Publications

2024

Ifedili I, Maturana M, Kayali S, Levine Y, Kabra R, Jha SK. A case of short QT-interval postventricular arrhythmia arrest from Torsade De Pointes, a new phenotype, or the result of tachycardia-mediated imbalance. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2024 Jan 4. doi: 10.1111/jce.16164. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38174843

Writing Committee Members; Joglar JA, Chung MK, Armbruster AL, Benjamin EJ, Chyou JY, Cronin EM, Deswal A, Eckhardt LL, Goldberger ZD, Gopinathannair R, Gorenek B, Hess PL, Hlatky M, Hogan G, Ibeh C, Indik JH, Kido K, Kusumoto F, Link MS, Linta KT, Marcus GM, McCarthy PM, Patel N, Patton KK, Perez MV, Piccini JP, Russo AM, Sanders P, Streur MM, Thomas KL, Times S, Tisdale JE, Valente AM, Van Wagoner DR. 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2024 Jan 2;83(1):109-279. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.08.017. Epub 2023 Nov 30. PMID: 38043043

Joglar JA, Chung MK, Armbruster AL, Benjamin EJ, Chyou JY, Cronin EM, Deswal A, Eckhardt LL, Goldberger ZD, Gopinathannair R, Gorenek B, Hess PL, Hlatky M, Hogan G, Ibeh C, Indik JH, Kido K, Kusumoto F, Link MS, Linta KT, Marcus GM, McCarthy PM, Patel N, Patton KK, Perez MV, Piccini JP, Russo AM, Sanders P, Streur MM, Thomas KL, Times S, Tisdale JE, Valente AM, Van Wagoner DR. 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation. 2024 Jan 2;149(1):e1-e156. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001193. Epub 2023 Nov 30. PMID: 38033089 Review.

Della Rocca DG, Magnocavallo M, Gianni C, Mohanty S, Al-Ahmad A, Bassiouny M, Denora M, La Fazia VM, Lavalle C, Gallinghouse GJ, Santangeli P, Polselli M, Sarkozy A, Vetta G, Ahmed A, Sanchez JE, Pannone L, Chierchia GB, Tschopp DR, de Asmundis C, Di Biase L, Lakkireddy D, Burkhardt DJ, Horton RP, Natale A. Three-Dimensional Intracardiac Echocardiography for Left Atrial Appendage Sizing and Percutaneous Occlusion Guidance. Europace. 2024 Jan 16:euae010. doi: 10.1093/europace/euae010. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38225176 

Di Biase L, Lakkireddy DJ, Marazzato J, Velasco A, Diaz JC, Navara R, Chrispin J, Rajagopalan B, Natale A, Mohanty S, Zhang X, Della Rocca D, Dalal A, Park K, Wiley J, Batchelor W, Cheung JW, Dangas G, Mehran R, Romero J; ACC Electrophysiology and Interventional Councils. Antithrombotic Therapy for Patients Undergoing Cardiac Electrophysiological and Interventional Procedures: JACC State-of-the-Art Review. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2024 Jan 2;83(1):82-108. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.09.831. PMID: 38171713 Review.

Deering TF, Goyal SK, Bhimani AA, Hoosien M, Karimianpour A, Krishnasamy KP, Nilsson KR, Omar A, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R, Katapadi A, Sohns C. Atrial fibrillation ablation in heart failure patients: Where do we stand in 2023? - State of the art review. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2024 Jan;47(1):88-100. doi: 10.1111/pace.14888. Epub 2023 Dec 9. PMID: 38071456 Review.

2023

Ahlers M, Darden D, Hoffmayer K, Feld GK, Krummen DE, Ho G. A perfect storm of ventricular fibrillation: Infarct, posterior fascicle, and the moderator band. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2023 Oct 10;9(12):943-947. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2023.10.005. eCollection 2023 Dec. PMID: 38204826

Aldaas OM, Darden D, Mylavarapu PS, Aldaas AM, Han FT, Hoffmayer KS, Krummen D, Ho G, Raissi F, Feld GK, Hsu JC. Safety and efficacy of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in the very elderly (≥80 years old): Insights from the UC San Diego AF Ablation Registry. Clin Cardiol. 2023 Dec;46(12):1488-1494. doi: 10.1002/clc.24137. Epub 2023 Aug 25. PMID: 37626475

Zeitler EP, Kearing S, Coylewright M, Nair D, Hsu JC, Darden D, O'Malley AJ, Russo AM, Al-Khatib SM. Response by Zeitler et al to Letter Regarding Article, "Comparative Effectiveness of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Versus Oral Anticoagulation by Sex". 2023 Aug 8;148(6):510-511. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.065359. Epub 2023 Aug 7. PMID: 37549206

Pothineni NVK, Dixit S. Left Atrial Posterior Wall Isolation Guided by Local Electrogram Characteristics: Novel Innovation or Red Herring? JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2023 Dec;9(12):2547-2549. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2023.09.027. Epub 2023 Nov 22. PMID: 37999674

Shrestha DB, Pathak BD, Thapa N, Shrestha O, Karki S, Shtembari J, Patel NK, Kapoor K, Kalahasty G, Bodziock G, Whalen P, Pothineni NVK, Narasimhan B, Koneru J, Shantha G. Catheter ablation using pulmonary vein isolation with versus without left atrial posterior wall isolation for persistent atrial fibrillation: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Sep 29. doi: 10.1007/s10840-023-01656-z. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37773559 Review.

Chrispin J, Merchant FM, Lakdawala NK, Wu KC, Tomaselli GF, Navara R, Torbey E, Ambardekar AV, Kabra R, Arbustini E, Narula J, Guglin M, Albert CM, Chugh SS, Trayanova N, Cheung JW. Risk of Arrhythmic Death in Patients With Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy: JACC Review Topic of the Week. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023 Aug 22;82(8):735-747. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.05.064. PMID: 37587585 Review.

Soni B, Gopinathannair R. Managing ventricular arrhythmias and implantable cardiac defibrillator shocks after left ventricular assist device implantation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2023 Nov 27. doi: 10.1111/jce.16142. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38013210 Review.

Tsai C, Patel H, Horbal P, Dickey S, Peng Y, Nwankwo E, Hicks H, Chen G, Hussein A, Gopinathannair R, Mar PL. Comparison of quantifiable electrocardiographic changes associated with severe hyperkalemia. Int J Cardiol. 2023 Nov 15;391:131257.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2023.131257. Epub 2023 Aug 11. PMID: 37574026

Chung MK, Patton KK, Lau CP, Dal Forno ARJ, Al-Khatib SM, Arora V, Birgersdotter-Green UM, Cha YM, Chung EH, Cronin EM, Curtis AB, Cygankiewicz I, Dandamudi G, Dubin AM, Ensch DP, Glotzer TV, Gold MR, Goldberger ZD, Gopinathannair R, Gorodeski EZ, Gutierrez A, Guzman JC, Huang W, Imrey PB, Indik JH, Karim S, Karpawich PP, Khaykin Y, Kiehl EL, Kron J, Kutyifa V, Link MS, Marine JE, Mullens W, Park SJ, Parkash R, Patete MF, Pathak RK, Perona CA, Rickard J, Schoenfeld MH, Seow SC, Shen WK, Shoda M, Singh JP, Slotwiner DJ, Sridhar ARM, Srivatsa UN, Stecker EC, Tanawuttiwat T, Tang WHW, Tapias CA, Tracy CM, Upadhyay GA, Varma N, Vernooy K, Vijayaraman P, Worsnick SA, Zareba W, Zeitler EP; Document Reviewers; Lopez-Cabanillas N, Ellenbogen KA, Hua W, Ikeda T, Mackall JA, Mason PK, McLeod CJ, Mela T, Moore JP, Racenet LK. 2023 HRS/APHRS/LAHRS guideline on cardiac physiologic pacing for the avoidance and mitigation of heart failure. J Arrhythm. 2023 Aug 2;39(5):681-756. doi: 10.1002/joa3.12872. eCollection 2023 Oct. PMID: 37799799

Nagarakanti R, Gopinathannair R. Atrial fibrillation ablation in heart failure with mid-range ejection fraction: Is it time to open the champagne? Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2023 Sep-Oct;23(5):142-143. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2023.08.004. PMID: 37652619

Kewcharoen J, Shah K, Mandapati R, Bhardwaj R, Turagam M, Contractor T, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Safety of oral anticoagulants in patients undergoing left ventricular arrhythmia ablation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Dec 29. doi: 10.1007/s10840-023-01731-5. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38158513

de Asmundis C, Marcon L, Pannone L, Della Rocca DG, Lakkireddy D, Beaver TM, Brodt CR, Monaco C, Sorgente A, Audiat C, Vetta G, Ramak R, Overeinder I, Kronenberger R, Bala G, Almorad A, Ströker E, Sieira J, Sarkozy A, Brugada P, Chierchia GB, La Meir M. Redo procedures after sinus node sparing hybrid ablation for inappropriate sinus tachycardia/postural orthostatic sinus tachycardia. 2023 Dec 28;26(1):euad373. doi: 10.1093/europace/euad373. PMID: 38155611

Ghazal R, Ahmed A, Bawa D, Singh V, Lakkireddy D. A Rare Case of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation Presenting as Biatrial Inflammation Seen on ¹⁸F-FDG-PET. JACC Case Rep. 2023 Nov 17;28:102114. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2023.102114. eCollection 2023 Dec 20. PMID: 38204554

Kewcharoen J, Shah K, Bhardwaj R, Contractor T, Turagam MK, Mandapati R, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Real-world adverse events associated with Amplatzer™ steerable delivery sheath. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Dec 11. doi: 10.1007/s10840-023-01717-3. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38078993

Darden D, Bilal Munir M, Zimmerman S, Eskander M, Pothineni NVK, Gopinathannair R, Kabra R, Lakkireddy D, Duong T, Han FT, Freeman JV, Hsu JC. Correction: Frailty and associated outcomes in patients undergoing percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: findings from the NCDR LAAO registry. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Nov 29. doi: 10.1007/s10840-023-01704-8. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38019421

Della Rocca DG, Magnocavallo M, Van Niekerk CJ, Gilhofer T, Ha G, D'Ambrosio G, Mohanty S, Gianni C, Galvin J, Vetta G, Lavalle C, Di Biase L, Sorgente A, Chierchia GB, de Asmundis C, Urbanek L, Schmidt B, Geller JC, Lakkireddy DR, Mansour M, Saw J, Horton RP, Gibson D, Natale A. Prognostic value of chronic kidney disease in patients undergoing left atrial appendage occlusion. 2023 Nov 2;25(11):euad315. doi: 10.1093/europace/euad315.
PMID: 37889200

Kewcharoen J, Shah K, Bhardwaj R, Contractor T, Turagam MK, Mandapati R, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Adverse events associated with amplatzer left atrial appendage occlusion delivery system: A Food and Drug Administration MAUDE database study. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2023 Nov;34(11):2382-2385. doi: 10.1111/jce.16053. Epub 2023 Sep 7. PMID: 37679961

Mar PL, Tsai C, Golemi L, Bedi R, Khan A, Kabra R, Atkins D, Bhakta D, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. Poorer outcomes associated with more invasive lead management strategies for Abbott Riata^® leads: a large, multicenter experience. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Oct 26. doi: 10.1007/s10840-023-01673-y. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37882994

Ahmed A, Charate R, Bawa D, Ghazal R, Garg J, Pothineni NVK, Kabra R, Della Rocca DG, Atkins D, Lakkireddy P, Bommana S, Al-Ahmad A, Shenthar J, Padmanabhan D, Narasimhan C, DiBiase L, Romeya A, Gopinathannair R, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Bilateral Cardiac Sympathetic Denervation for Refractory Multifocal Premature Ventricular Contractions in Patients With Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2023 Oct 25:S2405-500X(23)00735-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2023.09.014. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37943190

Darden D, Bilal Munir M, Zimmerman S, Eskander M, Pothineni NVK, Gopinathannair R, Kabra R, Lakkireddy D, Duong T, Han FT, Freeman JV, Hsu JC. Frailty and associated outcomes in patients undergoing percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: findings from the NCDR LAAO registry. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Oct 19. doi: 10.1007/s10840-023-01662-1. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37858000

Ahmed A, Ukwu H, Bawa D, Sabapathy R, Singh V, Lakkireddy D. Coronary Obstruction Following Epicardial Left Atrial Appendage Closure: A Rare Entity. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2023 Oct 9;16(19):2460-2462. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2023.08.016. Epub 2023 Sep 6. PMID: 37676222

Ahmed A, Bawa D, Kabra R, Pothineni NVK, Darden D, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Correction to: Left Atrial Appendage Closure with Watchman vs Amulet Devices: Similarities and Differences. Curr Cardiol Rep. 2023 Oct;25(10):1389. doi: 10.1007/s11886-023-01958-8. Epub 2023 Sep 5. PMID: 37668847

Ahmed A, Bawa D, Kabra R, Pothineni NVK, Darden D, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Left Atrial Appendage Closure with Watchman vs Amulet Devices: Similarities and Differences. Curr Cardiol Rep. 2023 Sep;25(9):909-915. doi: 10.1007/s11886-023-01913-7. Epub 2023 Aug 16. PMID: 37584874 Review.

Gopinathannair R, Shehata MM, Afzal MR, Manyam H, Qu F, Badie N, Dawoud F, Ryu K, Katcher MS, Lakkireddy D. Novel algorithms improve arrhythmia detection accuracy in insertable cardiac monitors. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2023 Sep;34(9):1961-1968. doi: 10.1111/jce.16007. Epub 2023 Jul 14. PMID: 37449437

Lakkireddy D, Thaler D, Ellis CR, Swarup V, Gambhir A, Hermiller J, Nielsen-Kudsk JE, Worthley S, Nair D, Schmidt B, Horton R, Gupta N, Anderson JA, Gage R, Alkhouli M, Windecker S. 3-Year Outcomes From the Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder Randomized Controlled Trial (Amulet IDE). JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2023 Aug 14;16(15):1902-1913.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2023.06.022. PMID: 37587599 Clinical Trial.

Bawa D, Darden D, Ahmed A, Garg J, Karst E, Kabra R, Pothineni K, Gopinathannair R, Mansour M, Winterfield J, Lakkireddy D. Lower-adherence direct oral anticoagulant use is associated with increased risk of thromboembolic events than warfarin. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Aug 9. doi: 10.1007/s10840-023-01585-x. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37556090

Lakkireddy D, Nielsen-Kudsk JE, Windecker S, Thaler D, Price MJ, Gambhir A, Gupta N, Koulogiannis K, Marcoff L, Mediratta A, Anderson JA, Gage R, Ellis CR. Mechanisms, predictors, and evolution of severe peri-device leaks with two different left atrial appendage occluders. 2023 Aug 2;25(9):euad237. doi: 10.1093/europace/euad237. PMID: 37584233 Clinical Trial.

Jentzer JC, Noseworthy PA, Kashou AH, May AM, Chrispin J, Kabra R, Arps K, Blumer V, Tisdale JE, Solomon MA; American College of Cardiology Critical Care Cardiology and Electrophysiology Sections. Multidisciplinary Critical Care Management of Electrical Storm: JACC State-of-the-Art Review. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023 Jun 6;81(22):2189-2206. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.03.424. PMID: 37257955 Review.

Asbeutah AAA, Bath A, Ifedili I, Jha S, Levine Y, Kabra R. Same-Day Discharge and 30-Day Readmissions After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Am J Cardiol. 2023 May 1;194:58-59. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.02.021. Epub 2023 Mar 25. PMID: 36972655

Khan MZ, Shatla I, Darden D, Neely J, Mir T, Abideen Asad ZU, Agarwal S, Raina S, Balla S, Singh GD, Srivatsa U, Munir MB. Intracranial bleeding and associated outcomes in atrial fibrillation patients undergoing percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: Insights from National Inpatient Sample 2016-2020. Heart Rhythm O2. 2023 Jun 8;4(7):433-439. doi: 10.1016/j.hroo.2023.06.002. eCollection 2023 Jul. PMID: 37520018

Messele LF, Khan MZ, Darden D, Agarwal S, Krishan S, Pasupula DK, Ul Abideen Asad Z, Balla S, Singh GD, Srivatsa UN, Munir MB. Outcomes of percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion device implantation in atrial fibrillation patients based on underlying stroke risk. Europace. 2023 Apr 15;25(4):1415-1422. doi: 10.1093/europace/euad049. PMID: 36881781

Hsu JC, Darden D, Du C, Marine JE, Nichols S, Marcus GM, Natale A, Noseworthy PA, Selzman KA, Varosy P, Masoudi F, Freeman J, Curtis J, Akar J, Kowey PR. Initial Findings From the National Cardiovascular Data Registry of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedures. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023 Mar 7;81(9):867-878. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2022.11.060. PMID: 36858707

Zeitler EP, Kearing S, Coylewright M, Nair D, Hsu JC, Darden D, O'Malley AJ, Russo AM, Al-Khatib SM. Comparative Effectiveness of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Versus Oral Anticoagulation by Sex. Circulation. 2023 Feb 14;147(7):586-596. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.122.062765. Epub 2023 Feb 13. PMID: 36780379

Birs AS, Darden D, Adler ED, Feld GK. Refractory coronary vasospasm and recurrent cardiac arrest. BMJ Case Rep. 2023 Jan 11;16(1):e253884. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2022-253884. PMID: 36631170

Pothineni NVK, Perovich E, Yacono CS, Supple GE. Undersensing of polymorphic VT by S-ICD, detected by an insertable cardiac monitor: two is company. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 May 19. doi: 10.1007/s10840-023-01563-3. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37204670

Shantha G, Brock J, Singleton M, Kozak P, Bodziock G, Bradford N, Deshmukh A, Liang JJ, Pothineni NVK, Hranitzky P, Whalen P, Bhave PD. Anatomical location of leadless pacemaker and the risk of pacing-induced cardiomyopathy. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2023 Jun;34(6):1418-1426. doi: 10.1111/jce.15925. Epub 2023 May 10. PMID: 37161942

Shtembari J, Shrestha DB, Awal S, Raut A, Gyawali P, Abe T, Patel NK, Deshmukh A, Voruganti D, Bhave PD, Whalen P, Pothineni NVK, Shantha G. Comparative assessment of safety with leadless pacemakers compared to transvenous pacemakers: a systemic review and meta-analysis. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Apr 27. doi: 10.1007/s10840-023-01550-8. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37106267 Review.

