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
Comparative StudyElectrocardiographic parameters and fatal arrhythmic events in patients with Brugada syndrome: combination of depolarization and repolarization abnormalities.
This study aimed to determine the usefulness of the combination of several electrocardiographic markers on risk assessment of ventricular fibrillation (VF) in patients with Brugada syndrome (BrS). ⋯ The combination of depolarization and repolarization abnormalities in BrS is associated with later VF events. The combination of these abnormalities is useful for detecting high- and low-risk BrS patients.