Publications by authors named "Asher Schnur"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the incidence of fatal heart complications, specifically ventricular fibrillation (VF) and sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT), in patients with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) admitted to an intensive coronary care unit (ICCU).
- Out of 732 NSTEMI patients monitored, only three (0.4%) developed VF/VT during their stay, with none of the patients experiencing mortality in a year following treatment.
- The findings indicate that VF/VT occurrences in NSTEMI patients under current treatment guidelines are infrequent, suggesting that routine ICCU monitoring may not be necessary for these patients.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate the incidence and significance of isolated PR prolongation (IPRP) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), particularly without accompanying QRS changes on ECG.
- Out of 1108 patients, 146 exhibited IPRP, and their clinical outcomes, including the need for pacemakers and overall mortality, were compared with 290 patients without ECG changes post-TAVI.
- Results indicated that IPRP in patients with narrow QRS was not linked to negative outcomes, suggesting that doctors may take a more lenient approach toward treating these patients.
