Electrical Storm Induced by Cardiac Resynchronization: Efficacy of the Multipoint Pacing Stimulation.

Although cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) reduces morbidity and mortality and reverses left ventricular (LV) remodeling in heart failure patients with LV electrical dyssynchrony, induced proarrhythmia has been reported. The mechanism of CRT-induced proarrhythmia remains under debate. In this case report, a description of how LV pacing induced polymorphic ventricular tachycardia immediately after the initiation of CRT has been reported.

Glucometer Usability for 65+ Type 2 Diabetes Patients: Insights on Physical and Cognitive Issues.

: Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is of paramount relevance for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. However, past evidence shows that there are physical and cognitive issues that might limit the usage of glucometers by T2DM patients aged 65 years and over. : Our aim was to investigate the physical and cognitive issues related to the usage of glucometers by T2DM patients aged 65 years and over.

Intra- and inter-rater consistency of dual assessment by radiologist and neurologist for evaluating DWI-ASPECTS in ischemic stroke.

Objectives: To estimate the intra -and inter-rater consistency of radiologist and neurologist working in pairs attributing DWI-ASPECTS (Diffusion Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score) in patients with acute middle cerebral artery ischemic stroke referred for mechanical thrombectomy, intravenous thrombolysis or bridging therapy.

Methods: Five neurologists and 5 radiologists working in pairs and in hour period scored independently and in two reading sessions anonymized DWI-ASPECTS of 80 patients presenting with acute anterior ischaemic stroke in our center. We measured agreement between pairs using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs).

Correction to: The basal to total insulin ratio in outpatients with diabetes on basal-bolus regimen.

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The basal to total insulin ratio in outpatients with diabetes on basal-bolus regimen.

Objective: To evaluate the basal/total ratio of daily insulin dose (b/T) in outpatients with diabetes type 1 (DM1) and type 2 (DM2) on basal-bolus regimen, by investigating whether there is a relationship with HbA1c and episodes of hypoglycemia.

Methods: Multicentric, observational, cross-sectional study in Italy. Adult DM1 ( = 476) and DM2 ( = 541) outpatients, with eGFR >30 mL/min/1.