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Systematic Evaluation of KCNQ1 Variant Using ACMG/AMP Guidelines and Risk Stratification in Long QT Syndrome Type 1. International journal

Asami Kashiwa, Takeshi Aiba, Hisaki Makimoto, Keiko Shimamoto, Kenichiro Yamagata, Tsukasa Kamakura, Mitsuru Wada, Koji Miyamoto, Yuko Inoue-Yamada, Kohei Ishibashi, Takashi Noda, Satoshi Nagase, Aya Miyazaki, Heima Sakaguchi, Isao Shiraishi, Nobue Yagihara, Hiroshi Watanabe, Yoshifusa Aizawa, Takeru Makiyama, Hideki Itoh, Kenshi Hayashi, Masakazu Yamagishi, Naotaka Sumitomo, Masao Yoshinaga, Hiroshi Morita, Tohru Ohe, Yoshihiro Miyamoto, Naomasa Makita, Satoshi Yasuda, Kengo Kusano, Seiko Ohno, Minoru Horie, Wataru Shimizu

Circulation. Genomic and precision medicine 2020.9

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Background - Mutation/variant-site specific risk stratification in long-QT syndrome type 1 (LQT1) has been well investigated, but it is still challenging to adapt current enormous genomic information to clinical aspects caused by each mutation/variant. We assessed a novel variant-specific risk stratification in LQT1 patients. Methods - We classified a pathogenicity of 141 KCNQ1 variants among 927 LQT1 patients (536 probands) based on the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) and Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) guidelines and evaluated whether the ACMG/AMP-based classification was associated with arrhythmic risk in LQT1 patients. Results - Among 141 KCNQ1 variants, 61 (43.3%), 55 (39.0%), and 25 (17.7%) variants were classified into pathogenic (P), likely pathogenic (LP), and variant of unknown significance (VUS), respectively. Multivariable analysis showed that proband (HR = 2.53; 95%CI = 1.94-3.32; p <0.0001), longer QTc (≥500ms) (HR = 1.44; 95%CI = 1.13-1.83; p = 0.004), variants at membrane spanning (MS) (vs. those at N/C terminus) (HR = 1.42; 95%CI = 1.08-1.88; p = 0.01), C-loop (vs. N/C terminus) (HR = 1.52; 95%CI = 1.06-2.16; p = 0.02), and P variants [(vs. LP) (HR = 1.72; 95%CI = 1.32-2.26; p <0.0001), (vs. VUS) (HR = 1.81; 95%CI = 1.15-2.99; p = 0.009)] were significantly associated with syncopal events. The ACMG/AMP-based KCNQ1 evaluation was useful for risk stratification not only in family members but also in probands. A clinical score (0~4) based on proband, QTc (≥500ms), variant location (MS or C-loop) and P variant by ACMG/AMP guidelines allowed identification of patients more likely to have arrhythmic events. Conclusions - Comprehensive evaluation of clinical findings and pathogenicity of KCNQ1 variants based on the ACMG/AMP-based evaluation may stratify arrhythmic risk of congenital long-QT syndrome type 1.

DOI： 10.1161/CIRCGEN.120.002926

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Indication and prognostic significance of programmed ventricular stimulation in asymptomatic patients with Brugada syndrome. International journal

Saori Asada, Hiroshi Morita, Atsuyuki Watanabe, Koji Nakagawa, Satoshi Nagase, Masakazu Miyamoto, Yoshimasa Morimoto, Satoshi Kawada, Nobuhiro Nishii, Hiroshi Ito

Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology 22 ( 6 ) 972 - 979 2020.6

