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  1. Article ; Online: Prevalence of Sarcopenia in Older Patients in Rehabilitation Wards

    Luigia Brugliera / Alessandra Giordani / Giuseppe D’Angelo / Caterina Trimarchi / Giulia Villa / Tao-Yu Yen / Francesco Bosica / Lorenzo Malatino / David Zweiker / Alessandra Negro / Federica Alemanno / Sandro Iannaccone

    Journal of Personalized Medicine, Vol 13, Iss 960, p

    2023  Volume 960

    Abstract: The multidisciplinary assessment of hospitalized patients via validated scales and tools has become crucial in the early identification of sarcopenia. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia and its related factors in ... ...

    Abstract The multidisciplinary assessment of hospitalized patients via validated scales and tools has become crucial in the early identification of sarcopenia. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia and its related factors in patients aged ≥65 years admitted to the neurological rehabilitation departments of cognitive motor disorders and functional motor rehabilitation at the IRCCS Hospital San Raffaele in Milan. Using the algorithm reported by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP2), the prevalence of sarcopenia in patients was investigated from 2019–2020. Definite sarcopenia was detected in 161 of 336 recruited patients (47.9%). Age was significantly higher in sarcopenic patients than in those without sarcopenia (median 81 vs. 79 years, p < 0.001) and height, weight, and body mass index were lower ( p < 0.001 for all). The malnutrition screening test (MUST) was higher but still negative in most sarcopenic patients (47.8% vs. 20.6%, p < 0.001). Patients with sarcopenia had significantly reduced life autonomy (by Barthel index, median 55 vs. 60 points, p < 0.001) and increased mental impairment (tested by MMSE and MOCA, p < 0.005 for both). In conclusion, sarcopenic patients were more cognitively impaired and less autonomous in their daily life, but the majority presented with a negative malnutrition screening test.
    Keywords sarcopenia ; rehabilitation ; malnutrition ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: Assessing the weak links – Necessity and impact of regional cardiac arrest awareness campaigns for laypersons

    Simon Orlob / Stephan Grundner / Johannes Wittig / Michael Eichinger / Felix Pucher / Michael Eichlseder / Raphaela Lingitz / Martin Rief / Niklas Palt / Charlotte Hartwig / Gregor Zangl / Markus Haar / Martin Manninger / Ursula Rohrer / Daniel Scherr / Andreas Zirlik / Gerhard Prause / David Zweiker

    Resuscitation Plus, Vol 13, Iss , Pp 100352- (2023)

    2023  

    Abstract: Introduction: Public knowledge of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), and initiation of basic life support (BLS) is crucial to increase survival in OHCA. Methods: The study analysed the knowledge and willingness to perform BLS of laypersons passing an ...

    Abstract Introduction: Public knowledge of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), and initiation of basic life support (BLS) is crucial to increase survival in OHCA. Methods: The study analysed the knowledge and willingness to perform BLS of laypersons passing an AED at a public train station. Interviewees were recruited at two time points before and after a four year-long structured regional awareness campaign, which focused on call, compress, shock in a mid-size European city (270,000 inhabitants). Complete BLS was defined as multiple responses for call for help; initiation of chest compressions; and usage of an AED, without mentioning recovery position. Minimal BLS was defined as call for help and initiation of chest compressions. Results: A total of 784 persons were interviewed, 257 at baseline and 527 post-campaign. Confronted with a fictional OHCA, at baseline 8.5% of the interviewees spontaneously mentioned actions for complete BLS and 17.9% post-campaign (p = 0.009). An even larger increase in knowledge was seen in minimal BLS (34.6% vs 60.6%, p < 0.001). Conclusion: After a regional cardiac arrest awareness campaign, we found an increase in knowledge of BLS actions in the lay public. However, our investigation revealed severe gaps in BLS knowledge, possibly resulting in weak first links of the chain of survival.
    Keywords Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest ; Public knowledge ; Cardiac arrest awareness campaign ; Health education ; Specialties of internal medicine ; RC581-951
    Subject code 306
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Article ; Online: Association of Interleukin-32 and Interleukin-34 with Cardiovascular Disease and Short-Term Mortality in COVID-19

    Christoph C. Kaufmann / Amro Ahmed / Marie Muthspiel / Isabella Rostocki / Edita Pogran / David Zweiker / Achim Leo Burger / Bernhard Jäger / Gabriele Aicher / Alexander O. Spiel / Florian Vafai-Tabrizi / Michael Gschwantler / Peter Fasching / Johann Wojta / Kurt Huber

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 12, Iss 975, p

    2023  Volume 975

    Abstract: Background: Excess cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality has been observed in patients with COVID-19. Both interleukin-32 (IL-32) and interleukin-34 (IL-34) have been hypothesized to contribute to CV involvement in COVID-19. Methods: This ... ...