Ahmed A, Darden D, Pothineni NVK. All that is "red" is not "dead": role of epicardial connections in atrial fibrillation ablation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Aug;66(5):1043-1044. doi: 10.1007/s10840-023-01484-1. Epub 2023 Jan 27. PMID: 36705873

Pari B, Babbili A, Kattubadi A, Thakre A, Thotamgari S, Gopinathannair R, Olshansky B, Dominic P. COVID-19 Vaccination and Cardiac Arrhythmias: A Review. Curr Cardiol Rep. 2023 Aug 2. doi: 10.1007/s11886-023-01921-7. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37530946 Review.

Patel H, Tsai C, Atallah I, Ahmad A, Bedi R, Golemi L, Mikhail S, Karickal J, Azrak E, Bishara S, Harjai K, Bauer C, Hussein A, Gopinathannair R, Mar PL. Electrophysiological evaluation following development of new and persistent left bundle branch block after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: A single center pilot study. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2023 Jul 10.
doi: 10.1111/pace.14784. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37428778

Pachon JC, Pachon EI, Aksu T, Gopinathannair R, Kautzner J, Yao Y, Kusumoto F. Cardioneuroablation: Where are we at? Heart Rhythm O2. 2023 Mar 21;4(6):401-413. doi: 10.1016/j.hroo.2023.02.007. eCollection 2023 Jun. PMID: 37361615

Chung MK, Patton KK, Lau CP, Dal Forno ARJ, Al-Khatib SM, Arora V, Birgersdotter-Green UM, Cha YM, Chung EH, Cronin EM, Curtis AB, Cygankiewicz I, Dandamudi G, Dubin AM, Ensch DP, Glotzer TV, Gold MR, Goldberger ZD, Gopinathannair R, Gorodeski EZ, Gutierrez A, Guzman JC, Huang W, Imrey PB, Indik JH, Karim S, Karpawich PP, Khaykin Y, Kiehl EL, Kron J, Kutyifa V, Link MS, Marine JE, Mullens W, Park SJ, Parkash R, Patete MF, Pathak RK, Perona CA, Rickard J, Schoenfeld MH, Seow SC, Shen WK, Shoda M, Singh JP, Slotwiner DJ, Sridhar ARM, Srivatsa UN, Stecker EC, Tanawuttiwat T, Tang WHW, Tapias CA, Tracy CM, Upadhyay GA, Varma N, Vernooy K, Vijayaraman P, Worsnick SA, Zareba W, Zeitler EP. 2023 HRS/APHRS/LAHRS guideline on cardiac physiologic pacing for the avoidance and mitigation of heart failure. Heart Rhythm. 2023 May 20:S1547-5271(23)02026-X. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2023.03.1538. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37283271

Chyou JY, Barkoudah E, Dukes JW, Goldstein LB, Joglar JA, Lee AM, Lubitz SA, Marill KA, Sneed KB, Streur MM, Wong GC, Gopinathannair R; American Heart Association Acute Cardiac Care and General Cardiology Committee, Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, and Clinical Pharmacology Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology; Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia; Council on Cardiopulmonary, Critical Care, Perioperative and Resuscitation; Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing; and Stroke Council. Atrial Fibrillation Occurring During Acute Hospitalization: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2023 Apr 11;147(15):e676-e698. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001133. Epub 2023 Mar 13. PMID: 36912134 Review.

O'Shea CJ, Brooks AG, Middeldorp ME, Harper C, Hendriks JM, Russo AM, Freeman JV, Gopinathannair R, Varma N, Deering TF, Campbell K, Sanders P. Device-detected atrial fibrillation in a large remote-monitored cohort: implications for anticoagulation and need for new pathways of service delivery. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Feb 3. doi: 10.1007/s10840-023-01481-4. Online ahead of print. PMID: 36735111

Soni B, Gupta D, Gopinathannair R. Quality of life improvement following cardioneuroablation for vasovagal syncope: expected or too early to say? J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Jan 27. doi: 10.1007/s10840-023-01489-w. Online ahead of print. PMID: 36705871

Gopinathannair R, Shehata MM, Afzal MR, Manyam H, Qu F, Badie N, Dawoud F, Ryu K, Katcher MS, Lakkireddy D. Novel algorithms improve arrhythmia detection accuracy in insertable cardiac monitors. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2023 Jul 14. doi: 10.1111/jce.16007. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37449437

Ghazal R, Ahmed A, Bawa D, Lakkireddy D. Peri-device leak closure with a PFO occluder device: an innovative solution. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Jul 11. doi: 10.1007/s10840-023-01586-w. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37434041 No abstract available.

Ahmed A, Pothineni NVK, Singh V, Bawa D, Darden D, Kabra R, Singh A, Memon S, Romeya A, Van Meeteren J, Thambidorai S, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. Long-Term Imaging and Clinical Outcomes of Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion With AtriClip. Am J Cardiol. 2023 Aug 15;201:193-199. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.06.026. Epub 2023 Jun 27. PMID: 37385174

Bawa D, Kabra R, Ahmed A, Bansal S, Darden D, Pothineni NVK, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Data deluge from remote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices and importance of clinical stratification. Heart Rhythm O2. 2023 May 6;4(6):374-381.
doi: 10.1016/j.hroo.2023.04.005. eCollection 2023 Jun. PMID: 37361614.

Bawa D, Darden D, Ahmed A, Spence MJ, Lakner M, Lakkireddy D. Nonsustained premature atrial contraction ablation guided by single-beat mapping using charge density mapping. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2023 Feb 14;9(5):300-303. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2023.02.003. eCollection 2023 May. PMID: 37324964.

Knops RE, Reddy VY, Ip JE, Doshi R, Exner DV, Defaye P, Canby R, Bongiorni MG, Shoda M, Hindricks G, Neužil P, Rashtian M, Breeman KTN, Nevo JR, Ganz L, Hubbard C, Cantillon DJ; Aveir DR i2i Study Investigators. A Dual-Chamber Leadless Pacemaker. N Engl J Med. 2023 Jun 22;388(25):2360-2370. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2300080. Epub 2023 May 20. PMID: 37212442

Garg J, Shah K, Bhardwaj R, Contractor T, Mandapati R, Turagam MK, Lakkireddy D. Adverse events associated with Aveir^TM VR leadless pacemaker: A Food and Drug Administration MAUDE database study. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2023 Jun;34(6):1469-1471. doi: 10.1111/jce.15932. Epub 2023 May 20. PMID: 37209414

Darden D, Aldaas O, Du C, Munir MB, Feld GK, Pothineni NVK, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D, Curtis JP, Freeman JV, Akar JG, Hsu JC. In-hospital complications associated with pulmonary vein isolation with adjunctive lesions: the NCDR AFib Ablation Registry. Europace. 2023 May 15;25(5):euad124. doi: 10.1093/europace/euad124. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37184436.

Kabra R, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion During Cardiac Surgery: A 75-Year-Old Journey. J Am Heart Assoc. 2023 May 16;12(10):e030127. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.123.030127. Epub 2023 May 15. PMID: 37183870.

de Asmundis C, Pannone L, Lakkireddy D, Beaver TM, Brodt CR, Lee RJ, Frazier K, Chierchia GB, La Meir M. Hybrid epicardial and endocardial sinus node-sparing ablation therapy for inappropriate sinus tachycardia: Rationale and design of the multicenter HEAL-IST IDE trial. Heart Rhythm O2. 2023 Jan 31;4(4):275-282. doi: 10.1016/j.hroo.2023.01.005. eCollection 2023 Apr. PMID: 37124558.

Saksena S, Slee A, Natale A, Lakkireddy DR, Shah D, Di Biase L, Lewalter T, Nagarakanti R, Santangeli P. Atrial Fibrillation can adversely impact Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction by its association with Heart Failure Progression and Mortality: A Post-Hoc Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of the TOPCAT Americas Trial. Europace. 2023 May 19;25(5):euad095. doi: 10.1093/europace/euad095. PMID: 37078691.

Lakkireddy D, Ahmed A, Atkins D, Bawa D, Garg J, Bush J, Charate R, Bommana S, Pothineni NVK, Kabra R, Darden D, Koreber S, Tummala R, Vasamreddy C, Park P, Mohanty S, Gopinathannair R, Seo BW, Natale A, Kennedy R. Feasibility and Safety of Intravenous Sotalol Loading in Adult Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (DASH-AF). JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2023 Apr;9(4):555-564. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2022.11.026. Epub 2023 Feb 22. PMID: 37014289

Morin DP, Cheung JW, Chung MK, Garg J, Krahn AD, Lakkireddy DR, Miller L, Rajagopalan B, Shanker AJ, Smith AM, Liu CF. Impact of reductions in Medicare reimbursement for cardiac ablation in the United States: Heart Rhythm Society's follow-up survey. Heart Rhythm. 2023 May;20(5):656-657. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2023.03.018. Epub 2023 Mar 28. PMID: 36990926.

Alkhouli M, De Backer O, Ellis CR, Nielsen-Kudsk JE, Sievert H, Natale A, Lakkireddy D, Holmes DR. Peridevice Leak After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Incidence, Mechanisms, Clinical Impact, and Management. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2023 Mar 27;16(6):627-642. doi:10.1016/j.jcin.2022.12.006. PMID: 36990553 Review.

Lakkireddy DR, Segar DS, Sood A, Wu M, Rao A, Sohail MR, Pokorney SD, Blomström-Lundqvist C, Piccini JP, Granger CB. Early Lead Extraction for Infected Implanted Cardiac Electronic Devices: JACC Review Topic of the Week. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023 Apr 4;81(13):1283-1295. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.01.038. PMID: 36990548 Review.

Alkhouli M, Di Biase L, Natale A, Rihal CS, Holmes DR, Asirvatham S, Bartus K, Lakkireddy D, Friedman PA. Nonthrombogenic Roles of the Left Atrial Appendage: JACC Review Topic of the Week. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023 Mar 21;81(11):1063-1075. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.01.017.
PMID: 36922093 Review.

Kewcharoen J, Shah K, Bhardwaj R, Contractor T, Turagam MK, Mandapati R, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Electromagnetic Field-Induced Interactions Among Electric Vehicles, New-Generation Electronic Devices, and Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2023 Feb;9(2):257-259. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2022.09.027. Epub 2023 Jan 18. PMID: 36858694.

Agarwal S, Ul Abideen Asad Z, Akella K, Clifton S, Trivedi J, Pothineni NV, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. Meta-Analysis on the Impact of Ventricular Arrhythmias on Mortality in Patients With Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices. Am J Cardiol. 2023 Apr 1;192:139-146. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.01.026. Epub 2023 Feb 13. PMID: 36791525

Bawa D, Ahmed A, Darden D, Lakkireddy D. Residual leak following left atrial appendage occlusion with lariat closed with amplatzer PFO occluder device. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2023 May;46(5):440-442. doi: 10.1111/pace.14669. Epub 2023 Apr 25. PMID: 36704965

Schmidt B, Nielsen-Kudsk JE, Ellis CR, Thaler D, Sabir SA, Gambhir A, Landmesser U, Shah N, Gray W, Swarup V, Lim DS, Koulogiannis K, Anderson JA, Gage R, Lakkireddy D. Incidence, Predictors, and Clinical Outcomes of Device-Related Thrombus in the Amulet IDE Trial. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2023 Jan;9(1):96-107. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2022.07.014. Epub 2022 Sep 28.
PMID: 36697204 Clinical Trial.

Gibson CM, Steinhubl S, Lakkireddy D, Turakhia MP, Passman R, Jones WS, Bunch TJ, Curtis AB, Peterson ED, Ruskin J, Saxon L, Tarino M, Tarakji KG, Marrouche N, Patel M, Harxhi A, Kaul S, Nikolovski J, Juan S, Wildenhaus K, Damaraju CV, Spertus JA; Heartline Steering Committee. Does early detection of atrial fibrillation reduce the risk of thromboembolic events? Rationale and design of the Heartline study. Am Heart J. 2023 May;259:30-41. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2023.01.004. Epub 2023 Jan 12. PMID: 36642226 Clinical Trial.

Ahmed A, Garg J, Kabra R, Charate R, Eliaz R, Demma JA, Menshes Z, Hazan O, Lakkireddy D. Feasibility and safety of a novel blunt tip concealed needle device for pericardial access in porcine models. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Jan 4. doi: 10.1007/s10840-022-01450-3. Online ahead of print. PMID: 36598717

Velagapudi P, Oberoi M, Turagam MK, Garg J, Nair DG, Sommer R, Lakkireddy DJ. Post-Approval Safety Profile of Amulet vs Watchman FLX Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices: Analysis from the MAUDE Database (ALERT-MAUDE Study). Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2023 Apr;49:66-67. doi: 10.1016/j.carrev.2022.12.003. Epub 2022 Dec 12. PMID: 36526567.

Garg J, Kewcharoen J, Shah K, Turagam M, Bhardwaj R, Contractor T, Mandapati R, Lakkireddy D. Clinical outcomes of radiofrequency catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2023 Jan;34(1):219-224. doi: 10.1111/jce.15739. Epub 2022 Nov 15. PMID: 36335616.

Ahmad A, Mar PL, Olshansky B, Horbal P, Tsai C, Patel H, Hussein A, Dickey S, Dhawan R, Murray A, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. Echocardiographic changes and heart failure hospitalizations following rhythm control for arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy: results from a multicenter, retrospective study. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Mar;66(2):455-462. doi: 10.1007/s10840-022-01354-2. Epub 2022 Aug 26. PMID: 36008502

Shah K, Williamson BD, Kutinsky I, Bhardwaj R, Contractor T, Turagam MK, Mandapati R, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Conduction system pacing in prosthetic heart valves. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Apr;66(3):561-566. doi: 10.1007/s10840-022-01228-7. Epub 2022 Apr 25. PMID: 35469052

Chaudhary R, Ajibawo T, Kirchoff R, Turagam M, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Preventing Atrial Fibrillation in Patients After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Role of Posterior Pericardiotomy- ELECTRAM Investigators. Am J Ther. 2023 May 1;30(3):e278-e282. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0000000000001352. PMID: 33852484.

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Kabra R, Jones S, Cheung JW. The Fight Against Ablation Reimbursement Cuts. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2022 Nov;8(11):1458-1459. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2022.09.008. PMID: 36424017

Pour-Ghaz I, Heckle M, Ifedili I, Kayali S, Nance C, Kabra R, Jha SK, Jefferies JL, Levine YC. Beyond Ejection Fraction: Novel Clinical Approaches Towards Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Stratification in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Curr Cardiol Rev. 2022;18(2):e040821195265.
doi: 10.2174/1573403X17666210804125939. PMID: 34348632 Review.

