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Diagnosis and management of Infections involving implantable electrophysiologic cardiac devices by CHUA, Jimmy Dy, WILKOFF, Bruce L, LEE, Irene, JURATLI, Nour, LONGWORTH, David L, GORDON, Steven M

“…Optimal treatment of infections related to implantable electrophysiologic cardiac devices is poorly defined. To describe the clinical presentation, treatment,…”
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Pacemaker lead extraction with the laser sheath : Results of the pacing lead extraction with the excimer sheath (PLEXES) trial by WILKOFF, B. L, BYRD, C. L, LOVE, C. J, HAYES, D. L, SELLERS, T. D, SCHAERF, R, PARSONNET, V, EPSTEIN, L. M, SORRENTINO, R. A, REISER, C

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of pacemaker lead extraction with the excimer sheath in comparison to nonlaser lead…”
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Initial experience with larger laser sheaths for the removal of transvenous pacemaker and implantable defibrillator leads by EPSTEIN, L. M, BYRD, C. L, WILKOFF, B. L, LOVE, C. J, SELLERS, T. D, HAYES, D. L, REISER, C

“…In a previous randomized trial, the 12F laser sheath removed pacing leads via the implant vein more successfully than traditional mechanical tools alone. Two…”
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Chronic atrial fibrillation and stroke in paced patients with sick sinus syndrome : relevance of clinical characteristics and pacing modalities by SGARBOSSA, E. B, PINSKI, S. L, MALONEY, J. D, SIMMONS, T. W, WILKOFF, B. L, CASTLE, L. W, TROHMAN, R. G

“…The goal of the report was to study the long-term incidence and the independent predictors for chronic atrial fibrillation and stroke in 507 paced patients…”
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Higher energy synchronized external direct current cardioversion for refractory atrial fibrillation by Saliba, Walid, Juratli, Nour, Chung, Mina K, Niebauer, Mark J, Erdogan, Okan, Trohman, Richard, Wilkoff, Bruce L, Augostini, Ralph, Mowrey, Kent A, Nadzam, George R, Tchou, Patrick J

“…OBJECTIVES We sought to evaluate the safety and efficacy of higher energy synchronized cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation refractory to…”
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Active fixation mechanism complicates coronary sinus lead extraction and limits subsequent reimplantation targets by Cronin, E. M., Ingelmo, C. P., Rickard, J., Wazni, O. M., Martin, D. O., Wilkoff, B. L., Baranowski, B.

“…Introduction Implantation of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices is technically challenging and can be limited by lead dislodgement. The Attain…”
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Is hospital admission for initiation of antiarrhythmic therapy with sotalol for atrial arrhythmias required? : Yield of in-hospital monitoring and prediction of risk for significant arrhythmia complications by CHUNG, M. K, SCHWEIKERT, R. A, TCHOU, P. J, WILKOFF, B. L, NIEBAUER, M. J, PINSKI, S. L, TROHMAN, R. G, KIDWELL, G. A, JAEGER, F. J, MORANT, V. A, MILLER, D. P

“…We sought to determine the yield of in-hospital monitoring for detection of significant arrhythmia complications in patients starting sotalol therapy for…”
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Transiliac permanent pacemaker implantation after extraction of infected pectoral pacemaker systems by Erdogan, Okan, Augostini, Ralph, Saliba, Walid, Juratli, Nour, Wilkoff, Bruce L

“…Infected pectoral pacemaker systems were extracted in 5 patients and new pacemakers were reimplanted in a pelvic pocket through the iliac veins. In patients…”
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Critical analysis of dual-chamber implantable cardioverter-defibrillator arrhythmia detection : Results and technical considerations by WILKOFF, Bruce L, KÜHLKAMP, Volker, VOLOSIN, Kent, ELLENBOGEN, Kenneth, WALDECKER, Bernd, KACET, Salem, GILLBERG, Jeffrey M, DESOUZA, Cynthia M

“…One of the perceived benefits of dual-chamber implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) is the reduction in inappropriate therapy due to new detection…”
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Optimal small-capacitor biphasic waveform for external defibrillation : Influence of phase-1 tilt and phase-2 voltage by YAMANOUCHI, Y, BREWER, J. E, MOWREY, K. A, DONOHOO, A. M, WILKOFF, B. L, TCHOU, P. J

