2013
Use of Remote Monitoring of Newly Implanted Cardioverter-Defibrillators
Akar JG, Bao H, Jones P, Wang Y, Chaudhry SI, Varosy P, Masoudi FA, Stein K, Saxon LA, Curtis JP. Use of Remote Monitoring of Newly Implanted Cardioverter-Defibrillators. Circulation 2013, 128: 2372-2383. PMID: 24043302, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.113.002481.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedian odds ratioOdds ratioNational Cardiovascular Data Registry ICD RegistryRemote patient monitoringMultivariable logistic regressionHealth-related factorsImplanted cardioverter defibrillatorEligible patientsICD RegistryLack of enrollmentCurrent guidelinesCardioverter defibrillatorPatientsLogistic regressionLocal practice environmentMajor causeHealth insuranceSubsequent activationEnrollmentPractice environmentPatient monitoringPhysiciansActivationRPM systemSuccessful use
2009
Electroanatomic mapping of postpacing intervals clarifies the complete active circuit and variants in atrial flutter
Santucci PA, Varma N, Cytron J, Akar JG, Wilber DJ, Al Chekakie M, Brysiewicz N. Electroanatomic mapping of postpacing intervals clarifies the complete active circuit and variants in atrial flutter. Heart Rhythm 2009, 6: 1586-1595. PMID: 19879536, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2009.08.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTricuspid annulusAtrial flutterIsthmus-dependent atrial flutterFlutter cycle lengthPosterior borderTypical atrial flutterRight atrial appendageEntire right atriumFlutter circuitAtrial appendageRight atriumVena cavaElectroanatomic mappingElectroanatomic mapsOblique courseCycle lengthPatientsSimilar activationActivation mappingAnteriorFlutterActivationIntervalCavaAtrium