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
(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
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
Diaphragm 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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