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AIMS: To establish the indication for programmed ventricular stimulation (PVS) for asymptomatic patients with Brugada syndrome (BrS), we evaluated the prognostic significance of PVS based on abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) markers. METHODS AND RESULTS: One hundred and twenty-five asymptomatic patients with BrS were included. We performed PVS at two sites of the right ventricle with up to three extrastimuli [two pacing cycle lengths and minimum coupling interval (MCI) of 180 ms]. We followed the patients for 133 months and evaluated ventricular fibrillation (VF) events. Fragmented QRS (fQRS) and Tpeak-Tend (Tpe) interval were evaluated as ECG markers for identifying high-risk patients. Fragmented QRS and long Tpe interval (≥100 ms) were observed in 66 and 37 patients, respectively. Ventricular fibrillation was induced by PVS in 60 patients. During follow-up, 10 patients experienced VF events. Fragmented QRS, long Tpe interval, and PVS-induced VF with an MCI of 180 ms or up to two extrastimuli were associated with future VF events (fQRS: P = 0.015, Tpe ≥ 100 ms: P = 0.038, VF induction: P < 0.001). However, PVS-induced VF with an MCI of 200 ms was less specific (P = 0.049). The frequencies of ventricular tachyarrhythmia events during follow-up were 0%/year with no ECG markers and 0.1%/year with no VF induction. The existence of two ECG factors with induced VF was strongly associated with future VF events (event rate: 4.4%/year, P < 0.001), and the existence of one ECG factor with induced VF was also associated (event rate: 1.3%/year, P = 0.011). CONCLUSION: We propose PVS with a strict protocol for asymptomatic patients with fQRS and/or long Tpe interval to identify high-risk patients.

DOI： 10.1093/europace/euaa003

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Identification of transmembrane protein 168 mutation in familial Brugada syndrome. International journal

Akio Shimizu, Dimitar P Zankov, Akira Sato, Masahiro Komeno, Futoshi Toyoda, Satoru Yamazaki, Toshinori Makita, Taichi Noda, Masahito Ikawa, Yoshihiro Asano, Yohei Miyashita, Seiji Takashima, Hiroshi Morita, Taisuke Ishikawa, Naomasa Makita, Masahito Hitosugi, Hiroshi Matsuura, Seiko Ohno, Minoru Horie, Hisakazu Ogita

FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 34 ( 5 ) 6399 - 6417 2020.5

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Brugada syndrome (BrS) is an inherited channelopathy responsible for almost 20% of sudden cardiac deaths in patients with nonstructural cardiac diseases. Approximately 70% of BrS patients, the causative gene mutation(s) remains unknown. In this study, we used whole exome sequencing to investigate candidate mutations in a family clinically diagnosed with BrS. A heterozygous 1616G>A substitution (R539Q mutation) was identified in the transmembrane protein 168 (TMEM168) gene of symptomatic individuals. Similar to endogenous TMEM168, both TMEM168 wild-type (WT) and mutant proteins that were ectopically induced in HL-1 cells showed nuclear membrane localization. A significant decrease in Na+ current and Nav 1.5 protein expression was observed in HL-1 cardiomyocytes expressing mutant TMEM168. Ventricular tachyarrhythmias and conduction disorders were induced in the heterozygous Tmem168 1616G>A knock-in mice by pharmacological stimulation, but not in WT mice. Na+ current was reduced in ventricular cardiomyocytes isolated from the Tmem168 knock-in heart, and Nav 1.5 expression was also impaired. This impairment was dependent on increased Nedd4-2 binding to Nav 1.5 and subsequent ubiquitination. Collectively, our results show an association between the TMEM168 1616G>A mutation and arrhythmogenesis in a family with BrS.

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Effects of Bisoprolol Transdermal Patches for Prevention of Perioperative Myocardial Injury in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery - Multicenter Randomized Controlled Study.

