2013
Plasma Profiles of Matrix Metalloproteinases and Tissue Inhibitors of the Metalloproteinases Predict Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Cardioversion
Mukherjee R, Akar JG, Wharton JM, Adams DK, McClure CD, Stroud RE, Rice AD, DeSantis SM, Spinale FG, Gold MR. Plasma Profiles of Matrix Metalloproteinases and Tissue Inhibitors of the Metalloproteinases Predict Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Cardioversion. Journal Of Cardiovascular Translational Research 2013, 6: 528-535. PMID: 23722357, DOI: 10.1007/s12265-013-9471-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAtrial FibrillationBiomarkersC-Reactive ProteinChi-Square DistributionElectric CountershockFibrosisHeart AtriaHumansLogistic ModelsMatrix MetalloproteinasesMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNatriuretic Peptide, BrainPeptide FragmentsPredictive Value of TestsRecurrenceRisk FactorsTime FactorsTissue Inhibitor of MetalloproteinasesTreatment OutcomeConceptsAF recurrenceMatrix metalloproteinasesMMP-9TIMP-4MMP-3N-terminus pro B type natriuretic peptideHigh-sensitivity C-reactive protein levelsPro-B-type natriuretic peptideTissue inhibitorC-reactive protein levelsB-type natriuretic peptideLevels of MMPsAtrial fibrillation recurrenceNovel biomarker panelAtrial volumeNatriuretic peptideAtrial fibrosisSinus rhythmPredicts RecurrenceBiomarker panelRecurrenceMultivariate analysisPostcardioversionProtein levelsPlasma samples
2005
8. Different Mapping Systems and Approaches for Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
Wilber D, Lipman E, Madsen H, Lin A, Santucci P, Akar J, Anderson K, Dasari R, Joshi S, Gauri A. 8. Different Mapping Systems and Approaches for Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation. EP Europace 2005, 7: s14-s14. DOI: 10.1016/j.eupc.2005.08.054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAtrial fibrillationCircumferential PV isolationPV isolationLeft atriumAF recurrenceLate recurrenceScar indexHistory of AFGreater LA dimensionLow ejection fractionRecurrent atrial fibrillationPulmonary vein isolationPersistent atrial fibrillationPulmonary vein ostiaLA scarringVein isolationEjection fractionPV ostiaClinical variablesSinus rhythmCircumferential ablationLA dimensionAdditional interventionsNormal controlsMultivariate analysis