    Abstract Background: Excess cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality has been observed in patients with COVID-19. Both interleukin-32 (IL-32) and interleukin-34 (IL-34) have been hypothesized to contribute to CV involvement in COVID-19. Methods: This prospective, observational study of patients with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 infection was conducted from 6 June to 22 December 2020 in a tertiary care hospital in Vienna, Austria. IL-32 and IL-34 levels on admission were collected and tested for their association with CV disease and short-term mortality in patients with COVID-19. CV disease was defined by the presence of coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke or atrial fibrillation and patients were stratified by CV disease burden. Results: A total of 245 eligible patients with COVID-19 were included, of whom 37 (15.1%) reached the primary endpoint of 28-day mortality. Of the total sample, 161 had no CV disease (65.7%), 69 had one or two CV diseases (28.2%) and 15 patients had ≥three CV diseases (6.1%). Median levels of IL-32 and IL-34 at admission were comparable across the three groups of CV disease burden. IL-32 and IL-34 failed to predict mortality upon both univariable and multivariable Cox regression analysis. The two CV disease groups, however, had a significantly higher risk of mortality within 28 days (one or two CV diseases: crude HR 4.085 (95% CI, 1.913–8.725), p < 0.001 and ≥three CV diseases: crude HR 13.173 (95% CI, 5.425–31.985), p < 0.001). This association persisted for those with ≥three CV diseases after adjustment for age, gender and CV risk factors (adjusted HR 3.942 (95% CI, 1.288–12.068), p = 0.016). Conclusion: In our study population of hospitalized patients with COVID-19, IL-32 and IL-34 did not show any associations with CV disease or 28-day mortality in the context of COVID-19. Patients with multiple CV diseases, however, had a significantly increased risk of short-term mortality.
    Keywords interleukin-32 ; interleukin-34 ; CV disease ; COVID-19 ; short-term mortality ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  4. Article ; Online: Role of Different Antithrombotic Regimens after Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

    Patrizio Mazzone / Alessandra Laricchia / Giuseppe D’Angelo / Giulio Falasconi / Luigi Pannone / Luca Rosario Limite / David Zweiker / Damiano Regazzoli / Andrea Radinovic / Alessandra Marzi / Eustachio Agricola / Luigia Brugliera / Antonio Colombo / Paolo Della Bella / Matteo Montorfano

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 10, Iss 1959, p

    A Large Single Center Experience

    2021  Volume 1959

    Abstract: Background: Optimal antithrombotic therapy after left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion is still not clear. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of different antithrombotic regimens after the procedure. Methods and Results: We retrospectively ...

    Abstract Background: Optimal antithrombotic therapy after left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion is still not clear. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of different antithrombotic regimens after the procedure. Methods and Results: We retrospectively analyzed data of 260 patients who underwent LAA occlusion and divided them into four groups according to therapy at discharge: dual antiplatelet therapy (group A, 71.5%); oral anticoagulants (group B, 19%); “minimal” antithrombotic therapy (single antiplatelet agent or without any antithrombotic therapy; group C, 4.5%) and other therapeutic regimens (such as a combination of antiplatelets and anticoagulants; group D, 4.5%). We analyzed baseline characteristics, procedural data, and clinical and transesophageal follow-up for each group. The incidence of adverse events was low in the whole population and had a similar distribution among groups. The majority of bleeding events was registered during the first 3 months after the procedure (34 out of 46, 70%). Ischemic events (2%), as well as silent left atrial thrombosis, were rare and not significantly higher in the population discharged with “minimal” antithrombotic therapy. Conclusion: Our experience seems to suggest that LAA occlusion was associated with a low incidence of adverse events, regardless of antithrombotic therapy. A “minimal” drug regimen may be feasible without losing efficacy on embolic prevention for patients with high bleeding risk.
    Keywords anticoagulant therapy ; antithrombotic therapy ; left atrial appendage occlusion ; stroke ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610 ; 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  5. Article ; Online: Not to Rush—Laboratory Parameters and Procedural Complications in Patients Undergoing Left Atrial Appendage Closure