Hironobu Toda, Kazufumi Nakamura, Kazuyoshi Shimizu, Kentaro Ejiri, Takayuki Iwano, Toru Miyoshi, Koji Nakagawa, Masashi Yoshida, Atsuyuki Watanabe, Nobuhiro Nishii, Yukiko Hikasa, Masao Hayashi, Hiroshi Morita, Hiroshi Morimatsu, Hiroshi Ito

Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society 84 ( 4 ) 642 - 649 2020.3

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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transdermal β-blocker patches, which offer stable blood concentration and easy availability during operation, for prevention of perioperative myocardial injury (PMI) in high-risk patients.Methods and Results:In this randomized controlled trial, patients aged >60 years with hypertension and high revised cardiac risk index (≥2) undergoing non-cardiac surgery were randomly assigned to a bisoprolol patch or control group. Primary efficacy outcome was incidence of PMI, defined as postoperative high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) >0.014ng/mL and relative hs-cTnT change ≥20%. Secondary efficacy outcomes were number of cardiovascular events and 30-day mortality. From November 2014 to February 2019, 240 patients from 5 hospitals were enrolled in this study. The incidence of PMI was 35.7% in the bisoprolol patch group and 44.5% in the control group (P=0.18). Incidence of major adverse cardiac events including non-critical myocardial infarction, strokes, decompensated heart failure and tachyarrhythmia was similar between the 2 groups. Tachyarrhythmia tended to be higher in the control group. There were no significant differences in safety outcomes including significant hypotension and bradycardia requiring any treatment between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS: Bisoprolol patches do not influence the incidence of PMI and cardiovascular events in high-risk patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery, but perioperative use of these patches is safe.

DOI： 10.1253/circj.CJ-19-0871

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Lifestyle Modification or Medication to Improve Condition of Patients With Asymptomatic Heart Failure - Monitoring and Management of OptiVol Alert to Reduce Heart Failure Hospitalization II (MOMOTARO II) Study.

Akihito Miyoshi, Nobuhiro Nishii, Yoji Okamoto, Shinpei Fujita, Kenji Kawamoto, Keisuke Okawa, Shigeki Hiramatsu, Kazufumi Nakamura, Hiroshi Morita, Hiroshi Ito

Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society 84 ( 3 ) 456 - 462 2020.2

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BACKGROUND: In heart failure (HF) patients implanted with high-energy devices, worsening of HF can be diagnosed from intrathoracic impedance (ITI) before symptoms appear. Early therapeutic intervention can prevent HF worsening, but the optimal intervention remains unknown. This study aimed to examine which lifestyle modifications or medications can improve HF indicators in asymptomatic HF patients diagnosed from ITI.Methods and Results:This multicenter, prospective, randomized study included patients with high-energy devices, left ventricular ejection fraction <40%, or with a history of HF hospitalization. After the OptiVol alert was evoked by decreased ITI, patients underwent examinations. If they were diagnosed with HF, they were randomly assigned to 3 groups: lifestyle modification, diuretic, or nitrate. After 1 week, they underwent the same examinations. The primary endpoint was change in ITI and serum B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP). Totally, 57 patients were randomized. In all 3 groups, ITI was significantly increased post-intervention compared with pre-intervention. In the diuretic and nitrate groups, logBNP post-intervention was significantly lower than pre-intervention, but not in the lifestyle modification group. CONCLUSIONS: Compared with lifestyle modifications, diuretic and nitrate therapy for 1 week may be more effective management of HF detected by decreased ITI. However, lifestyle modification may have the additional benefits of reducing the workload or cost.

DOI： 10.1253/circj.CJ-19-0986

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New Appearance of Fragmented QRS as a Predictor of Ventricular Arrhythmic Events in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

Soichiro Ogura, Kazufumi Nakamura, Hiroshi Morita, Norihisa Toh, Koji Nakagawa, Masashi Yoshida, Atsuyuki Watanabe, Nobuhiro Nishii, Toru Miyoshi, Hiroshi Ito

Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society 84 ( 3 ) 487 - 494 2020.2

