Voltage-gated sodium channels drive the initial depolarization phase of the cardiac action
potential and therefore critically determine conduction of excitation through the heart. In …

Background— The primary aim and central hypothesis of the study are that a designated
syncope unit in the emergency department improves diagnostic yield and reduces hospital …

Objectives. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of sulfonylurea drug use on
outcome in diabetic patients undergoing direct coronary angioplasty for acute myocardial …

Importance The Choosing Wisely campaign consists of more than 70 lists produced by
specialty societies of medical practices or procedures of minimal clinical benefit to patients in …

Long‐Term Outcome of AF Ablation. Introduction: Ablation eliminates atrial fibrillation (AF) in
studies with 1 year follow‐up, but very late recurrences may compromise long‐term efficacy. …

ICD in Cardiac Amyloidosis Background Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is associated with
increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Although ICD therapy improves survival in patients with …

Isolated left ventricular noncompaction (ILVNC) is a rare congenital cardiomyopathy characterized
by prominent trabeculae, deep intertrabecular recesses, and thickened myocardium …

Secondary thyroidectomy is an operation generally considered to be associated with a
significantly increased risk of damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerves and parathyroid glands. …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with increased cardiovascular
morbidity and mortality, yet the exact pathophysiological links remain unclear. Whether the …

A detailed understanding of the driving mechanisms behind primary atomization is crucial to
the optimization of sprays for efficient combustion in modern propulsion systems. Many …