Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE
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Pacing Clin Electrophysiol · Apr 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialA randomized clinical trial of continuous flow nitrous oxide and nalbuphine infusion for sedation of patients during radiofrequency atrial flutter ablation.
In patients with common atrial flutter (CAF), radiofrequency ablation (RFA) causes discomfort. Patients undergoing RFA often feel pain which is difficult to control as the mechanisms are unclear. ⋯ Inhalation of a (50% N2O/50% O2) mixture during RF ablation for atrial flutter is a safe and efficient way to reduce anxiety and discomfort caused by RF applications.
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Pacing Clin Electrophysiol · Apr 2006
Evaluation of electromagnetic interference of GSM mobile phones with pacemakers featuring remote monitoring functions.
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether global system for mobile communication (GSM) cellular phones can affect the home monitoring (HM) function implemented in last generation pacemakers (PM). ⋯ Our data show that HM function does not call for specific restrictions on the use of GSM cellular phones.