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
2003
Cardiac Resynchronization: A Brief Synopsis Part I: Patient Selection and Results from Clinical Trials
Kalinchak DM, Schoenfeld MH. Cardiac Resynchronization: A Brief Synopsis Part I: Patient Selection and Results from Clinical Trials. Journal Of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology 2003, 9: 155-161. PMID: 14574027, DOI: 10.1023/a:1026276205618.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeart failureBiventricular pacingClass IV heart failureAcute hemodynamic benefitAcute hemodynamic parametersDepressed ejection fractionNYHA class IIISevere heart failureBundle branch blockLong-term functional capacityVentricular dysynchronyPrevious therapyVascular resistanceHemodynamic benefitsEjection fractionICD placementPatient selectionBranch blockMyocardial contractilityClinical trialsMechanical dysfunctionHemodynamic parametersMild symptomsSeparate indicationsFunctional capacity