    David Zweiker / Lukas Fiedler / Gabor G. Toth / Andreas Strouhal / Georg Delle-Karth / Guenter Stix / Harald Gabriel / Ronald K. Binder / Martin Rammer / Michael Pfeffer / Paul Vock / Brigitte Lileg / Clemens Steinwender / Kurt Sihorsch / Florian Hintringer / Silvana Mueller / Fabian Barbieri / Martin Martinek / Wolfgang Tkalec /
    Nicolas Verheyen / Klemens Ablasser / Andreas Zirlik / Daniel Scherr

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 11, Iss 6548, p

    2022  Volume 6548

    Abstract: Background: As a preventive procedure, minimizing periprocedural risk is crucially important during left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). Methods: We included consecutive patients receiving LAAC at nine centres and assessed the relationship between ... ...

    Abstract Background: As a preventive procedure, minimizing periprocedural risk is crucially important during left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). Methods: We included consecutive patients receiving LAAC at nine centres and assessed the relationship between baseline characteristics and the acute procedural outcome. Major procedural complications were defined as all complications requiring immediate invasive intervention or causing irreversible damage. Logistic regression was performed and included age and left-ventricular function. Furthermore, the association between acute complications and long-term outcomes was evaluated. Results: A total of 405 consecutive patients with a median age of 75 years (37% female) were included. 47% had a history of stroke. Median CHA2DS2-VASc score was 4 (interquartile range, 3–5) and the median HAS-BLED score was 3 (2–4). Major procedural complications occurred in 7% of cases. Low haemoglobin (OR 0.8, 95% CI 0.65–0.99 per g/dL, p = 0.040) and end-stage kidney disease (OR 13.0, CI 2.5–68.5, p = 0.002) remained significant in multivariate analysis. Anaemia (haemoglobin < 12 and < 13 g/dL in female and male patients) increased the risk of complications 2.2-fold. Conclusions: The major complication rate was low in this high-risk patient population undergoing LAAC. End-stage kidney disease and low baseline haemoglobin were independently associated with a higher major complication rate.
    Keywords left atrial appendage closure ; atrial fibrillation ; complications ; haemoglobin ; dialysis ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 616 ; 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  6. Article ; Online: Neutrophile-Lymphocyte Ratio and Outcome in Takotsubo Syndrome

    David Zweiker / Edita Pogran / Laura Gargiulo / Ahmed Abd El-Razek / Ivan Lechner / Ivan Vosko / Stefan Rechberger / Heiko Bugger / Günter Christ / Diana Bonderman / Evelyn Kunschitz / Clara Czedik-Eysenberg / Antonia Roithinger / Valerie Weihs / Christoph C. Kaufmann / Andreas Zirlik / Axel Bauer / Bernhard Metzler / Thomas Lambert /
    Clemens Steinwender / Kurt Huber

    Biology, Vol 11, Iss 8, p

    2022  Volume 1154

    Abstract: Background: Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is an important type of acute heart failure with significant risk of acute complications and death. In this analysis we sought to identify predictors for in-hospital clinical outcome in TTS patients and present long- ... ...

    Abstract Background: Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is an important type of acute heart failure with significant risk of acute complications and death. In this analysis we sought to identify predictors for in-hospital clinical outcome in TTS patients and present long-term outcomes. Methods: In this analysis from the Austrian national TTS registry, univariable and multivariable analyses were performed to identify significant predictors for severe in-hospital complications requiring immediate invasive treatment or leading to irreversible damage, such as cardiogenic shock, intubation, stroke, arrhythmias and death. Furthermore, the influence of independent predictors on long-term survival was evaluated. Results: A total of 338 patients (median age 72 years, 86.9% female) from six centers were included. Severe in-hospital complications occurred in 14.5% of patients. In multivariable analysis, high neutrophile-lymphocyte-ratio (NLR; OR 1.04 [95% CI 1.02–1.07], p = 0.009) and low LVEF (OR 0.92 [0.90–0.95] per %, p < 0.001) were significant predictors of severe in-hospital complications. Both the highest NLR tercile and the lowest LVEF tercile were significantly associated with reduced 5-year survival. Conclusions: Low LVEF and high NLR at admission were independently associated with increased in-hospital complications and reduced long-term survival in TTS patients. NLR is a new easy-to-measure tool to predict worse short- and long-term outcome after TTS.
    Keywords neutrophile-lymphocyte ratio ; takotsubo syndrome ; predictors ; registry ; LVEF ; outcome ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  7. Article ; Online: Dataset on the prognostic value of cardiac biomarkers used in clinical routine in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing valve replacement

