementing treatment strategies. ⋯ The RDI accurately identified severe SA and demonstrated good agreement with AHI. Therefore, it may serve as an efficient tool for screening patients at risk of SA.
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Pauses in chest compressions (CCs) have a negative association with survival from cardiac arrest. Electrocardiographic (ECG) rhythm analysis and defibrillator charging are significant contributors to CC pauses. ⋯ The ADC-FR algorithm is highly accurate in discriminating shockable and nonshockable rhythms and can be used to reduce CC pauses.