Tilt training as a treatment for reflex syncope: a multimodal approach!?

Purpose: Reflex syncope is a burdensome disease with considerable repercussions on the quality of life. Tilt training is a therapeutic option, but evidence on this topic is scarce and outdated. Hyperventilation is oftentimes associated with reflex syncope.

Behavior of leadless atrioventricular synchronous pacing during exercise.

Background: The leadless Micra AV pacemaker is designed to provide atrioventricular (AV) synchronous tracking by detecting atrial contraction. Detection of the mechanical atrial signals can become challenging at a fast sinus rate.

Objective: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the AV synchronous performance during exercise in outpatients implanted with a Micra AV pacemaker.

Surgical skill simulation training to proficiency reduces procedural errors among novice cardiac device implanters: a randomized study.

Aims: In cardiac device implantation, having both surgical skills and ability to manipulate catheter/lead/wire is crucial. Few cardiologists, however, receive formal surgical training prior to implanting. Skills are mostly acquired directly on-the-job and surgical technique varies across institutions; suboptimal approaches may increase complications.