ContextAlthough amiodarone is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration only for
refractory ventricular arrhythmias, it is one of the most frequently prescribed antiarrhythmic …

The need for prophylactic anticoagulation to prevent embolism before direct current cardioversion
is performed for atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter is controversial. To examine this issue …

Drug-induced long QT syndrome is characterized by a prolonged corrected QT interval (QTc)
and increased risk of a polymorphic ventricular tachycardia known as torsade de pointes (…

Background Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) has been shown to be a feasible
option for patients requiring ventricular pacing. Objective The purpose of this study was to …

The authors reviewed the mechanisms and pathophysiology of typically encountered electrical
injuries by searching English-language publications listed in MEDLINE and reference …

Background The His-SYNC pilot trial was the first randomized comparison between His
bundle pacing in lieu of a left ventricular lead for cardiac resynchronization therapy (His-CRT) …

… Dr Trohman reports being an advisor for Boston Scientific; receiving research grants from
Boston Scientific, Medtronic Inc, Abbott/St. Jude Medical, Vitatron, and WyethAyerst/Wyeth …

OBJECTIVES.: This study assessed the useful role of intracardiac mapping and radiofrequency
catheter ablation in eliminating drug-refractory monomorphic ventricular ectopic beats in …

Permanent cardiac pacing remains the only effective treatment for chronic, symptomatic
bradycardia. In recent years, the role of implantable pacing devices has expanded substantially. …

Sensing intrinsic cardiac electrical activity is essential for the function of pacemakers and
implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). Examples of undesired triggering or inhibition of …