2007
The Effects of Statins and Renin‐Angiotensin System Blockers on Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence Following Antral Pulmonary Vein Isolation
AL CHEKAKIE M, AKAR JG, WANG F, AL MURADI H, WU J, SANTUCCI P, VARMA N, WILBER DJ. The Effects of Statins and Renin‐Angiotensin System Blockers on Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence Following Antral Pulmonary Vein Isolation. Journal Of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology 2007, 18: 942-946. PMID: 17593228, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2007.00887.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAnti-Arrhythmia AgentsAtrial FibrillationCatheter AblationChemotherapy, AdjuvantDrug CombinationsFemaleHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsIllinoisMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisPulmonary VeinsRenin-Angiotensin SystemRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSecondary PreventionTreatment OutcomeConceptsAngiotensin receptor blockersRenin-angiotensin system blockersAtrial fibrillationEffect of statinsLower AF recurrenceAF recurrenceSystem blockersRecurrence rateRecurrence of AFAntral pulmonary vein isolationAngiotensin system blockersPulmonary vein isolationSubset of patientsCox regression analysisGroup of patientsPersistent atrial fibrillationAnti-inflammatory propertiesMajor treatment optionsRAS blockersReceptor blockersVein isolationConsecutive patientsRetrospective studyTreatment optionsBaseline variables
2004
Amiodarone and the Excitable Gap:
AKAR J, WILBER D. Amiodarone and the Excitable Gap:. Journal Of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology 2004, 15: 1424-1425. PMID: 15610290, DOI: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2004.04679.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research