Trends in Readmissions Rates and Mortality after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Patients with Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy.

Introduction: Advances in cardiac implanted electronic devices (CIED) have significantly improved outcomes for patients with heart failure. However, there is a bereft of recent real- world data on the relative effectiveness of cardiac resynchronization therapy with pacing and defibrillator (CRT-D) and continuous resynchronization therapy with pacing (CRT-P) in patients with nonischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM). We hypothesized that the addition of defibrillation therapy in patients with NICM would offer no significant benefit.

Endoscopic Suturing to Prevent Migration of Esophageal Fully Covered Self-Expanding Metal Stents: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background And Aims: High migration rates for fully covered self-expanding metal stents (FC-SEMSs) have been reported in the literature. Endoscopic suture fixation has been explored as a mitigation strategy. We aimed to compare rates of migration and other adverse events after esophageal FC-SEMS placement with and without endoscopic suturing.

Artificial Intelligence in Endoscopy Quality Measures.

Quality of gastrointestinal endoscopy is a major determinant of its effectiveness. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to enhance quality monitoring and improve endoscopy outcomes. This article reviews the current literature on AI algorithms that have been developed for endoscopy quality assessment.

Endoscopic closure of esophageal, gastric, jejunal, and rectopelvic fistulas with cardiac septal occluder devices: a case series.

Background And Aims: Treating GI fistulas and anastomotic leaks is a challenge. Traditionally, these adverse events have been treated with conservative measures or surgical interventions, both of which have been associated with high rates of morbidity. Although endoscopic techniques are available and commonly minimally invasive, their success can be variable and oftentimes require repeat interventions.

Patent Foramen Ovale with a Straddling Thrombus.

A 78-year-old man presented with shortness of breath and lower limb edema. Echocardiogram showed severely decreased biventricular function with a large clot straddling the patent foramen ovale extending from the right atrium into the left atrium and ventricle.