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Cardiac resynchronisation therapy for critically ill patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction
… median left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was 26% (IQR 13) and median QRS duration 146 ms (IQR 29). Eleven … on mechanical ventilation. Post CRT LVEF improved from 26% to 39% (p=0.027) and the estimated glomerular filtration … a median follow up of 392 days (IQR 538), 7 (33%) patients died. In-hospital and one year mortality rates were 8.3% and …
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Atrial fibrillation in advanced heart failure
… 0.19 +/- 0.07. Seventy-five patients (19%) had paroxysmal (26 patients) or chronic (49 patients) atrial fibrillation. … After a mean follow-up of 236 +/- 303 days, 98 patients died: 56 (57%) died suddenly, and 36 (37%) died of progressive heart … 0.19 +/- 0.07. Seventy-five patients (19%) had paroxysmal (26 patients) or chronic (49 patients) atrial fibrillation. …
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Not all wheeze is asthma: time for patients to exercise their rights
… is at best imprecise and at worst no better than a coin toss.5–7 In other words, in young individuals objective … is at best imprecise and at worst no better than a coin toss.5–7 In other words, in young individuals objective …
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Chest pain of recent onset: assessment and diagnosis (CG95). A step change in the requirement for cardiovascular CT
… the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guideline CG95 regarding the appropriate … the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guideline CG95 regarding the appropriate …
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On behalf of the Evaluation of COPD Longitudinally to Identify Predictive Surrogate Endpoints (ECLIPSE) study investigators Six Minute Walk Test in COPD: Minimal Clinically Important Difference for Death or Hospitalization
… MAIN RESULTS: Of subjects with change in the 6MWD data, 94 died, and 323 were hospitalized. 6MWD fell by 29.7 m (SD, 82.9 m) more among those who died than among survivors (P < 0.001). A reduction in … MAIN RESULTS: Of subjects with change in the 6MWD data, 94 died, and 323 were hospitalized. 6MWD fell by 29.7 m (SD, …
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Steps to better understand severe asthma
… despite correct treatment. In the UK, three people die every day from asthma.  Publication information Nanzer AM … despite correct treatment. In the UK, three people die every day from asthma.  Publication information Nanzer AM …
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Interventional cardiovascular procedures guided by real-time MR imaging: An interactive interface using multiple slices, adaptive projection modes and live 3D renderings
… modes and live 3D renderings.J Magn Reson Imaging 2007;26:1429-1435 … modes and live 3D renderings.J Magn Reson Imaging 2007;26:1429-1435 …
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Intra-cavity right ventricular metastasis
… but remained haemodynamically compromised and died shortly after admission. Post-mortem examination showed … but remained haemodynamically compromised and died shortly after admission. Post-mortem examination showed …
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Follow-up of patients with severe acute liver disease using an on-line 13C-methacetin breath test - A new tool for decision making in clinical hepatology
… was assessed. Results: 14 patients recovered and 2 died, no patients were transplanted. In the patients who … to 13 to 36 days for blood tests. In both patients who died (autoimmune hepatitis and neoplastic disease), MBT … was assessed. Results: 14 patients recovered and 2 died, no patients were transplanted. In the patients who …
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"Mortality in bronchiectasis: a long term study assessing the factors influencing survival"
… then followed over 13 yrs. Overall, 29.7% of the patients died. On multivariate analysis, age, St George’s Respiratory … then followed over 13 yrs. Overall, 29.7% of the patients died. On multivariate analysis, age, St George’s Respiratory …
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