Agarwal S, Asad ZUA, Khan MZ, Messele LF, Darden D, Pasupula DK, Singh GD, Srivatsa UN, Zahid S, Balla S, DeSimone CV, Deshmukh A, Munir MB. Morbid obesity is associated with increased procedural complications and worse in-hospital outcomes after percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion device implantation. Heart Rhythm. 2023 Apr;20(4):637-639. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2022.12.030. Epub 2022 Dec 26. PMID: 36581172

Aldaas OM, Darden D, Mylavarapu PS, Han FT, Hoffmayer KS, Krummen D, Ho G, Raissi F, Feld GK, Hsu JC. Association of isoproterenol infusion during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation with outcomes: insights from the UC San Diego AF Ablation Registry. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Aug;66(5):1243-1252. doi: 10.1007/s10840-022-01448-x. Epub 2022 Dec 12. PMID: 36508065

Darden D, Scheinman MM, Hoffmayer KS. Exercise-induced arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy: Reverse remodeling with detraining. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2022 Jun 17;8(9):599-603. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2022.06.003. eCollection 2022 Sep. PMID: 36147714

Darden D, Peterson PN, Xin X, Munir MB, Minges KE, Goldenberg I, Poole JE, Feld GK, Birgersdotter-Green U, Curtis JP, Hsu JC. Temporal trends and long-term outcomes among recipients of cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator in the United States, 2011-2015: Insights from the National Cardiovascular Data Registry. Heart Rhythm O2. 2022 Apr 2;3(4):405-414. doi: 10.1016/j.hroo.2022.03.004. eCollection 2022 Aug. PMID: 36097450

Darden D, Hoffmayer KS. The role of coronary artery disease and revascularization in electrical storm: A multidisciplinary team approach. Coron Artery Dis. 2022 Aug 1;33(5):413-414. doi: 10.1097/MCA.0000000000001144. Epub 2022 Jun 23. PMID: 35733331

Munir MB, Khan MZ, Darden D, Asad ZUA, Choubdar PA, Din MTU, Osman M, Singh GD, Srivatsa UN, Balla S, Reeves R, Hsu JC. Association of advanced age with procedural complications and in-hospital outcomes from left atrial appendage occlusion device implantation in patients with atrial fibrillation: insights from the National Inpatient Sample of 36,065 procedures. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022 Oct;65(1):219-226. doi: 10.1007/s10840-022-01266-1. Epub 2022 Jun 22. PMID: 35731328

Munir MB, Khan MZ, Darden D, Abideen Asad ZU, Osman M, Singh GD, Srivatsa UN, Han FT, Reeves R, Hsu JC. Association of heart failure with procedural complications and in-hospital outcomes from left atrial appendage occlusion device implantation in patients with atrial fibrillation: insights from the national inpatient sample of 62 980 procedures. Europace. 2022 Oct 13;24(9):1451-1459. doi: 10.1093/europace/euac043. PMID: 35613020

Birs A, Darden D, Eskander M, Pollema T, Ho G, Birgersdotter-Green U. Implantable loop recorder as a strategy following cardiovascular implantable electronic device extraction without reimplantation. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2022 Jul;45(7):853-860. doi: 10.1111/pace.14519. Epub 2022 Jun 1.
PMID: 35587876

Hsu JC, Darden D, Glover BM, Colley BJ 3rd, Steinberg C, Thibault B, Jewell C, Bernard M, Tabereaux PB, Siddiqui U, Li J, Horvath EE, Cooper D, Lin D. Performance and acute procedural outcomes of the EnSite Precision™ cardiac mapping system for electrophysiology mapping and ablation procedures: results from the EnSite Precision™ observational study. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022 Oct;65(1):141-151. doi: 10.1007/s10840-022-01239-4. Epub 2022 May 10. PMID: 35536500

Darden D, Boateng BA, Tseng AS, Alshawabkeh L, Pollema T, Cha YM, Birgersdotter-Green U. Transvenous laser lead extraction in patients with congenital complete heart block. Heart Rhythm. 2022 Jul;19(7):1158-1164. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2022.02.031. Epub 2022 Mar 4. PMID: 35257976

Darden D, Freeman JV, Hsu JC. To Occlude or Not to Occlude the Left Atrial Appendage in Women-Reply. JAMA Cardiol. 2022 Apr 1;7(4):464-465. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2021.5933. PMID: 35171204

Vanam S, Darden D, Munir MB, Aldaas O, Hsu JC, Han FT, Hoffmayer KS, Raissi F, Birgersdotter-Green U, Feld GK, Krummen DE, Ho G. Characteristics and outcomes of recurrent atrial fibrillation after prior failed pulmonary vein isolation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022 Sep;64(3):715-722. doi: 10.1007/s10840-022-01160-w. Epub 2022 Feb 16. PMID: 35169965

Darden D, Birgersdotter-Green U. Risk Factor Prediction of Infection Following Secondary CIED Procedures: Caution Prior to Clinical Practice Adoption. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2022 Jan;8(1):112-114. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2021.09.013. PMID: 35057974

Shakir A, Khan A, Agarwal S, Clifton S, Reese J, Munir MB, Nasir UB, Khan SU, Gopinathannair R, DeSimone CV, Deshmukh A, Jackman WM, Stavrakis S, Asad ZUA. Dual therapy with oral anticoagulation and single antiplatelet agent versus monotherapy with oral anticoagulation alone in patients with atrial fibrillation and stable ischemic heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Mar;66(2):493-506. doi: 10.1007/s10840-022-01347-1. Epub 2022 Sep 9. PMID: 36085242

Mayuga KA, Fedorowski A, Ricci F, Gopinathannair R, Dukes JW, Gibbons C, Hanna P, Sorajja D, Chung M, Benditt D, Sheldon R, Ayache MB, AbouAssi H, Shivkumar K, Grubb BP, Hamdan MH, Stavrakis S, Singh T, Goldberger JJ, Muldowney JAS 3rd, Belham M, Kem DC, Akin C, Bruce BK, Zahka NE, Fu Q, Van Iterson EH, Raj SR, Fouad-Tarazi F, Goldstein DS, Stewart J, Olshansky B. Sinus Tachycardia: a Multidisciplinary Expert Focused Review. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2022 Sep;15(9):e007960. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.121.007960. Epub 2022 Sep 8. PMID: 36074973 Review.

Thirumal R, Vanchiere C, Bhandari R, Jiwani S, Horswell R, Chu S, Chamaria S, Katikaneni P, Boerma M, Gopinathannair R, Olshansky B, Bailey S, Dominic P. The Inverse Correlation Between the Duration of Lifetime Occupational Radiation Exposure and the Prevalence of Atrial Arrhythmia. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2022 May 30;9:863939. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.863939. eCollection 2022. PMID: 35711353

Vanchiere C, Thirumal R, Hendrani A, Dherange P, Bennett A, Shi R, Gopinathannair R, Olshansky B, Smith DL, Dominic P. Association Between Atrial Fibrillation and Occupational Exposure in Firefighters Based on Self-Reported Survey Data. J Am Heart Assoc. 2022 Apr 5;11(7):e022543. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.121.022543. Epub 2022 Mar 23. PMID: 35319223

Gopinathannair R. Another strike against continuing cardiac resynchronization therapy in left ventricular assist device recipients? J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2022 May;33(5):1032-1033. doi: 10.1111/jce.15439. Epub 2022 Mar 10. PMID: 35245412

Fedorowski A, Ricci F, Hamrefors V, Sandau KE, Hwan Chung T, Muldowney JAS, Gopinathannair R, Olshansky B. Orthostatic Hypotension: Management of a Complex, But Common, Medical Problem. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2022 Mar;15(3):e010573.
doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.121.010573. Epub 2022 Feb 25. PMID: 35212554 Review.

Jafry AH, Akhtar KH, Khan JA, Clifton S, Reese J, Sami KN, Khan MH, Khan MS, Munir MB, Gopinathannair R, Piccini JP, Asad ZUA. Safety and feasibility of same-day discharge for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022 Dec;65(3):803-811. doi: 10.1007/s10840-022-01145-9. Epub 2022 Feb 11. PMID: 35147827 Review.

Pothineni NVK. Outflow tract PVC mapping: understand the "uni"…believe the "bi". J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Apr;66(3):515-516. doi: 10.1007/s10840-022-01437-0. Epub 2022 Dec 2.
PMID: 36459309 No abstract available.

Pothineni NVK, Soliman EZ, Cushman M, Howard G, Howard VJ, Kasner SE, Judd S, Rhodes JD, Marchlinski FE, Deo R. Continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring post-stroke: A feasibility study in REGARDS. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2022 Nov;31(11):106662.
doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2022.106662. Epub 2022 Sep 15. PMID: 36115108

Pothineni NVK, Enriquez A, Kumareswaran R, Garcia F, Shah R, Wald J, Bermudez C, Muser D, Marchlinski FE, Santangeli P. Outcomes of a PAINESD score-guided multidisciplinary management approach for patients with ventricular tachycardia storm and advanced heart failure: A pilot study. Heart Rhythm. 2023 Jan;20(1):134-139. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2022.08.037. Epub 2022 Sep 6. PMID: 36075533

Amankwah NA, Pothineni NVK, Guandalini G, Santangeli P, Schaller R, Supple GE, Deo R, Nazarian S, Lin D, Epstein AE, Dixit S, Callans DJ, Marchlinski FE, Frankel DS. Impact of atrial fibrillation recurrences during the blanking period following catheter ablation on long-term arrhythmia-free survival: a prospective study with continuous monitoring. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022 Nov;65(2):519-525. doi: 10.1007/s10840-022-01291-0. Epub 2022 Jul 7. PMID: 35794440

Pothineni NVK, Van Besien H, Fradley MG. Arrhythmic Complications Associated with Cancer Therapies. Heart Fail Clin. 2022 Jul;18(3):375-383. doi: 10.1016/j.hfc.2022.02.006.
PMID: 35718413 Review.

Pothineni NVK, Cherian TS, Daw JM, Zado ES, Marchlinski FE. Temporal Changes in Pulmonary Vein Reconnection During Repeat Catheter Ablation for Early Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2022 Aug;8(8):1046-1048. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2022.03.009. Epub 2022 May 25. PMID: 35643808

Pothineni NVK, Cherian T, Patel N, Smietana J, Frankel DS, Deo R, Epstein AE, Marchlinski FE, Schaller RD. Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-defibrillator Explantation-A Single Tertiary Center Experience. J Innov Card Rhythm Manag. 2022 Apr 15;13(4):4947-4953.
doi: 10.19102/icrm.2022.130407. eCollection 2022 Apr. PMID: 35474857

Guandalini GS, Santangeli P, Schaller R, Pothineni NVK, Briceño DF, Enriquez A, Razminia P, Tung R, Marchlinski FE, Garcia FC. Intramyocardial mapping of ventricular premature depolarizations via septal venous perforators: Differentiating the superior intraseptal region from left ventricular summit origins. Heart Rhythm. 2022 Sep;19(9):1475-1483. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2022.03.004. Epub 2022 Mar 10. PMID: 35278700

Pothineni NVK, Santangeli P. Electrophysiology and Interventional Cardiology Procedure Volumes During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic. Card Electrophysiol Clin. 2022 Mar;14(1):105-110. doi: 10.1016/j.ccep.2021.10.011. Epub 2021 Oct 30. PMID: 35221077 Review.

Markman TM, Pothineni NVK, Zghaib T, Smietana J, McBride D, Amankwah NA, Linn KA, Kumareswaran R, Hyman M, Arkles J, Santangeli P, Schaller RD, Supple GE, Frankel DS, Deo R, Lin D, Riley MP, Epstein AE, Callans DJ, Marchlinski FE, Hamilton R, Nazarian S. Effect of Transcutaneous Magnetic Stimulation in Patients With Ventricular Tachycardia Storm: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Cardiol. 2022 Apr 1;7(4):445-449. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2021.6000. PMID: 35171197 Clinical Trial.

Ding Z, Pothineni NVK, Goel A, Lüscher TF, Mehta JL. Corrigendum to: PCSK9 and inflammation: role of shear stress, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and LOX-1. Cardiovasc Res. 2022 Jun 29;118(8):2031. doi: 10.1093/cvr/cvab352. PMID: 34904624

Kabra R, Israni S, Vijay B, Baru C, Mendu R, Fellman M, Sridhar A, Mason P, Cheung JW, DiBiase L, Mahapatra S, Kalifa J, Lubitz SA, Noseworthy PA, Navara R, McManus DD, Cohen M, Chung MK, Trayanova N, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Emerging role of artificial intelligence in cardiac electrophysiology. Cardiovasc Digit Health J. 2022 Sep 27;3(6):263-275.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvdhj.2022.09.001. eCollection 2022 Dec. PMID: 36589314. Review.

Alyesh D, Pavri BB, Choe W, Chandara M, Sani MU, Phan PD, Bonny A, Khairy P, Sinha SK, Srivatsa U, Marine JE, Eagle K, Crawford TC, Lakkireddy D, Sundaram S. Advancing global equity in cardiac care as cardiac implantable electronic device reuse comes of age. Heart Rhythm O2. 2022 Dec 16;3(6Part B):799-806. doi: 10.1016/j.hroo.2022.08.006. eCollection 2022 Dec. PMID: 36589002.

Gopinathannair R, Olshansky B, Turagam MK, Gautam S, Futyma P, Akella K, Tanboga HI, Bozyel S, Yalin K, Padmanabhan D, Shenthar J, Lakkireddy D, Aksu T. Permanent pacing versus cardioneuroablation for cardioinhibitory vasovagal syncope. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022 Dec 23. doi: 10.1007/s10840-022-01456-x. Online ahead of print. PMID: 36562915

Litwinowicz R, Natorska J, Zabczyk M, Kapelak B, Lakkireddy D, Vuddanda V, Bartus K. Changes in fibrinolytic activity and coagulation factors after epicardial left atrial appendage closure in patients with atrial fibrillation. J Thorac Dis. 2022 Nov;14(11):4226-4235. doi: 10.21037/jtd-21-1093. PMID: 36524072.

Zhang X, Li W, Lin A, Zou F, Marazzato J, Varrias D, Nagraj S, Wang YC, Seo J, Della Rocca DG, Levine E, Santangeli P, Lakkireddy D, Natale A, Di Biase L. Outcomes of catheter ablation of atrial tachyarrhythmia guided exclusively by activation mapping. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022 Dec 2. doi: 10.1007/s10840-022-01435-2. Online ahead of print. PMID: 36456653

Charate R, Ahmed A, Della Rocca DG, Bloom S, Garg J, Pothineni NVK, DiBiase L, Turagam M, Gopinathannair R, Horton R, Kar S, Fontana G, Doshi SK, Swarup V, Finn A, Reddy V, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Evaluation of Multimodality LAA Leak Closure Methods Following Incomplete Occlusion: The LAA Leak Study. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2022 Nov 14;15(21):2158-2170. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2022.08.034. PMID: 36357020

Alkhouli M, Russo AM, Thaler D, Windecker S, Anderson JA, Gage R, Lakkireddy D. Sex Differences in Safety and Effectiveness of LAAO: Insights From the Amulet IDE Trial. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2022 Nov 14;15(21):2143-2155. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2022.06.037. Epub 2022 Oct 12.
PMID: 36357018 Clinical Trial.

Price MJ, Ellis CR, Nielsen-Kudsk JE, Thaler D, Gupta N, Koulogiannis K, Anderson JA, Gage R, Lakkireddy D. Peridevice Leak After Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: An Analysis of the Amulet IDE Trial. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2022 Nov 14;15(21):2127-2138.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2022.09.001. PMID: 36357016 Clinical Trial.

Lakkireddy D, Thaler D, Ellis CR, Swarup V, Sondergaard L, Carroll J, Gold MR, Hermiller J, Diener HC, Schmidt B, MacDonald L, Mansour M, Maini B, Anderson JA, Gage R, Windecker S; Amulet IDE Investigators. Outcomes of the roll-in cohort of the Amulet IDE trial of left atrial appendage occlusion. Heart Rhythm O2. 2022 Jul 20;3(5):493-500. doi: 10.1016/j.hroo.2022.07.004. eCollection 2022 Oct. PMID: 36340489.

de Asmundis C, Pannone L, Lakkireddy D, Beaver TM, Brodt CR, Lee RJ, Sorgente A, Gauthey A, Monaco C, Overeinder I, Bala G, Almorad A, Ströker E, Sieira J, Brugada P, Chierchia GB, La Meir M, Olshansky B. Targeted Treatment of Inappropriate Sinoatrial Node Tachycardia Based on Electrophysiological and Structural Mechanisms. Am J Cardiol. 2022 Nov 15;183:24-32. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2022.07.041. Epub 2022 Sep 17. PMID: 36127177 Review.

Pothineni NVK, Gondi S, Cherian T, Kovelamudi S, Schaller RD, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R, Deshmukh A. Complications of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Comparison of Safety Outcomes from Real-world Studies and Clinical Trials. J Innov Card Rhythm Manag. 2022 Aug 15;13(8):5121-5125. doi: 10.19102/icrm.2022.130805. eCollection 2022 Aug. PMID: 36072440 Review.

Charate R, Ahmed A, Aedma SK, Singh V, Garg J, Pothineni NVK, Della Rocca DG, Gopinathannair R, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Mechanism and management of leaks arising after left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2022 Sep 7. doi: 10.1111/jce.15671. Online ahead of print. PMID: 36069138 Review.

Gupta R, Mahajan S, Behnoush AH, Mahmoudi E, Malik AH, Goel A, Bandyopadhyay D, Vyas AV, Patel NC, Chatterjee S, Lakkireddy DR, Bhatt DL. Short- and Long-Term Clinical Outcomes Following Permanent Pacemaker Insertion Post-TAVR: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2022 Aug 22;15(16):1690-1692. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2022.06.028.
PMID: 35981849.

