2023
Natriuretic Peptides and Atrial Fibrillation: Moving Toward Greater Understanding?
Rosenfeld L. Natriuretic Peptides and Atrial Fibrillation: Moving Toward Greater Understanding? The American Journal Of Cardiology 2023, 209: 245-246. PMID: 37884266, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.09.114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWeighing in on Direct Oral Anticoagulant Dosing in Patients With Obesity
Rosenfeld L. Weighing in on Direct Oral Anticoagulant Dosing in Patients With Obesity. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2023, 203: 501-502. PMID: 37517899, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.07.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUsing thoracic impedance to predict ventricular arrthythmia: Are the impediments insurmountable?
Rosenfeld L. Using thoracic impedance to predict ventricular arrthythmia: Are the impediments insurmountable? Journal Of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology 2023, 34: 957-958. PMID: 36786517, DOI: 10.1111/jce.15858.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Arrhythmias in Cardiac Sarcoidosis Bench to Bedside
Rosenfeld LE, Chung MK, Harding CV, Spagnolo P, Grunewald J, Appelbaum J, Sauer WH, Culver DA, Joglar JA, Lin BA, Jellis CL, Dickfeld TM, Kwon DH, Miller EJ, Cremer PC, Bogun F, Kron J, Bock A, Mehta D, Leis P, Siontis KC, Kaufman ES, Crawford T, Zimetbaum P, Zishiri ET, Singh JP, Ellenbogen KA, Chrispin J, Quadri S, Vincent LL, Patton KK, Kalbfleish S, Callahan TD, Murgatroyd F, Judson MA, Birnie D, Okada DR, Maulion C, Bhat P, Bellumkonda L, Blankstein R, Cheng RK, Farr MA, Estep JD. Arrhythmias in Cardiac Sarcoidosis Bench to Bedside. Circulation Arrhythmia And Electrophysiology 2021, 14: e009203. PMID: 33591816, PMCID: PMC8142901, DOI: 10.1161/circep.120.009203.BooksConceptsCardiac sarcoidosisF-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography scansPositron emission tomography scanCardiac magnetic resonance imagingMultiorgan granulomatous diseaseEmission tomography scanCase-based reviewDisease mechanismsUse of pacemakersMagnetic resonance imagingNew diagnostic testsLife-saving importanceExtracardiac sarcoidosisAssociated arrhythmiasHeart failureVentricular tachyarrhythmiasConduction abnormalitiesOptimal careTreatment optionsGranulomatous diseaseTomography scanEarly diagnosisUncertain causeDiagnostic criteriaResonance imaging
2019
Using FDG-PET to guide targeted cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients with suspected cardiac sarcoidosis
Sharp MB, Soufer A, Abdelmessih M, Rosenfeld LE, Baldassarre LA, Miller EJ. Using FDG-PET to guide targeted cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients with suspected cardiac sarcoidosis. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2019, 27: 688-690. PMID: 30737635, DOI: 10.1007/s12350-019-01640-z.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Technician‐Supported Remote Interrogation of CIEDs: Initial Use in US Emergency Departments and Perioperative Areas
Ahmed I, Patel AS, Balgaard TJ, Rosenfeld LE. Technician‐Supported Remote Interrogation of CIEDs: Initial Use in US Emergency Departments and Perioperative Areas. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 2016, 39: 275-281. PMID: 26647906, DOI: 10.1111/pace.12798.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Outcomes of patients with definite and suspected isolated cardiac sarcoidosis treated with an implantable cardiac defibrillator
Kron J, Sauer W, Mueller G, Schuller J, Bogun F, Sarsam S, Rosenfeld L, Mitiku TY, Cooper JM, Mehta D, Greenspon AJ, Ortman M, Delurgio DB, Valadri R, Narasimhan C, Swapna N, Singh JP, Danik S, Markowitz SM, Almquist AK, Krahn AD, Wolfe LG, Feinstein S, Ellenbogen KA, Crawford T. Outcomes of patients with definite and suspected isolated cardiac sarcoidosis treated with an implantable cardiac defibrillator. Journal Of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology 2015, 43: 55-64. PMID: 25676929, DOI: 10.1007/s10840-015-9978-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiac magnetic resonanceImplantable cardiac defibrillatorPositron emission tomographyAppropriate ICD therapyAnti-tachycardia pacingICD therapyCardiac defibrillatorLeft ventricular ejection fractionAppropriate ICD interventionsSecondary prevention indicationTrue natural historyOutcomes of patientsMulticenter retrospective reviewVentricular ejection fractionEnhanced cardiac CTExtracardiac sarcoidosisICD interventionsCardiac sarcoidosisPrevention indicationConsecutive patientsEjection fractionHeart transplantRetrospective reviewSarcoidosis patientsVentricular arrhythmias
2008
Pacemaker Therapy for Early and Late Sinus Node Dysfunction in Orthotopic Heart Transplant Recipients: A Single‐Center Experience