    Fabian Barbieri / Thomas Senoner / Agne Adukauskaite / Stephan Dobner / Johannes Holfeld / Severin Semsroth / Thomas Lambert / David Zweiker / Thomas Theurl / Peter Rainer / Albrecht Schmidt / Gudrun Feuchtner / Clemens Steinwender / Uta Hoppe / Florian Hintringer / Axel Bauer / Silvana Müller / Michael Grimm / Bernhard Pfeifer /
    Wolfgang Dichtl

    Data in Brief, Vol 29, Iss , Pp - (2020)

    2020  

    Abstract: Hereby, the supplemental data of the research article “Long-Term Prognostic Value of High-Sensitivity Troponin T added to N-Terminal Pro Brain Natriuretic Peptide Plasma Levels before Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Stenosis” are presented [1]. It ... ...

    Abstract Hereby, the supplemental data of the research article “Long-Term Prognostic Value of High-Sensitivity Troponin T added to N-Terminal Pro Brain Natriuretic Peptide Plasma Levels before Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Stenosis” are presented [1]. It offers enhanced input on the predictive value of these biomarkers considering the influence of the presence of concomitant coronary artery disease (CAD) in various severities as well as an additional cox proportional hazard model on cardiovascular mortality. Furthermore, the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves are shown as figures. The material described increases therefore the understanding of the predictive value of these already routinely available biomarkers and reduces the risk of potential bias due to possible confounding factors. It also underlines the urge for a multi-factorial approach in diagnostics to detect the optimal point for referral to valve replacement other than just symptomatic status, an observed reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction or the presence of CAD with the necessity for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) [2]. The data of the 3595 patients were gathered retrospectively at a consortium of four university hospital centers in Austria and combined with prospectively collected data on cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Keywords: High sensitivity troponin T, N-terminal pro brain natiuretic peptide, Severe aortic stenosis, Valve replacement, Survival, Risk stratification
    Keywords Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics ; R858-859.7 ; Science (General) ; Q1-390
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
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  8. Article ; Online: Is there a difference in rhythm outcome between patients undergoing first line versus second line paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ablation?

    Martin Manninger / Jakob Ebner / David Zweiker / Raphael Sieghartsleitner / Bernadette Mastnak / Egbert Bisping / Peter Lercher / Rita Riedlbauer / Brigitte Rotman / Helmut Brussee / Daniel Scherr

    PLoS ONE, Vol 13, Iss 12, p e

    2018  Volume 0208994

    Abstract: Background Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is an established second line therapy for patients with symptomatic paroxysmal AF (PAF) and may be considered as a first line therapy in selected patients who are highly symptomatic, considering ... ...

    Abstract Background Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is an established second line therapy for patients with symptomatic paroxysmal AF (PAF) and may be considered as a first line therapy in selected patients who are highly symptomatic, considering patient choice, benefit, and risk, according to recent guidelines. Our study investigated whether a first line vs. second line ablation approach may result in improved sinus rhythm maintenance after ablation. Methods A total of 153 patients undergoing pulmonary vein isolation for PAF were included in the study (age 55±12 years, 29% female). Seventy-nine patients underwent first line AF ablation and 74 patients underwent second line AF ablation after failed antiarrhythmic drug therapy. There was no significant difference in baseline characteristics such as age, history of AF, left atrial size or LVEF between groups. Success was defined as atrial tachyarrhythmia free survival during a 12-month follow-up by means of serial ECG Holter monitoring. Results There was no significant difference in cumulative arrhythmia-free survival between those patients who received AF ablation as a first or second line therapy. Single procedure success was 78% in the first line group vs. 81% in the second line group; multiple procedure success was 90 vs. 91%, (n.s.). Complication rate was 1.3% vs. 1.4% (n.s.). Conclusion Success of AF ablation did not differ between patients who receive ablation as first vs. second line therapy. Based on these data, a trial of AAD therapy before AF ablation may be justified in most patients with symptomatic PAF eligible for rhythm control.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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  9. Article ; Online: Indications and Outcome in Patients Undergoing Left Atrial Appendage Closure—The Austrian LAAC Registry

    David Zweiker / Raphael Sieghartsleitner / Lukas Fiedler / Gabor G. Toth / Olev Luha / Guenter Stix / Harald Gabriel / Paul Vock / Brigitte Lileg / Andreas Strouhal / Geort Delle-Karth / Michael Pfeffer / Josef Aichinger / Wolfgang Tkalec / Clemens Steinwender / Kurt Sihorsch / Ronald K. Binder / Martin Rammer / Fabian Barbieri /
    Silvana Mueller / Nicolas Verheyen / Klemens Ablasser / Andreas Zirlik / Daniel Scherr

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 9, Iss 3274, p

    2020  Volume 3274

    Abstract: Background: Complete real-world data on the indications and outcomes of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) outside of clinical trials are rare. In this study, we stratified patients undergoing LAAC by indication groups. Methods: This analysis of the ... ...