Romero J, Gabr M, Alviz I, Briceno D, Diaz JC, Rodriguez D, Patel K, Polanco D, Trivedi C, Mohanty S, Della Rocca D, Lakkireddy D, Natale A, Di Biase L. Improved survival in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure undergoing catheter ablation compared to medical treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2022 Nov;33(11):2356-2366. doi: 10.1111/jce.15622. Epub 2022 Aug 10. PMID: 35842804

Thomas KL, Garg J, Velagapudi P, Gopinathannair R, Chung MK, Kusumoto F, Ajijola O, Jackson LR 2nd, Turagam MK, Joglar JA, Sogade FO, Fontaine JM, Krahn AD, Russo AM, Albert C, Lakkireddy DR. Racial and ethnic disparities in arrhythmia care: A call for action. Heart Rhythm. 2022 Sep;19(9):1577-1593. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2022.06.001. Epub 2022 Jul 14. PMID: 35842408.

Kewcharoen J, Shah K, Bhardwaj R, Contractor T, Turagam MK, Mandapati R, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Postapproval Safety Profiles of Different Implantable Cardiac Monitor Devices (from a Food and Drug Administration MAUDE Database Study). Am J Cardiol. 2022 Sep 1;178:173-174. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2022.06.003. Epub 2022 Jul 6. PMID: 35803778 No abstract available.

Bartus K, Elbey MA, Kanuri SH, Lee R, Litwinowicz R, Natorska J, Zabczyk M, Bartus M, Kapelak B, Malecki MT, Lakkireddy D. Metabolic effects of the left atrial appendage exclusion (the heart hormone study). J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2022 Sep;33(9):2064-2071. doi: 10.1111/jce.15604. Epub 2022 Jul 28. PMID: 35771566

Romero J, Velasco A, Díaz JC, Alviz I, Briceno D, Grushko M, Palma E, Ferrick K, Parashar A, Bello J, Zhang X, Gabr M, Purkayastha S, Polanco D, Grupposo V, Della Rocca DG, Lakkireddy D, Natale A, Di Biase L. Fluoroless Versus Conventional Mapping and Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias Arising From the Left Ventricular Summit and Interventricular Septum. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2022 Jul;15(7):e010547. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.121.010547. Epub 2022 Jun 27. PMID: 35759380.

Derejko P, Dzwonkowska D, Wróbel K, Kuśnierz J, Bardyszewski A, Menshes Z, Hazan O, Leon A, Luria D, Lakkireddy D. Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Blunt-Tip Concealed-Needle Epicardial Access Device: First-in-Human Feasibility Study. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2022 Jul;8(7):908-912. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2022.04.016. Epub 2022 Apr 30. PMID: 35750622 Review.

Ahmed A, Pothineni NVK, Charate R, Garg J, Elbey M, de Asmundis C, LaMeir M, Romeya A, Shivamurthy P, Olshansky B, Russo A, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia: Etiology, Pathophysiology, and Management: JACC Review Topic of the Week.
J Am Coll Cardiol. 2022 Jun 21;79(24):2450-2462. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2022.04.019.
PMID: 35710196 Review.

Kewcharoen J, Shah K, Bhardwaj R, Contractor T, Turagam M, Mandapati R, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with blood cell dyscrasia. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2022 Nov;45(11):1316-1319. doi: 10.1111/pace.14550. Epub 2022 Jun 21. PMID: 35696197.

Gopinathannair R, Pothineni NVK, Trivedi JR, Roukoz H, Cowger J, Ahmed MM, Bhan A, K Ravichandran A, Bhat G, Al Ahmad A, Natale A, Di Biase L, Slaughter MS, Lakkireddy D. Amiodarone Use and All-Cause Mortality in Patients With a Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device. J Am Heart Assoc. 2022 Jun 7;11(11):e023762. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.121.023762. Epub 2022 Jun 3. PMID: 35656998.

Mar PL, Gopinathannair R, Gengler BE, Chung MK, Perez A, Dukes J, Ezekowitz MD, Lakkireddy D, Lip GYH, Miletello M, Noseworthy PA, Reiffel J, Tisdale JE, Olshansky B; from the American Heart Association Electrocardiography & Arrhythmias Committee of the Council of Clinical Cardiology. Drug Interactions Affecting Oral Anticoagulant Use. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2022 Jun;15(6):e007956. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.121.007956. Epub 2022 May 27. PMID: 35622425 Review.

Mar PL, Horbal P, Chung MK, Dukes JW, Ezekowitz M, Lakkireddy D, Lip GYH, Miletello M, Noseworthy PA, Reiffel JA, Tisdale JE, Olshansky B, Gopinathannair R; from the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee of the Council of Clinical Cardiology. Drug Interactions Affecting Antiarrhythmic Drug Use. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2022 May;15(5):e007955. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.121.007955. Epub 2022 May 2. PMID: 35491871 Review.

Lakkireddy D, Thaler D, Windecker S. Response by Lakireddy et al to Letters Regarding Article, "Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder Versus Watchman Device for Stroke Prophylaxis (Amulet IDE): A Randomized, Controlled Trial". Circulation. 2022 Apr 26;145(17):e850-e851. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.122.059423. Epub 2022 Apr 25. PMID: 35467954.

Saha SA, Russo AM, Chung MK, Deering TF, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. COVID-19 and Cardiac Arrhythmias: a Contemporary Review. Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2022;24(6):87-107. doi: 10.1007/s11936-022-00964-3. Epub 2022 Apr 19. PMID: 35462637 Review.

Bartus K, Kanuri SH, Litwinowicz R, Ali Elbey M, Natorska J, Zabczyk M, Bartus M, Kapelak B, Gopinnathannair R, Garg J, Turagam MK, Malecki MT, Lee RJ, Lakkireddy D. Long Term Impact of Epicardial Left Atrial Appendage Ligation on Systemic Hemostasis: LAA HOMEOSTASIS-2. J Clin Med. 2022 Mar 9;11(6):1495. doi: 10.3390/jcm11061495. PMID: 35329819.

Ahmed A, Charate R, Pothineni NVK, Aedma SK, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Role of Digital Health During Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic and Future Perspectives. Card Electrophysiol Clin. 2022 Mar;14(1):115-123. doi: 10.1016/j.ccep.2021.10.013. Epub 2021 Oct 30. PMID: 35221080 Review.

Garg J, Shenthar J, Lakkireddy D. The Authors' Reply. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2022 Feb;8(2):259-260. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2022.01.010. PMID: 35210089.

Kewcharoen J, Shah K, Bhardwaj R, Contractor T, Turagam MK, Mandapati R, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Surgical left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with left ventricular assist device. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2022 Apr;45(4):567-570. doi: 10.1111/pace.14471. Epub 2022 Mar 2. PMID: 35199863 Review.

Garg J, Shah S, Shah K, Bhardwaj R, Contractor T, Mandapati R, Turagam MK, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Left atrial appendage closure in patients with intracranial hemorrhage. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022 Sep;64(3):551-556. doi: 10.1007/s10840-022-01141-z. Epub 2022 Feb 2. PMID: 35107719.

Kewcharoen J, Shah K, Bhardwaj R, Contractor T, Turagam MK, Mandapati R, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Periprocedural outcomes of protamine administration after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2022 Jan 19;23(1):34. doi: 10.31083/j.rcm2301034. PMID: 35092226

Tamirisa KP, Elkayam U, Briller JE, Mason PK, Pillarisetti J, Merchant FM, Patel H, Lakkireddy DR, Russo AM, Volgman AS, Vaseghi M. Arrhythmias in Pregnancy. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2022 Jan;8(1):120-135. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2021.10.004. Epub 2021 Dec 22. PMID: 35057977 Review.

Kewcharoen J, Shah K, Bhardwaj R, Contractor T, Turagam MK, Mandapati R, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Post-FDA approval "real-world" safety profile of different steerable sheaths during catheter ablation: A Food and Drug Administration MAUDE database study. Heart Rhythm. 2022 May;19(5):856-857. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.12.034. Epub 2022 Jan 8. PMID: 35017113.

Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D, Afzal MR, Piorkowski C, Qu F, Dawoud F, Davis K, Ryu K, Ip J. Effectiveness of SharpSense™ algorithms in reducing bradycardia and pause detection: real-world performance in Confirm Rx™ insertable cardiac monitor. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022 Apr;63(3):661-668. doi: 10.1007/s10840-021-01099-4. Epub 2021 Dec 2. PMID: 34855036

Garg J, Shah K, Pinkhas D, Bhardwaj R, Contractor T, Mandapati R, Turagam MK, Lakkireddy D. Postapproval safety profile of Watchman FLX left atrial appendage occlusion device: Analysis from the MAUDE database. Heart Rhythm. 2022 Feb;19(2):332-333.
doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.10.015. Epub 2021 Oct 20. PMID: 34678524.

de Asmundis C, Chierchia GB, Lakkireddy D, Romeya A, Okum E, Gandhi G, Sieira J, Vloka M, Jones SD, Shah H, Winner M, Patel D, Whalen SP, Beaty EH, Kincaid EH, Lee A, Brodt C, Taylor BJ, Colombowala I, Romano M, Morady F, Ströker E, Overeinder I, Bala G, Van Meeteren J, Krauthammer Y, Koerber S, Shults C, Thomaides A, Badhwar N, Gopinathannair R, Shah A, Tummala R, Bello D, Hoff S, Almorad A, Frazier K, Brugada P, La Meir M. Sinus node sparing novel hybrid approach for treatment of inappropriate sinus tachycardia/postural sinus tachycardia: multicenter experience. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022 Apr;63(3):531-544. doi: 10.1007/s10840-021-01044-5. Epub 2021 Aug 23. PMID: 34424446.

Lakkireddy D, Garg J, DeAsmundis C, LaMeier M, Romeya A, Vanmeetren J, Park P, Tummala R, Koerber S, Vasamreddy C, Shah A, Shivamurthy P, Frazier K, Awasthi Y, Chierchia GB, Atkins D, Bommana S, Di Biase L, Al-Ahmad A, Natale A, Gopinathannair R. Sinus Node Sparing Hybrid Thoracoscopic Ablation Outcomes in Patients with Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (SUSRUTA-IST) Registry. Heart Rhythm. 2022 Jan;19(1):30-38. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.07.010. Epub 2021 Jul 30. PMID: 34339847

Rajagopalan B, Shen WK, Patton K, Kutyifa V, Di Biase L, Al-Ahmad A, Natale A, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Surviving sudden cardiac arrest-successes, challenges, and opportunities. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022 Sep;64(3):567-571. doi: 10.1007/s10840-021-00969-1. Epub 2021 Apr 28. PMID: 33909223

Aksu T, Padmanabhan D, Shenthar J, Yalin K, Gautam S, Valappil SP, Banavalikar B, Guler TE, Bozyel S, Tanboga IH, Lakkireddy D, Olshansky RB, Gopinathannair R. The benefit of cardioneuroablation to reduce syncope recurrence in vasovagal syncope patients: a case-control study. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022 Jan;63(1):77-86. doi: 10.1007/s10840-020-00938-0. Epub 2021 Feb 1. PMID: 33527216

Shah S, Shah K, Turagam MK, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Effects of Hydroxychloroquine With or Without Azithromycin on QT Interval in COVID-19: A Systematic Review. Electrophysiology Collaborative Consortium for Meta-analysis-Electram Investigators. Am J Ther. 2022 Nov-Dec 01;29(6):e731-e735. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0000000000001238. Epub 2020 Dec 29. PMID: 33416244.

2021

Lin AY, Duran JM, Sykes A, Darden D, Urey M, Hsu JC, Adler ED, Birgersdotter-Green U. Association between implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and survival in patients awaiting heart transplantation: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Heart Rhythm O2. 2021 Dec 17;2(6Part B):710-718. doi: 10.1016/j.hroo.2021.09.013. eCollection 2021 Dec. PMID: 34988520

Munir MB, Khan MZ, Darden D, Nishimura M, Vanam S, Pasupula DK, Asad ZUA, Bhagat A, Zahid S, Osman M, Balla S, Han FT, Reeves R, Hsu JC. Association of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease with procedural complications and in-hospital outcomes from left atrial appendage occlusion device implantation in patients with atrial fibrillation: Insights from the national inpatient sample of 36,065 procedures. Heart Rhythm O2. 2021 Aug 21;2(5):472-479. doi: 10.1016/j.hroo.2021.08.002. eCollection 2021 Oct. PMID: 34667962

Darden D, Birgersdotter-Green U. To the Editor-Denominator neglect in meta-analysis: Electrical abnormalities in St. Jude/Abbott pacing leads. Heart Rhythm. 2021 Dec;18(12):2226. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.09.019. Epub 2021 Sep 23. PMID: 34563690

Darden D, Ammirati E, Brambatti M, Lin A, Hsu JC, Shah P, Perna E, Cikes M, Gjesdal G, Potena L, Masetti M, Jakus N, Van De Heyning C, De Bock D, Brugts JJ, Russo CF, Veenis JF, Rega F, Cipriani M, Frigerio M, Liviu K, Hong KN, Adler E, Braun OÖ. Cardiovascular implantable electronic device therapy in patients with left ventricular assist devices: insights from TRAViATA. Int J Cardiol. 2021 Oct 1;340:26-33. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2021.08.033. Epub 2021 Aug 23. PMID: 34437934

Darden D, Duong T, Du C, Munir MB, Han FT, Reeves R, Saw J, Zeitler EP, Al-Khatib SM, Russo AM, Minges KE, Curtis JP, Freeman JV, Hsu JC. Sex Differences in Procedural Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Insights From the NCDR LAAO Registry. JAMA Cardiol. 2021 Nov 1;6(11):1275-1284. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2021.3021. PMID: 34379072

Darden D, Hsu JC, Shah S, Hoffmayer K, Feld GK, Han FT. Ventricular Tachycardia Storm Originating From Moderator Band Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. JACC Case Rep. 2020 Jun 17;2(6):946-950. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.05.019. eCollection 2020 Jun. PMID: 34317388

Malladi CL, Darden D, Aldaas O, Mylavarapu PS, Eskander M, Lupercio F, Han FT, Hoffmayer KS, Raissi F, Ho G, Krummen D, Feld GK, Hsu JC. Association between specific antiarrhythmic drug prescription in the post-procedural blanking period and recurrent atrial arrhythmias after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. PLoS One. 2021 Jun 24;16(6):e0253266. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253266. eCollection 2021. PMID: 34166392

Munir MB, Khan MZ, Darden D, Pasupula DK, Balla S, Han FT, Reeves R, Hsu JC. Pericardial effusion requiring intervention in patients undergoing percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: Prevalence, predictors, and associated in-hospital adverse events from 17,700 procedures in the United States. Heart Rhythm. 2021 Sep;18(9):1508-1515. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.05.017. Epub 2021 May 18. PMID: 34020049

Khan MZ, Munir MB, Darden D, Pasupula DK, Balla S, Han FT, Reeves R, Hsu JC. Racial Disparities in In-Hospital Adverse Events Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Implanted With a Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Device: A US National Perspective. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2021 May;14(5):e009691. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.120.009691. Epub 2021 Apr 28. PMID: 33909473

Darden D, Aldaas O, Malladi CL, Mylavarapu PS, Munir MB, Han FT, Hoffmayer KS, Raissi F, Ho G, Krummen D, Feld GK, Hsu JC. Association between early recurrences of atrial tachyarrhythmias and long-term outcomes in patients after repeat atrial fibrillation ablation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022 Aug;64(2):323-331. doi: 10.1007/s10840-021-00987-z. Epub 2021 Apr 7. PMID: 33826085

Darden D, Hsu JC, Tzou WS, von Alvensleben JC, Brooks M, Hoffmayer KS, Brambatti M, Sauer WH, Feld GK, Adler E. Fasciculoventricular and atrioventricular accessory pathways in patients with Danon disease and preexcitation: A multicenter experience. Heart Rhythm. 2021 Jul;18(7):1194-1202. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.03.024. Epub 2021 Mar 16. PMID: 33737230

Darden D, Eskander M, Feld GK. Alternating wide complex tachycardia after surgical aortic valve replacement. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2021 May-Jun;21(3):191-195. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2021.02.001. Epub 2021 Feb 6. PMID: 33556500

Dominic P, Ahmad J, Awwab H, Bhuiyan MS, Kevil CG, Goeders NE, Murnane KS, Patterson JC, Sandau KE, Gopinathannair R, Olshansky B. Stimulant Drugs of Abuse and Cardiac Arrhythmias. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2022 Jan;15(1):e010273. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.121.010273. Epub 2021 Dec 28. PMID: 34961335 Review.

