Late Retrieval of the Leadless Micra Transcatheter Pacemaker System

Aim: We report our single-center experience with the retrieval and replacement of the chronically implanted Micra transcatheter pacing system (TPS). Material and Methods: We included 6 patients with an implanted the Micra TPSs who subsequently underwent transvenous method of retrieval at our institution. The indication for device retrieval was pacemaker syndrome in two patients, battery depletion in three patients, and need for upgrade to biventricular pacing in one patient. Results: After an implantation duration of 555 ± 373 days, the overall retrieval success rate was 83.3%, 5 of 6 patients. No procedure-related adverse device events occurred. In the single patient with unsuccessful retrieval, intracardiac echocardiography revealed that the Micra TPS was embedded within the cardiac wall and surrounding tissue. After retrieval, four patients received a new Micra TPS. Conclusions: Late retrieval of an implanted Micra TPS was safe and feasible, which indicates the possibility for their safe and elective replacement with a new leadless pacing device.

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GW29-e1468 Pacing Parameters and Success Rate of Permanent His Bundle Pacing in Patients with Narrow QRS: From A Single Center Experience

Journal of the American College of Cardiology ◽

10.1016/j.jacc.2018.08.654 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 72 (16) ◽

pp. C140

Author(s):

Lan su ◽

Shengjie Wu ◽

Songjie Wang ◽

Zhengxian Wang ◽

Fangyi Xiao ◽

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Keyword(s):

Success Rate ◽

Single Center ◽

His Bundle ◽

His Bundle Pacing ◽

Single Center Experience ◽

Narrow Qrs

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Single center experience on the production of fluorine-18 radiopharmaceuticals using a 7.5 MeV cyclotron: capabilities and challenges

SN Applied Sciences ◽

10.1007/s42452-020-2695-2 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Andreas Fesas ◽

Mohammad Reza Pourkhessalian ◽

Alexis Vrachimis

Keyword(s):

Radiochemical Yield ◽

Low Energy ◽

Third Party ◽

Single Center ◽

Single Patient ◽

Remote Site ◽

On Demand ◽

Single Center Experience ◽

Radiochemical Yields ◽

House Production

Abstract A plethora of cyclotron options have been developed to fulfil the demands of nuclear medicine industries in PET and SPECT radioisotopes. As a remote site, the difficulties of transporting fluorine 18 radiopharmaceuticals for PET examinations were overcome by the installation of a 7.5 MeV cyclotron for in-house production. The addition of a third-party synthesis module enabled the synthesis of 7 additional radiotracers according to a ‘’dose on demand’’ principle. Radiochemical yield is considered the primary factor in producing sufficient activity for a single patient dose, since low energy cyclotrons can only offer low initial activities. We hereby report the average radiochemical yields, synthesis times and doses per production for [18F]FDG, [18F]PSMA-1007, [18F]DOPA, [18F]FET, [18F]FLT, [18F]FMISO, [18F]Choline and [18F]FES using a BG75 cyclotron and a Neptis Mosaic-RS. Additionally, the presence of radionuclidic impurities in the final product was examined.

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Problems and results of biventricular pacing to treat heart failure, a single center experience

EP Europace ◽

10.1016/eupace/2.supplement_1.a92-c ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 2 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. A92-A92

Author(s):

X. Lyon ◽

L. Kappenberger

Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Biventricular Pacing ◽

Single Center ◽

Single Center Experience ◽

Treat Heart Failure

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Efficacy of Lift (Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract) for Complex and Recurrent Anal Fistulas - A Single-Center Experience and A Review of the Literature

Polish Journal of Surgery ◽

10.2478/pjs-2014-0094 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 86 (11) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Michał Romaniszyn ◽

Piotr Julian Walega ◽

Wojciech Nowak

Keyword(s):

