Inappropriate Shocks With Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator in a Young Patient: A Case Report.

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are increasingly used for the primary and secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Currently, transvenous (TV) and subcutaneous (S) ICDs are the two different types used. Preservation of central venous vasculature, no risk of vascular or myocardial injury during implant, easier explantation, and lower risk of systemic infections have driven the increased use of S-ICDs.

A Case Report of a Young Patient Presenting With Syncope Secondary to Arrhythmogenic Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.

Arrhythmogenic ventricular cardiomyopathy is an inherited condition mainly affecting adults. A 35-year-old Asian male patient presented with syncope while walking home. He experienced a number of episodes of light-headedness and dizziness over the past few weeks.

A Case Report of Pacemaker-Induced Cardiomyopathy in a Patient With Post-atrioventricular Node Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation.

Pacemaker-induced cardiomyopathy (PICM) is a rare but well-recognised phenomenon in patients requiring right ventricular (RV) pacing. It can be caused by single-chamber or dual-chamber pacemakers. We present a case of a 64-year-old female patient presenting to the pacemaker clinic with worsening shortness of breath and legs swelling.

Minimally invasive versus conventional surgery of the ascending aorta and root: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Limited uptake of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) of the aorta hinders assessment of its efficacy compared to median sternotomy (MS). The objective of this systematic review is to compare operative and perioperative outcomes for MIS versus MS. Online databases Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane Library and Web of Science were searched from inception until July 2018.