Aksu T, Gopinathannair R. Mysteries of Ganglionated Plexi Ablation: More to Learn. J Atr Fibrillation. 2020 Dec 31;13(4):2481. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2481. eCollection 2020 Dec.
PMID: 34950329

Desai AD, Boursiquot BC, Moore CJ, Gopinathannair R, Waase MP, Rubin GA, Wan EY. Autonomic dysfunction post-acute COVID-19 infection. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2022 Mar;8(3):143-146. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2021.11.019. Epub 2021 Nov 27. PMID: 34868880

Gopinathannair R, Sharma A, Jones P, English C, Furmanek S, Olshansky B. Heart rate score and outcomes in ICD patients: insights from the prospective randomized INTRINSIC RV trial. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022 Jun;64(1):87-93. doi: 10.1007/s10840-021-01091-y. Epub 2021 Nov 15.
PMID: 34778910 Clinical Trial.

O'Shea CJ, Middeldorp ME, Hendriks JM, Brooks AG, Harper C, Thomas G, Emami M, Thiyagarajah A, Feigofsky S, Gopinathannair R, Varma N, Campbell K, Lau DH, Sanders P. Remote Monitoring of Implantable Loop Recorders: False-Positive Alert Episode Burden. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2021 Nov;14(11):e009635. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.121.009635. Epub 2021 Oct 28. PMID: 34708660

Han JK, Baykaner T, DeSimone CV, Etheridge SP, Futyma P, Saha SA, Stiles MK, Gopinathannair R, Kabra R, Merchant FM. Virtual Transformation and the Use of Social Media: Cardiac Electrophysiology Education in the Post-COVID-19 Era. Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2021;23(11):70. doi: 10.1007/s11936-021-00948-9. Epub 2021 Oct 19. PMID: 34690486 Review.

Aksu T, De Potter T, John L, Osorio J, Singh D, Alyesh D, Baysal E, Kumar K, Mikaeili J, Dal Forno A, Yalin K, Akdemir B, Woods CE, Salcedo J, Eftekharzadeh M, Akgun T, Sundaram S, Aras D, Tzou WS, Gopinathannair R, Winterfield J, Gupta D, Davila A. Procedural and short-term results of electroanatomic-mapping-guided ganglionated plexus ablation by first-time operators: A multicenter study. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2022 Jan;33(1):117-122. doi: 10.1111/jce.15278. Epub 2021 Oct 25. PMID: 34674347

Aksu T, Gopinathannair R, Bozyel S, Yalin K, Gupta D. Cardioneuroablation for Treatment of Atrioventricular Block. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2021 Sep;14(9):e010018. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.121.010018. Epub 2021 Sep 1. PMID: 34465122

Baysal E, Guler TE, Gopinathannair R, Bozyel S, Yalin K, Aksu T. Catheter Ablation of Atrioventricular Block: From Diagnosis to Selection of Proper Treatment. JACC Case Rep. 2020 Sep 15;2(11):1793-1801. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.07.050. eCollection 2020 Sep. PMID: 34317058

Aksu T, Yalin K, John L, Osorio J, Winterfield J, Aras D, Gopinathannair R. Effect of conscious sedation and deep sedation on the vagal response characteristics during ganglionated plexus ablation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Aug;32(8):2333-2336. doi: 10.1111/jce.15133. Epub 2021 Jul 7. PMID: 34176180

Aksu T, Gopinathannair R, Gupta D, Pauza DH. Intrinsic cardiac autonomic nervous system: What do clinical electrophysiologists need to know about the "heart brain"? J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Jun;32(6):1737-1747. doi: 10.1111/jce.15058. Epub 2021 May 5.
PMID: 33928710 Review.

Aksu T, Yalin K, Bozyel S, Gopinathannair R, Gupta D. The anatomical basis behind the neuromodulation effects associated with pulmonary vein isolation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Jun;32(6):1733-1736. doi: 10.1111/jce.15038. Epub 2021 Apr 27. PMID: 33844395

Aksu T, Bozyel S, Yalin K, Tanboga IH, Gopinathannair R. QTc shortening effect of ganglionated plexi ablation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Apr;32(4):1161-1165. doi: 10.1111/jce.14969. Epub 2021 Mar 8. PMID: 33625749

O'Shea CJ, Middeldorp ME, Hendriks JM, Brooks AG, Lau DH, Emami M, Mishima R, Thiyagarajah A, Feigofsky S, Gopinathannair R, Varma N, Campbell K, Sanders P. Remote Monitoring Alert Burden: An Analysis of Transmission in >26,000 Patients. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2021 Feb;7(2):226-234. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2020.08.029. Epub 2020 Nov 25. PMID: 33602404

Trivedi JR, Slaughter MS, Pan Q, Vijaykrishnan R, Gopinathannair R. Role of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in patients awaiting heart transplant in the continuous-flow left ventricular assist device era. Artif Organs. 2021 Aug;45(8):845-851. doi: 10.1111/aor.13927. Epub 2021 Mar 15.
PMID: 33529349

Koerber SM, Field ME, Cobb DB, Gregoski MJ, Sturdivant JL, Gold MR. Electrical delays in quadripolar leads with cardiac resynchronization therapy. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Sep;32(9):2498-2503. doi: 10.1111/jce.15156. Epub 2021 Jul 21. PMID: 34245479

Smietana JJ, Garcia FC, Pothineni NVK, Bush K, Khoshknab M, Markman TM, Santangeli P, Dixit S, Marchlinski F, Tschabrunn C, Nazarian S. Feasibility of "natural surface" epicardial mapping from the pulmonary artery for management of atrial arrhythmias. Heart Rhythm O2. 2021 Oct 20;2(6Part A):578-587. doi: 10.1016/j.hroo.2021.10.003. eCollection 2021 Dec. PMID: 34988502

Pothineni NVK, Schaller RD. Gradual rise in lead impedance - A "rocky" course. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2021 Sep 17;7(12):833-835. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2021.09.008. eCollection 2021 Dec.
PMID: 34987970

Liuba I, Muser D, Chahal A, Tschabrunn C, Santangeli P, Kuo L, Frankel DS, Callans DJ, Garcia F, Supple GE, Schaller RD, Dixit S, Lin D, Nazarian S, Kumareswaran R, Arkles J, Riley MP, Hyman MC, Walsh K, Guandalini G, Arceluz M, Pothineni NVK, Zado ES, Marchlinski F. Substrate Characterization and Outcome of Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia in Patients With Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy and Isolated Epicardial Scar. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2021 Dec;14(12):e010279. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.121.010279. Epub 2021 Dec 1. PMID: 34847692

Yacono CS, Pothineni NVK, Garcia FC. Lead insulation breach manifested by pectoral activation - Seeing is believing. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2021 Aug 19;7(11):743-744. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2021.08.004. eCollection 2021 Nov. PMID: 34820271

Pothineni NVK, Lin A, Frankel DS, Supple GE, Garcia FC, Lin D, Hyman MC, Kumareswaran R, Arkles J, Riley M, Deo R, Epstein AE, Nazarian S, Schaller RD, Callans DJ, Marchlinski FE, Santangeli P, Dixit S. Impact of left atrial posterior wall isolation on arrhythmia outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing repeat ablation. Heart Rhythm O2. 2021 Jul 17;2(5):489-497. doi: 10.1016/j.hroo.2021.07.004. eCollection 2021 Oct. PMID: 34667964

Pothineni NVK, Santangeli P. Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Ablation and Appendage Occlusion: Ready for Prime Time? JACC Case Rep. 2021 Sep 15;3(12):1413-1414.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2021.07.021. eCollection 2021 Sep 15. PMID: 34557682

Pothineni NVK, Rochlani Y, Subramany S, Kovelamudi S, Mehta JL. Hepatic Interactions in Atherosclerotic Heart Disease. Am J Med Sci. 2022 Feb;363(2):104-113. doi: 10.1016/j.amjms.2021.07.011. Epub 2021 Sep 20. PMID: 34547286 Review.

Smietana J, Schell A, Pothineni NVK, Walsh K, Lin D. A left ventricular assist device interfering with leadless pacemaker implantation. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2021 Nov;44(11):1949-1951. doi: 10.1111/pace.14332. Epub 2021 Aug 12. PMID: 34346519

Pothineni NVK, Smietana J, Lin D. An unusual tachycardia - Tale of a hidden P wave. J Electrocardiol. 2021 Sep-Oct;68:53-55. doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2021.07.018. Epub 2021 Jul 27. PMID: 34333406

Alqam BM, Von Edwins KN, Devabhaktuni S, Paydak H, Pothineni NVK. Oral Anticoagulation Discontinuation Following Catheter Ablation of Typical Atrial Flutter. J Innov Card Rhythm Manag. 2021 Jul 15;12(7):4595-4598. doi: 10.19102/icrm.2021.120703. eCollection 2021 Jul.
PMID: 34327045

Kulkarni VT, Pothineni NVK, Kumareswaran R. Alternating QRS Morphologies and PR Intervals After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. JACC Case Rep. 2020 Sep 15;2(11):1742-1744. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.05.104. eCollection 2020 Sep. PMID: 34317048

Pothineni NVK, Liang JJ. Pacemaker malfunction? What is the mechanism? J Electrocardiol. 2021 Sep-Oct;68:34-36. doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2021.07.002. Epub 2021 Jul 16. PMID: 34298313

Smietana JJ, Pothineni NVK, Nazarian S. Thinking Outside the Box: Epicardial Mapping of Atypical Flutter. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2021 Jun;7(6):825-827. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2021.02.015.
PMID: 34167759

Smietana J, Frankel DS, Serletti JM, Arkles J, Pothineni NVK, Marchlinski FE, Schaller RD. Subserratus implantation of the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Heart Rhythm. 2021 Oct;18(10):1799-1804. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.06.1169. Epub 2021 Jun 11. PMID: 34119694

Pothineni NVK, Garcia FC, Santangeli P. Radiofrequency Ablation Strategies for Intramural Ventricular Arrhythmias. Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2021 Apr 5;17(1):8-12. doi: 10.14797/PEYF3776. Epub 2021 Mar 25. PMID: 34104314 Review.

Hakeem A, Hou L, Shah K, Agarwal SK, Almomani A, Edupuganti M, Kasula S, Pothineni NV, Al-Hawwas M, Miller K, Zakir R, Ghosh B, Uretsky BF. Derivation and validation of Pd/Pa in the assessment of residual ischemia post-intervention: A prospective all-comer registry. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2022 Feb;99(3):714-722. doi: 10.1002/ccd.29790. Epub 2021 Jun 8.
PMID: 34101336

Deo R, Pothineni NVK. The "Shocking" Reality of ICD Therapies. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2021 May 25;77(20):2463-2465. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2021.04.019. PMID: 34016258

Pothineni NVK, Santangeli P. Mitral valve regurgitation after papillary muscle ablation: A nonissue? J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Jul;32(7):1937-1938. doi: 10.1111/jce.15103. Epub 2021 May 20. PMID: 33993578

Garg L, Pothineni NVK, Arroyo A, Rodriguez D, Garcia FC, Hyman MC, Kumareswaran R, Arkles JS, Schaller RD, Supple GE, Frankel DS, Riley MP, Nazarian S, Lin D, Dixit S, Callans DJ, Zado ES, Marchlinski FE, Saenz LC, Santangeli P. Interatrial septal tachycardias following atrial fibrillation ablation or cardiac surgery: Electrophysiological features and ablation outcomes. Heart Rhythm. 2021 Sep;18(9):1491-1499. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.04.036. Epub 2021 May 11.
PMID: 33984525

Mariani MV, Piro A, Della Rocca DG, Forleo GB, Pothineni NV, Romero J, Di Biase L, Fedele F, Lavalle C. Electrocardiographic Criteria for Differentiating Left from Right Idiopathic Outflow Tract Ventricular Arrhythmias. Arrhythm Electrophysiol Rev. 2021 Apr;10(1):10-16.
doi: 10.15420/aer.2020.10. PMID: 33936738 Review.

Pothineni NVK, Garg L, Guandalini G, Lin D, Supple GE, Garcia FC. A novel approach to mapping and ablation of septal outflow tract ventricular arrhythmias: Insights from multipolar intraseptal recordings. Heart Rhythm. 2021 Aug;18(8):1445-1451. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.04.016. Epub 2021 Apr 20. PMID: 33892203

Pothineni NVK, Tschabrunn CM, Carrillo R, Schaller RD. Endovascular occlusion balloon-related thrombosis during transvenous lead extraction. Europace. 2021 Sep 8;23(9):1472-1478. doi: 10.1093/europace/euab074. PMID: 33822905

Pothineni NVK, Kumareswaran R, Schaller RD. Pacemaker Pocket Stabilization Utilizing a Novel Envelope and a Three-Point Anchoring Technique. Cureus. 2021 Feb 3;13(2):e13108.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.13108. PMID: 33728128

Garg L, Pothineni NVK, Daw JM, Hyman MC, Arkles J, Tschabrunn CM, Santangeli P, Marchlinski FE. Impact of Left Atrial Bipolar Electrogram Voltage on First Pass Pulmonary Vein Isolation During Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation. Front Physiol. 2020 Dec 15;11:594654. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2020.594654. eCollection 2020. PMID: 33384608

Pothineni NVK, Amankwah N, Santangeli P, Schaller RD, Supple GE, Deo R, Nazarian S, Garcia FC, Dixit S, Callans DJ, Marchlinski FE, Frankel DS. Continuous rhythm monitoring-guided anticoagulation after atrial fibrillation ablation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Feb;32(2):345-353. doi: 10.1111/jce.14864. Epub 2021 Jan 9. PMID: 33382500

Ravichandran A, Pothineni NVK, Trivedi JR, Roukoz H, Ahmed MM, Bhan A, Bhat G, Cowger J, Al Ahmad A, Natale A, Di Biase L, Slaughter MS, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator-related procedures and associated complications in continuous flow left ventricular assist device recipients: A multicenter experience. Heart Rhythm O2. 2021 Dec 17;2(6Part B):691-697. doi: 10.1016/j.hroo.2021.09.005. eCollection 2021 Dec. PMID: 34988518.

Ali Elbey M, Gopinnathanair R, Lakkireddy D. The story of a Migrating Pericardial Drain and Perforation! J Atr Fibrillation. 2021 Aug 31;14(2):20200516. doi: 10.4022/jafib.20200516. eCollection 2021 Aug. PMID: 34950377.

Shah K, Chaudhary R, K Turagam M, Shah M, Patel B, Lanier G, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Active Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in Continuous-flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Recipients. J Atr Fibrillation. 2021 Jun 30;14(1):20200490. doi: 10.4022/jafib.20200490. eCollection 2021 Jun-Jul. PMID: 34950365.

K Pothineni NV, Voruganti D, Agnihotri K, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D, Santangeli P. Safety of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in the Young - A Real World Analysis. J Atr Fibrillation. 2021 Apr 30;13(6):20200489. doi: 10.4022/jafib.20200489. eCollection 2021 Apr-May. PMID: 34950355.

Elbey MA, Kanuri SH, Shaikh N, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Localization of Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Premature Ventricular Complexes Using a Novel Mapping System. J Atr Fibrillation. 2021 Apr 30;13(6):20200471. doi: 10.4022/jafib.20200471. eCollection 2021 Apr-May. PMID: 34950353.

Elbey MA, Young D, Kanuri SH, Akella K, Murtaza G, Garg J, Atkins D, Bommana S, Sharma S, Turagam M, Pillarisetti J, Park P, Tummala R, Shah A, Koerber S, Shivamurthy P, Vasamreddy C, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Diagnostic Utility of Smartwatch Technology for Atrial Fibrillation Detection - A Systematic Analysis. J Atr Fibrillation. 2021 Apr 30;13(6):20200446. doi: 10.4022/jafib.20200446. eCollection 2021 Apr-May. PMID: 34950348.

Murtaza G, K Turagam M, Dar T, Akella K, Yarlagadda B, Gloekler S, Meier B, Saw J, Kim JS, Lim HE, Fabian N, Gabriels J, V Boersmaj L, J Swaans M, Tantary M, Llah ST, Tzikas A, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Device Embolization (The LAAODE Study): Understanding the Timing and Clinical Consequences from a Worldwide Experience. J Atr Fibrillation. 2021 Feb 28;13(5):2516. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2516. eCollection 2021 Feb-Mar. PMID: 34950344.

Aggarwal G, Aggarwal S, Alla V, Narasimhan B, Ryu K, Jeffery C, Lakkireddy D. Subcutaneouscardiac Rhythm Monitors: A Comprehensive Review. J Atr Fibrillation. 2021 Feb 28;13(5):2387. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2387. eCollection 2021 Feb-Mar. PMID: 34950332 Review.

Della Rocca DG, Magnocavallo M, Di Biase L, Mohanty S, Trivedi C, Tarantino N, Gianni C, Lavalle C, Van Niekerk CJ, Romero J, Briceño DF, Bassiouny M, Al-Ahmad A, Burkhardt JD, Natale VN, Gallinghouse GJ, Del Prete A, Forleo GB, Sanchez J, Lakkireddy D, Horton RP, Gibson DN, Natale A. Half-Dose Direct Oral Anticoagulation Versus Standard Antithrombotic Therapy After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2021 Nov 8;14(21):2353-2364. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2021.07.031. Epub 2021 Oct 13. PMID: 34656496

Garg J, Shah K, Turagam MK, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Rhythm- Versus Rate-Control in Atrial Fibrillation-ELECTRAM Investigators. Am J Ther. 2021 Sep-Oct 01;28(5):e581-e583. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0000000000001349. PMID: 34491956 No abstract available.

