100 degrees F temps linked to irregular heartbeat in those with implanted defibrillators, suggests study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 Nov 2024 8:45 AM ISTExposure to temperatures of 100°F (38°C) or higher may nearly triple the number of episodes of a form of irregular heart rhythm, known as atrial...
APPRAISE ATP Trial: Antitachycardia Pacing Prolongs Time to First Shock in Primary Prevention ICD Patients Dr. Prem Aggarwal8 Oct 2024 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in JAMA has explored the effectiveness of antitachycardia pacing (ATP) in patients receiving primary prevention...
Novel Small-Diameter Defibrillation Lead safe, effective and reliable Confirms Global LEADR Pivotal Trial Medha Baranwal30 May 2024 10:00 AM ISTUSA: In a significant breakthrough for cardiac care, the Global LEADR pivotal trial has unveiled promising results regarding the safety, efficacy, and...
CRT Defibrillator bests IC Defibrillator for increasing survival in HF patients with wide QRS complex: NEJM Medha Baranwal15 March 2024 10:15 PM ISTUSA: Long-term results of the RAFT trial showed survival benefits associated with receipt of cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D)...
More than one in ten patients affected by anxiety and depression following ICD implantation Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTAustralia: A recent study published in EP Europace has reported a high prevalence of depression and anxiety in ICD (implantable cardioverter...
PET imaging shows an uncommon case of thermal burns from repetitive ICD shocks: Case report Medha Baranwal26 May 2023 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent case study published in HeartRhythm Case Reports has described an uncommon case of thermal burn from multiple shocks resulting from...
Fitness trackers and smartwatches can pose severe risks in people with cardiac implants Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Feb 2023 11:15 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Heart Rhythm has reported that certain consumer electronic devices could pose serious risks to people with...
MRI can be performed safely in patients with selected implantable cardiac devices Jacinthlyn Sylvia18 Feb 2023 10:15 AM ISTNon-MRI conditional implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are able to appropriately detect and treat tachyarrhythmias after MRI, and no...
ICDs fail to improve survival in Nonischemic systolic HF Patients: Study Dr. Shravani Dali18 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTImplantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs) is beneficial in Younger Nonischaemic Heart Failure (HF) patients, according to a recent study...
ICD implantation in patients with long QT syndrome reduces all cause mortality: Study Dr. Shravani Dali1 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTImplantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICD) implantation beneficial in patients with high-risk LQTS, according to a recent study published in the...
