Search Results - "SUMITA, SHINICHI"
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Association Between Gait Speed as a Measure of Frailty and Risk of Cardiovascular Events After Myocardial Infarction
Published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology (14-05-2013)“…Objectives This study sought to determine the additional clinical value of gait speed to Framingham risk score (FRS), cardiac function, and comorbid conditions…”
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Effects of 4 Statins on Regression of Coronary Plaque in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Published in Circulation Journal (2016)“…Background:There is no information on differences in the effects of moderate- and low-intensity statins on coronary plaque in patients with acute coronary…”
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Development of Atrioventricular Block and Diagnostic Value of Stored Electrograms in Patients With Sick Sinus Syndrome and Implanted Pacemaker
Published in Circulation Journal (2015)“…Background:The incidence of atrioventricular block (AVB) in pacemaker patients with sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is not yet known. The aim of this study was to…”
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A case of giant coronary artery aneurysm and literature review
Published in Journal of cardiology (01-04-2009)“…Summary A 40-year-old man was referred to our hospital because of an abnormal shadow on the left cardiac border on the chest roentgenogram at the regular…”
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Effects of Right Atrial Pacing Preference in Prevention of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Atrial Pacing Preference Study (APP Study)
Published in Circulation Journal (2008)“…Background Several preliminary studies have indicated that atrial pacing can prevent atrial tachyarrhythmias. The suggested mechanisms by which pacing may be…”
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Novel Method of Predicting the Optimal Atrioventricular Delay in Patients With Complete AV Block, Normal Left Ventricular Function and an Implanted DDD Pacemaker
Published in Circulation Journal (01-04-2009)“…Background: The optimal atrioventricular (AV) delay setting is important for achieving optimal AV synchrony in patients with an implanted DDD pacemaker. Using…”
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Comparison of Nifekalant and Lidocaine for the Treatment of Shock-Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation
Published in Circulation Journal (2006)“…Background Although nifekalant is a class III antiarrhythmic agent without negative inotropic activity, its effect in patients with shock-refractory…”
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Prevalence of Right Bundle-Branch Block and Right Precordial ST-Segment Elevation (Brugada-Type Electrocardiogram) in Japanese Children
Published in Circulation Journal (2004)“…Background The prevalence of Brugada-type electrocardiogram (ECG) in schoolchildren remains unclear. This study aimed to further investigate this condition…”
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Long-Term Electrocardiographic Follow-up From Childhood of an Adult Patient With Brugada Syndrome Associated With Sick Sinus Syndrome: A Case Report
Published in Circulation Journal (01-03-2009)“…We had the unique opportunity of following the electrocardiographic (ECG) course of a 13-year-old male with sinus dysfunction and atrial flutter who…”
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Reverse Perfusion-Metabolism Mismatch Predicts Good Prognosis in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: A Pilot Study
Published in Circulation Journal (2007)“…Background Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) improves glucose metabolism in the septum of patients with heart failure, so in the present study the…”
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Long-Term Follow-up of Atrioventricular Delay Optimization in Patients With Biventricular Pacing
Published in Circulation Journal (01-02-2005)“…Background Atrioventricular (AV) delay optimization may be important in patients with biventricular pacing and the optimal AV delay can be predicted using…”
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Suppression of Atrial Fibrillation by Atrial Pacing
Published in Circulation Journal (2006)“…Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia in patients with an implanted pacemaker, but the role of atrial pacing in preventing AF is still…”
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Assessment of Atrial Regional Wall Motion Using Strain Doppler Imaging During Biatrial Pacing in the Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
Published in Pacing and clinical electrophysiology (01-03-2006)“…Introduction: Biatrial pacing is expected to have preventive effects on atrial fibrillation. Methods: We evaluated atrial regional wall motion by strain…”
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Beneficial Effects of Biatrial Pacing on Cardiac Function in Patients With Bradycardia - Tachycardia Syndrome
Published in Circulation Journal (01-07-2005)“…Background Biatrial (BiA) pacing prevents atrial fibrillation. By an unknown mechanism. The purpose of this study was to use Doppler echocardiography to…”
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Daily Shock Impedance Measured by Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator is Useful in the Management of Congestive Heart Failure
Published in Circulation Journal (2006)“…Background Clinical data suggest that changes in intrathoracic impedance and fluid accumulation in the lung are inversely related. Methods and Results Daily…”
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Efficacy of Consistent Atrial Pacing Algorithm for Suppression of Atrial Arrhythmias in Patients With Sick Sinus Syndrome and Atrial Fibrillation
Published in International Heart Journal (01-05-2008)“…Atrial overdrive provides the best opportunity to suppress atrial arrhythmias. Atrial preference pacing (APP) algorithm has been designed to achieve a high…”
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Reducing Ventricular Pacing in Sinus Node Dysfunction: DDIR versus DDDR
Published in International Heart Journal (2007)“…Background: The use of DDIR mode has been limited since the advent of mode switch in the DDDR mode. In patients with AV block, DDDR is necessary to maintain AV…”
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Changes in Evoked QT Intervals According to Variations in Atrioventricular Delay and Cardiac Function in Patients With Implanted QT-Driven DDDR Pacemakers
Published in Circulation Journal (01-06-2003)“…In patients with implanted DDD pacemaker, cardiac output is maximal when atrioventricular (AV) delay is set to give the maximum QT interval (QTI). QTI is used…”
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Double-Counting of Intracardiac Electrogram During Biatrial Pacing
Published in Circulation Journal (2004)“…Background Biatrial pacing has a significant problem with memory function that misinterprets normal sinus rhythm as atrial tachyarrhythmias and in addition…”
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Optimal Atrioventricular Delay Setting Determined by QT Sensor of Implanted DDDR Pacemaker
Published in Pacing and clinical electrophysiology (01-02-2002)“…ISHIKAWA, T., et al.: Optimal Atrioventricular Delay Setting Determined by QT Sensor of Implanted DDDR Pacemaker. QT interval (QTI) may change when cardiac…”
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