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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAnxietyDefibrillators, ImplantableFemaleHeart FailureHumansMaleTreatment OutcomeYogaConceptsYoga 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
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 abuseNatural 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
HRS/EHRA Expert Consensus on the Monitoring of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs): Description of Techniques, Indications, Personnel, Frequency and Ethical Considerations
Wilkoff BL, Auricchio A, Brugada J, Cowie M, Ellenbogen KA, Gillis AM, Hayes DL, Howlett JG, Kautzner J, Love CJ, Morgan JM, Priori SG, Reynolds DW, Schoenfeld MH, Vardas PE. HRS/EHRA Expert Consensus on the Monitoring of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs): Description of Techniques, Indications, Personnel, Frequency and Ethical Considerations. Heart Rhythm 2008, 5: 907-925. PMID: 18551743, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2008.04.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchACC/AHA/HRS 2008 Guidelines for Device-Based Therapy of Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Revise the ACC/AHA/NASPE 2002 Guideline Update for Implantation of Cardiac Pacemakers and Antiarrhythmia Devices) Developed in Collaboration With the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Epstein AE, DiMarco JP, Ellenbogen KA, Estes NA, Freedman RA, Gettes LS, Gillinov AM, Gregoratos G, Hammill SC, Hayes DL, Hlatky MA, Newby LK, Page RL, Schoenfeld MH, Silka MJ, Stevenson LW, Sweeney MO, Smith S, Jacobs A, Adams C, Anderson J, Buller C, Creager M, Ettinger S, Faxon D, Halperin J, Hiratzka L, Hunt S, Krumholz H, Kushner F, Lytle B, Nishimura R, Ornato J, Page R, Riegel B, Tarkington L, Yancy C. ACC/AHA/HRS 2008 Guidelines for Device-Based Therapy of Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Revise the ACC/AHA/NASPE 2002 Guideline Update for Implantation of Cardiac Pacemakers and Antiarrhythmia Devices) Developed in Collaboration With the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Heart Rhythm 2008, 5: e1-e62. PMID: 18534360, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2008.04.014.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
Alternative Site Pacing to Promote Cardiac Synchrony Has Conventional Pacing Become Unconventional?⁎ ⁎Editorials published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reflect the views of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of JACC or the American College of Cardiology.
Schoenfeld MH. Alternative Site Pacing to Promote Cardiac Synchrony Has Conventional Pacing Become Unconventional?⁎ ⁎Editorials published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reflect the views of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of JACC or the American College of Cardiology. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2006, 47: 1946-1948. PMID: 16697309, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.02.023.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Rules of Evidence:
SWEENEY MO, SCHOENFELD MH, CANNOM DS. Rules of Evidence:. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 2005, 28: 81-88. PMID: 15679636, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2005.09575.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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