2020
Randomized trial comparing the effectiveness of internal (through implantable cardioverter defibrillator) versus external cardioversion of atrial fibrillation
Elayi C, Parrott K, Etaee F, Shah J, Leung S, Guglin M, Elayi E, Jessinger M, Ogunbayo G, Catanzaro J, Morales G, Darrat Y. Randomized trial comparing the effectiveness of internal (through implantable cardioverter defibrillator) versus external cardioversion of atrial fibrillation. Journal Of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology 2020, 58: 261-267. PMID: 31927665, DOI: 10.1007/s10840-019-00689-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAtrial FibrillationDefibrillators, ImplantableElectric CountershockFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornMaleTreatment OutcomeConceptsExternal direct current cardioversionImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorSymptomatic atrial fibrillationDirect current cardioversionAtrial fibrillationCardioversion groupPrimary endpointCurrent cardioversionInternal cardioversionBiventricular implantable cardioverter defibrillatorBaseline clinical characteristicsResultsThirty-one patientsNon-ischemic cardiomyopathyConclusionAmong patientsClinical characteristicsFirst shockConsecutive patientsExternal cardioversionMean ageSinus rhythmCardioverter defibrillatorCardioversionPatientsSignificant differencesFibrillation
2019
Missed opportunities! End of life decision making and discussions in implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipients
Miller J, Chung M, Etaee F, Hammash M, Thylén I, Biddle M, Elayi S, Czarapata M, McEvedy S, Cameron J, Haedtke C, Ski C, Thompson D, Moser D. Missed opportunities! End of life decision making and discussions in implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipients. Heart & Lung 2019, 48: 313-319. PMID: 31076180, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2019.04.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth literacyImplantable cardioverter defibrillator implantationImplantable cardioverter defibrillator recipientsDefibrillation therapyClinician-patient discussionCardioverter-defibrillator implantationInadequate health literacyCross-sectional studyOptimal EOL careLife decision makingMost patientsDefibrillator implantationICD recipientsDefibrillator recipientsEOL discussionsEOL careRecent guidelinesFemale genderPatient's perspectiveICD knowledgePatient experienceHealthcare providersICD functionTherapyICD