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BACKGROUND: Multiple spikes in the QRS complex (fragmented QRS [fQRS]) on 12-lead electrocardiography have been associated with ventricular arrhythmic events (VAEs) in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The aim of this study was to assess the association between new appearances of fQRS and cardiac events in patients with HCM.Methods and Results:The association between baseline fQRS and cardiac events, namely VAEs, heart failure-related hospitalization, and all-cause death, was evaluated retrospectively in 146 HCM patients (46 patients with fQRS, 100 without fQRS). The median follow-up was 5.3 years. Cardiac events occurred in 29 patients with baseline fQRS and 32 patients without baseline fQRS (63% vs. 32%; P<0.001). VAEs occurred in a significantly larger percentage of patients with than without baseline fQRS (54% vs. 23%, respectively; P<0.001). Of the 100 patients without baseline fQRS, 33 had a new appearance of fQRS during the 4.6-year follow-up, whereas 67 did not. VAEs occurred more frequently in the 33 patients with the appearance of fQRS than in those without (42% vs. 13%, respectively; P=0.001). Multivariable analysis showed that the new appearance of fQRS documented before VAEs was associated with VAEs (hazard ratio 4.29, 95% confidence interval 1.81-10.2; P=0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The new appearance of fQRS was associated with an increased risk of VAEs in HCM patients.

DOI： 10.1253/circj.CJ-19-0968

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Long-term prognosis of patients withJ-wave syndrome. International journal

Tsukasa Kamakura, Tetsuji Shinohara, Kenji Yodogawa, Nobuyuki Murakoshi, Hiroshi Morita, Naohiko Takahashi, Yasuya Inden, Wataru Shimizu, Akihiko Nogami, Minoru Horie, Takeshi Aiba, Kengo Kusano

Heart (British Cardiac Society) 106 ( 4 ) 299 - 306 2020.2

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OBJECTIVE: Limited data are currently available regarding the long-term prognosis of patients with J-wave syndrome (JWS). The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term prognosis of patients with JWS and identify predictors of the recurrence of ventricular fibrillation (VF). METHODS: This was a multicentre retrospective study (seven Japanese hospitals) involving 134 patients with JWS (Brugada syndrome (BrS): 85; early repolarisation syndrome (ERS): 49) treated with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. All patients had a history of VF. All patients with ERS underwent drug provocation testing with standard and high intercostal ECG recordings to rule out BrS. The impact of global J waves (type 1 ECG or anterior J waves and inferolateral J waves in two or more leads) on the prognosis was evaluated. RESULTS: During the 91±66 months of the follow-up period, 52 (39%) patients (BrS: 37; ERS: 15) experienced recurrence of VF. Patients with BrS and ERS with global J waves showed a significantly higher incidence of VF recurrence than those without (BrS: log-rank, p=0.014; ERS: log-rank, p=0.0009). The presence of global J waves was a predictor of VF recurrence in patients with JWS (HR: 2.16, 95% CI 1.21 to 3.91, p=0.0095), while previously reported high-risk electrocardiographic parameters (high-amplitude J waves ≥0.2 mV and J waves associated with a horizontal or descending ST segment) were not predictive of VF recurrence. CONCLUSIONS: This multicentre long-term study showed that the presence of global J waves was associated with a higher incidence of VF recurrence in patients with JWS.

DOI： 10.1136/heartjnl-2019-315007

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非侵襲検査と基礎医学・工学との融合心電図自動診断の精度評価ならびに有用性向上に関する研究

八島正明, 加藤貴雄, 渡邉英一, 高橋尚彦, 池田隆徳, 笠巻祐二, 住友直方, 植田典浩, 森田宏, 平岡昌和

心電図 40 ( Suppl.2 ) S - 28 2020.2

Fontan患者におけるカテーテルアブレーション(Catheter ablation in Fontan patients)

西井伸洋, 森本芳正, 木村朋生, 宮本真和, 杜徳尚, 中川晃志, 渡邊敦之, 森田宏, 伊藤浩, 重光祐輔, 栄徳隆裕, 馬場健児, 笠原慎吾

日本成人先天性心疾患学会雑誌 9 ( 1 ) 223 - 223 2020.1

Low Consultation Rate of General Population with Atrial Fibrillation.

