2025
Diaphragm dysfunction from phrenic nerve injuries during LVAD or heart transplant: Positive role of diaphragm pacing
Boutros C, Elmo M, Carl N, Abu-Omar Y, Arora R, Elgudin Y, Gray K, Pelletier M, Onders R. Diaphragm dysfunction from phrenic nerve injuries during LVAD or heart transplant: Positive role of diaphragm pacing. JHLT Open 2025, 9: 100281. PMID: 40520816, PMCID: PMC12166398, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhlto.2025.100281.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-invasive ventilationLeft ventricular assist deviceDiaphragm pacingHeart transplantationMechanical ventilationNerve injurySingle-center cohort studyPhrenic nerve dysfunctionPhrenic nerve injuryLeft ventricular assist device recipientsPhrenic injuryDiaphragm dysfunctionDifficulty weaningNerve dysfunctionNerve injuresCase seriesDiaphragm functionMV weaningDP useAdverse eventsCohort studyVentricular assist deviceHTxExploratory case seriesTransplantation
2024
Randomized study of temporary diaphragm pacing for enhanced recovery after surgery in cardiac surgery patients at risk of prolonged mechanical ventilation
Hungate J, Onders R, Diasty M, Abu-Omar Y, Arora R, Baeza C, Elgudin Y, Gray K, Markowitz A, Pelletier M, Ribeiro I, Vega P, Rushing G, Sabik J. Randomized study of temporary diaphragm pacing for enhanced recovery after surgery in cardiac surgery patients at risk of prolonged mechanical ventilation. JTCVS Open 2024, 22: 76-84. PMID: 39780786, PMCID: PMC11704535, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2024.09.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProlonged mechanical ventilationStandard of care groupRisk of prolonged mechanical ventilationMechanical ventilationCardiac surgeryDiaphragmatic pacingDiaphragm pacingTreatment groupsRandomized trialsHistory of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseLeft ventricular ejection fractionIntra-aortic balloon pumpDecrease mechanical ventilationCardiac surgery patientsVentricular ejection fractionHigh-risk patientsMulticenter randomized trialCare groupEnhanced recoveryChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseRelative risk reductionIntensive care unitStandard of carePredictive enrichment strategiesObstructive pulmonary disease(514) Diaphragm Dysfunction from Phrenic Nerve Injuries During LVAD or Heart Transplants: Positive Role of Diaphragm Pacing
Onders R, Elmo M, Carl N, Abu-Omar Y, Elgudin Y, Aorora R, Gray K, Pelletier M. (514) Diaphragm Dysfunction from Phrenic Nerve Injuries During LVAD or Heart Transplants: Positive Role of Diaphragm Pacing. The Journal Of Heart And Lung Transplantation 2024, 43: s254. DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2024.02.1159.Peer-Reviewed Original Research(721) Current Utilization of Diaphragm Pacing in Lung Transplant Patients: Identifying and Treating Phrenic and Diaphragm Function Abnormalities
Onders R, Elmo M, Carl N, Elgudin Y, Abu-Omar Y, Gray K, Pelletier M, Arora R, Kilaru S, Schilz R. (721) Current Utilization of Diaphragm Pacing in Lung Transplant Patients: Identifying and Treating Phrenic and Diaphragm Function Abnormalities. The Journal Of Heart And Lung Transplantation 2024, 43: s344-s345. DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2024.02.537.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Temporary Diaphragm Pacing Wires in Lung Transplant Patients: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Utilization
Onders R, Elmo M, Carl N, Elgudin Y, Abu-Omar Y, Pelletier M, Schilz R. Temporary Diaphragm Pacing Wires in Lung Transplant Patients: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Utilization. The Journal Of Heart And Lung Transplantation 2023, 42: s101. DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2023.02.1509.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVentilator induced diaphragm dysfunctionDP stimulationLung transplant patientsMechanical ventilationDiaphragm pacingDiaphragmatic dysfunctionTransplant patientsDEMG activityNerve recoveryPhrenic nerve recoveryNo device related complicationsGroup 3 patientsLung transplant recipientsMonths post-transplantDevice related complicationsAverage anesthesia timeHyperinflation of lungsRespiratory neuroplasticityDiaphragm dysfunctionChest closureTransplant recipientsMV timePost-transplantRelated complicationsPre-operatively
2022
Addressing Diaphragm Dysfunction in Lung Transplant Recipients: The Expanding Role of Diaphragm Pacing
Onders R, Elgudin Y, Abu-Omar Y, Pelletier M, Chavin K, Schilz R. Addressing Diaphragm Dysfunction in Lung Transplant Recipients: The Expanding Role of Diaphragm Pacing. The Journal Of Heart And Lung Transplantation 2022, 41: s431-s432. DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2022.01.1089.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVentilator induced diaphragm dysfunctionPhrenic nerve injuryLung transplant recipientsMonths post-transplantDiaphragm dysfunctionDiaphragm pacingLung transplantationMechanical ventilationNerve injuryDiaphragm electromyographyTransplant recipientsPost-transplantPost-operativelyNerve recoveryPhrenic nerve recoveryYear post-transplantationTime of transplantationSustained hip fracturesCOVID-19 sepsisDiaphragm recoveryDiaphragmatic dysfunctionRemoval of electrodesRespiratory failurePost-transplantationUneventful recovery
2021
PILOT STUDY OF PERCUTANEOUS TEMPORARY DIAPHRAGM PACING WIRES IN CARDIAC SURGERY PATIENTS AT RISK OF PROLONGED MECHANICAL VENTILATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Jarrett C, Onders R, Pelletier M, Abu-Omar Y, Baeza C, Elgudin Y, Markowitz A, Vega P, Sabik J. PILOT STUDY OF PERCUTANEOUS TEMPORARY DIAPHRAGM PACING WIRES IN CARDIAC SURGERY PATIENTS AT RISK OF PROLONGED MECHANICAL VENTILATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Canadian Journal Of Cardiology 2021, 37: s112-s113. PMCID: PMC8523110, DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2021.07.213.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProlonged mechanical ventilationCardiac surgery patientsCardiac surgeryDiaphragm pacingMechanical ventilationDiaphragm functionSurgery patientsHigh-risk cardiac surgery patientsVentilator induced diaphragm dysfunctionRisk of prolonged mechanical ventilationDecreased ventilation timeLikelihood of extubationPrevent diaphragm atrophyHistory of TIAOpen heart surgeryProlonged mechanical ventilation patientsRelated adverse eventsOutcomes of DPDevice related adverse eventsRandomized controlled trialsDiaphragm atrophyDiaphragm dysfunctionProspective trialsMedian timeVentilation timeDiaphragm Pacing in Lung Transplant Patients: To Identify and Treat Diaphragm Function Abnormalities
Onders R, Elgudin Y, Abu-Omar Y, Pelletier M, Schilz R, Chavin K, Sabik J. Diaphragm Pacing in Lung Transplant Patients: To Identify and Treat Diaphragm Function Abnormalities. The Journal Of Heart And Lung Transplantation 2021, 40: s316-s317. DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.896.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVentilator induced diaphragm dysfunctionPhrenic nerve injuryIntercostal nerve cryoanalgesiaDiaphragm dysfunctionDiaphragm pacingLung transplantationNerve injuryDiaphragm electromyographyDiaphragm functionPost-operativelyMechanical ventilationRecovery of diaphragm functionLung transplant patientsPre-operative conditionDiaphragm recoveryUnilateral DDPhrenic neuropathyRemoval of electrodesTransplant recipientsTransplant patientsDiaphragm activityPost-transplantUnilateral transplantationChest incisionDP therapy
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