Publications by authors named "Guan Fu"

A 32-year-old man had recurrent abdominal pain and vomiting for 2 weeks. Physical examination revealed a 4×2-cm abdominal tough mass with unclear boundaries. Palpation caused mild tenderness without rebound pain.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF
An unusual esophageal cancer.

Rev Esp Enferm Dig

September 2024

This article describes an unusual case of a submucosal esophageal cancer, which should not typically arise and should not have the appearance that the present case had. This lesion was diagnosed only after endoscopic submucosal excavation was performed, given that the lesion was incorrectly diagnosed as an esophageal leiomyoma. The highlight of this case is that esophageal cancer can present as a benign submucosal tumor of the esophagus.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Atrial fibrillation is the most commonly observed cardiac rhythm disorder. Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is an effective treatment option to maintain sinus rhythm. This study evaluates the safety, efficacy, clinical outcomes and radiation exposures using a standardized single transseptal puncture (STP)-strategy.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • - The study investigates the feasibility and safety of performing transseptal punctures (TSP) in adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) using low or no fluoroscopy during left atrial cardiac ablation procedures.
  • - A total of 45 ACHD patients were included, with 27 patients successfully experiencing TSP without fluoroscopy, while the others had minimal fluoroscopy exposure, averaging less than 2 minutes.
  • - The findings indicate that utilizing 3D mapping in conjunction with CT scans is both effective and safe for ACHD patients, leading to no TSP-related complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Aim: To investigate the clinical significance of right atrial mapping prior to cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablation in patients with typical atrial flutter (AFL).

Methods: Clinical and ablation parameters were retrospectively assessed and compared in patients undergoing CTI ablation with or without a first-step right atrial mapping (FRAM) by using the CARTO 3D mapping system.

Results: CTI block by radiofrequency ablation (RFA) was achieved in all 143 patients.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background Data on the incidence of arrhythmias, associated cardiac interventions, and outcome in patients with dextro-transposition of the great arteries and atrial switch are scarce. Methods and Results In this multicenter analysis, we included adult patients with dextro-transposition of the great arteries and atrial switch regularly followed up at 3 Swiss tertiary care hospitals. The primary outcome was a composite of left ventricular assist device, heart transplantation, and death.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Introduction: Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) can prevent sudden cardiac death due to ventricular arrhythmias in patients with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). The aim of our study was to assess the cumulative burden, evolution and potential triggers of appropriate ICD shocks during long-term follow-up, which may help to reduce and further refine individual arrhythmic risk in this challenging disease.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 53 patients with definite ARVC according to the 2010 Task Force Criteria from the multicentre Swiss ARVC Registry with an implanted ICD for primary or secondary prevention.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Objective: To compare the curative effect of balanced acupuncture combined with TongduZhengji manipulation vs acupuncture in the treatment of acute lumbar sprain.

Methods: Clinical data of 71 patients with acute lumbar sprains in our hospital from January 2020 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into single group (n=35) and combined group (n=36) based on treatment methods.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

(1) Background: Physical exercise has been suggested to promote disease progression in patients with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). We aimed to investigate the exercise performance and ventricular function of ARVC patients during follow-up, while taking into account their adherence to exercise restriction recommendations. (2) Methods: This retrospective study included 49 patients (33 male, 67%) who had an exercise test at baseline and after 4.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF