Publications by authors named "Roger Carillo"
Article Synopsis
- The ENVELOPE trial investigated the effectiveness of adding antibiotic pocket wash and postoperative antibiotics to standard infection prevention measures for patients undergoing cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) procedures.
- The trial involved over 1,000 high-risk patients who were divided into two groups: one receiving standard care and the other receiving additional antibiotic treatments.
- Results showed that infection rates were similarly low in both groups, indicating that the extra measures did not significantly reduce the risk of CIED infections compared to basic prophylactic strategies.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFVirtual reality lead extraction as a method for training new physicians: a pilot study.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
March 2015
Background: It is estimated that the demand for transvenous lead extraction (TLE) has reached an annual extraction rate of nearly 24,000 patients worldwide. Despite technologic advances, TLE still has the potential for significant morbidity and mortality. Complication rates with TLE directly parallel operator experience.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study sought to investigate the technical feasibility and safety of the transaortic (TAO) transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) approach in patients not eligible for transfemoral (TF) access by using a device commercially available in the United States.
Background: A large proportion of candidates for TAVR have inadequate iliofemoral vessels for TF access. The transapical route (TAP) is the current alternative but is associated with less favorable outcomes.