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Pacing-induced cardiomyopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of definition, prevalence, risk factors, and management by Somma, Vincenzo, Ha, Francis J., Palmer, Sonny, Mohamed, Uwais, Agarwal, Sharad

“…Pacing-induced cardiomyopathy is a potential complication of right ventricular pacing. Definition varies between studies and the optimal management approach is…”
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Crohn’s disease: a clinical update by Ha, Francis, Khalil, Hanan

“…Crohn’s disease is increasing in prevalence worldwide. It arises from a complex interplay between both genetic predisposition and environmental influence. A…”
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Device closure for patent foramen ovale in patients with cryptogenic stroke: a paradigm in evidence by Ha, Francis J, Adams, Heath, Palmer, Sonny

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Computed Tomographic Coronary Angiography-Derived Plaque Characteristics Predict Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Nerlekar, Nitesh, Ha, Francis J, Cheshire, Caitlin, Rashid, Hashrul, Cameron, James D, Wong, Dennis T, Seneviratne, Sujith, Brown, Adam J

“…Computed tomographic coronary angiography is a noninvasive imaging modality that permits identification and characterization of coronary plaques. Despite…”
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Quality of Life after Intestinal Resection in Patients with Crohn Disease: A Systematic Review by Ha, Francis J, Thong, Louisa, Khalil, Hanan

“…Most patients with Crohn disease (CD) require surgery within 10 years of diagnosis. Intestinal resection is the most commonly performed operation although the…”
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Atrioesophageal Fistula: Clinical Presentation, Procedural Characteristics, Diagnostic Investigations, and Treatment Outcomes by Han, Hui-Chen, Ha, Francis J, Sanders, Prashanthan, Spencer, Ryan, Teh, Andrew W, O'Donnell, David, Farouque, Omar, Lim, Han S

“…Percutaneous or surgical ablation are increasingly used worldwide in the management of atrial fibrillation. The development of atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is…”
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Frailty in patients with aortic stenosis awaiting intervention by Ha, Francis J., Bissland, Kenneth, Mandrawa, Christine, Palmer, Sonny C.

“…Aortic stenosis (AS) is a common valvular disease in older age. Definitive interventions include surgical aortic valve replacement or transcatheter aortic…”
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Mitral Valve Prolapse and Sudden Cardiac Death: A Systematic Review by Han, Hui-Chen, Ha, Francis J, Teh, Andrew W, Calafiore, Paul, Jones, Elizabeth F, Johns, Jennifer, Koshy, Anoop N, O'Donnell, David, Hare, David L, Farouque, Omar, Lim, Han S

“…Background The relationship between mitral valve prolapse ( MVP ) and sudden cardiac death ( SCD ) remains controversial. In this systematic review, we…”
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Novel Approaches To Undergraduate Oncology Education by Ha, Francis J., Parakh, Sagun

“…With the increasing incidence of cancer and related survival, junior doctors are more commonly involved the management of oncology patients. A comprehensive…”
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Accuracy of wrist-worn heart rate monitors for rate control assessment in atrial fibrillation by Al-Kaisey, Ahmed M., Koshy, Anoop N., Ha, Francis J., Spencer, Ryan, Toner, Liam, Sajeev, Jithin K., Teh, Andrew W., Farouque, Omar, Lim, Han S.

“…Wrist-worn heart rate (HR) monitors are increasingly popular. A paucity of data exists on their accuracy in atrial fibrillation (AF) in ambulatory patients. We…”
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Response by Ha et al to Letter Regarding Article, “Sudden Cardiac Death in the Young: Incidence, Trends and Risk Factors in a Nationwide Study” by Ha, Francis J., Farouque, Omar, Lim, Han S.

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Prevalence and prevention of oesophageal injury during atrial fibrillation ablation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ha, Francis J, Han, Hui-Chen, Sanders, Prashanthan, Teh, Andrew W, O'Donnell, David, Farouque, Omar, Lim, Han S

“…Abstract Aims Atrio-oesophageal fistula (AOF) is a potentially lethal complication of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Many studies have evaluated the…”
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The Use of the Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio in Predicting Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Mortality by Nair, Sachin, Ha, Francis J., Baradi, Arul, Nanayakkara, Shane, Soden, Lucy, Jin, David, Whitbourn, Robert, Wilson, Andrew, Palmer, Sonny

“…Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are simple biomarkers that reflect systemic inflammation and are associated with adverse…”
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Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Using Drug-Eluting Stents Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Stenosis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials by Nerlekar, Nitesh, Ha, Francis J, Verma, Kunal P, Bennett, Martin R, Cameron, James D, Meredith, Ian T, Brown, Adam J

“…BACKGROUND—Current guidelines suggest that coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) should be the preferred revascularization method for unprotected left main…”
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Sudden cardiac death related to physical exercise in the young: a nationwide cohort study of Australia by Ha, Francis J., Han, Hui‐Chen, Sanders, Prashanthan, La Gerche, Andre, Teh, Andrew W., Farouque, Omar, Lim, Han S.

“…Background Sudden cardiac death (SCD) during physical exercise is devastating. Aims To evaluate causes and circumstances of exercise‐related SCD in the young…”
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A rare case of left atrial undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma by Ha, Francis J, Dimitriou, Jim, Huang, Alex L

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Refractory seronegative arthropathy: think outside the joint by Ha, Francis J., Stevens, Wendy, Darby, Jonathan, Martyres, Raymond, Burns, Andrew T.

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Continuous and minimally-interrupted direct oral anticoagulant are both safe compared with vitamin K antagonist for atrial fibrillation ablation: An updated meta-analysis by Ha, Francis J., Barra, Sergio, Brown, Adam J., Begley, David A., Grace, Andrew A., Agarwal, Sharad

“…The appropriate and safe peri-procedural anticoagulation schedule for patients on a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) undergoing AF ablation is not known. We…”
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Forty years after mediastinal radiotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma: how late is late cardiotoxicity? A case report by Ha, Francis J, Mclellan, Alex, Newcomb, Andrew, Creati, Louise

“…Abstract Radiation-associated cardiovascular disease is well-described yet under-recognized. Mediastinal radiation is known to affect any component of the…”
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Routine blood investigations have limited utility in surveillance of aggressive lymphoma in asymptomatic patients in complete remission by Hawkes, Eliza A, Loh, Zoe, Estacio, Ortis, Chong, Geoff, Ha, Francis J, Gilbertson, Michael, Grigg, Andrew

“…Background Patients with aggressive lymphoma achieving complete remission (CR) after first-line combination chemotherapy undergo regular surveillance to detect…”
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