Publications by authors named "P Betschart"
Background: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a cornerstone in the treatment of selected heart failure patients. However, a relevant proportion of patients do not show beneficial response. Identification of simple, additive, and outcome-relevant selection criteria may improve selection of patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has evolved into an established therapy for patients with chronic heart failure and a wide QRS complex. Data on long-term outcomes over time are scarce and the criteria for implantation remain a subject of investigation. An international, multicenter, retrospective registry includes 2275 patients who received CRT between 30 November 2000 and 31 December 2019, with a mean follow-up of 3.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a cornerstone in the management of chronic heart failure in patients with a broad or paced QRS. However, data on long-term outcome after upgrade to CRT are scarce.
Methods And Results: This international, multicentre retrospective registry included 2275 patients who underwent a de novo or upgrade CRT implantation with a mean follow-up of 3.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to evaluate how well men undergoing surgery for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) achieved their personal health goals, comparing this to traditional outcome measures used in such treatment.
- - Researchers analyzed data from 68 patients who set individual goals and completed traditional questionnaires pre-surgery and at a follow-up 6-12 weeks later, finding strong correlations between self-assessed goal achievement and established questionnaires like the IPSS.
- - The results suggest that self-assessed goals (SAGA) provide a more patient-centered perspective on treatment outcomes, highlighting that functional measures may not capture what patients uniquely aim to achieve.
A 66-years old male patient presents with lower urinary tract symptoms, mostly due to obstructive symptoms, and an enlarged prostate with 80 cm, with a broad-based median lobe, suggestive of benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). Trans-urethral resection of the prostate (TURP) was proposed. However, the patient desired to preserve ejaculatory function and was afraid of a potential negative impact on erectile function.
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