2020
Randomized trial comparing the effectiveness of internal (through implantable cardioverter defibrillator) versus external cardioversion of atrial fibrillation
Elayi C, Parrott K, Etaee F, Shah J, Leung S, Guglin M, Elayi E, Jessinger M, Ogunbayo G, Catanzaro J, Morales G, Darrat Y. Randomized trial comparing the effectiveness of internal (through implantable cardioverter defibrillator) versus external cardioversion of atrial fibrillation. Journal Of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology 2020, 58: 261-267. PMID: 31927665, DOI: 10.1007/s10840-019-00689-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAtrial FibrillationDefibrillators, ImplantableElectric CountershockFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornMaleTreatment OutcomeConceptsExternal direct current cardioversionImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorSymptomatic atrial fibrillationDirect current cardioversionAtrial fibrillationCardioversion groupPrimary endpointCurrent cardioversionInternal cardioversionBiventricular implantable cardioverter defibrillatorBaseline clinical characteristicsResultsThirty-one patientsNon-ischemic cardiomyopathyConclusionAmong patientsClinical characteristicsFirst shockConsecutive patientsExternal cardioversionMean ageSinus rhythmCardioverter defibrillatorCardioversionPatientsSignificant differencesFibrillation
2019
Missed opportunities! End of life decision making and discussions in implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipients
Miller J, Chung M, Etaee F, Hammash M, Thylén I, Biddle M, Elayi S, Czarapata M, McEvedy S, Cameron J, Haedtke C, Ski C, Thompson D, Moser D. Missed opportunities! End of life decision making and discussions in implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipients. Heart & Lung 2019, 48: 313-319. PMID: 31076180, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2019.04.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCross-Sectional StudiesDecision MakingDefibrillators, ImplantableElectric CountershockFemaleHealth LiteracyHealth PersonnelHumansMaleMiddle AgedTerminal CareWithholding TreatmentConceptsHealth literacyImplantable cardioverter defibrillator implantationImplantable cardioverter defibrillator recipientsDefibrillation therapyClinician-patient discussionCardioverter-defibrillator implantationInadequate health literacyCross-sectional studyOptimal EOL careLife decision makingMost patientsDefibrillator implantationICD recipientsDefibrillator recipientsEOL discussionsEOL careRecent guidelinesFemale genderPatient's perspectiveICD knowledgePatient experienceHealthcare providersICD functionTherapyICDMulti-morbidity burden, psychological distress, and quality of life in implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipients: Results from a nationwide study
Miller J, Thylén I, Elayi S, Etaee F, Fleming S, Czarapata M, Lennie T, Moser D. Multi-morbidity burden, psychological distress, and quality of life in implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipients: Results from a nationwide study. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2019, 120: 39-45. PMID: 30929706, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2019.03.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImplantable cardioverter defibrillator recipientsICD recipientsPsychological distressDefibrillator recipientsICD-related concernsPotential ICD recipientsLevel of comorbidityMedian QOL scoresType D personalityQuality of lifePresence of anxietyBinary logistic regressionICD experienceICD shocksQOL scoresWorse QoLBurden scoreFemale sexNationwide studyPacemaker RegistryRecipients' qualityD personalityQoLLogistic regressionPoor health