2012
The pathway to physician reimbursement for cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs): a history and brief synopsis
Roka A, Schoenfeld M. The pathway to physician reimbursement for cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs): a history and brief synopsis. Journal Of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology 2012, 36: 137-144. PMID: 23242735, DOI: 10.1007/s10840-012-9747-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiac implantable electronic devicesImplantable electronic devicesSinus node dysfunctionImplantable cardioverter-defibrillatorEligible patient populationHeart failureTherapeutic modalitiesCardioverter-defibrillatorClinical trialsPatient populationPrimary preventionHeightened scrutinyProfessional societiesRegistry participantsLegislative agenciesRegulatory oversightAdministrative burdenPatientsFrequent targetHealthcare systemRegulatory agenciesImprove accessPhysician reimbursementGovernmental agenciesDecrease abuse
2011
Renin-angiotensin blockade as primary prevention during right ventricular pacing: An alternative strategy in managing cardiac dyssynchrony
Schoenfeld MH. Renin-angiotensin blockade as primary prevention during right ventricular pacing: An alternative strategy in managing cardiac dyssynchrony. Heart Rhythm 2011, 9: 511-512. PMID: 22138136, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2011.11.053.Peer-Reviewed Original Research