Publications by authors named "K Magtibay"

Sympathetic hyperactivity via spatially dense adrenergic stimulation may create pro-arrhythmic substrates even without structural remodelling. However, the effect of sympathetic hyperactivity on arrhythmic activity, such as rotors, is unknown. Using simulations, we examined the effects of gradually increasing the spatial density of adrenergic stimulation (AS) in atrial sheets on rotors.

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Introduction: Undiagnosed and untreated lung pathologies are among the leading causes of neonatal deaths in developing countries. Lung Ultrasound (LUS) has been widely accepted as a diagnostic tool for neonatal lung pathologies due to its affordability, portability, and safety. However, healthcare institutions in developing countries lack well-trained clinicians to interpret LUS images, which limits the use of LUS, especially in remote areas.

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Chronic stress among young patients (≤ 45 years old) could result in autonomic dysfunction. Autonomic dysfunction could be exhibited via sympathetic hyperactivity, sympathetic nerve sprouting, and diffuse adrenergic stimulation in the atria. Adrenergic spatial densities could alter atrial electrophysiology and increase arrhythmic susceptibility.

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Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) accounts for a majority of mortality worldwide. Survivability from an OHCA highly depends on timely and effective defibrillation. Most of the OHCA cases are due to ventricular fibrillation (VF), a lethal form of cardiac arrhythmia.

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Article Synopsis
  • Conventional mapping of focal ventricular arrhythmias has limitations because unipolar electrogram characteristics and local activation times often fail to accurately indicate the site and depth of these arrhythmias, especially deep intramural foci.
  • An experimental study using swine hearts and custom electrode arrays showed that common unipolar patterns are not reliable for identifying superficial arrhythmic sources as depth increases, leading to potential misplacement during treatment.
  • The research suggests that while traditional mappings fall short, new surface indices can improve the accuracy of determining the depth of arrhythmic foci, enhancing treatment strategies for better outcomes in arrhythmia management.
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