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Original Article Pages 35-40

Phantom Assessment of Unshielded Magnetocardiography Repeatability, Precision and Accuracy in Electric Sources Localization

Authors: Gianmarco Lombardi, Anna Rita Sorbo, Riccardo Fenici and Donatella Brisinda

Abstract: Pre-interventional knowledge of arrhythmogenic substrate location may reduce interventional time and arrhythmias ablation risks. Magnetocardiographic Mapping (MCG) is a contactless method for non-invasive localization of intracardiac sources used for Three-Dimensional (3D) Electro-Anatomical Imaging (EAI) of arrhythmogenic substrates.

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Review Article Pages 27-34

Recent Progress in the Diagnosis and Management of Tako-Tsubo Syndrome

Authors: Thanh H Nguyen, Gao J Ong, Sven Yuri Surikow, Jeanette Stansborough, Matthew Worthley, Gnanadevan Mahadavan, Dana Dawson DM, Michael P Frenneaux and John D Horowitz

Abstract: Tako-Tsubo Syndrome (TTS), also known as apical ballooning syndrome or "broken heart syndrome", was discovered by Japanese investigators 27 years ago, and was initially assumed to be a rarity.

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Research Article Pages 24-26

Hemolytic Anemia after Mitral Valve Repair: Case Report

Authors: Haydar Yasa and Füruzan Aktuğ

Abstract: Mechanical hemolytic anemia, although there is a well-known complication of mechanical valve replacement is reported to be rare after mitral valve repair.

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Review Article Pages 21-23

Role of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation as an Alternative to Tracheostomy in the Weaning of Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure

Authors: Rosa Mariela Mirambeaux Villalona, Salvador Díaz-Lobato and John Robert Bach

Abstract: Tracheostomy is a very frequently performed procedure that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. There are several complications related to tracheostomy, such as bleeding, stomal infection, pneumonia, tracheoesophageal fistula, tracheal stenosis and others.

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Research Article Pages 14-20

The Role of Cardiotrophin-1 in the Evaluation of Myocardial Ischemia in Patients Undergoing Off-Pump and On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Authors: Mehmet Ergun Tecimer, Ahmet Yuksel, Murat Bicer, Irem Iris Kan, Mustafa Tok and Isik Senkaya Signak

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the availability of cardiotrophin-1 in the evaluation of myocardial ischemia in patients undergoing off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.

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