LUEBBERT JJ, LEE FA, ROSENFELD LE. Pacemaker Therapy for Early and Late Sinus Node Dysfunction in Orthotopic Heart Transplant Recipients: A Single‐Center Experience. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 2008, 31: 1108-1112. PMID: 18834460, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2008.01149.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOrthotopic heart transplantationSinus node dysfunctionOHT recipientsEarly complicationsTransplant recipientsLate sinus node dysfunctionSignificant sinus node dysfunctionOrthotopic heart transplant recipientsHeart transplant clinicMean age 50.2Heart transplant recipientsSingle-center experienceAge 50.2Electrophysiology serviceTransplant clinicHeart transplantationHeart transplantPermanent pacemakerLikely multifactorialPacemaker therapyLarge cohortPatientsAmbulatory monitoringRecipientsPacemaker
2005
Atrial fibrillation: How to approach rate control
Rosenfeld LE. Atrial fibrillation: How to approach rate control. Current Cardiology Reports 2005, 7: 391-397. PMID: 16105496, DOI: 10.1007/s11886-005-0094-3.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersConceptsPrevention of tachycardiaRhythm control strategyMinority of patientsCalcium channel blockersReduction of symptomsUse of therapiesEvidence-based definitionConsiderable clinical importanceNodal ablationAtrial fibrillationSerial assessmentNovel therapiesChannel blockersΒ-blockersHeart rateClinical importanceOptimal managementTherapySymptomsRate controlTachycardiaPatientsCardiomyopathyFibrillationBlockers
2004
Hyperkalemia Induced T Wave Oversensing Leading to Loss of Biventricular Pacing and Inappropriate ICD Shocks
KOUL AK, KELLER S, CLANCY JF, LAMPERT R, BATSFORD WP, ROSENFELD LE. Hyperkalemia Induced T Wave Oversensing Leading to Loss of Biventricular Pacing and Inappropriate ICD Shocks. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 2004, 27: 681-683. PMID: 15125731, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2004.00509.x.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsInappropriate ICD shocksICD shocksT-wave oversensingLeft ventricular captureBiventricular pacingBiventricular ICDsAppropriate treatmentVentricular eventsDialysis bathVentricular captureT waveExperienced lossCareful interpretationCommon problemHyperkalemiaHemodialysisTachyarrhythmiasPatientsPacingThe Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management (AFFIRM) study Approaches to control rate in atrial fibrillation
Olshansky B, Rosenfeld LE, Warner AL, Solomon AJ, O'Neill G, Sharma A, Platia E, Feld GK, Akiyama T, Brodsky MA, Greene HL, Investigators A. The Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management (AFFIRM) study Approaches to control rate in atrial fibrillation. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2004, 43: 1201-1208. PMID: 15063430, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2003.11.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAgedAnti-Arrhythmia AgentsAtrial FibrillationCalcium Channel BlockersCatheter AblationDigoxinDrug Therapy, CombinationElectrocardiography, AmbulatoryFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeart RateHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPacemaker, ArtificialStroke VolumeTreatment OutcomeConceptsCalcium channel blockersAtrial Fibrillation FollowAtrial fibrillationChannel blockersAFFIRM studyDrug classesFirst drugAdequate rate controlFirst drug classFrequent medication changesRhythm Management (AFFIRM) studyMajority of patientsBeta-adrenergic blockersRate control drugsElectrocardiographic resultsMedication changesWalk testInitial treatmentClinical variablesEfficacy criteriaDrug combinationsHeart rateEffective drugsPatientsMultivariate analysis
2002
Late Recovery of Surgically-Induced Atrioventricular Block in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease
Bruckheimer E, Berul CI, Kopf GS, Hill SL, Warner KA, Kleinman CS, Rosenfeld LE, Nehgme RA. Late Recovery of Surgically-Induced Atrioventricular Block in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease. Journal Of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology 2002, 6: 191-197. PMID: 11992032, DOI: 10.1023/a:1015379903936.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPacemaker implantationHeart blockAtrioventricular conductionLate recoveryAtrioventricular blockCardiology/American Heart Association Task ForceAmerican Heart Association Task ForceLong-term pacemaker dependencyThird-degree atrioventricular blockDegree atrioventricular blockCongenital heart diseaseElectrophysiologic evaluationPacemaker dependencyClinical predictorsSurgical repairHeart diseaseAmerican CollegeCurrent recommendationsPatientsCongenital heartElectrocardiographic dataPossible predictorsIncidenceImplantationSurgery
1998
Amiodarone Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis in Infancy
