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O Fiandra

Publications and source records attributed to O Fiandra.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1999

Patients over 100 years of age with implanted cardiac pacemakers.

Ten patients of the authors' practice who have survived to be 100 years of age or more have had an implanted pacemaker for an average of 11.4 years. As the life expectancy of the country (Uruguay) is 75 years, their survival is considered to be unusual, confirming the statistical conclusion that patient survival with an implanted pacemaker may be expected to be as good or better than those who do not require a pacemaker implant.

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PubMed1994

Cardiomyoplasty review: physiological principles and characteristics of electrically stimulated skeletal muscle. II. A therapeutic option.

Chronic heart failure continues unsolved as ever despite recent advances in cardiac surgery and pharmacological new armamentarium and remains a significant cause of death, regardless of etiology. Cardiomyoplasty (CMP), a new form of biomechanical ventricular support, has given new life to the field of mechanical circulatory support, providing a "bridge" to transplantation and serving as a possible alternative to surgical treatment. The geographic distribution of world experience in 401 patients shows that 80% were centralized in Europe (50%) and South America (30%). This review of the data analysis, documented improved changes in patients clinical status, further clarifies and appropriate patients population indications for DCMP as well as that more than 80% survival probability for NYHA class II & III and an early procedure related mortality of 8 to 10%.

Cardiomyopathy, Dilated↗
PubMed1976

Self-anchoring electrode for implantable pacemakers.

The writers describe a self-anchoring monopolar electrode for use in implantable pacemakers, intended to prevent migration. The device was implanted in 63 patients observed for 36 months, and results are considered very favorable.

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