NIHR Leicester Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Unit

Addressing evidence gaps in haemodialysis care: a critical review of clinical trials, technological innovations, and implementation priorities

Kidney failure treated with maintenance haemodialysis (HD) carries high risks of premature mortality, hospitalisation and impaired quality of life, yet important evidence gaps persist across routine HD care. The Dialysis Research Innovation Network, part of the UK Kidney Research...

Superior Vena Cava Perforation During Atrial Lead Implantation in a Patient With Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot: a Case Report

Abstract Background Superior vena cava (SVC) injury during pacemaker implantation is rare, with most cases reported during lead extraction rather than placement. In adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), unexpected resistance during lead advancement requires immediate reass...

LiteFDNet: A Lightweight Deep Network for Cardiotocography-Based Fetal Distress Detection

This retrospective single-center study developed and evaluated LiteFDNet, a lightweight deep neural network for intrapartum fetal distress detection from cardiotocography (CTG). All eligible deliveries from April 2014 to December 2024 were included under IRB approval (LGECH-2023-...