Hiroaki Matsumi, Kazufumi Nakamura, Eri Eguchi, Toru Miyoshi, Koji Nakagawa, Nobuhiro Nishii, Atsuyuki Watanabe, Akira Ueoka, Masashi Yoshida, Naoto Tokunaga, Naofumi Amioka, Nobuyuki Yamada, Daiji Saito, Hiroshi Morita, Keiki Ogino, Hiroshi Ito

International heart journal 60 ( 6 ) 1303 - 1307 2019.11

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In order to prevent ischemic stroke, it is important to identify and treat patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who do not consult a doctor in a medical institution. The aim of this study was to determine the consultation rate at medical institutions for patients with AF in group medical examinations conducted in a city in western Japan. Of 6101 examinees of group medical examinations (40 years of age or older) conducted in Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, from 2012 to 2014, 4338 participants (71.1%) who were evaluated by electrocardiogram (ECG) gave written informed consent and responded to surveys in the form of questionnaires through a personal interview conducted by nurses were included in the Ibara-AF study. A cumulative total of 82 subjects were diagnosed as having AF by ECG (prevalence of AF = 1.89%), and 51 individuals had AF during the three-year period.15 (29.4%) of the 51 patients with AF did not regularly visit medical institutions. Among them, 46.7% (n = 7) and 53.3% (n = 8) of the patients were symptomatic and asymptomatic, respectively, and 73.3% of the patients had a CHADS2 score of more than one point. There were no significant differences in patients' characteristics between regular and non-regular visit groups. In conclusion, about one-third of the patients with AF did not regularly see a doctor in a medical institution and most of them had a CHADS2 score of more than one point in a Japanese rural area. Educating the public about the risks of AF is required.

DOI： 10.1536/ihj.19-062

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Efficacy of catheter ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in patients with atrial septal defect: a comparison with transcatheter closure alone. International journal

Koji Nakagawa, Teiji Akagi, Satoshi Nagase, Yoichi Takaya, Yasufumi Kijima, Norihisa Toh, Atsuyuki Watanabe, Nobuhiro Nishii, Kazufumi Nakamura, Hiroshi Morita, Kengo Kusano, Hiroshi Ito

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AIMS: There is no valid treatment strategy for addressing paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with unclosed atrial septal defect (ASD). We aimed to assess the efficacy of catheter ablation (CA) compared with transcatheter ASD closure alone for treating pre-existing paroxysmal AF in patients with ASD. METHODS AND RESULTS: Among 908 patients who underwent transcatheter ASD closure, we evaluated 50 consecutive patients (63 ± 12 years) with paroxysmal AF. We compared the AF outcomes of these patients after transcatheter ASD closure between those with and without CA prior to ASD closure. Thirty (60%) patients underwent CA. During the follow-up period after ASD closure (mean: 49 ± 23 months), recurrence of AF was observed in 6/30 (20%) patients with upfront CA and 12/20 (60%) patients with ASD closure alone. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the AF-free survival rate was significantly higher for patients with CA than for those with ASD closure alone (79% vs. 37% at 5 years, P = 0.002). Upfront CA and previous heart failure hospitalization were associated with recurrence of AF after ASD closure [hazard ratio (HR) 0.18, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.06-0.53; P = 0.002 and HR 4.64, 95% CI 1.60-13.49; P = 0.005, respectively]. CONCLUSION: In ASD patient with paroxysmal AF, transcatheter ASD closure alone demonstrated high AF recurrence rate after ASD closure. On the other hand, upfront CA prior to ASD closure substantially suppressed AF recurrence over the long term. A combination of CA and transcatheter ASD closure may be a feasible treatment strategy for paroxysmal AF in patients with ASD.

