Virtual Reality for Sedation During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in Clinical Practice: Observational Study.

Background: Connected devices are dramatically changing many aspects in health care. One such device, the virtual reality (VR) headset, has recently been shown to improve analgesia in a small sample of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of VR in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation under conscious sedation.

Impact of the atrial lead pacing site regarding atrial fibrillation onset in patients with sinus node dysfunction.

Symptomatic sinus node disease (SND) most frequently requires the implantation of a dual chamber pacemaker of which the right atrial lead is generally implanted in the right atrial appendage (RAA) or the lateral wall (LW).The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the impact of the right atrial lead pacing site regarding the onset of AF in patients with SND. RESULTS: 126 patients were included (53% males; 76 yo).

[An independent observatory in Vendée on ST-elevated acute myocardial infarction (the OVISCA Register). A Departmental evaluation of demographic trends, mortality and delays before treatment].

Aim: Mortality from acute myocardial infarction has been falling during the past 30 years. The aim of the study was to evaluate the temporal trends of demographics, mortality rates, and time to treatment in patients admitted for acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in Vendée.

Patients And Methods: From 2008 to 2016, 1994 patients hospitalised in CHD Vendée for STEMI <48hours were included.

Management of Graves' disease during pregnancy in the Poitou-Charentes Region.

Unlabelled: Graves' disease (GD) during pregnancy involves risks for the mother, foetus and neonate.

Objective: To compile an inventory of the clinical practices regarding the management of GD during pregnancy in the Poitou-Charentes region of France. This was a retrospective, multicentre study covering the period 2005 to 2012.