2017
2017 HRS/EHRA/ECAS/APHRS/SOLAECE expert consensus statement on catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation
Calkins H, Hindricks G, Cappato R, Kim YH, Saad EB, Aguinaga L, Akar JG, Badhwar V, Brugada J, Camm J, Chen PS, Chen SA, Chung MK, Nielsen JC, Curtis AB, Davies DW, Day JD, d'Avila A, de Groot NMSN, Di Biase L, Duytschaever M, Edgerton JR, Ellenbogen KA, Ellinor PT, Ernst S, Fenelon G, Gerstenfeld EP, Haines DE, Haissaguerre M, Helm RH, Hylek E, Jackman WM, Jalife J, Kalman JM, Kautzner J, Kottkamp H, Kuck KH, Kumagai K, Lee R, Lewalter T, Lindsay BD, Macle L, Mansour M, Marchlinski FE, Michaud GF, Nakagawa H, Natale A, Nattel S, Okumura K, Packer D, Pokushalov E, Reynolds MR, Sanders P, Scanavacca M, Schilling R, Tondo C, Tsao HM, Verma A, Wilber DJ, Yamane T. 2017 HRS/EHRA/ECAS/APHRS/SOLAECE expert consensus statement on catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm 2017, 14: e275-e444. PMID: 28506916, PMCID: PMC6019327, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2017.05.012.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
3D Real-Time Intracardiac Echocardiographic Visualization of Atrial Structures Relevant to Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Brysiewicz N, Mitiku T, Haleem K, Bhatt P, Al-Shaaraoui M, Clancy JF, Marieb MA, Sugeng L, Akar JG. 3D Real-Time Intracardiac Echocardiographic Visualization of Atrial Structures Relevant to Atrial Fibrillation Ablation. JACC Cardiovascular Imaging 2014, 7: 97-100. PMID: 24433712, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2013.09.018.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Regulation of ion channels and arrhythmias in the ischemic heart
Akar JG, Akar FG. Regulation of ion channels and arrhythmias in the ischemic heart. Journal Of Electrocardiology 2007, 40: s37-s41. PMID: 17993326, DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2007.05.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAction PotentialsAnimalsHeart Conduction SystemHumansIon Channel GatingIon ChannelsMembrane PotentialsModels, CardiovascularMyocardial IschemiaConceptsIschemic injuryElectrophysiological changesIschemic heart diseaseBest treatment strategyCoronary eventsReperfusion phaseVentricular arrhythmiasIschemic episodesHeart diseaseLeading causeElectrical dysfunctionTreatment strategiesIschemic heartMetabolic substratesPatientsArrhythmiasKey cellularTime courseInjuryIon channelsHeartDysfunctionMortalityDisease
2006
Mapping arrhythmias in the failing heart: from Langendorff to patient
Akar JG, Akar FG. Mapping arrhythmias in the failing heart: from Langendorff to patient. Journal Of Electrocardiology 2006, 39: s19-s23. PMID: 16920143, DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2006.03.011.Peer-Reviewed Educational MaterialsConceptsHeart failureVentricular arrhythmiasOptical action potential mappingSudden cardiac deathCardiac deathIntact tissue preparationsCardiac remodelingMost arrhythmiasArrhythmic substrateArrhythmiasElectrophysiological propertiesMapping arrhythmiasTissue levelsIndividual myocytesMajor causeReentrant excitationOrgan system levelPatientsMultiple mechanismsTissue preparationsHeartRecent findingsHost of changesCellular studiesLangendorff
2004
Amiodarone and the Excitable Gap:
AKAR J, WILBER D. Amiodarone and the Excitable Gap:. Journal Of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology 2004, 15: 1424-1425. PMID: 15610290, DOI: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2004.04679.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Assessment of Global Atrial Fibrillation Organization to Optimize Timing of Atrial Defibrillation
Everett T, Moorman J, Kok L, Akar J, Haines D. Assessment of Global Atrial Fibrillation Organization to Optimize Timing of Atrial Defibrillation. Circulation 2001, 103: 2857-2861. PMID: 11401945, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.103.23.2857.Peer-Reviewed Original Research