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Electrophysiology

Case Report
04/30/2019

Konstantin M. Heinroth*, MD, Charlotte Horenburg*, MD, Hannes Melnyk*, MD, Alexander Vogt*, MD, Florian Höpfner*, MD, Sebastian Bubel*, MD, Dietrich Stoevesandt**, MD

*Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Department of Medicine III, Halle, Germany; **Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Department of Radiology, Halle, Germany

Konstantin M. Heinroth*, MD, Charlott...
Herein, we report a case where a WCD prevented sudden cardiac death due to ventricular fibrillation occurring during the gap in time between the index MI and the recommended timing for the decision making concerning an implantable...
Herein, we report a case where a WCD prevented sudden cardiac death due to ventricular fibrillation occurring during the gap in time between the index MI and the recommended timing for the decision making concerning an implantable...
Herein, we report a case where a...
04/30/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Original Contribution
03/30/2018

Sam N. Schwarzwald, BS;  Daniel J. Kersten, BA;  Zohaib A. Shaikh, BSE;  Brandon S. Needelman, BS;  Alyssa M. Feldman, MS;  Joseph Germano, DO;  Shahidul Islam, PStat¬Æ, MPH, CPH;  Todd J. Cohen, MD

Sam N. Schwarzwald, BS;  Daniel J. Ke...
The aim of this study was to determine the differences in lead failure mechanisms across the major United States implantable defibrillator lead manufacturers (Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and St. Jude Medical), between all non-recalled and...
The aim of this study was to determine the differences in lead failure mechanisms across the major United States implantable defibrillator lead manufacturers (Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and St. Jude Medical), between all non-recalled and...
The aim of this study was to...
03/30/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/29/2017

Zohaib A. Shaikh, BSE;  Jessica A. Chung, BS;  Daniel J. Kersten, BA;  Alyssa M. Feldman, MS;  Wilbur J. Asheld, DO;  Joseph Germano, DO;  Shahidul Islam, MPH;  Todd J. Cohen, MD

Zohaib A. Shaikh, BSE;  Jessica A. Ch...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between operator volume and implantable defibrillator lead failure and patient mortality at a single large implanting center. 
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between operator volume and implantable defibrillator lead failure and patient mortality at a single large implanting center. 
The purpose of this study was to...
11/29/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
05/31/2017

David W. Lee, MD;  Amanda Clark, MD;  George A. Stouffer, MD

David W. Lee, MD;  Amanda Clark, MD; ...
The hemodynamic features of subacute aortic regurgitation include equalization of left ventricular pressure and the aortic pressure during diastole, a mildly increased pulse pressure, and systemic hypotension.
The hemodynamic features of subacute aortic regurgitation include equalization of left ventricular pressure and the aortic pressure during diastole, a mildly increased pulse pressure, and systemic hypotension.
The hemodynamic features of...
05/31/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/30/2016

Daniel J. Kersten;  Jinju Yi, BS;  Alyssa M. Feldman, MS;  Kunal Brahmbhatt, MD;  Wilbur J. Asheld, DO;  Joseph Germano, DO;  Shahidul Islam, PStat¬Æ, MPH;  Todd J. Cohen, MD

Daniel J. Kersten;  Jinju Yi, BS;  Al...
The purpose of this study was to determine if implantation of multiple recalled defibrillator leads is associated with an increased risk of lead failure.
The purpose of this study was to determine if implantation of multiple recalled defibrillator leads is associated with an increased risk of lead failure.
The purpose of this study was to...
11/30/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
03/15/2016

Marcin Kowalski, MD1;  J. Brian DeVille, MD2;  J. Thomas Svinarich, MD3;  Dan Dan, MD4;  Andrew Wickliffe, MD5;  Charan Kantipudi, MD5;  Jason D. Foell, PhD6;  Giovanni Filardo, PhD, MPH2;  Reece Holbrook, BSEE6;  James Baker, MD7;  Hassan Baydoun, MD8;  Mark Jenkins, MD9;  Peter Chang-Sing, MD10

Marcin Kowalski, MD1;  J. Brian DeVil...
An assessment of the economic value associated with shorter atrial fibrillation ablation procedure times based on VALUE PVI data. 
An assessment of the economic value associated with shorter atrial fibrillation ablation procedure times based on VALUE PVI data. 
An assessment of the economic...
03/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Education
08/01/2015

Letitia P. Esbenshade-Smith, MSEd, RCES, RCIS, CEPS Coordinator, Cardiac Electrophysiology Program, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Letitia P. Esbenshade-Smith, MSEd, RC...
Beginning in August 2015, Pennsylvania College (PA College) of Health Sciences (formerly the Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences) will be offering an online Professional Certificate in Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Beginning in August 2015, Pennsylvania College (PA College) of Health Sciences (formerly the Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences) will be offering an online Professional Certificate in Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Beginning in August 2015,...
08/01/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Original Contribution
09/27/2014

Konstantin M. Heinroth, MD1;  Susanne Unverzagt, PhD1;  Dirk Mahnkopf, MD2;  Alexander Plehn, MD1;  Michael Buerke, MD3;  Karl Werdan, MD1;  Roland Prondzinsky, MD4

Konstantin M. Heinroth, MD1;  Susanne...
Optimal positioning of the left ventricular (LV) lead at the latest activated part of the left ventricle is one of the major challenges in implantation of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices with respect to ascertaining an optimal...
Optimal positioning of the left ventricular (LV) lead at the latest activated part of the left ventricle is one of the major challenges in implantation of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices with respect to ascertaining an optimal...
Optimal positioning of the left...
09/27/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/06/2014

Fardin Mirbolouk, MD1;  Samira Arami, MD1;  Arsalan Salari, MD1;  Bijan Shad, MD1;  

Ehsan Kazemnejad, PhD2;  Hassan Moladoust, PhD1

Fardin Mirbolouk, MD1;  Samira Arami,...
ECG parameters can predict cardiac events in ischemia. QT-interval parameters are potentially proposed as available non-invasive markers for assessing the ventricular homogeneity and electrical instability. Our study aim was to compare the...
ECG parameters can predict cardiac events in ischemia. QT-interval parameters are potentially proposed as available non-invasive markers for assessing the ventricular homogeneity and electrical instability. Our study aim was to compare the...
ECG parameters can predict...
09/06/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
07/30/2013

Mark Arokiaraj, MD, DM1, Luis Guerrero, MD2, Robert Levine, MD2, Igor Palacios, MD2

Mark Arokiaraj, MD, DM1, Luis Guerrer...
A description of a theoretical technique with the potential for a novel cardiac resynchronization therapy method using polymer-based actuators and devices to control mitral regurgitation.
A description of a theoretical technique with the potential for a novel cardiac resynchronization therapy method using polymer-based actuators and devices to control mitral regurgitation.
A description of a theoretical...
07/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology