Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie
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Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol · Mar 2021
Review[Artificial intelligence in cardiology : Relevance, current applications, and future developments].
Big data and applications of artificial intelligence (AI), such as machine learning or deep learning, will enrich healthcare in the future and become increasingly important. Among other things, they have the potential to avoid unnecessary examinations as well as diagnostic and therapeutic errors. They could enable improved, early and accelerated decision-making. ⋯ The examples describe innovative solutions for risk assessment, diagnosis and therapy support up to patient self-management. Big data and AI serve as a basis for efficient, predictive, preventive and personalised medicine. However, the examples also show that research is needed to further develop the solutions for the benefit of the patient and the medical profession, to demonstrate the effectiveness and benefits in health care and to establish legal and ethical standards.
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Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol · Jun 2019
Review[Cardiac implantable electronic devices : Electromagnetic interference from electrocauterization, lithotripsy and physiotherapy].
The management of patients with a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) poses a particular challenge in the peri-interventional and perioperative medical environment due to the many forms of possible electromagnetic interference. Although the devices encountered nowadays are of increasing complexity, the vast majority of procedures can be safely performed in patients. The existing position statements and recommendations, however, have a low level of evidence and are often contradictory. ⋯ Although electromagnetic interference is possible, clinical observations with modern devices show that the procedure can generally be safely applied in CIED patients. Physiotherapy often utilizes a variety of electromechanical devices, which can be a relevant source of electromagnetic interference. Although some of these therapies can be safely used, coordination with the responsible CIED unit is recommended.
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Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol · Dec 2018
ReviewThe modular cardiac rhythm management system: the EMPOWER leadless pacemaker and the EMBLEM subcutaneous ICD.
Cardiac implantable electronic devices have been successfully treating patients with brady- and tachyarrhythmias for decades. However, there are still significant complications related to this therapy modality, many related to the transvenous lead. ⋯ The novel modular cardiac rhythm management (mCRM) system, consisting of a communicating antitachycardia pacing-enabled LCP and S‑ICD, is the first system to integrate wireless intrabody communication between devices to allow for coordination of leadless pacing and defibrillator therapy delivery. In this review, the design and concept of the mCRM system are presented and available evidence is summarized.
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Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol · Sep 2017
Case ReportsRight bundle branch block and anterior wall ST elevation myocardial infarction.
We report the case of an acute anterior wall ST elevation myocardial infarction with new left anterior fascicular block and pre-existing right bundle branch block. Due to a wide right bundle branch block, no ST segment elevation was visible in lead V1. ⋯ However, also the R' of the right bundle branch block became significantly shorter after revascularization, dismanteling a minor ST segment elevation. The ST elevation in lead V1 in anterior wall infarction and right bundle branch block may merge with the R' and cause a further QRS widening as an "equivalent" to the ST elevation.
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Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol · Mar 2017
Case ReportsWellens' syndrome can indicate high-grade LAD stenosis in case of left bundle branch block.
Diagnosing acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in left bundle branch block (LBBB) is challenging. Modified Sgarbossa criteria are known to help detect AMI in LBBB. ⋯ A left anterior descending artery (LAD) stenosis was diagnosed and successfully treated. Wellens' syndrome can be diagnosed in a case of LBBB and help detect a high-grade LAD stenosis even if modified Sgarbossa criteria are not met.