In this article we investigate the asymptotic and numerical properties of a class of block thresholding estimators for wavelet regression. We consider the effect of block size on global and local adaptivity and the ch oice of thresholding constant. The optimal rate of convergence for block thresholding with a given block size is derived for both the global and local estimation. It is shown that...

The effects of selective and nonselective attentional processes on prepulse inhibition (PPI) of the acoustic startle response were examined by assessing PPI under intermixed task and no-task conditions. Results for the task condition revealed that greater PPI was produced by an attended than an ignored prepulse at a lead interval of 120 ms (marginally significant in the early trial block and si...

BACKGROUND Few studies have characterized the surgical outcomes following epicardial pacemaker implantation in neonates with congenital complete atrioventricular block (CCAVB). OBJECTIVE This study sought to assess the long-term outcomes of a minimally invasive epicardial approach using a subxiphoid access for pacemaker implantation in neonates. METHODS Between July 2002 and February 2015, ...

In this paper, first the validity of 3-D DDA is examined by comparing its solution for dynamic block displacement with analytical solution. Displacement of a single block on an inclined plane subjected to a dynamic loading is studied for analytical solution with respect to the frictional resistance offered by the inclined slope. 3-D DDA predicts accurately the analytical displacements. The modi...

Lead induced transient right bundle branch block is not uncommon during pacemaker implantation. We describe a patient with old anterior wall myocardial infarction with severe left ventricular dysfunction presenting with recurrent ventricular tachycardia who developed transient right bundle branch block and pseudomyocardial infacrction pattern during AICD implantation.

To cite: Gunaruwan P, Barlow M. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2013010463 DESCRIPTION A 72-year-old woman was admitted for management of constipation secondary to opiod medications. Opiods were prescribed for pain relief following fractured humerus after a fall 1 week previously. Further history included multiple unexplained falls without syncope ...

OBJECTIVE To understand an unusual complication of a common procedure. DESIGN This article chronicles the side effect of a lumbar sympathetic nerve block (LSNB). SETTING Loyola University Medical Center Outpatient Chronic Pain Clinic. PATIENTS One. RESULTS Our patient had several hours of priapism following a LSNB. CONCLUSIONS A bilateral lumbar sympathetic nerve block can lead to uno...