Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Jun 2014
Comparative Study Observational StudyLong-term survival following coronary artery bypass grafting: off-pump versus on-pump strategies.
This study sought to compare long-term survival after off- and on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). ⋯ In patients undergoing elective isolated CABG, on-pump strategy conferred a long-term survival advantage compared with off-pump strategy.
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Jun 2014
Drug-induced brugada syndrome in children: clinical features, device-based management, and long-term follow-up.
The goal of this study was to investigate the clinical features, management, and long-term follow-up of children with drug-induced Brugada syndrome (BS). ⋯ Drug-induced BS is associated with atrial arrhythmias and SND. Children are at higher risk of ajmaline-induced VAs. The rate of device-related complications, leading to lead replacement or inappropriate shocks, is considerable and even higher than with appropriate interventions. Based on these findings, the optimal management of BS in childhood should remain individualized, taking into consideration the patient's clinical history and family's wishes.
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · May 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialA randomized trial of deferred stenting versus immediate stenting to prevent no- or slow-reflow in acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (DEFER-STEMI).
The aim of this study was to assess whether deferred stenting might reduce no-reflow and salvage myocardium in primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). ⋯ In high-risk STEMI patients, deferred stenting in primary PCI reduced no-reflow and increased myocardial salvage. (Deferred Stent Trial in STEMI; NCT01717573).