Lakkireddy D, Thaler D, Ellis CR, Swarup V, Sondergaard L, Carroll J, Gold MR, Hermiller J, Diener HC, Schmidt B, MacDonald L, Mansour M, Maini B, O'Brien L, Windecker S. Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder Versus Watchman Device for Stroke Prophylaxis (Amulet IDE): A Randomized, Controlled Trial. Circulation. 2021 Nov 9;144(19):1543-1552. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.121.057063. Epub 2021 Aug 30. PMID: 34459659. Clinical Trial.

Garg J, Shah S, Shah K, Turagam MK, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. His-bundle pacing following transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2021 Oct;44(10):1786-1789. doi: 10.1111/pace.14351. Epub 2021 Sep 1. PMID: 34435679.

Kanuri SH, Shivamurthy P, Albadareen R, Elbey MA, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Autoimmune dysautonomia secondary to chronic organophosphate exposure. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2021 May 3;7(8):522-524. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2021.04.012. eCollection 2021 Aug. PMID: 34434699.

Della Rocca DG, Di Biase L, Mohanty S, Trivedi C, Gianni C, Romero J, Tarantino N, Magnocavallo M, Bassiouny M, Natale VN, Mayedo AQ, Macdonald B, Lavalle C, Murtaza G, Akella K, Forleo GB, Al-Ahmad A, Burkhardt JD, Gallinghouse GJ, Sanchez JE, Horton RP, Viles-Gonzalez JF, Lakkireddy D, Natale A. Targeting non-pulmonary vein triggers in persistent atrial fibrillation: results from a prospective, multicentre, observational registry. Europace. 2021 Dec 7;23(12):1939-1949. doi: 10.1093/europace/euab161. PMID: 34417816

Lakkireddy D, Shenthar J, Garg J, Padmanabhan D, Gopinathannair R, Di Biase L, Romero J, Mohanty S, Burkhardt DJ, Al-Ahmad A, Atkins D, Bommana S, Natale A. Safety/Efficacy of DOAC Versus Aspirin for Reduction of Risk of Cerebrovascular Events Following VT Ablation. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2021 Dec;7(12):1493-1501. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2021.07.010. Epub 2021 Jul 29. PMID: 34393085 Clinical Trial.

Garg J, Shah K, Shah S, Turagam MK, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection presenting with sudden cardiac arrest. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Sep;32(9):2595-2600. doi: 10.1111/jce.15201. Epub 2021 Aug 15. PMID: 34379349

Della Rocca DG, Murtaza G, Di Biase L, Akella K, Krishnan SC, Magnocavallo M, Mohanty S, Gianni C, Trivedi C, Lavalle C, Forleo GB, Natale VN, Tarantino N, Romero J, Gopinathannair R, Patel PJ, Bassiouny M, Del Prete A, Al-Ahmad A, Burkhardt JD, Gallinghouse GJ, Sanchez JE, Doshi SK, Horton RP, Lakkireddy D, Natale A. Radiofrequency Energy Applications Targeting Significant Residual Leaks After Watchman Implantation: A Prospective, Multicenter Experience. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2021 Dec;7(12):1573-1584. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2021.06.002. Epub 2021 Jul 27. PMID: 34330671

Garg J, Shah K, Shah S, Turagam MK, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion With New Watchman-FLX Device. Am J Cardiol. 2021 Sep 1;154:135-137. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2021.04.001. Epub 2021 Jul 27. PMID: 34330451.

Gopinathannair R, Elbey MA, Eshcol J, Seligson FL, Atkins D, Lakkireddy D. Use of a cerebral protection device to facilitate pulmonary vein isolation in a patient with left atrial mass arising from the interatrial septum. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Sep;32(9):2601-2603. doi: 10.1111/jce.15160. Epub 2021 Jul 22. PMID: 34258815

Della Rocca DG, Horton RP, Di Biase L, Gianni C, Trivedi C, Mohanty S, Anannab A, Magnocavallo M, Chen Q, Tarantino N, Bassiouny M, Lavalle C, Natale VN, Forleo GB, Del Prete A, Van Niekerk CJ, Al-Ahmad A, Burkhardt JD, Gallinghouse GJ, Sanchez JE, Lakkireddy D, Gibson DN, Natale A. Incidence of Device-Related Thrombosis in Watchman Patients Undergoing a Genotype-Guided Antithrombotic Strategy. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2021 Dec;7(12):1533-1543. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2021.04.012. Epub 2021 Jun 30. PMID: 34217665

Sabzwari SRA, Mehta NA, Garg L, Racharla L, Kurtz E, Afzal MR, Turagam MK, Lakkireddy D. Safety and efficacy of left atrial appendage closure using an epicardial suture snaring device: Systematic review and current status. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Aug;32(8):2189-2198. doi: 10.1111/jce.15132. Epub 2021 Jul 7. PMID: 34164881

Gopinathannair R, Chen LY, Chung MK, Cornwell WK, Furie KL, Lakkireddy DR, Marrouche NF, Natale A, Olshansky B, Joglar JA; American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee and Heart Failure and Transplantation Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology; Council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology; Council on Hypertension; Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health; and the Stroke Council. Managing Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2021 Jun;14(6):HAE0000000000000078. doi: 10.1161/HAE.0000000000000078. Epub 2021 Jun 15. PMID: 34129347 Review.

Shah K, Shah S, Turagam MK, Bhardwaj R, Contractor T, Mandapati R, Natale A, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Early Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator After Acute Myocardial Infarction. Am J Cardiol. 2021 Aug 1;152:170-172. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2021.04.024. Epub 2021 Jun 6. PMID: 34103156.

Narasimhan B, Aedma SK, Bhatia K, Garg J, Kanuri SH, Turagam MK, Lakkireddy D. Current practice and future prospects in left atrial appendage occlusion. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2021 Jul;44(7):1236-1252. doi: 10.1111/pace.14284. Epub 2021 Jun 24. PMID: 34085712 Review.

Shenthar J, Gangwar RS, Banavalikar B, Benditt DG, Lakkireddy D, Padmanabhan D. A randomized study of yoga therapy for the prevention of recurrent reflex vasovagal syncope. Europace. 2021 Sep 8;23(9):1479-1486. doi: 10.1093/europace/euab054. PMID: 34015829 Clinical Trial.

Romero J, Patel K, Lakkireddy D, Alviz I, Velasco A, Rodriguez D, Karpenos J, Zhang XD, Natale A, Di Biase L. Epicardial access complications during electrophysiology procedures. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Jul;32(7):1985-1994. doi: 10.1111/jce.15101. Epub 2021 May 20. PMID: 33993576 Review.

Aksu T, Turagam M, Gautam S, Futyma P, Akella K, Baysal E, Bozyel S, Yalin K, Padmanabhan D, Shenthar J, Natale A, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. Effects of permanent cardiac pacing on ventricular repolarization when compared to cardioneuroablation. J Electrocardiol. 2021 Jul-Aug;67:13-18. doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2021.04.006. Epub 2021 Apr 21. PMID: 33984570

Narasimhan B, Turagam MK, Garg J, Della Rocca DG, Gopinathannair R, Biase LD, Romero J, Mohanty S, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Role of immunosuppressive therapy in the management refractory postprocedural pericarditis. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Aug;32(8):2165-2170. doi: 10.1111/jce.15069. Epub 2021 May 17. PMID: 33942420

Garg J, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Digoxin vs Bisoprolol for Heart Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation. JAMA. 2021 Apr 27;325(16):1680-1681. doi: 10.1001/jama.2021.2673. PMID: 33904875.

Murtaza G, Turagam MK, Garg J, Boda U, Akella K, Velagapudi P, Natale A, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Safety and Efficacy of Apixaban versus warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation or Venous Thromboembolism and End-Stage renal disease on hemodialysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2021 Jul-Aug;21(4):221-226. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2021.04.002. Epub 2021 Apr 15. PMID: 33866017.

Asad ZUA, Akhtar KH, Jafry AH, Khan MH, Khan MS, Munir MB, Lakkireddy DR, Gopinathannair R. Uninterrupted versus interrupted direct oral anticoagulation for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Jul;32(7):1995-2004. doi: 10.1111/jce.15043. Epub 2021 Apr 24. PMID: 33861494 Review.

Romero J, Gabr M, Alviz I, Briceno D, Diaz JC, Rodriguez D, Patel K, Polanco D, Trivedi C, Mohanty S, Della Rocca D, Lakkireddy D, Natale A, Di Biase L. Focal impulse and rotor modulation guided ablation versus pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation: A meta-analysis of head-to-head comparative studies. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Jul;32(7):1822-1832. doi: 10.1111/jce.15036. Epub 2021 May 27. PMID: 33844385

Garg J, Shah S, Shah K, Turagam MK, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Renal sympathetic denervation for the treatment of recurrent ventricular arrhythmias-ELECTRAM investigators. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2021 May;44(5):865-874. doi: 10.1111/pace.14230. Epub 2021 Apr 12. PMID: 33786832 Review.

Shah S, Shah K, Turagam MK, Sharma A, Natale A, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Direct oral anticoagulants to treat left ventricular thrombus-A systematic review and meta-analysis: ELECTRAM investigators. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Jun;32(6):1764-1771. doi: 10.1111/jce.15016. Epub 2021 Apr 1. PMID: 33772939

Garg J, Lakkireddy D. Simultaneous appendage ligation and atrial ablation - is it worth the risk? Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2021 Mar-Apr;21(2):80-81. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2021.02.011.
PMID: 33712110 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

Joglar JA, Wan EY, Chung MK, Gutierrez A, Slaughter MS, Bateson BP, Loguidice M, Drazner M, Kistler PM, Saour B, Poole JE, Murtaza G, Turagam MK, Vader J, Lakkireddy D, Birati EY, Dhingra R, Gopinathannair R. Management of Arrhythmias After Heart Transplant: Current State and Considerations for Future Research. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2021 Mar;14(3):e007954. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.120.007954. Epub 2021 Mar 9. PMID: 33685207

Romero J, Bello J, Díaz JC, Grushko M, Velasco A, Zhang X, Briceno D, Gabr M, Purkayastha S, Alviz I, Polanco D, Della Rocca D, Krumerman A, Palma E, Lakkireddy D, Natale A, Di Biase L. Tumescent local anesthesia versus general anesthesia for subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation. Heart Rhythm. 2021 Aug;18(8):1326-1335. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.03.008. Epub 2021 Mar 5. PMID: 33684548

Mahajan S, Gupta R, Malik AH, Mahajan P, Aedma SK, Aronow WS, Mehta SS, Lakkireddy DR. Predictors of permanent pacemaker insertion after TAVR: A systematic review and updated meta-analysis. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 May;32(5):1411-1420. doi: 10.1111/jce.14986. Epub 2021 Mar 17. PMID: 33682218

Gopinathannair R, Dhawan R, Lakkireddy DR, Murray A, Angus CR, Farid T, Mar PL, Atkins D, Olshansky B. Predictors of myocardial recovery in arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy: A multicenter study. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Apr;32(4):1085-1092. doi: 10.1111/jce.14963. Epub 2021 Mar 4. PMID: 33625771

Di Biase L, Romero J, Du X, Mohanty S, Trivedi C, Della Rocca DG, Patel K, Sanchez J, Yang R, Alviz I, Mohanty P, Gianni C, Tarantino N, Zhang XD, Horton R, Al-Ahmad A, Lakkireddy D, Burkhardt DJ, Chen M, Natale A. Catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia in ischemic cardiomyopathy: Impact of concomitant amiodarone therapy on short- and long-term clinical outcomes. Heart Rhythm. 2021 Jun;18(6):885-893. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.02.010. Epub 2021 Feb 13.
PMID: 33592323

Cohen MI, Khairy P, Zeppenfeld K, Van Hare GF, Lakkireddy DR, Triedman JK. Preventing Arrhythmic Death in Patients With Tetralogy of Fallot: JACC Review Topic of the Week. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2021 Feb 16;77(6):761-771. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.12.021. PMID: 33573746 Review.

Turagam MK, Whang W, Miller MA, Neuzil P, Aryana A, Romanov A, Cuoco FA, Mansour M, Lakkireddy D, Michaud GF, Dukkipati SR, Cammack S, Reddy VY. Renal Sympathetic Denervation as Upstream Therapy During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Pilot HFIB Studies and Meta-Analysis. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2021 Jan;7(1):109-123. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2020.08.013. Epub 2020 Oct 28. PMID: 33478702

Mar PL, Chong L, Perez A, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. Entrapment of diagnostic catheter within Advisor HD grid mapping catheter. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Mar;32(3):860-861. doi: 10.1111/jce.14893. Epub 2021 Jan 28. PMID: 33476457

Aguilar M, Tedrow UB, Tzou WS, Tung R, Frankel DS, Santangeli P, Vaseghi M, Bunch TJ, Di Biase L, Tholakanahalli VN, Lakkireddy D, Dickfeld T, Weiss JP, Mathuria N, Vergara P, Nakahara S, Bradfield JS, Burkhardt JD, Stevenson WG, Callans DJ, Della Bella P, Natale A, Shivkumar K, Marchlinski FE, Sauer WH. Catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia in patients with prior cardiac surgery: An analysis from the International VT Ablation Center Collaborative Group. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Feb;32(2):409-416. doi: 10.1111/jce.14849. Epub 2021 Jan 24. PMID: 33355965

Romero J, Gabr M, Patel K, Briceno D, Diaz JC, Alviz I, Trivedi C, Mohanty S, Polanco D, Della Rocca DG, Lakkireddy D, Natale A, Di Biase L. Efficacy and safety of left atrial appendage electrical isolation during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: an updated meta-analysis. Europace. 2021 Feb 5;23(2):226-237. doi: 10.1093/europace/euaa266. PMID: 33324978

Briceño DF, Romero J, Patel K, Liaqat W, Zhang XD, Alviz I, Yang R, Rodriguez D, Lakkireddy D, Rocca DD, Tarantino N, Gopinathannair R, Natale A, Di Biase L. First-line ablation of ventricular tachycardia in ischemic cardiomyopathy: stratification of outcomes by left ventricular function.
J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2021 Nov;62(2):391-400. doi: 10.1007/s10840-020-00912-w. Epub 2020 Nov 11. PMID: 33179155

Litwinowicz R, Burysz M, Mazur P, Kapelak B, Bartus M, Lakkireddy D, Lee RJ, Malec-Litwinowicz M, Bartus K. Endocardial versus epicardial left atrial appendage exclusion for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation: Midterm follow-up. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Jan;32(1):93-101. doi: 10.1111/jce.14802. Epub 2020 Nov 11. PMID: 33146462

Mohanty S, Lakkireddy D, Trivedi C, MacDonald B, Quintero Mayedo A, Della Rocca DG, Atkins D, Park P, Shah A, Gopinathannair R, Al-Ahmad A, Burkhardt JD, Gallinghouse GJ, Bassiouny M, Di Biase L, Kessler D, Tschopp D, Coffeen P, Horton R, Canby R, Natale A. Creating a safe workplace by universal testing of SARS-CoV-2 infection in asymptomatic patients and healthcare workers in the electrophysiology units: a multi-center experience. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2021 Oct;62(1):171-176. doi: 10.1007/s10840-020-00886-9. Epub 2020 Oct 1. PMID: 33006086.

Di Biase L, Romero J, Briceno D, Lakkireddy D, Trivedi C, Mohanty P, Mohanty S, Horton R, Hranitzky P, Gallinghouse GJ, Alviz I, Turagam M, Gopinathannair R, Della Rocca DG, Beheiry S, Burkhardt JD, Viles-Gonzales J, Natale A. Periprocedural and long-term safety and feasibility of direct oral anticoagulants in patients with biological valve undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: a prospective multicenter study. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2021 Sep;61(3):617-622. doi: 10.1007/s10840-020-00833-8. Epub 2020 Sep 7. PMID: 32894399

Aksu T, Guler TE, Bozyel S, Yalin K, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. Initial experience with fractionation mapping-guided ablation strategy in patients with long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2021 Aug;61(2):405-413. doi: 10.1007/s10840-020-00834-7. Epub 2020 Jul 25. PMID: 32712899

Mar PL, Kumar S, Hussein A, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. Tachycardia cycle length alternans in orthodromic reciprocating tachycardia due to mutually dependent dual AV node physiology and retrograde supernormal conduction. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2021 Jan;60(1):161-162. doi: 10.1007/s10840-020-00801-2. Epub 2020 Jul 21. PMID: 32696310.