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Open chest epicardial mapping in an asymptomatic patient with Brugada syndrome. International journal

Atsuyuki Watanabe, Hiroshi Morita, Satoshi Kawada, Motomi Tachibana, Yoshimasa Morimoto, Hiroshi Ito

HeartRhythm case reports 5 ( 10 ) 501 - 504 2019.10

Brugada症候群の新知見 Brugada症候群の心臓突然死リスク予測モデルを用いたリスク階層化

中野由紀子, 廣延直也, 清水渉, 高木雅彦, 森田宏, 草野研吾, 相庭武司, 大野聖子, 鎌倉令, 堀江稔, 木原康樹

日本心臓病学会学術集会抄録 67回 S11 - 2 2019.9

高安病患者に対する経皮的腎血管形成術

小倉聡一郎, 戸田洋伸, 藤本竜平, 大塚寛昭, 森田宏, 伊藤浩

日本心血管インターベンション治療学会抄録集 28回 [MP18 - 005] 2019.9

アンプラッツァーデバイス留置後の心房中隔穿刺

中川晃志, 渡邊敦之, 高谷陽一, 赤木禎治, 森本芳正, 浅田早央莉, 宮本真和, 木村朋生, 西井伸洋, 中村一文, 森田宏, 伊藤浩

日本心血管インターベンション治療学会抄録集 28回 [MO114 - 001] 2019.9

A Low Critical Event Rate Despite a High Abnormal Event Rate in Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electric Devices Followed Up by Remote Monitoring.

Yoshimasa Morimoto, Nobuhiro Nishii, Saori Tsukuda, Satoshi Kawada, Masakazu Miyamoto, Akihito Miyoshi, Koji Nakagawa, Atsuyuki Watanabe, Kazufumi Nakamura, Hiroshi Morita, Hiroshi Ito

Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan) 58 ( 16 ) 2333 - 2340 2019.8

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Objective Remote monitoring (RM) of cardiac implantable electric devices (CIEDs) has been advocated as a healthcare standard. However, expert consensus statements suggest that all patients require annual face-to-face follow-up consultations at outpatient clinics even if RM reveals no episodes. The objective of this study was to determine the critical event rate after CIED implantation through RM. Methods This multicenter, retrospective, cohort study evaluated patients with pacemakers (PMs), implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), or cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-Ds) and analyzed whether or not the data drawn from RM included abnormal or critical events. Patients A total of 1,849 CIED patients in 12 hospitals who were followed up by the RM center in Okayama University Hospital were included in this study. Results During the mean follow-up period of 774.9 days, 16,560 transmissions were analyzed, of which 11,040 (66.7%) were abnormal events and only 676 (4.1%) were critical events. The critical event rate in the PM group was significantly lower than that in the ICD or CRT-D groups (0.9% vs. 5.0% or 5.9%, p<0.001). A multivariate analysis revealed that ICD, CRT-D, and a low ejection fraction were independently associated with critical events. In patients with ICD, the independent risk factors for a critical event were old age, low ejection fraction, Brugada syndrome, dilated phase hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. Conclusion Although abnormal events were observed in two-thirds of the transmitted RM data, the critical event rate was <1% in patients with a PM, which was lower in comparison to the rates in patients with ICDs or CRT-Ds. A low ejection fraction was an independent predictor of critical events.

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Prognosis after lead extraction in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices infection: Comparison of lead-related infective endocarditis with pocket infection in a Japanese single-center experience.

Nobuhiro Nishii, Yoshimasa Morimoto, Akihito Miyoshi, Saori Tsukuda, Masakazu Miyamoto, Satoshi Kawada, Koji Nakagawa, Atsuyuki Watanabe, Kazufumi Nakamura, Hiroshi Morita, Hiroshi Morimatsu, Nobuchika Kusano, Shingo Kasahara, Morio Shoda, Hiroshi Ito