    Abstract Background: Complete real-world data on the indications and outcomes of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) outside of clinical trials are rare. In this study, we stratified patients undergoing LAAC by indication groups. Methods: This analysis of the national multicentre Austrian LAAC Registry comprised all patients that underwent LAAC up until 2018 at the currently active centres in Austria. The baseline characteristics, procedural details and outcomes between the following indication groups were compared: bleeding as an indication for LAAC (“bleeding” group) vs. thromboembolism despite oral anticoagulation (OAC; “thromboembolism” group) vs. an intolerance to OAC for reasons other than the above (“other” group). Results: The analysis included 186 patients, with 59.7% in the “bleeding” group, 8.1% in the “thromboembolism” group and 32.2% in the “other” group. The CHADS 2 score was the highest in the “thromboembolism” group and the HAS-BLED score was the highest in the “bleeding” group. The procedural outcomes were similar between groups (implantation success, 97.3%), with major complications occurring in 7.0% of patients. One-year survival free from stroke, bleeding or LAAC-associated hospitalisation was 83.9%, 90.0% and 81.4% in the “bleeding”, “thromboembolism” and “other” groups, respectively ( p = 0.891). Conclusions: In routine clinical practice, LAAC was used in a heterogeneous patient population with atrial fibrillation (AF) and contraindication, inefficacy or intolerance to OAC. The long-term outcome was favourable in all groups.
    Keywords atrial fibrillation ; left atrial appendage ; registry ; stroke ; bleeding ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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  10. Article ; Online: Check the Need–Prevalence and Outcome after Transvenous Cardiac Implantable Electric Device Extraction without Reimplantation

    Giuseppe D’Angelo / David Zweiker / Nicolai Fierro / Alessandra Marzi / Gabriele Paglino / Simone Gulletta / Mario Matta / Francesco Melillo / Caterina Bisceglia / Luca Rosario Limite / Manuela Cireddu / Pasquale Vergara / Francesco Bosica / Giulio Falasconi / Luigi Pannone / Luigia Brugliera / Teresa Oloriz / Simone Sala / Andrea Radinovic /
    Francesca Baratto / Lorenzo Malatino / Giovanni Peretto / Kenzaburo Nakajima / Michael D. Spartalis / Antonio Frontera / Paolo Della Bella / Patrizio Mazzone

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 10, Iss 4043, p

    2021  Volume 4043

    Abstract: Background: after transvenous lead extraction (TLE) of cardiac implantable electric devices (CIEDs), some patients may not benefit from device reimplantation. This study sought to analyse predictors and long-term outcome of patients after TLE with vs. ... ...

    Abstract Background: after transvenous lead extraction (TLE) of cardiac implantable electric devices (CIEDs), some patients may not benefit from device reimplantation. This study sought to analyse predictors and long-term outcome of patients after TLE with vs. without reimplantation in a high-volume centre. Methods: all patients undergoing TLE at our centre between January 2010 and November 2015 were included into this analysis. Results: a total of 223 patients (median age 70 years, 22.0% female) were included into the study. Cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillator (CRT-D) was the most common device (40.4%) followed by pacemaker (PM) (31.4%), implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) (26.9%), and cardiac resynchronization therapy-PM (CRT-P) (1.4%). TLE was performed due to infection (55.6%), malfunction (35.9%), system upgrade (6.7%) or other causes (1.8%). In 14.8%, no reimplantation was performed after TLE. At a median follow-up of 41 months, no preventable arrhythmia-related events were documented in the no-reimplantation group, but 11.8% received a new CIED after 17–84 months. While there was no difference in short-term survival, five-year survival was significantly lower in the no-reimplantation group (78.3% vs. 94.7%, p = 0.014). Conclusions: in patients undergoing TLE, a re-evaluation of the indication for reimplantation is safe and effective. Reimplantation was not related to preventable arrhythmia events, but all-cause survival was lower.
    Keywords extraction ; reimplantation ; pacing ; ICD ; CRT ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610 ; 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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