2019
Use of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator in US Hospitals
Sandhu A, Bao H, Minges KE, Varosy PD, Borne RT, Zipse MM, Marzec L, Peterson P, Masoudi F, Bradley SM. Use of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator in US Hospitals. JAMA Cardiology 2019, 4: 804-809. PMID: 31215970, PMCID: PMC6584888, DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2019.1755.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCRT-D implantationCardiac resynchronization therapyNonspecific intraventricular conduction delayIntraventricular conduction delayBundle branch blockGuideline updateConduction abnormalitiesBranch blockConduction delayAmerican CollegeNon-left bundle branch blockLeft ventricular systolic dysfunctionCardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillatorNational Cardiovascular Data RegistryRight bundle branch blockCRT-D implantVentricular systolic dysfunctionPopulation-based studyDevice-based therapiesMinority of hospitalsSystolic dysfunctionCRT-defibrillatorElectrocardiographic evidenceSelect patientsResynchronization therapy
2018
Outcomes following implantable cardioverter-defibrillator generator replacement in patients with recovered left ventricular systolic function: The National Cardiovascular Data Registry
Thomas IC, Wang Y, See VY, Minges KE, Curtis JP, Hsu JC. Outcomes following implantable cardioverter-defibrillator generator replacement in patients with recovered left ventricular systolic function: The National Cardiovascular Data Registry. Heart Rhythm 2018, 16: 733-740. PMID: 30414460, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2018.11.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLV ejection fractionNational Cardiovascular Data Registry ICD RegistryReduced LV ejection fractionICD generator replacementLeft ventricular systolic functionVentricular systolic functionHF readmissionSystolic functionGenerator replacementAdverse outcomesImplantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Generator ReplacementNational Cardiovascular Data RegistryLV systolic functionEjection fractionICD RegistryPeriprocedural eventsPrognostic associationAmerican CollegeHigh riskData registryLower riskMedicare beneficiariesPatientsReadmissionClinical encounters