Varma N, Marrouche NF, Aguinaga L, Albert CM, Arbelo E, Choi JI, Chung MK, Conte G, Dagher L, Epstein LM, Ghanbari H, Han JK, Heidbuchel H, Huang H, Lakkireddy DR, Ngarmukos T, Russo AM, Saad EB, Saenz Morales LC, Sandau KE, Sridhar ARM, Stecker EC, Varosy PD. HRS/EHRA/APHRS/LAHRS/ACC/AHA worldwide practice update for telehealth and arrhythmia monitoring during and after a pandemic. Europace. 2021 Feb 5;23(2):313. doi: 10.1093/europace/euaa187. PMID: 32526011.

Dar T, Turagam MK, Yarlagadda B, Parikh V, Pillarisetti J, Gopinathannair R, Gianni C, Mohanty S, Mansour M, Di Biase L, Bunch TJ, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Outcomes of junctional ectopic tachycardia ablation in adult population-a multicenter experience. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2021 Jun;61(1):19-27. doi: 10.1007/s10840-020-00749-3. Epub 2020 May 25. PMID: 32451798

Murtaza G, Turagam MK, Akella K, Madoukh B, Sharma SP, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Pacing therapies for sleep apnea and cardiovascular outcomes: A systematic review. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2021 Jun;61(1):11-17. doi: 10.1007/s10840-020-00760-8. Epub 2020 May 22. PMID: 32445012

Aksu T, Guler TE, Bozyel S, Golcuk SE, Yalin K, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. Medium-term results of cardioneuroablation for clinical bradyarrhythmias and vasovagal syncope: effects on QT interval and heart rate. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2021 Jan;60(1):57-68. doi: 10.1007/s10840-020-00704-2. Epub 2020 Feb 7. PMID: 32034611

Akella K, Murtaza G, Turagam M, Sharma S, Madoukh B, Amin A, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Evaluating the role of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) or intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) in left atrial appendage occlusion: a meta-analysis. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2021 Jan;60(1):41-48. doi: 10.1007/s10840-019-00677-x. Epub 2020 Jan 17. PMID: 31953708

2020

Ifedili I, Heckle M, Kabra R, Khouzam R. Ablation Success in Various Arrhythmias: When It Is Appropriate to Recommend Ablation? Curr Probl Cardiol. 2021 Apr;46(4):100760.
doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2020.100760. Epub 2020 Dec 11. PMID: 33412347 Review.

El Masri I, Kayali SM, Blount C, Kirolos I, Khouzam JP, Kabra R. Is Exercise Helpful or Harmful in Dealing With Specific Arrhythmia. Curr Probl Cardiol. 2021 Mar;46(3):100740.
doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2020.100740. Epub 2020 Nov 2. PMID: 33213943 Review.

Kiage JN, Minhas S, Hana D, Khouzam N, Khouzam A, Kabra R. Number of Pregnancies and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation. Curr Probl Cardiol. 2021 Mar;46(3):100697. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2020.100697. Epub 2020 Aug 28. PMID: 33004225 Review.

Teshome M, Ifedili I, Nayyar M, Levine Y, Holden A, Yedlapati N, Kabra R. Diagnosis and management of inadvertently placed pacemaker lead in the left ventricle following sinus venosus atrial septal defect repair surgery. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2020 Feb 8;6(5):279-282. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2020.01.010. eCollection 2020 May. PMID: 32461895

Aldaas OM, Lupercio F, Darden D, Mylavarapu PS, Malladi CL, Han FT, Hoffmayer KS, Krummen D, Ho G, Raissi F, Birgersdotter-Green U, Feld GK, Hsu JC. Meta-analysis of the Usefulness of Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction. Am J Cardiol. 2021 Mar 1;142:66-73. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2020.11.039. Epub 2020 Dec 5. PMID: 33290688

Munir MB, Khan MZ, Darden D, Pasupula DK, Balla S, Han FT, Reeves R, Hsu JC. Contemporary procedural trends of Watchman percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion in the United States.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Jan;32(1):83-92. doi: 10.1111/jce.14804. Epub 2020 Nov 11.
PMID: 33155356

Aldaas OM, Malladi CL, Mylavarapu PS, Lupercio F, Darden D, Han FT, Hoffmayer KS, Krummen D, Ho G, Raissi F, Feld GK, Hsu JC. Comparison of Outcomes After Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Versus Reduced Ejection Fraction. Am J Cardiol. 2020 Dec 1;136:62-70. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2020.09.018. Epub 2020 Sep 15. PMID: 32941815

Hsu JC, Darden D, Alegre M, Birgersdotter-Green U, Feld GK, Hoffmayer KS, Han F, Krummen D, Raissi F, Ho G, Taub PR, Urey MA, Adler E. Effect of closed loop stimulation versus accelerometer on outcomes with cardiac resynchronization therapy: the CLASS trial. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2021 Sep;61(3):479-485. doi: 10.1007/s10840-020-00829-4. Epub 2020 Aug 5. PMID: 32757086 Clinical Trial.

Giancaterino S, Urey MA, Darden D, Hsu JC. Management of Arrhythmias in Cardiac Amyloidosis. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Apr;6(4):351-361. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2020.01.004. PMID: 32327068 Review.

Aksu T, Yalin K, Gopinathannair R. Fractionation mapping software to map ganglionated plexus sites during sinus rhythm. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2020 Dec;31(12):3326-3329. doi: 10.1111/jce.14753. Epub 2020 Sep 28. PMID: 32954554

Methachittiphan N, Akoum N, Gopinathannair R, Boyle PM, Sridhar AR. Dynamic voltage threshold adjusted substrate modification technique for complex atypical atrial flutters with varying circuits. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Nov;43(11):1273-1280.
doi: 10.1111/pace.14068. Epub 2020 Sep 26. PMID: 32914522

Aksu T, Guler TE, Bozyel S, Yalin K, Gopinathannair R. Usefulness of post-procedural heart rate response to predict syncope recurrence or positive head up tilt table testing after cardioneuroablation. Europace. 2020 Sep 1;22(9):1320-1327. doi: 10.1093/europace/euaa230. PMID: 32898255

Aksu T, Erdem Guler T, Gopinathannair R. Letter by Aksu et al Regarding Article, "Relation of Fractionated Atrial Potentials With the Vagal Innervation Evaluated by Extracardiac Vagal Stimulation During Cardioneuroablation". Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2020 Aug;13(8):e008595. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.120.008595. Epub 2020 Aug 18. PMID: 32809879

Aksu T, Guler TE, Bozyel S, Yalin K, Gopinathannair R. Potential therapeutic effects of electrogram-guided cardioneuroablation in long QT syndrome: case series. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2021 Aug;61(2):385-393. doi: 10.1007/s10840-020-00831-w. Epub 2020 Jul 23. PMID: 32700129

Kochav SM, Coromilas E, Nalbandian A, Ranard LS, Gupta A, Chung MK, Gopinathannair R, Biviano AB, Garan H, Wan EY. Cardiac Arrhythmias in COVID-19 Infection. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2020 Jun;13(6):e008719. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.120.008719. Epub 2020 May 20. PMID: 32434385

Kapa S, Chung M, Gopinathannair R, Noseworthy P, Eckhardt L, Leal M, Wan E, Wang PJ. Year in Review in Cardiac Electrophysiology. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2020 Jun;13(6):e008733. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.120.008733. Epub 2020 May 18. PMID: 32423252 Review.

Aksu T, Guler TE, Bozyel S, Yalin K, Gopinathannair R. Why is pulmonary vein isolation not enough for vagal denervation in all cases? Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 May;43(5):520-523. doi: 10.1111/pace.13922. Epub 2020 May 2. PMID: 32324285

Nichols JB, McCallum AP, Khattar NK, Wei GZ, Gopinathannair R, Nauta HJW, Neimat JS. Pseudoanginal chest pain associated with vagal nerve stimulation: a case report. BMC Neurol. 2020 Apr 20;20(1):144. doi: 10.1186/s12883-020-01693-5. PMID: 32312245

Mar PL, Brown LE, Chong L, Gopinathannair R. Multichamber intracardiac thrombosis during novel oral anticoagulation reversal with activated prothrombin complex concentrate infusion. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2019 Dec 21;6(3):144-147. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2019.11.010. eCollection 2020 Mar. PMID: 32181133

Chung MK, Eckhardt LL, Chen LY, Ahmed HM, Gopinathannair R, Joglar JA, Noseworthy PA, Pack QR, Sanders P, Trulock KM; American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee and Exercise, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Secondary Prevention Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology; Council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology; Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing; and Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health. Lifestyle and Risk Factor Modification for Reduction of Atrial Fibrillation: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2020 Apr 21;141(16):e750-e772. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000748. Epub 2020 Mar 9. PMID: 32148086 Review.

Roukoz H, Bhan A, Ravichandran A, Ahmed MM, Bhat G, Cowger J, Abdullah M, Dhawan R, Trivedi JR, Slaughter MS, Gopinathannair R. Continued versus Suspended Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation. Sci Rep. 2020 Feb 13;10(1):2573. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-59117-w. PMID: 32054868

Pothineni NVK, Bonilla CA, Ebrahim MA, Epstein AE, Garcia-Fernandez FJ, Guzman CE, Joshi H, Nasir JM, Singh A, Supple GE, Schaller RD. Chronic Swelling Over Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Sites: A Multicenter Case Series. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2020 Dec;13(12):e009253. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.120.009253. Epub 2020 Dec 15. PMID: 33320698

Pothineni NVK, Starkey S, Conn K, Evans C, Shah R, Hyman MC, Frankel DS, Halaby R, Johnston-Cox HA, Kunkel K, Nathan AS, Seigerman ME, Herrmann HC, Giri J, Marchlinski FE, Santangeli P, Fanaroff AC. Patient and Staff Perceptions of Universal Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Screening Prior to Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Laboratory Procedures. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2020 Dec;13(12):e009975.
doi: 10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.120.009975. Epub 2020 Dec 4. PMID: 33272035

Mariani MV, Pothineni NVK, Arkles J, Deo R, Frankel D, Supple G, Garcia F, Lin D, Hyman MC, Kumareswaran R, Riley M, Nazarian S, Schaller RD, Epstein AE, Bermudez C, Dixit S, Callans D, Marchlinski FE, Santangeli P. Catheter ablation of atrial arrhythmias following lung transplant: Electrophysiological findings and outcomes. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2021 Jan;32(1):49-57. doi: 10.1111/jce.14816. Epub 2020 Nov 25. PMID: 33205513

Subramany S, Kattoor AJ, Kovelamudi S, Devabhaktuni S, Mehta JL, Vallurupalli S, Paydak H, Pothineni NVK. Utility of Inferior Lead Q-waveforms in diagnosing Ventricular Tachycardia. Clin Med Insights Cardiol. 2020 Aug 30;14:1179546820953416. doi: 10.1177/1179546820953416. eCollection 2020. PMID: 32943967

Sheng S, Nalleballe K, Pothineni NV, Sharma R, Brown A, Elkhider H, Ranabothu S, Kapoor N, Patrice KA, Onteddu S. Use of direct oral anticoagulants in cerebral venous thrombosis: a systematic review. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2020 Dec;31(8):501-505.
doi: 10.1097/MBC.0000000000000958. PMID: 32941197

Pothineni NVK, Santangeli P, Deo R, Marchlinski FE, Hyman MC. COVID-19 and electrophysiology procedures-review, reset, reboot!!! J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Nov;59(2):303-305.
doi: 10.1007/s10840-020-00871-2. Epub 2020 Sep 15. PMID: 32929603 Review.

Pothineni NV, Kovelamudi S, Paydak H. Tachycardia in a Patient With Heart Failure: Telemetry Tales. JAMA Intern Med. 2020 Oct 1;180(10):1375-1377. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.2455. PMID: 32777004

Pothineni NVK, Chahal CAA, Frankel DS, Garcia FC, Giri J, Cooper JM, Schaller RD. Percutaneous recanalization of superior vena cava occlusions for cardiac implantable electronic device implantation: Tools and techniques. Heart Rhythm. 2020 Nov;17(11):2010-2015. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2020.06.021. Epub 2020 Jun 26. PMID: 32599179

Tschabrunn CM, Pothineni NVK, Sauer WH, Doynow D, Salas J, Liao TE, Santangeli P, Arkles J, Hyman MC, Frankel DS, Supple GE, Garcia FC, Nazarian S, Dixit S, Epstein AE, Schaller RD, Callans DJ, Marchlinski FE. Evaluation of Radiofrequency Ablation Irrigation Type: In Vivo Comparison of Normal Versus Half-Normal Saline Lesion Characteristics. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Jun;6(6):684-692. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2020.02.013. Epub 2020 May 27. PMID: 32553219

Pothineni NVK, Supple GE. Navigating Challenging Left Ventricular Lead Placements for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Innov Card Rhythm Manag. 2020 May 15;11(5):4107-4117. doi: 10.19102/icrm.2020.110505. eCollection 2020 May. PMID: 32461816 Review.

Pothineni NVK, Frankel DS. Discontinuing Anticoagulation After Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation. Card Electrophysiol Clin. 2020 Jun;12(2):259-264. doi: 10.1016/j.ccep.2020.02.007.
PMID: 32451109 Review.

Pothineni NVK, Deo R. Screening for Atrial Fibrillation: Closing the "LOOP". Circulation. 2020 May 12;141(19):1523-1526. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.120.046298. Epub 2020 May 11.
PMID: 32392102

Harada Y, Kairamkonda SR, Ilyas U, Pothineni NVK, Samant RS, Shah VA, Kapoor N, Onteddu S, Nalleballe K. Pearls & Oy-sters: Contrast-induced encephalopathy following coronary angiography: A rare stroke mimic. Neurology. 2020 Jun 9;94(23):e2491-e2494. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000009590. Epub 2020 May 7. PMID: 32381554

Futyma P, Santangeli P, Pürerfellner H, Pothineni NV, Głuszczyk R, Ciąpała K, Moroka K, Martinek M, Futyma M, Marchlinski FE, Kułakowski P. Anatomic approach with bipolar ablation between the left pulmonic cusp and left ventricular outflow tract for left ventricular summit arrhythmias. Heart Rhythm. 2020 Sep;17(9):1519-1527. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2020.04.029. Epub 2020 Apr 26.
PMID: 32348845

Ding Z, Pothineni NVK, Goel A, Lüscher TF, Mehta JL. PCSK9 and inflammation: role of shear stress, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and LOX-1. Cardiovasc Res. 2020 Apr 1;116(5):908-915. doi: 10.1093/cvr/cvz313. PMID: 31746997 Review.

Hottigoudar R, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. A Perplexing Electrocardiogram A Perplexing Electrocardiogram. J Atr Fibrillation. 2020 Oct 31;13(3):2451. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2451. eCollection 2020 Oct-Nov. PMID: 34950314 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

Gopinathannair R, Ahmed I, Akella K, Couchonnal L, Murtaza G, Lakkireddy D, Olshansky B. 'Heart Rate Deficit' from Dysautonomia in a Bariatric Surgery Patient - An Unusual Cause of Recurrent Syncope. J Atr Fibrillation. 2020 Oct 31;13(3):2390. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2390. eCollection 2020 Oct-Nov. PMID: 34950313.

Garg J, Shah K, Shah S, Turagam MK, Natale A, Lakkireddy D; Electrophysiology Collaborative Consortium for Metaanalysis: ELECTRAM Investigators. Clinical Outcomes of Catheter Ablation for VT in Patients With Chagasic Cardiomyopathy: Systematic Review. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Oct 26;6(11):1467-1469. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2020.06.019. PMID: 33121677.

Akella K, Kanuri SH, Murtaza G, G Della Rocca D, Kodwani N, K Turagam M, Shenthar J, Padmanabhan D, Basu Ray I, Natale A, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Impact of Yoga on Cardiac Autonomic Function and Arrhythmias. J Atr Fibrillation. 2020 Jun 30;13(1):2408. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2408. eCollection 2020 Jun-Jul. PMID: 33024508.

Akella K, Olshansky B, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. Pacing Therapies for Vasovagal Syncope.
J Atr Fibrillation. 2020 Jun 30;13(1):2406. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2406. eCollection 2020 Jun-Jul.
PMID: 33024506.

Shah S, Shah K, Patel SB, Patel FS, Osman M, Velagapudi P, Turagam MK, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Elevated D-Dimer Levels Are Associated With Increased Risk of Mortality in Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cardiol Rev. 2020 Nov/Dec;28(6):295-302. doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000000330. Epub 2020 Jul 2. PMID: 33017364.