“…Biphasic waveforms have been reported to be more efficacious than monophasic waveforms for external defibrillation. This study examined the optimal phase-1…”
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Nonthoracotomy- versus thoracotomy-implantable defibrillators : intention-to-treat comparison of clinical outcomes by KLEMAN, J. M, CASTLE, L. W, KIDWELL, G. A, MALONEY, J. D, MORANT, V. A, TROHMAN, R. G, WILKOFF, B. L, MCCARTHY, P. M, PINSKI, S. L

“…Nonthoracotomy-implantable cardioverter/defibrillator (ICD) systems may represent a significant advance in the treatment of patients with life-threatening…”
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Artefact mimicking tachycardia during magnetic resonance imaging in a patient with an implantable loop recorder by Gimbel, J R, Wilkoff, B L

“…An implantable loop recorder (ILR) was implanted in a 45 year old man with recurrent syncope. A subsequent episode of injurious syncope led to performance of a…”
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Fully discharging phases : A new approach to biphasic waveforms for external defibrillation by YAMANOUCHI, Y, BREWER, J. E, OLSON, K. F, MOWREY, K. A, MAZGALEV, T. N, WILKOFF, B. L, TCHOU, P. J

“…Phase-2 voltage and maximum pulse width are dependent on phase-1 pulse characteristics in a single-capacitor biphasic waveform. The use of 2 separate output…”
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Life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias due to transient or correctable causes: high risk for death in follow-up by Wyse, D.George, Friedman, Peter L, Brodsky, Michael A, Beckman, Karen J, Carlson, Mark D, Curtis, Anne B, Hallstrom, Alfred P, Raitt, Merritt H, Wilkoff, Bruce L, Greene, H.Leon

“…OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the prognosis of patients resuscitated from ventricular tachycardia (VT) or ventricular fibrillation (VF) with a transient or…”
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Additional lead improves defibrillation efficacy with an abdominal 'hot can' electrode system by YAMANOUCHI, Y, MOWREY, K. A, NIEBAUER, M. J, TCHOU, P. J, WILKOFF, B. L

“…Although the left prepectoral site is preferred for "hot can" placement, this site is unavailable in some patients. We evaluated the influence of electrode…”
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Large change in voltage at phase reversal improves biphasic defibrillation thresholds : Parallel-series mode switching by YAMANOUCHI, Y, MOWREY, K. A, NADZAM, G. R, HILLS, D. G, KROLL, M. W, BREWER, J. E, DONOHOO, A. M, WILKOFF, B. L, TCHOU, P. J

“…Multiple factors contribute to an improved defibrillation threshold of biphasic shocks. The leading-edge voltage of the second phase may be an important factor…”
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Adequacy of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator lead placement for tachyarrhythmia detection by sinus rhythm electrogram amplitude by Michelson, Barry I., Igel, David A., Wilkoff, Bruce L

“…This study examines whether the current clinical practice of using a 5 mV minimum amplitude during normal sinus rhythm (NSR) ensures adequate detection during…”
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Assessing the benefit of a replacement implantable cardioverter-defibrillator device for primary prevention of sudden cardiac death by Auricchio, A, Curtis, A B, Mittal, S, Pickett, R A, Jacobsen, L, Lande, J D, Wilkoff, B L

“…Abstract Background Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) have been shown to reduce the burden of sudden cardiac death in at-risk populations…”
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What internists should know about amiodarone by Murphy, M T, Wilkoff, B L

“…Amiodarone is a potent and versatile antiarrhythmic. Despite side effects involving the lungs, heart, thyroid, and other organs, it is effective in the…”
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Mortality benefit of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators for primary prevention of sudden cardiac death: a real-world analysis by Auricchio, A, Ahmed, A, Mittal, S, Pickett, R A, Wilkoff, B L, Jacobsen, L, Marti, A K, Soderland, D M, Curtis, A B

“…Abstract Background Nearly 1,000 people suffer an out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest daily in the United States, with only 10% surviving when treated by…”
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