Publications by authors named "N M Fitzpatrick"
Introduction: Atrial late gadolinium enhancement (Atrial-LGE) and electroanatomic voltage mapping (Atrial-EAVM) quantify the anatomical and functional extent of atrial cardiomyopathy. We aimed to explore the relationships between, and outcomes from, these modalities in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing ablation.
Methods: Patients undergoing first-time ablation had disease severities quantified using both Atrial-LGE and Atrial-EAVM.
Purpose: Falls are the commonest cause of accidental death in older people and the most frequent reason for their presentation to hospital. The Screening Tool of Older Persons Prescriptions in older adults with high falls risk (STOPPFall) facilitates deprescribing by providing a clear consensus on which medications are considered fall-risk-increasing drugs (FRIDs). This study aimed to determine the prevalence of STOPPFall FRIDs in inpatients referred to a falls and syncope service (FASS).
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- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of biodegradable temporising matrix (BTM) in reconstructing complex wounds through a systematic review and meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines.
- It analyzed data from 26 studies involving 1153 complex wounds, finding high integration rates (92.7%) and low infection rates (12.6%) with positive scar outcomes.
- The authors concluded that BTM serves as a strong dermal template for wound reconstruction, suggesting further randomized controlled trials to strengthen the findings.