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A leadless pacemaker in the real-world setting: The Micra Transcatheter Pacing System Post-Approval Registry by Roberts, Paul R., MD, Clementy, Nicolas, MD, Al Samadi, Faisal, MD, Garweg, Christophe, MD, Martinez-Sande, Jose Luis, MD, Iacopino, Saverio, MD, Johansen, Jens Brock, MD, PhD, Vinolas Prat, Xavier, MD, Kowal, Robert C., MD, PhD, FHRS, Klug, Didier, MD, PhD, Mont, Lluis, MD, PhD, Steffel, Jan, MD, FHRS, Li, Shelby, MD, Van Osch, Dirk, MPH, El-Chami, Mikhael F., MD, FHRS

“…Background First-in-man studies of leadless pacemakers have demonstrated high rates of implant success, and safety and efficacy objectives were achieved…”
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Leadless vs. transvenous single-chamber ventricular pacing in the Micra CED study: 2-year follow-up by El-Chami, Mikhael F, Bockstedt, Lindsay, Longacre, Colleen, Higuera, Lucas, Stromberg, Kurt, Crossley, George, Kowal, Robert C, Piccini, Jonathan P

“…Abstract Aims  Clinical trials have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the Micra leadless VVI pacemaker; however, longer-term outcomes in a large,…”
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Best practice guide for cryoballoon ablation in atrial fibrillation: The compilation experience of more than 3000 procedures by Su, Wilber, MD, FHRS, Kowal, Robert, MD, FHRS, Kowalski, Marcin, MD, FHRS, Metzner, Andreas, MD, FHRS, Svinarich, J. Thomas, MD, FHRS, Wheelan, Kevin, MD, FHRS, Wang, Paul, MD, FHRS

“…Background Since the release of the second-generation cryoballoon (CB2; Arctic Front AdvanceTM , Medtronic Inc) and its design modifications with improved…”
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Cryoballoon Ablation of Pulmonary Veins for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: First Results of the North American Arctic Front (STOP AF) Pivotal Trial by PACKER, Douglas L, KOWAL, Robert C, LEHMANN, John W, RUSKIN, Jeremy N, WHEELAN, Kevin R, IRWIN, James M, CHAMPAGNE, Jean, GUERRA, Peter G, DUBUC, Marc, REDDY, Vivek, NELSON, Linda, HOLCOMB, Richard G

“…This study sought to assess the safety and effectiveness of a novel cryoballoon ablation technology designed to achieve single-delivery pulmonary vein (PV)…”
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Initial Independent Outcomes from Focal Impulse and Rotor Modulation Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Multicenter FIRM Registry by MILLER, JOHN M., KOWAL, ROBERT C., SWARUP, VIJAY, DAUBERT, JAMES P., DAOUD, EMILE G., DAY, JOHN D., ELLENBOGEN, KENNETH A., HUMMEL, JOHN D., BAYKANER, TINA, KRUMMEN, DAVID E., NARAYAN, SANJIV M., REDDY, VIVEK Y., SHIVKUMAR, KALYANAM, STEINBERG, JONATHAN S., WHEELAN, KEVIN R.

“…Multicenter FIRM Registry for AF Introduction The success of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for atrial fibrillation (AF) may be improved if stable AF sources…”
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Long-term outcomes in leadless Micra transcatheter pacemakers with elevated thresholds at implantation: Results from the Micra Transcatheter Pacing System Global Clinical Trial by Piccini, Jonathan P., MD, MHS, FHRS, Stromberg, Kurt, MS, Jackson, Kevin P., MD, Laager, Verla, MA, Duray, Gabor Z., MD, PhD, El-Chami, Mikhael, MD, FHRS, Ellis, Christopher R., MD, FHRS, Hummel, John, MD, Jones, D. Randy, MD, Kowal, Robert C., MD, PhD, FHRS, Narasimhan, Calambur, MD, Omar, Razali, MD, FHRS, Ritter, Philippe, MD, Roberts, Paul R., MD, Soejima, Kyoko, MD, PhD, Zhang, Shu, MD, FHRS, Reynolds, Dwight, MD, FHRS

“…Background Device repositioning during Micra leadless pacemaker implantation may be required to achieve optimal pacing thresholds. Objective The purpose of…”
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Contemporaneous Comparison of Outcomes Among Patients Implanted With a Leadless vs Transvenous Single-Chamber Ventricular Pacemaker by Piccini, Jonathan P, El-Chami, Mikhael, Wherry, Kael, Crossley, George H, Kowal, Robert C, Stromberg, Kurt, Longacre, Colleen, Hinnenthal, Jennifer, Bockstedt, Lindsay

“…The safety and efficacy of leadless VVI pacemakers have been demonstrated in multiple clinical trials, but the comparative performance of the device in a…”
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Frequency of and Prognostic Significance of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation by Sannino, Anna, MD, Stoler, Robert C., MD, Lima, Brian, MD, Szerlip, Molly, MD, Henry, A. Carl, MD, Vallabhan, Ravi, MD, Kowal, Robert C., MD, Brown, David L., MD, Mack, Michael J., MD, Grayburn, Paul A., MD

