Does cardiac contractility modulation with nonexcitatory electric signals improve left ventricular function in dogs with chronic heart failure?
In dogs with HF, CCM signal delivery for 6 hours elicited marked improvement in LV function. This novel approach may represent a useful adjunctive therapy for the treatment of patients with HF.
A copycat effect was found in ED-visiting suicide attempts. Prevention of re-attempts should be initiated in the ED. A specific action guide should be established for suicide attempts in the ED, including cooperation between other hospitals, the community, and the media.