Engineered Cardiac Pacemaker Nodes Created by TBX18 Gene Transfer Overcome Source–Sink Mismatch
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.201901099
Abstract: Abstract Every heartbeat originates from a tiny tissue in the heart called the sinoatrial node (SAN). The SAN harbors only ≈10 000 cardiac pacemaker cells, initiating an electrical impulse that captures the entire heart, consisting… read more here.
Keywords: pacemaker; pacemaker cells; source sink; cardiac pacemaker ... See more keywords
Symbiotic cardiac pacemaker
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-09851-1
Abstract: Self-powered implantable medical electronic devices that harvest biomechanical energy from cardiac motion, respiratory movement and blood flow are part of a paradigm shift that is on the horizon. Here, we demonstrate a fully implanted symbiotic… read more here.
Keywords: symbiotic cardiac; cardiac pacemaker; energy; pacemaker ... See more keywords
Successful repositioning of leadless cardiac pacemaker during open heart surgery
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DOI: 10.1080/00015385.2017.1335467
Abstract: Received 5 September 2016; revision accepted for publication 20 September 2016. A 82-year-old woman with moderately severe valvular (tricuspid and mitral) disease and chronic atrial fibrillation associated with severe bradycardia underwent implantation of a leadless… read more here.
Keywords: heart; cardiac pacemaker; successful repositioning; repositioning leadless ... See more keywords
Broadband Implantable Antenna for Wireless Power Transfer in Cardiac Pacemaker Applications
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DOI: 10.1109/jerm.2020.2999205
Abstract: A miniaturized implantable antenna with bandwidth enhancement is proposed for cardiac pacemaker application in MICS band (402–405 MHz) and ISM band (433–434.8 MHz, 902–928 MHz) in this paper. By introducing split resonant rings, the proposed antenna has achieved… read more here.
Keywords: wireless power; implantable antenna; power transfer; cardiac pacemaker ... See more keywords
Forty years of longevity for a cardiac pacemaker: What can top that?
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DOI: 10.1111/jce.14539
Abstract: To the Editor, In the era of rate‐responsive, multi‐chamber pacemakers, we are continuing to monitor a patient who was implanted with an isotopic single‐lead cardiac pacemaker 40 years ago. Ms. L. was implanted via anterolateral… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac pacemaker; energy; pacemaker; battery ... See more keywords
Advanced helix‐fixation leadless cardiac pacemaker implantation techniques to improve success and reduce complications
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DOI: 10.1111/jce.15918
Abstract: Leadless cardiac pacemakers (LCPs) are becoming more commonly utilized because of their potential advantages (i.e., reduced short and long‐term complications, improved patient comfort) and may be the preferred option for patients with venous access problems,… read more here.
Keywords: helix fixation; fixation leadless; leadless cardiac; cardiac pacemaker ... See more keywords
Abstract 17303: Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Improves Sleep Habit
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DOI: 10.1161/circ.138.suppl_1.17303
Abstract: Background: Permanent cardiac pacemaker is indicated in patients with symptomatic bradycardia. Its role in sleep disorder is unknown, however some patient report improvement in their sleep habit after permanent cardiac pacemaker implant. We examined the… read more here.
Keywords: permanent cardiac; cardiac pacemaker; pacemaker; group ... See more keywords
Computer algorithms for automated detection and analysis of local Ca2+ releases in spontaneously beating cardiac pacemaker cells
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0179419
Abstract: Local Ca2+ Releases (LCRs) are crucial events involved in cardiac pacemaker cell function. However, specific algorithms for automatic LCR detection and analysis have not been developed in live, spontaneously beating pacemaker cells. In the present… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac pacemaker; pacemaker; local ca2; ca2 releases ... See more keywords
Local tissue mechanics control cardiac pacemaker cell embryonic patterning
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DOI: 10.26508/lsa.202201799
Abstract: Microenvironmental patterning during sinoatrial node morphogenesis is critical for sustaining cardiac pacemaker cell function. Cardiac pacemaker cells (CPCs) initiate the electric impulses that drive the rhythmic beating of the heart. CPCs reside in a heterogeneous,… read more here.
Keywords: mechanics; local tissue; cardiac pacemaker; pacemaker cell ... See more keywords
Improvement of Cognitive Function and Interleukin 1 Beta Serum Concentrations Following Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation in Patients with Symptomatic Bradycardia
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DOI: 10.3390/jpm11080770
Abstract: Background and aim: Bradyarrhythmias cause a low cerebral blood flow with secondary neuronal ischemia and cognitive dysfunction. This study aims to assess the effect of cardiac pacemaker implantation (PI) on the cognitive function and inflammatory… read more here.
Keywords: cognitive function; implantation; pacemaker implantation; cardiac pacemaker ... See more keywords
Quality of life of patients with cardiac pacemaker: levels, associated characteristics, and the impact of anxiety and depression.
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DOI: 10.3897/folmed.64.e63234
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Implantation of a permanent cardiac pacemaker (PPM) improves recipients' quality of life (QoL). However, psychiatric disturbance may adversely affect QoL and undermine clinical outcomes. read more here.
Keywords: life patients; cardiac pacemaker; patients cardiac; quality life ... See more keywords