BOWERS P, FIELDS J, SCHWARTZ D, ROSENFELD L, NEHGME R. Amiodarone Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis in Infancy. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 1998, 21: 1665-1667. PMID: 9725167, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1998.tb00257.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInduced Pulmonary FibrosisPulmonary fibrosisDiffuse interstitial infiltratesPediatric age groupAtrioventricular reentrant tachycardiaPediatric arrhythmiasInterstitial infiltratesWolff-ParkinsonReentrant tachycardiaWhite syndromeChest radiographsFibrosisAge groupsAmiodaroneInfantsMonthsFirst reportInfiltratesComplicationsTachycardiaAntiarrhythmiaArrhythmiasSyndromeRadiographsInappropriate Sensing of Atrial Stimuli in Patients with Third‐Generation Defibrillators and DDD Pacemakers
LAMPERT R, McPHERSON C, LEWIS R, BATSFORD W, ROSENFELD L. Inappropriate Sensing of Atrial Stimuli in Patients with Third‐Generation Defibrillators and DDD Pacemakers. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 1998, 21: 1225-1229. PMID: 9633064, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1998.tb00181.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAtrial stimulusAtrial sensingVDD modeDDD pacemakerActive fixation leadsThird generation defibrillatorTV-ICDHeart blockInappropriate therapyTransvenous ICDVentricular stimuliIntraoperative testingPatientsAtrial locationCurrent ICDICDAtrial positionICD sensingPacemakerStimuliTherapyVVIDefibrillator
1997
Lyme Myocarditis Presenting as Fascicular Tachycardia with Underlying Complete Heart Block
GREENBERG Y, BRENNAN J, ROSENFELD L. Lyme Myocarditis Presenting as Fascicular Tachycardia with Underlying Complete Heart Block. Journal Of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology 1997, 8: 323-324. PMID: 9083882, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.1997.tb00795.x.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
1996
Initial Single‐Center Experience with an Advanced Third‐Generation Investigational Defibrillator
LAMPERT R, ROSENFELD L, McPHERSON C, LEWIS R, VANZETTA A, BATSFORD W. Initial Single‐Center Experience with an Advanced Third‐Generation Investigational Defibrillator. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 1996, 19: 2072-2082. PMID: 8994946, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1996.tb03281.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorDefibrillation thresholdInitial single-center experienceYale-New Haven HospitalShocking electrodesSingle-center experienceLow-energy biphasic shocksBiphasic defibrillation thresholdLower defibrillation thresholdInappropriate therapyVentricular arrhythmiasVT zoneNonthoracotomy implantationCardioverter defibrillatorEffective treatmentVF zoneAV dissociationTransvenous systemsPatientsAvailable electrogramsNoninvasive electrophysiologyRR intervalsEPS resultsTherapyBiphasic shocksQuality‐of‐Life in Patients Receiving Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators At or Before Age 40
DUBIN A, BATSFORD W, LEWIS R, ROSENFELD L. Quality‐of‐Life in Patients Receiving Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators At or Before Age 40. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 1996, 19: 1555-1559. PMID: 8946450, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1996.tb03180.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsICD placementYounger patientsSF-36 health questionnaireMore young patientsModerate physical activityTime of ICDImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorElectrophysiology serviceICD implantationOlder patientsICD dischargesSuch patientsHealthy infantsHealth QuestionnaireCardioverter defibrillatorPhysical activityAge 40Daily livingPatientsICD increasesHigher education levelMean timeICDLife issuesBody image concerns
1995
Thromboembolic complications after Fontan operations.
Rosenthal D, Friedman A, Kleinman C, Kopf G, Rosenfeld L, Hellenbrand W. Thromboembolic complications after Fontan operations. Circulation 1995, 92: ii287-93. PMID: 7586425, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.92.9.287.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRate of thrombosisFontan operationThromboembolic complicationsTotal cavopulmonary connectionThromboembolic eventsCavopulmonary connectionTime of presentationConduit interpositionCerebrovascular eventsFontan procedurePerioperative periodSignificant morbidityAtriopulmonary connectionVenous circulationComplicationsLeft ventriclePatientsThrombosisOverall rateYearsThromboembolismMorbiditySurgeryThrombusGroupCase 4—1995 intraoperative acute myocardial failure after orthotopic heart transplantation
Turnage W, Rosenfeld L. Case 4—1995 intraoperative acute myocardial failure after orthotopic heart transplantation. Journal Of Cardiothoracic And Vascular Anesthesia 1995, 9: 598-602. PMID: 8547567, DOI: 10.1016/s1053-0770(05)80149-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Radiofrequency Ablation of an Accessory Pathway in a Patient with Corrected Ebstein's Anomaly
KOCHERIL A, ROSENFELD L. Radiofrequency Ablation of an Accessory Pathway in a Patient with Corrected Ebstein's Anomaly. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 1994, 17: 986-990. PMID: 7517536, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1994.tb01444.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research