2013
Plasma Profiles of Matrix Metalloproteinases and Tissue Inhibitors of the Metalloproteinases Predict Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Cardioversion
Mukherjee R, Akar JG, Wharton JM, Adams DK, McClure CD, Stroud RE, Rice AD, DeSantis SM, Spinale FG, Gold MR. Plasma Profiles of Matrix Metalloproteinases and Tissue Inhibitors of the Metalloproteinases Predict Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Cardioversion. Journal Of Cardiovascular Translational Research 2013, 6: 528-535. PMID: 23722357, DOI: 10.1007/s12265-013-9471-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAtrial FibrillationBiomarkersChi-Square DistributionC-Reactive ProteinElectric CountershockFibrosisHeart AtriaHumansLogistic ModelsMatrix MetalloproteinasesMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNatriuretic Peptide, BrainPeptide FragmentsPredictive Value of TestsRecurrenceRisk FactorsTime FactorsTissue Inhibitor of MetalloproteinasesTreatment OutcomeConceptsAF recurrenceMatrix metalloproteinasesMMP-9TIMP-4MMP-3N-terminus pro B type natriuretic peptideHigh-sensitivity C-reactive protein levelsPro-B-type natriuretic peptideTissue inhibitorC-reactive protein levelsB-type natriuretic peptideLevels of MMPsAtrial fibrillation recurrenceNovel biomarker panelAtrial volumeNatriuretic peptideAtrial fibrosisSinus rhythmPredicts RecurrenceBiomarker panelRecurrenceMultivariate analysisPostcardioversionProtein levelsPlasma samples
2007
The Effects of Statins and Renin‐Angiotensin System Blockers on Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence Following Antral Pulmonary Vein Isolation
AL CHEKAKIE M, AKAR JG, WANG F, AL MURADI H, WU J, SANTUCCI P, VARMA N, WILBER DJ. The Effects of Statins and Renin‐Angiotensin System Blockers on Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence Following Antral Pulmonary Vein Isolation. Journal Of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology 2007, 18: 942-946. PMID: 17593228, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2007.00887.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAnti-Arrhythmia AgentsAtrial FibrillationCatheter AblationChemotherapy, AdjuvantDrug CombinationsFemaleHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsIllinoisMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisPulmonary VeinsRenin-Angiotensin SystemRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSecondary PreventionTreatment OutcomeConceptsAngiotensin receptor blockersRenin-angiotensin system blockersAtrial fibrillationEffect of statinsLower AF recurrenceAF recurrenceSystem blockersRecurrence rateRecurrence of AFAntral pulmonary vein isolationAngiotensin system blockersPulmonary vein isolationSubset of patientsCox regression analysisGroup of patientsPersistent atrial fibrillationAnti-inflammatory propertiesMajor treatment optionsRAS blockersReceptor blockersVein isolationConsecutive patientsRetrospective studyTreatment optionsBaseline variables
2005
8. Different Mapping Systems and Approaches for Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
Wilber D, Lipman E, Madsen H, Lin A, Santucci P, Akar J, Anderson K, Dasari R, Joshi S, Gauri A. 8. Different Mapping Systems and Approaches for Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation. EP Europace 2005, 7: s14-s14. DOI: 10.1016/j.eupc.2005.08.054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAtrial fibrillationCircumferential PV isolationPV isolationLeft atriumAF recurrenceLate recurrenceScar indexHistory of AFGreater LA dimensionLow ejection fractionRecurrent atrial fibrillationPulmonary vein isolationPersistent atrial fibrillationPulmonary vein ostiaLA scarringVein isolationEjection fractionPV ostiaClinical variablesSinus rhythmCircumferential ablationLA dimensionAdditional interventionsNormal controlsMultivariate analysis