2019
Recurrence quantification analysis of complex‐fractionated electrograms differentiates active and passive sites during atrial fibrillation
Baher A, Buck B, Fanarjian M, Mounsey J, Gehi A, Chung E, Akar FG, Webber CL, Akar JG, Hummel JP. Recurrence quantification analysis of complex‐fractionated electrograms differentiates active and passive sites during atrial fibrillation. Journal Of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology 2019, 30: 2229-2238. PMID: 31507008, DOI: 10.1111/jce.14161.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Heart Rhythm Society Expert Consensus Statement on Electrophysiology Laboratory Standards: Process, Protocols, Equipment, Personnel, and Safety
Haines DE, Beheiry S, Akar JG, Baker JL, Beinborn D, Beshai JF, Brysiewicz N, Chiu-Man C, Collins KK, Dare M, Fetterly K, Fisher JD, Hongo R, Irefin S, Lopez J, Miller JM, Perry JC, Slotwiner DJ, Tomassoni GF, Weiss E. Heart Rhythm Society Expert Consensus Statement on Electrophysiology Laboratory Standards: Process, Protocols, Equipment, Personnel, and Safety. Heart Rhythm 2014, 11: e9-e51. PMID: 24814989, PMCID: PMC7106221, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2014.03.042.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArrhythmias, CardiacCardiologyConsensusElectrophysiologic Techniques, CardiacHumansMiddle AgedQuality Assurance, Health CareQuality ImprovementSocieties, Medical
2007
Surface Electrocardiographic Patterns and Electrophysiologic Characteristics of Atrial Flutter Following Modified Radiofrequency MAZE Procedures
AKAR JG, AL‐CHEKAKIE M, HAI A, BRYSIEWICZ N, PORTER M, VARMA N, SANTUCCI P, WILBER DJ. Surface Electrocardiographic Patterns and Electrophysiologic Characteristics of Atrial Flutter Following Modified Radiofrequency MAZE Procedures. Journal Of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology 2007, 18: 349-355. PMID: 17394449, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2007.00761.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAtrial FlutterBody Surface Potential MappingCatheter AblationCombined Modality TherapyCryosurgeryElectrophysiologic Techniques, CardiacFemaleHeart AtriaHeart Valve DiseasesHumansMaleMiddle AgedTreatment OutcomeConceptsCavo-tricuspid isthmusIsthmus ablationAtrial flutterElectrophysiological characteristicsElectrophysiological studiesECG appearanceCox maze III procedureIsthmus-dependent right atrial flutterRadiofrequency maze procedureSurface electrocardiographic patternsMitral isthmus ablationRight atrial flutterDiagnostic electrophysiological studyShorter cycle lengthsLA flutterPostoperative arrhythmiasRadiofrequency mazeCardiac surgeryConsecutive patientsAtrial circuitsAtrial fibrillationElectrophysiologic characteristicsSinus rhythmSurgical lesionsElectrocardiographic pattern
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 ResearchAmiodaroneAnti-Arrhythmia AgentsAtrial FlutterCatheter AblationElectrophysiologic Techniques, CardiacHeart Conduction SystemHumans
2002
Use of global atrial fibrillation organization to optimize the success of burst pace termination
Everett TH, Akar JG, Kok LC, Moorman JR, Haines DE. Use of global atrial fibrillation organization to optimize the success of burst pace termination. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2002, 40: 1831-1840. PMID: 12446068, DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(02)02476-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAtrial FibrillationCardiac Pacing, ArtificialDisease Models, AnimalDogsElectrophysiologic Techniques, CardiacHeart AtriaModels, CardiovascularTreatment OutcomeConceptsAtrial fibrillationRight atriumPace terminationBiatrial pacingAtrial conduction blockSuccess rateBipolar atrial electrogramOverall success rateOrganization indexAtrial pacingDecapolar catheterConduction blockAtrial electrogramsBurst terminationElectrogram recordingsPacingHigh efficacyAtrial fibrillation organizationFibrillationEffect of Electrical and Structural Remodeling on Spatiotemporal Organization in Acute and Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
AKAR JG, EVERETT TH, KOK L, MOORMAN JR, HAINES DE. Effect of Electrical and Structural Remodeling on Spatiotemporal Organization in Acute and Persistent Atrial Fibrillation. Journal Of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology 2002, 13: 1027-1034. PMID: 12435191, DOI: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2002.01027.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAnimalsAtrial FibrillationAtrial FunctionDisease Models, AnimalDogsElectrocardiographyElectrophysiologic Techniques, CardiacEntropyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeart AtriaModels, CardiovascularRecovery of FunctionRefractory Period, ElectrophysiologicalSeverity of Illness IndexStatistics as TopicTreatment OutcomeConceptsAtrial effective refractory periodPersistent atrial fibrillationAcute atrial fibrillationAtrial fibrillationStructural remodelingSinus rhythmMean atrial effective refractory periodEffective refractory periodAtrial sizeElectrical remodelingLeft atriumBasket catheterAF dogsIntracardiac echocardiographyAtrial electrogramsRefractory periodRemodelingFibrillationSpatiotemporal organizationRhythmAcuteEchocardiographyCatheterMajor roleRecovery
2001
Coexistence of type I atrial flutter and intra-atrial re-entrant tachycardia in patients with surgically corrected congenital heart disease
Akar J, Kok L, Haines D, DiMarco J, Mounsey J. Coexistence of type I atrial flutter and intra-atrial re-entrant tachycardia in patients with surgically corrected congenital heart disease. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2001, 38: 377-384. PMID: 11499727, DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(01)01392-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAtrial FlutterCatheter AblationChildElectrocardiographyElectrophysiologic Techniques, CardiacFemaleFluoroscopyFollow-Up StudiesHeart Defects, CongenitalHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRecurrenceTachycardia, SupraventricularConceptsIntra-atrial re-entrant tachycardiaIsthmus-dependent atrial flutterCongenital heart diseaseRe-entrant tachycardiaAtrial flutterHeart diseaseType I atrial flutterSurface electrocardiogramInferior vena cavaSlow conduction zoneRe-entrant tachyarrhythmiasLateral right atriumAtriotomy scarCoexistent arrhythmiaIART recurrenceConsecutive patientsAtrial tachyarrhythmiasProcedural complicationsSupraventricular tachyarrhythmiasFurther recurrenceSuccessful ablationRight atriumVena cavaSurgical correctionEntrainment mappingAssessment of Global Atrial Fibrillation Organization to Optimize Timing of Atrial Defibrillation
Everett T, Moorman J, Kok L, Akar J, Haines D. Assessment of Global Atrial Fibrillation Organization to Optimize Timing of Atrial Defibrillation. Circulation 2001, 103: 2857-2861. PMID: 11401945, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.103.23.2857.Peer-Reviewed Original Research