Publications by authors named "P Raatikainen"
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- A 74-year-old male with Kartagener's syndrome and permanent atrial fibrillation underwent successful cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) and atrioventricular node (AVN) ablation using remote magnetic navigation (RMN) through peripheral access.
- The patient had severe heart failure, a low ejection fraction of 30%, and significant complications from a left bundle branch block, leading to unsuccessful bi-ventricular pacing prior to the procedure.
- Post-ablation, the patient's bi-ventricular pacing efficiency improved to 100%, and there were notable improvements in both cardiac function and overall symptoms, highlighting the effectiveness of RMN-guided techniques in treating complex cardiac cases.
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- Robotic magnetic navigation (RMN)-guided catheter ablation (CA) technology has been effectively used for nearly 20 years in treating heart rhythm disorders, showing benefits like greater catheter stability and safety.
- This consensus paper aims to compile current knowledge and offer guidelines on utilizing RMN-guided CA for conditions like atrial fibrillation (AF) and ventricular arrhythmias (VA).
- The expert group reviewed literature and shared experiences to create a structured set of recommendations, addressing practical aspects of RMN use in clinical settings for optimal patient care.
This report from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Atlas Project updates and expands upon the 2021 report in presenting cardiovascular disease (CVD) statistics for the ESC member countries. This paper examines inequalities in cardiovascular healthcare and outcomes in ESC member countries utilizing mortality and risk factor data from the World Health Organization and the Global Burden of Disease study with additional economic data from the World Bank. Cardiovascular healthcare data were collected by questionnaire circulated to the national cardiac societies of ESC member countries.
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