Publications by authors named "Oscar Cano Perez"
Introduction And Objectives: This article reports the cardiac pacing activity performed in 2022, including the total number of implants, adherence to remote monitoring, demographic and clinical factors, and the characteristics of the implanted devices.
Methods: The information sources were the CardioDispositivos online platform, the European pacemaker patient identification card, and data provided by the manufacturers.
Results: The rates of conventional pacemakers and low-energy resynchronizers were 866 and 34 units per million population, respectively.
Introduction And Objectives: Remote monitoring (RM) of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) is considered more reliable, efficient, and safer than conventional in-person follow-up. However, the implementation of RM is still suboptimal. This study aimed to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rates of CIED implants and RM activations in Spain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: The field of conduction system pacing (CSP) is evolving, and our aim was to obtain a contemporary picture of European CSP practice.
Methods And Results: A survey was devised by a European CSP Expert Group and sent electronically to cardiologists utilizing CSP. A total of 284 physicians were invited to contribute of which 171 physicians (60.
Background: Ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF), both cryoablation ablation (CBA) and radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA), have demonstrated to be safe and effective. About 1 in 3 patients may face a redo due to recurrence and the best technique is unknown. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of CBA as a repeat procedure in patients with prior CBA or RFCA.
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- - The study investigates the occurrence of premature battery depletion in subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) devices, which has raised concerns among users and manufacturers alike.
- - A retrospective analysis examined data from 1,054 S-ICD devices across various centers in Europe and North America, specifically looking at battery failures within 60 months.
- - Findings revealed that 3.5% of potentially affected S-ICD devices experienced premature battery depletion within an average follow-up of 49 months, confirming the depletion is limited to devices under advisory.
Introduction And Objectives: The results of the 2021 Spanish catheter ablation registry are presented.
Methods: Data collection was carried out retrospectively by filling in and sending a specific form by the participating centers.
Results: Data from 93 centers (65 public, 28 private) were analyzed.
Introduction And Objectives: This document includes cardiac pacing activity performed in Spain in 2021: figures for implanted devices, demographic and clinical factors, characteristics of the implanted material, and remote monitoring data.
Methods: The European Pacemaker Patient Card, the CardioDispositivos.es online platform, the centers' own databases and the data provided by the supplier companies are used as sources of information.
Introduction And Objectives: The results of the 2021 Spanish catheter ablation registry are presented.
Methods: Data collection was carried out retrospectively by filling in and sending a specific form by the participating centers.
Results: Data from 93 centers (65 public, 28 private) were analyzed.
Interregional variability in the use of cardiovascular technologies (2011-2019). Correlation with economic indicators, admissions, and in-hospital mortality.
Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed)
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study examines access to advanced cardiovascular treatments across different regions in Spain, highlighting the need for equal opportunities in a publicly-funded health system.
- Data from the Spanish Society of Cardiology were analyzed from 2011 to 2019, revealing significant disparities in the use of certain procedures like primary PCI and TAVR, with no clear link to economic factors.
- Although some minor correlations with hospital attendance rates emerged, overall, the study indicates variability in technology use without a strong association to regional wealth or in-hospital mortality rates.
Introduction And Objectives: This report describes the cardiac pacing activity performed in Spain in 2020, including the number and type of implanted devices, demographic and clinical factors, and data on remote monitoring.
Methods: Information consisted of the European Pacemaker Patient Card, data submitted to the cardiodispositivos.es online platform, the databases of participating centers, and supplier-reported data.
Introduction And Objectives: This article reports the results of the 2020 Spanish Catheter Ablation Registry, a year marked by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
Methods: Data were collected retrospectively through completion and return of a specific form by the participating centers.
Results: Data from 97 centers (67 public, 30 private) were analyzed.
Introduction And Objectives: This article reports the results of the 2020 Spanish Catheter Ablation Registry, a year marked by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
Methods: Data were collected retrospectively through completion and return of a specific form by the participating centers.
Results: Data from 97 centers (67 public, 30 private) were analyzed.
Introduction And Objectives: This report describes Spanish cardiac pacing activity during 2019: quantities and types of devices and demographic and clinical factors.
Methods: The analysis is based on data obtained from the European Pacemaker Patient Identification Card, data submitted to the online platform cardiodispositivos.es, and supplier-reported data on the total number of implanted pacemakers.
Introduction And Objectives: Early detection of atrial fibrillation (AF) is a priority to reduce embolic events by initiating oral anticoagulation therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic ability of a wrist device designed for automatic AF detection.
Methods: RITHMI is a prospective, comparative, observational study that included 167 patients referred to a cardiology outpatient clinic for a general consultation or for electrical cardioversion.
Introduction And Objectives: This report describes the result of the analysis of the implanted pacemakers reported to the Spanish Pacemaker Registry in 2018.
Methods: The analysis is based on the information provided by the European Pacemaker Identification Card and supplier-reported data on the overall number of implanted pacemakers.
Results: Information was received from 90 hospitals, with a total of 12 148 cards, representing 31% of the estimated activity.
Introduction And Objectives: This report describes the data reported to the Spanish Pacemaker Registry concerning the activity in cardiac pacing in 2017 in Spain.
Methods: The analysis is based on the data obtained from the European Pacemaker Identification Card and the information reported by supplier companies related to global number of implanted pacemakers.
Results: Information was received from 106 hospitals, with a total of 12672 cards, representing the 32.
Article Synopsis
- The study compared patients who upgraded to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) from previous devices versus those receiving CRT for the first time (de novo).
- Out of over 11,000 patients, about 23% were upgrades, showing that upgraded patients were generally older and had more serious health issues like heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
- Although upgraded patients faced worse symptoms and conditions, their CRT procedures had similar success rates and complications as de novo patients, highlighting a need for more research in this area.
Introduction And Objectives: This report describes the results of analysis of implanted pacemakers reported to the Spanish Pacemaker Registry.
Methods: The analysis was based on information provided by the European Pacemaker Identification Card.
Results: Information was received from 115 hospitals, with a total of 12 697 cards, representing 32.
Introduction And Objectives: We describe the results of the analysis of the devices implanted and conveyed to the Spanish Pacemaker Registry in 2015.
Methods: The report is based on the processing of information provided by the European Pacemaker Patient Identification Card.
Results: We received information from 111 hospitals, with a total of 12 555 cards, representing 32.
Introduction And Objectives: This report describes the results of the analysis of pacemaker implant and replacement data submitted to the Spanish Pacemaker Registry in 2014, with special reference to pacing mode selection.
Methods: The report is based on the processing of information provided by the European Pacemaker Patient Identification Card.
Results: Information was received from 117 hospitals, with a total of 12 358 cards, representing 34% of estimated activity.