Success Rate ◽

Current Literature ◽

Operating Time ◽

Late Complications ◽

Fistula Tract ◽

Single Center ◽

Anal Fistulas ◽

Single Center Experience ◽

Intersphincteric Fistula

AbstractLigation of intersphincteric fistula tract in treatment of anal fistulas (LIFT) is being said to have satisfactory results in short and long follow up, with low risk of complications. This study was designed to evaluate the results in patients with complex and recurrent fistulas in comparison with simple transsphincteric anal fistulas.was to present a single-center experience in LIFT procedure in treatment of both simple and complex anal fistulas, including recurrent fistulas, in comparison with a review of current literature.A series of 17 patients were qualified to LIFT procedure. 5 patients were treated for simple transsphincteric, 6 for complex fistulas, 6 with fistulas recurrent after fistulotomy. Median age was 47, most of the patients were male (16/17). Mean follow up was 11 months.Mean operating time was 55 minutes counting from surgical site disinfection to final dressing of the wound. Of the 17 patients the overall success rate was 53%. As expected, best results were achieved in patients with simple fistulas (80% success rate), then complex (50%), and recurrent fistulas (only 33%). There were no early nor late complications of the surgery.As expected, in simple transsphincteric fistulas the results were satisfactory, taking into account low complication rate. Complex and recurrent fistulas seem to be risk factors of LIFT failure. The results are consistent with data published by other authors, based on the review of the current literature, and it seems there is still room for improvement, so further research is required.

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High success rate and considerable adverse events of pelvic prolapse surgery with Prolift: A single center experience

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.1016/j.tjog.2013.01.026 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 52 (3) ◽

pp. 389-394 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Mun-Kun Hong ◽

Tang-Yuan Chu ◽

Yu-Chi Wei ◽

Dah-Ching Ding

Keyword(s):

Adverse Events ◽

Success Rate ◽

Prolapse Surgery ◽

High Success Rate ◽

Single Center ◽

Single Center Experience ◽

Pelvic Prolapse

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How effective is cyanoacrylate closure in small saphenous vein insufficiency? A single center experience

Vascular ◽

10.1177/17085381211051494 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 170853812110514

Author(s):

Görkem Yiğit

Keyword(s):

Success Rate ◽

Saphenous Vein ◽

Treatment Method ◽

Technical Failure ◽

Single Center ◽

Single Center Experience ◽

Kaplan Meier ◽

The Mean ◽

Anatomic Success

Objectives The present study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy and early outcomes of n-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) ablation in small saphenous vein (SSV) insufficiency. Methods In this single-center, retrospective, single-arm study, NBCA ablation was performed in 80 patients with SSV insufficiency between September 2018 and May 2020. Primary outcomes (anatomic success rate and occlusion rate) and secondary outcomes (VCSS and AVVQ scores) of the patients were analyzed. Results No technical failure and device-related complications were encountered. Anatomic success rate was 100% after procedures. Each treated SSV was occluded on colored Doppler ultrasonography immediately after the procedure, and all veins remained occluded at 2 weeks after the procedure. Partial recanalization was observed in five patients at 12-month follow-up. Kaplan–Meier analysis revealed an occlusion rates at 6 months and 12 months follow-up were 97.5% and 93.75%, respectively. The mean pretreatment VCSS (4.72 ± 2.04) decreased to 1.61 ± 0.93, 0.87 ± 0.58, and 0.73 ± 0.52 at 2 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months after treatment, respectively ( p < .001). The mean pretreatment AVVQ score (11.92 ± 2.23) decreased to 8.2 ± 1.89, 4.2 ± 1.16, and 3.32 ± 1.19 at 2 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months after treatment, respectively ( p < .001). The Clinical, Etiologic, Anatomic, and Pathophysiology clinical classification at 12 months demonstrated a significant reduction in disease severity compared with preoperative values ( p < .001). There was no mortality and major adverse events including anaphylaxis and pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) related to procedure after follow-ups. Moreover, there were no symptoms or signs of any sural nerve injury and no cases of skin necrosis, infection, or hyperpigmentation. In addition, no hematoma, deep venous thrombosis, and hypersensitivity reactions were observed. Phlebitis-like abnormal reaction was observed in three patients (3.8%). Conclusions In conclusion, in patients with SSV insufficiency, NBCA ablation with VenaBlock® system appears to be an effective and reliable treatment method. At the 12-month follow-up, the NBCA of SSVs showed a low recanalization rate and had a satisfactory improvement on the VCSS and AVVQ scores.

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