2013
Psychosocial and Cardiac Outcomes of Yoga for ICD Patients: A Randomized Clinical Control Trial
TOISE SC, SEARS SF, SCHOENFELD MH, BLITZER ML, MARIEB MA, DRURY JH, SLADE MD, DONOHUE TJ. Psychosocial and Cardiac Outcomes of Yoga for ICD Patients: A Randomized Clinical Control Trial. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 2013, 37: 48-62. PMID: 23981048, PMCID: PMC4524735, DOI: 10.1111/pace.12252.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYoga groupControl groupCardiac outcomesICD recipientsShock anxietyImplantable cardioverter defibrillator patientsClinical control trialsCardioverter-defibrillator patientsClinical symptomsICD patientsDefibrillator patientsControl trialLower riskVentricular eventsPsychosocial dataComplementary medicineHome practiceStandardized protocolPsychosocial risksPsychosocial benefitsWeekly classesSignificant differencesPatientsYogaRecipients
2012
Natural history of the Sprint Fidelis lead: survival analysis from a large single-center study
Tzogias L, Bellavia D, Sharma S, Donohue TJ, Schoenfeld MH. Natural history of the Sprint Fidelis lead: survival analysis from a large single-center study. Journal Of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology 2012, 34: 37-44. PMID: 22314669, DOI: 10.1007/s10840-011-9647-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLead Integrity AlertFidelis leadInappropriate shocksLead failureIndependent predictorsDouble-peaked patternLarge single-center studyLarge single-center cohortNatural historyLead survival ratesSingle-center cohortSingle-center experienceSingle-center studyLead failure rateSprint Fidelis leadFidelis lead failureMethodsAll patientsLead survivalResultsA totalSurvival analysisSurvival rateMultivariate analysisPatientsConclusionsThis studyPrior reports
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
2008
Cyclic Rapid Fluctuation of Hypertension and Hypotension in Pheochromocytoma
Ionescu CN, Sakharova OV, Harwood MD, Caracciolo EA, Schoenfeld MH, Donohue TJ. Cyclic Rapid Fluctuation of Hypertension and Hypotension in Pheochromocytoma. Journal Of Clinical Hypertension 2008, 10: 936-940. PMID: 19120720, PMCID: PMC8673043, DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-7176.2008.00046.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Remote Monitoring of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators:
SCHOENFELD MH, COMPTON SJ, MEAD RH, WEISS DN, SHERFESEE L, ENGLUND J, MONGEON LR. Remote Monitoring of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators:. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 2004, 27: 757-763. PMID: 15189530, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2004.00524.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorData transmissionCardioverter defibrillatorWeb access dataDevice dataRemote monitoring serviceStandard desktop computerAntiarrhythmic drug efficacyStudy support centerStandard telephone linesMonitor functionalityDesktop computerDevice managementSecure serverCareLink NetworkAF patientsICD patientsPatient websitesProspective studyInternet accessEase of useVentricular tachycardiaChronic diseasesInvestigational sitesDevice interrogation
2003
Causes of impaired consciousness while driving a motorized vehicle
Blitzer ML, Saliba BC, Ghantous AE, Marieb MA, Schoenfeld MH. Causes of impaired consciousness while driving a motorized vehicle. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2003, 91: 1373-1374. PMID: 12767440, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9149(03)00336-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overArrhythmias, CardiacAutomobile DrivingCardiovascular DiseasesConnecticutConsciousness DisordersElectrocardiography, AmbulatoryElectrophysiologic Techniques, CardiacFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesSyncope, VasovagalTilt-Table Test
2001
Inability to Communicate with ICDs: An Underreported Failure Mode
BLITZER M, MARIEB M, SCHOENFELD M. Inability to Communicate with ICDs: An Underreported Failure Mode. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 2001, 24: 13-15. PMID: 11227962, DOI: 10.1046/j.1460-9592.2001.00013.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
Twiddler's Syndrome with Transvenous Defibrillators in the Pectoral Region
SALIBA B, GHANTOUS A, SCHOENFELD M, MARIEB M. Twiddler's Syndrome with Transvenous Defibrillators in the Pectoral Region. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 1999, 22: 1419-1421. PMID: 10527029, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1999.tb00641.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Inappropriate Shocks Delivered by an ICD as a Result of Sensed Potentials from a Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation Unit
PHILBIN D, MARIEB M, AITHAL K, SCHOENFELD M. Inappropriate Shocks Delivered by an ICD as a Result of Sensed Potentials from a Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation Unit. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 1998, 21: 2010-2011. PMID: 9793104, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1998.tb00027.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Predictors of Fracture in the Accufix™ Atrial “J” Lead
Saliba B, Ardesia R, John R, Venditti F, Schoenfeld M. Predictors of Fracture in the Accufix™ Atrial “J” Lead. The American Journal Of Cardiology 1997, 80: 229-231. PMID: 9230172, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9149(97)00330-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Troubleshooting Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator System Malfunctions: The Role of Impedance Measurements
HADDAD L, PADULA L, MOREAU M, SCHOENFELD M. Troubleshooting Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator System Malfunctions: The Role of Impedance Measurements. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 1994, 17: 1456-1461. PMID: 7991415, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1994.tb01509.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1993
Usefulness of electrophysiologic studies for new-onset sustained ventricular tachyarrhythmias shortly after coronary artery bypass grafting
Costeas X, Schoenfeld M. Usefulness of electrophysiologic studies for new-onset sustained ventricular tachyarrhythmias shortly after coronary artery bypass grafting. The American Journal Of Cardiology 1993, 72: 1291-1294. PMID: 8256706, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9149(93)90299-r.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMonomorphic ventricular tachycardiaCoronary artery bypassVentricular tachycardiaVentricular tachyarrhythmiasArtery bypassVentricular fibrillationInducible monomorphic ventricular tachycardiaInducible sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardiaLife-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmiasSustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardiaInitial clinical eventSerial drug testingAntiarrhythmic drug therapySustained ventricular tachyarrhythmiasImmediate postoperative periodClass IA agentsLife-threatening tachyarrhythmiasNoninducible ventricular tachycardiaSignificant chronicityMaintenance therapyAntiarrhythmic therapyElectrophysiologic testingPostoperative periodCardiac surgeryClinical tachycardia