Journal of arrhythmia 35 ( 4 ) 654 - 663 2019.8

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Background: The increase in the use of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) has been associated with an increase in CIED-related infections. Transvenous lead extraction is safe and effective for patients with CIED-related infections; however, the mortality rate in these patients is high. The prognosis after transvenous lead extraction in Japanese patients, especially those with lead-related infective endocarditis, has not been evaluated. Then, the purpose of this study is to clarify the prognosis after transvenous lead extraction in Japanese patients with CIED-related infections at a single Japanese center. Methods: A total of 107 patients who underwent transvenous lead extraction were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were divided into a lead-related infective endocarditis group (n = 32) and a pocket infection group (n = 75). Procedure success rate and prognosis after lead extraction were evaluated between the two groups. Results: Procedure success rate was not significantly different between the groups. There were no deaths associated with the procedure or with infection. The survival rate was not significantly different at 1 year or at a median of 816 days (lead-related infective endocarditis vs pocket infection; 93.7% vs 94.7%, P = 1.000; 78.1% vs 81.3%, P = 0.791) Time to reimplantation and duration of hospital stay and antibiotics therapy were significantly longer for patients with lead-related infective endocarditis. Conclusion: In this study, the prognosis for patients with lead-related infective endocarditis after transvenous lead extraction was favorable. Thus, extraction should be strongly recommended, even if the general condition of the patient is poor.

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Combination of Renal Angioplasty and Angiotensin-converting-enzyme Inhibitor Can Reduce Proteinuria in Patients with Bilateral Renal Artery Disease.

Hironobu Toda, Haruhito Uchida, Kazufumi Nakamura, Hidemi Takeuchi, Masaru Kinomura, Koji Nakagawa, Atsuyuki Watanabe, Toru Miyoshi, Nobuhiro Nishii, Hiroshi Morita, Jun Wada, Hiroshi Ito

Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan) 58 ( 13 ) 1917 - 1922 2019.7

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Recent large clinical trials failed to show clear benefits of percutaneous transluminal renal angioplasty (PTRA) as compared with medical therapy on patients with renal artery stenosis. It was also reported that proteinuria is an adverse prognostic factor after PTRA, and PTRA is less effective in patients with overt proteinuria. From the renoprotective point of view, to reduce proteinuria after PTRA is an important therapeutic goal in patients with renal artery stenosis with overt proteinuria. We hereby describe two patients successfully treated by combination therapy with PTRA and administration of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor for bilateral renal artery disease with overt proteinuria.

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Emerging Role of Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography in Lipid-Lowering Therapy: a Bridge to Image-Guided Personalized Medicine. Reviewed International journal

Toru Miyoshi, Kazuhiro Osawa, Keishi Ichikawa, Kazuki Suruga, Takashi Miki, Masashi Yoshida, Koji Nakagawa, Hironobu Toda, Kazufumi Nakamura, Hiroshi Morita, Hiroshi Ito

Current cardiology reports 21 ( 8 ) 72 - 72 2019.6

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To summarize the current status of coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) in the assessment of coronary plaques and discuss the ability of serial coronary CTA to quantitatively measure changes in the plaque burden in response to lipid-lowering therapy. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent advances in coronary CTA have allowed identification of high-risk coronary features in acute coronary syndrome and measurement of changes in the coronary plaque burden with good reproducibility. Statin therapy may delay plaque progression and change some plaque features. However, the clinical relevance of quantitative changes in coronary plaques and the optimal methods to reduce the plaque burden remain unclear. Despite guideline-directed lipid-lowering therapy, adverse events still occur in substantial numbers of patients receiving statins. Coronary CTA is noninvasive and has high diagnostic performance in patients with coronary artery disease, making change in the plaque burden an applicable biomarker for individualized assessment of future risk.

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Successful radiofrequency catheter ablation of a premature ventricular contraction triggering ventricular fibrillation in a patient with short QT syndrome. International journal

Yoshimasa Morimoto, Atsuyuki Watanabe, Hiroshi Morita, Nobuhiro Nishii, Kazufumi Nakamura, Hiroshi Ito

HeartRhythm case reports 5 ( 5 ) 262 - 265 2019.5

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