Publications by authors named "T Machino"
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- A robotic probe manipulator for echocardiography aims to lessen the physical strain on cardiac radiologists while safely performing procedures, particularly for patients in the prone position.
- Key design features include a combination of delta 3D printing technology and a soft end-effector, allowing the robot to operate without clamping issues while still reaching necessary cardiac windows.
- Although expert doctors could achieve clinically acceptable ultrasound images using the robotic system, the scanning process took longer compared to manual methods, and image quality scores were lower for medical students using the robot.
To address the challenges of accurately citing Japanese medical literature in English journals, the essential guidelines "Citing Medicine" by the National Library of Medicine were reviewed, focusing on practical adjustments to enhance accessibility. Key proposals include the use of persistent identifiers (Digital Object Identifier, PubMed Identifier, and International Standard Book Number), proper citation of online content, and the inclusion of romanized Japanese article titles. The selection of accessible journal titles and the importance of consistency were also discussed to avoid confusion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVasoconstriction during tachyarrhythmia contributes to maintenance of arterial pressure (AP) by decreasing peripheral blood flow. This cross-sectional observational study aimed to ascertain whether the relationship between peripheral blood flow and AP recovery occurs during both paroxysmal supraventricular (PSVT, n = 19) and ventricular tachycardias (VT, n = 17). Peripheral blood flow was evaluated using forearm tissue oxygen index (TOI), and mean AP (MAP) was measured using a catheter inserted in the brachial or femoral artery during an electrophysiological study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia and often recurs despite catheter ablation. The recurrence of AF is often underdiagnosed by standard 24-hour electrocardiogram (ECG) because of its transient and silent nature. A garment-style ECG with a highly conductive textile electrode made of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) poly(styrenesulfonate)(PEDOTPSS) and nanofiber (Garment ECG) has been developed that can provide longer-term continuous monitoring.
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