“…Abstract The prognostic implications of pre-existing atrial fibrillation (AF) and new-onset AF (NOAF) in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) remain…”
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Characteristics and Properties of a Simple Linear Regression Model by Kowal, Robert

“…A simple linear regression model is one of the pillars of classic econometrics. Despite the passage of time, it continues to raise interest both from the…”
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The Efficiency of OLS Estimators of Structural Parameters in a Simple Linear Regression Model in the Calibration of the Averages Scheme by Kowal, Robert

“…A simple linear regression model is one of the pillars of classic econometrics. Multiple areas of research function within its scope. One of the many…”
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In-office insertion of a miniaturized insertable cardiac monitor: Results from the Reveal LINQ In-Office 2 randomized study by Rogers, John D., MD, Sanders, Prashanthan, MBBS, PhD, FHRS, Piorkowski, Christopher, MD, PhD, Sohail, M. Rizwan, MD, Anand, Rishi, MD, Crossen, Karl, MD, Khairallah, Farhat S., MD, Kaplon, Rachelle E., PhD, Stromberg, Kurt, MS, Kowal, Robert C., MD, PhD, FHRS

“…Background Recent miniaturization of an insertable cardiac monitor (ICM) may make it possible to move device insertion from a hospital to office setting…”
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How to Implant a Leadless Pacemaker With a Tine-Based Fixation by EL-CHAMI, MIKHAEL F., ROBERTS, PAUL R., KYPTA, ALEX, OMDAHL, PAMELA, BONNER, MATTHEW D., KOWAL, ROBERT C., DURAY, GABOR Z.

“…Leadless Implant Procedure Two major studies have shown that leadless pacemakers are safe and effective for patients requiring right ventricular rate…”
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Impact of operator experience and training strategy on procedural outcomes with leadless pacing: Insights from the Micra Transcatheter Pacing Study by El‐Chami, Mikhael, Kowal, Robert C., Soejima, Kyoko, Ritter, Philippe, Duray, Gabor Z., Neuzil, Petr, Mont, Lluis, Kypta, Alexander, Sagi, Venkata, Hudnall, John Harrison, Stromberg, Kurt, Reynolds, Dwight

“…Background Leadless pacemaker systems have been designed to avoid the need for a pocket and transvenous lead. However, delivery of this therapy requires a new…”
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TROPONIN TESTING IN PATIENTS HOSPITALIZED FOR SEPSIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED CARDIOVASCULAR TESTING AND LENGTH OF STAY by Suarez, Keith, Michel, Jeffrey, Farber, Adam, Pope, Brandon, Kowal, Robert C

“…[...]research is needed to assess the utility and costs associated with troponin testing of patients without acute coronary syndrome…”
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The Allure of the F-Files by KOWAL, ROBERT C.

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PVI's Inconvenient Truths: Lights Out for Dormant Reconnection? by KOWAL, ROBERT C.

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Vacuum-based and body-mounted robotic-patient interface with an integrated metasurface for MRI-guided interventions by Vogt, Ivan, Engel, Nico, Eisenmann, Marcel, Odenbach, Robert, Kowal, Robert, Düx, Daniel, Hensen, Bennet, Gutberlet, Marcel, Wacker, Frank, Rose, Georg

“…The increased clinical relevance of image-guided procedures, particularly of interventional magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI), highlights the need for advanced…”
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Patient selection, pacing indications, and subsequent outcomes with de novo leadless single-chamber VVI pacing by Piccini, Jonathan P, Stromberg, Kurt, Jackson, Kevin P, Kowal, Robert C, Duray, Gabor Z, El-Chami, Mikhael F, Crossley, George H, Hummel, John D, Narasimhan, Calambur, Omar, Razali, Ritter, Philippe, Roberts, Paul R, Soejima, Kyoko, Reynolds, Dwight, Zhang, Shu, Steinwender, Clemens, Chinitz, Larry

“…Abstract Aims Patient selection is a key component of securing optimal patient outcomes with leadless pacing. We sought to describe and compare patient…”
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Pediatric and congenital electrophysiology society initiative on device needs in pediatric electrophysiology by Dubin, Anne M., Cannon, Bryan C., Saarel, Elizabeth V., Triedman, John K., Berul, Charles I., Bar-Cohen, Yaniv, Shah, Maully J., Paulsen, Jessica, Patel, Hetal, Reich, Jonathan, Carlson, Mark D., Stein, Kenneth, Gilkerson, James O., Kowal, Robert C., Peiris, Vasum

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Stroke of Known Cause and Underlying Atrial Fibrillation (STROKE-AF) Randomized Trial: Design and Rationale by Bernstein, Richard A, Kamel, Hooman, Granger, Christopher B, Kowal, Robert C, Ziegler, Paul D, Schwamm, Lee H

“…Abstract Background Approximately 20% of ischemic strokes are associated with clinically apparent atrial fibrillation (AF). Regardless of stroke etiology,…”
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