Publications by authors named "E Crystal"
Risk of bleeding with the concurrent use of amiodarone and DOACs: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Pharmacother
December 2024
Background And Aims: Amiodarone is frequently prescribed alongside direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in atrial fibrillation (AF). There are concerns regarding drug-drug interactions (DDIs) between amiodarone and DOACs. The literature is conflicting on the clinical implications of this DDI, hence we conducted a meta-analysis to compare bleeding risk among patients receiving DOACs, with and without concurrent amiodarone.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial comparing VDD-ICD with VVI-ICD in detecting subclinical atrial fibrillation in patients with ICDs: The Dx-AF trial.
Heart Rhythm O2
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Robotic magnetic navigation (RMN)-guided catheter ablation (CA) technology has been effectively used for nearly 20 years in treating heart rhythm disorders, showing benefits like greater catheter stability and safety.
- This consensus paper aims to compile current knowledge and offer guidelines on utilizing RMN-guided CA for conditions like atrial fibrillation (AF) and ventricular arrhythmias (VA).
- The expert group reviewed literature and shared experiences to create a structured set of recommendations, addressing practical aspects of RMN use in clinical settings for optimal patient care.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess if the level of osteotomy (50 or 75% the length of the humerus), osteotomy angle (5, 10, or 20 degrees), direction of bone alteration (external rotational or medial opening wedge osteotomies), or orientation of osteotomy (perpendicular to the humeral long axis or perpendicular to the weight-bearing axis of the limb) affect pressure through the medial compartment of the elbow.
Study Design: Humeral osteotomies were performed at 50 and 75% the length of the humerus on 12 canine cadaver thoracic limbs and patient-specific three-dimensional (3D) printed plates applied to induce the desired alteration. Sensors were placed into the medial and lateral aspects of the elbow joint and the limb compressed to 90 N in a universal testing system.