2017
Arrhythmias after left ventricular assist device implantation: Incidence and management
Kadado AJ, Akar JG, Hummel JP. Arrhythmias after left ventricular assist device implantation: Incidence and management. Trends In Cardiovascular Medicine 2017, 28: 41-50. PMID: 28734595, DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2017.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArrhythmias, CardiacHeart FailureHeart-Assist DevicesHemodynamicsHumansIncidenceProsthesis ImplantationRisk FactorsTreatment OutcomeVentricular Function, LeftConceptsLeft ventricular assist deviceMechanical circulatory supportVentricular arrhythmiasCirculatory supportContinuous-flow devicesVentricular assist device implantationAssist device implantationNewer-generation continuous-flow devicesHeart failure patientsVentricular assist deviceImplant ICDsFailure patientsHemodynamic supportLVAD recipientsHeart failureDevice implantationFatal outcomeDestination therapySudden deathLethal arrhythmiasMortality ratePatientsArrhythmiasAssist deviceLVAD device
2008
Endothelial dysfunction in heart failure identifies responders to cardiac resynchronization therapy
Akar JG, Al-Chekakie MO, Fugate T, Moran L, Froloshki B, Varma N, Santucci P, Wilber DJ, Matsumura ME. Endothelial dysfunction in heart failure identifies responders to cardiac resynchronization therapy. Heart Rhythm 2008, 5: 1229-1235. PMID: 18774094, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2008.05.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiac resynchronization therapyFlow-mediated dilationBaseline flow-mediated dilationBaseline endothelial dysfunctionAdditive prognostic valueEndothelial dysfunctionCRT respondersWalk distanceResynchronization therapyPrognostic valueBrachial artery flow-mediated dilationArtery flow-mediated dilationBaseline functional capacityEndothelial function assessmentHeart failure mortalityHeart failure outcomesLikelihood of responseLogistic regression analysisQuality of lifeCurrent selection criteriaEndothelial functionHeart failureQRS durationCurrent guidelinesFunction assessment