2019
Effect of β-blockers on triggering of symptomatic atrial fibrillation by anger or stress
Lampert R, Burg MM, Jamner LD, Dziura J, Brandt C, Li F, Donovan T, Soufer R. Effect of β-blockers on triggering of symptomatic atrial fibrillation by anger or stress. Heart Rhythm 2019, 16: 1167-1173. PMID: 31171436, PMCID: PMC6759206, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2019.03.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAngerAtrial FibrillationElectrocardiography, AmbulatoryEmotionsFemaleHeart RateHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesStress, PsychologicalConceptsAtrial fibrillationΒ-blockersAF episodesHistory of AFControl periodSymptomatic AF episodesSymptomatic atrial fibrillationΒ-blocker useExclusion of patientsPersistent atrial fibrillationHolter monitoringAF symptomsPatientsPatient exposureCase periodFibrillationMood statesEpisodesEvent monitorDeleterious physiological responsesExposurePhysiological responsesDiary dataSotalol
2014
Triggering of Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation by Negative Emotion
Lampert R, Jamner L, Burg M, Dziura J, Brandt C, Liu H, Li F, Donovan T, Soufer R. Triggering of Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation by Negative Emotion. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2014, 64: 1533-1534. PMID: 25277622, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2014.07.959.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAngerAnxietyAtrial FibrillationElectrocardiography, AmbulatoryEmotionsHumansProspective StudiesSelf ReportStress, Psychological
2007
Implantable Cardioverter‐Defibrillator Shocks Increase T‐Wave Alternans
LAMPERT R, SOUFER R, McPHERSON CA, BATSFORD WP, TIRADO S, EARLEY C, GOLDBERG A, SHUSTERMAN V. Implantable Cardioverter‐Defibrillator Shocks Increase T‐Wave Alternans. Journal Of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology 2007, 18: 512-517. PMID: 17428273, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2007.00787.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDefibrillators, ImplantableElectric CountershockElectrocardiography, AmbulatoryFemaleHeart FailureHumansMaleMiddle AgedRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsVentricular FibrillationConceptsRepolarization instabilityQRS duration changesImplantable defibrillator shocksAmbulatory ECG monitoringT-wave alternansNorepinephrine levelsCoronary diseaseICD shocksSympathetic stimulationVentricular arrhythmiasInduced arrhythmiasVentricular arrhythmogenesisDefibrillator shocksQRS durationQT intervalSedated stateAdequate preClinical implicationsDefibrillation therapyECG monitoringRR intervalsHolter dataBaseline statePatientsArrhythmias
2005
Effects of Psychologic Stress on Repolarization and Relationship to Autonomic and Hemodynamic Factors
LAMPERT R, SHUSTERMAN V, BURG MM, LEE FA, EARLEY C, GOLDBERG A, MCPHERSON CA, BATSFORD WP, SOUFER R. Effects of Psychologic Stress on Repolarization and Relationship to Autonomic and Hemodynamic Factors. Journal Of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology 2005, 16: 372-377. PMID: 15828878, DOI: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2005.40580.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAutonomic Nervous SystemBlood PressureCatecholaminesDefibrillators, ImplantableElectrocardiography, AmbulatoryEmotionsFemaleHeart RateHumansMaleMiddle AgedStress, PsychologicalTachycardia, VentricularConceptsT-wave alternansMental stressVentricular arrhythmiasPsychological stressAmbulatory ECG monitoringT-wave amplitudePathophysiologic linkSusceptible patientsSystolic BPRepolarization indicesAlters indicesPsychologic stressRepolarization changesSudden deathPatientsHemodynamic factorsT-wave areaStress protocolECG monitoringArrhythmiasPhysiologic pathwaysRepolarizationMyocardial heterogeneityICDHr
1995
Prognostic Implications of Mental Stress-Induced Silent Loft Ventricular Dysfunction in Patients With Stable Angina Pectoris
Jain D, Burg M, Soufer R, Zaret B. Prognostic Implications of Mental Stress-Induced Silent Loft Ventricular Dysfunction in Patients With Stable Angina Pectoris. The American Journal Of Cardiology 1995, 76: 31-35. PMID: 7793399, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9149(99)80796-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStable angina pectorisTransient LV dysfunctionAdverse cardiac eventsCardiac eventsLV dysfunctionAngina pectorisMental stressAbnormal cardiovascular reactivityHigher cardiac eventsCohort of patientsCoronary artery diseaseGroup of patientsVentricular function monitoringMental arithmeticVentricular dysfunctionAdverse eventsBaseline characteristicsBeta blockersContinuous ambulatoryArtery diseaseRisk stratificationPrognostic implicationsStress perfusionFunction monitoringHeart rate