Romero J, Di Biase L, Mohanty S, Trivedi C, Patel K, Parides M, Alviz I, Diaz JC, Natale V, Sanchez J, Della Rocca DG, Yang R, Mohanty P, Gianni C, Horton R, Burkhardt D, Al-Ahmad A, Lakkireddy D, Natale A. Long-Term Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Electrical Isolation in Patients With Nonparoxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2020 Nov;13(11):e008390. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.120.008390. Epub 2020 Sep 30. PMID: 32998529

Della Rocca DG, Horton RP, Tarantino N, Van Niekerk CJ, Trivedi C, Chen Q, Mohanty S, Anannab A, Murtaza G, Akella K, Gianni C, Bassiouny M, Ahmadian-Tehrani A, Al-Ahmad A, Burkhardt JD, Natale VN, Price M, Gallinghouse GJ, Gibson DN, Lakkireddy D, Di Biase L, Natale A. Use of a Novel Septal Occluder Device for Left Atrial Appendage Closure in Patients With Postsurgical and Postlariat Leaks or Anatomies Unsuitable for Conventional Percutaneous Occlusion. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2020 Oct;13(10):e009227. doi: 10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.120.009227. Epub 2020 Sep 18. PMID: 32942913

Murtaza G, Boda U, Turagam MK, Della Rocca DG, Akella K, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Risks and Benefits of Removal of the Left Atrial Appendage. Curr Cardiol Rep. 2020 Sep 10;22(11):129. doi: 10.1007/s11886-020-01387-x. PMID: 32910248 Review.

Crandall B, Kanuri S, Cutler M, Osborn J, Miller J, Mallender C, Lakkireddy D. High Power Ultra Short Duration Ablation with HD Grid Improves Freedom from Atrial Fibrillation and Redo Procedures Compared to Circular Mapping Catheter. J Atr Fibrillation. 2020 Aug 31;13(2):2414. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2414. eCollection 2020 Aug. PMID: 34950298.

Shah K, Turagam M, Patel B, Natale A, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Prophylactic Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Electrophysiology Collaborative Consortium for Metaanalysis - ELECTRAM Investigators. J Atr Fibrillation. 2020 Aug 31;13(2):2371. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2371. eCollection 2020 Aug. PMID: 34950297.

Young D, Kanuri SH, Akella K, Murtaza G, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Cutaneous Conundrums in Cardiac Sarcoidosis: A Series on Skin Disease in Immunosuppression. J Atr Fibrillation. 2020 Aug 31;13(2):2247. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2247. eCollection 2020 Aug. PMID: 34950287.

Varma N, Marrouche NF, Aguinaga L, Albert CM, Arbelo E, Choi JI, Chung MK, Conte G, Dagher L, Epstein LM, Ghanbari H, Han JK, Heidbuchel H, Huang H, Lakkireddy DR, Ngarmukos T, Russo AM, Saad EB, Saenz Morales LC, Sandau KE, Sridhar ARM, Stecker EC, Varosy PD. HRS/EHRA/APHRS/LAHRS/ACC/AHA worldwide practice update for telehealth and arrhythmia monitoring during and after a pandemic. J Arrhythm. 2020 Aug 4;36(5):813-826. doi: 10.1002/joa3.12389. eCollection 2020 Oct. PMID: 32837667.

Lakkireddy DR, Chung MK, Deering TF, Gopinathannair R, Albert CM, Epstein LM, Harding CV, Hurwitz JL, Jeffery CC, Krahn AD, Kusumoto FM, Lampert R, Mansour M, Natale A, Patton KK, Seiler A, Shah MJ, Wang PJ, Russo AM. Guidance for Rebooting Electrophysiology Through the COVID-19 Pandemic From the Heart Rhythm Society and the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology: Endorsed by the American College of Cardiology. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Aug;6(8):1053-1066. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2020.06.004. Epub 2020 Jun 12. PMID: 32819525.

Pillarisetti J, Reddy M, Vodapally M, Annapureddy T, Molugu M, Atkins D, Bommana S, Pimentel R, Dendi R, Lakkireddy D. Comparison of peri-procedural anticoagulation with rivaroxaban and apixaban during radiofrequency ablation of atrial fibrillation. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2020 Nov-Dec;20(6):261-264. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2020.08.002. Epub 2020 Aug 15. PMID: 32810538.

Varma N, Marrouche NF, Aguinaga L, Albert CM, Arbelo E, Choi JI, Chung MK, Conte G, Dagher L, Epstein LM, Ghanbari H, Han JK, Heidbuchel H, Huang H, Lakkireddy DR, Ngarmukos T, Russo AM, Saad EB, Saenz Morales LC, Sandau KE, Sridhar ARM, Stecker EC, Varosy PD. HRS/EHRA/APHRS/LAHRS/ACC/AHA Worldwide Practice Update for Telehealth and Arrhythmia Monitoring During and After a Pandemic. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2020 Jul;13(7):e009007. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.120.009007. Epub 2020 Jul 21. PMID: 32692972 Review.

Patel K, Natale A, Yang R, Trivedi C, Romero J, Briceno D, Mohanty S, Alviz I, Natale V, Sanchez J, Della Rocca DG, Tarantino N, Zhang XD, Mohanty P, Horton R, Burkhardt D, Gopinathannair R, Joseph Gallinghouse G, Lakkireddy D, Di Biase L. Is transesophageal echocardiography necessary in patients undergoing ablation of atrial fibrillation on an uninterrupted direct oral anticoagulant regimen? Results from a prospective multicenter registry. Heart Rhythm. 2020 Dec;17(12):2093-2099. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2020.07.017. Epub 2020 Jul 16. PMID: 32681991

Basu Ray I, Khanra D, Shah S, Char S, Jia X, Lam W, Mathuria N, Razavi M, Jain B, Lakkireddy D, Kar S, Natale A, Adeboye A, Jefferies JL, Bangalore S, Asirvatham S, Saeed M. Meta-Analysis Comparing Watchman^TM and Amplatzer Devices for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2020 Jun 22;7:89. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2020.00089. eCollection 2020. PMID: 32656246.

Litwinowicz R, Lakkireddy D, Kapelak B, Bartus K. Response to Letter to the Editor "Adverse outcomes in anticoagulated patients undergoing percutaneous left atrial appendage ligation" by Anetta Undas. Postepy Kardiol Interwencyjnej. 2020 Jun;16(2):233-234.
doi: 10.5114/aic.2020.96076. Epub 2020 Jun 23. PMID: 32636918.

Akella K, Murtaza G, Della Rocca DG, Kodwani N, Gopinathannair R, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Implantable loop recorders for cardiac dysrhythmia monitoring. Future Cardiol. 2020 Nov;16(6):725-733. doi: 10.2217/fca-2020-0035. Epub 2020 Jun 25. PMID: 32583678 Review.

Sharma SP, Russo A, Deering T, Fisher J, Lakkireddy D. Prior Authorization: Problems and Solutions. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Jun;6(6):747-750. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2020.04.022. PMID: 32553230.

Atti V, Turagam MK, Garg J, Koerber S, Angirekula A, Gopinathannair R, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Subclavian and Axillary Vein Access Versus Cephalic Vein Cutdown for Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Implantation: A Meta-Analysis. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Jun;6(6):661-671. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2020.01.006. Epub 2020 Mar 16. PMID: 32553216

Lakkireddy DR, Chung MK, Deering TF, Gopinathannair R, Albert CM, Epstein LM, Harding CV, Hurwitz JL, Jeffery CC, Krahn AD, Kusumoto FM, Lampert R, Mansour M, Natale A, Patton KK, Seiler A, Shah MJ, Wang PJ, Russo AM. Guidance for rebooting electrophysiology through the COVID-19 pandemic from the Heart Rhythm Society and the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology: Endorsed by the American College of Cardiology. Heart Rhythm. 2020 Sep;17(9):e242-e254. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2020.06.012. Epub 2020 Jun 12. PMID: 32540298.

Varma N, Marrouche NF, Aguinaga L, Albert CM, Arbelo E, Choi JI, Chung MK, Conte G, Dagher L, Epstein LM, Ghanbari H, Han JK, Heidbuchel H, Huang H, Lakkireddy DR, Ngarmukos T, Russo AM, Saad EB, Saenz Morales LC, Sandau KE, Sridhar ARM, Stecker EC, Varosy PD. HRS/EHRA/APHRS/LAHRS/ACC/AHA worldwide practice update for telehealth and arrhythmia monitoring during and after a pandemic. Heart Rhythm. 2020 Sep;17(9):e255-e268. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2020.06.010. Epub 2020 Jun 11. PMID: 32535140.

Varma N, Marrouche NF, Aguinaga L, Albert CM, Arbelo E, Choi JI, Chung MK, Conte G, Dagher L, Epstein LM, Ghanbari H, Han JK, Heidbuchel H, Huang H, Lakkireddy DR, Ngarmukos T, Russo AM, Saad EB, Saenz Morales LC, Sandau KE, Sridhar ARM, Stecker EC, Varosy PD. HRS/EHRA/APHRS/LAHRS/ACC/AHA Worldwide Practice Update for Telehealth and Arrhythmia Monitoring During and After a Pandemic. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020 Sep 15;76(11):1363-1374. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.06.019. Epub 2020 Jun 11. PMID: 32534936.

Romero J, Patel K, Briceno D, Lakkireddy D, Gabr M, Diaz JC, Alviz I, Polanco D, Della Rocca DG, Mohanty P, Mohanty S, Trivedi C, Natale A, Di Biase L. Cavotricuspid isthmus line in patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation with or without history of typical atrial flutter: A meta-analysis. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2020 Aug;31(8):1987-1995. doi: 10.1111/jce.14614. Epub 2020 Jul 7. PMID: 32530541

Garg J, Shah K, Turagam MK, Janagam P, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Safety and efficacy of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in patients with percutaneous atrial septal closure device: Electrophysiology Collaborative Consortium for Meta-analysis-ELECTRAM Investigators.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2020 Sep;31(9):2328-2334. doi: 10.1111/jce.14616. Epub 2020 Jun 25. PMID: 32530528

Lakkireddy DR, Chung MK, Deering TF, Gopinathannair R, Albert CM, Epstein LM, Harding CV, Hurwitz JL, Jeffery CC, Krahn AD, Kusumoto FM, Lampert R, Mansour M, Natale A, Patton KK, Seiler A, Shah MJ, Wang PJ, Russo AM. Guidance for Rebooting Electrophysiology Through the COVID-19 Pandemic From the Heart Rhythm Society and the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2020 Jul;13(7):e008999. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.120.008999. Epub 2020 Jun 12. PMID: 32530306.

Mar PL, John A, Kumar S, Barry N, Chen G, Longserre S, Kabra R, Atkins D, Koerber S, Hussein A, Bhakta D, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. Management and long-term outcomes associated with recalled implantable cardioverter-defibrillator leads: A multicenter experience. Heart Rhythm. 2020 Nov;17(11):1909-1916. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2020.06.004. Epub 2020 Jun 5. PMID: 32512178

Sharma SP, Turagam MK, Mohanty S, Di Biase L, Burkhardt D, Horton R, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Epicardial Interventions: Impact of Liposomal Bupivacaine on Postprocedural Management (The EPI-LIBRE Study). Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2020 Jul;13(7):e007425.
doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.119.007425. Epub 2020 Jun 4. PMID: 32496820

Murtaza G, Turagam MK, Garg J, Velagapudi P, Atti V, Lakkireddy D. Response to the Editor: Warfarin versus non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants for left atrial appendage thrombus: A meta-analysis. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2020 Aug;31(8):2263. doi: 10.1111/jce.14569. Epub 2020 Jun 4. PMID: 32495476.

Gopinathannair R, Merchant FM, Lakkireddy DR, Etheridge SP, Feigofsky S, Han JK, Kabra R, Natale A, Poe S, Saha SA, Russo AM. COVID-19 and cardiac arrhythmias: a global perspective on arrhythmia characteristics and management strategies. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Nov;59(2):329-336. doi: 10.1007/s10840-020-00789-9. Epub 2020 Jun 3. PMID: 32494896.

Romero J, Patel K, Briceno D, Alviz I, Gabr M, Diaz JC, Trivedi C, Mohanty S, Della Rocca D, Al-Ahmad A, Yang R, Rios S, Cerna L, Du X, Tarantino N, Zhang XD, Lakkireddy D, Natale A, Di Biase L. Endo-epicardial ablation vs endocardial ablation for the management of ventricular tachycardia in arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2020 Aug;31(8):2022-2031. doi: 10.1111/jce.14593. Epub 2020 Jun 18. PMID: 32478430

Murtaza G, Sharma SP, Akella K, Turagam MK, Rocca DGD, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. Role of cardiac sympathetic denervation in ventricular tachycardia: A meta-analysis. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Aug;43(8):828-837. doi: 10.1111/pace.13968. Epub 2020 Jun 13.
PMID: 32460366

Aksu T, Erdem Guler T, Bozyel S, Lakkireddy D, Yalin K, Gopinathannair R. Utility of Head up Tilt Table Testing to Demonstrate Selective Denervation of the Sinus Node after Cardioneuroablation. J Atr Fibrillation. 2020 Feb 28;12(5):2299. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2299. eCollection 2020 Feb-Mar. PMID: 32435357.

Turagam MK, Gopinathannair R, Park PH, Tummala RV, Vasamreddy C, Shah A, Koerber S, Krauthammer Y, Di Biase L, Murtaza G, Akella K, Atkins D, Bommana S, Kodwani N, Romero J, Al-Ahmad A, Lakkireddy P, Della Rocca DG, Mohanty S, Gwon Y, Natale A, Lakkireddy DR. Safety and efficacy of leadless pacemaker for cardioinhibitory vasovagal syncope. Heart Rhythm. 2020 Sep;17(9):1575-1581. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2020.05.006. Epub 2020 May 8. PMID: 32389681

Litwinowicz R, Filip G, Sobczyk D, Lakkireddy D, Vuddanda VLK, Bartuś M, Kapelak B, Bartuś K. Long-term effect of anticoagulation following left atrial appendage occlusion with the LARIAT device in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation: impact on thromboembolism, bleeding and mortality. Real life data. Postepy Kardiol Interwencyjnej. 2020 Mar;16(1):89-96. doi: 10.5114/aic.2020.93916. Epub 2020 Apr 3. PMID: 32368241.

Sharma SP, Cheng J, Turagam MK, Gopinathannair R, Horton R, Lam YY, Tarantini G, D'Amico G, Freixa Rofastes X, Lange M, Natale A, Lakkireddy DR. Feasibility of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus: A Systematic Review. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Apr;6(4):414-424. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2019.11.017. Epub 2020 Jan 29. PMID: 32327075

Murtaza G, Turagam MK, Atti V, Garg J, Boda U, Velagapudi P, Akella K, Natale A, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Warfarin vs non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants for left atrial appendage thrombus: A meta-analysis. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2020 Jul;31(7):1822-1827. doi: 10.1111/jce.14502. Epub 2020 May 6. PMID: 32323386

Chung MK, Refaat M, Shen WK, Kutyifa V, Cha YM, Di Biase L, Baranchuk A, Lampert R, Natale A, Fisher J, Lakkireddy DR; ACC Electrophysiology Section Leadership Council. Atrial Fibrillation: JACC Council Perspectives. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020 Apr 14;75(14):1689-1713.
doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.02.025. PMID: 32273035 Review.

Lakkireddy DR, Chung MK, Gopinathannair R, Patton KK, Gluckman TJ, Turagam M, Cheung JW, Patel P, Sotomonte J, Lampert R, Han JK, Rajagopalan B, Eckhardt L, Joglar J, Sandau KE, Olshansky B, Wan E, Noseworthy PA, Leal M, Kaufman E, Gutierrez A, Marine JE, Wang PJ, Russo AM. Guidance for cardiac electrophysiology during the COVID-19 pandemic from the Heart Rhythm Society COVID-19 Task Force; Electrophysiology Section of the American College of Cardiology; and the Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association. Heart Rhythm. 2020 Sep;17(9):e233-e241. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2020.03.028. Epub 2020 Apr 1. PMID: 32247013.

Lakkireddy DR, Turagam MK. NCDR Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Registry: The "Watch" Man Has Arrived. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020 Apr 7;75(13):1519-1522. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.01.007. PMID: 32238317.

Lakkireddy DR, Chung MK, Gopinathannair R, Patton KK, Gluckman TJ, Turagam M, Cheung J, Patel P, Sotomonte J, Lampert R, Han JK, Rajagopalan B, Eckhardt L, Joglar J, Sandau K, Olshansky B, Wan E, Noseworthy PA, Leal M, Kaufman E, Gutierrez A, Marine JE, Wang PJ, Russo AM. Guidance for Cardiac Electrophysiology During the COVID-19 Pandemic from the Heart Rhythm Society COVID-19 Task Force; Electrophysiology Section of the American College of Cardiology; and the Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association. Circulation. 2020 May 26;141(21):e823-e831. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.120.047063. Epub 2020 Mar 31. PMID: 32228309.

Romero J, Natale A, Cerna L, Lakkireddy D, Diaz JC, Alviz I, Grupposo V, Rios SA, Chernobelsky E, Lopez Cabanillas N, Garcia M, Di Biase L. Imaging Integration to Localize and Protect the Left Coronary Artery in Patients Undergoing LAAEI. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Feb;6(2):157-167. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2019.09.011. Epub 2019 Nov 27. PMID: 32081217

Lakkireddy D, Holmes DR Jr, Kar S. Left Atrial Appendage: What Do We Know? What Do We Need? Where Are We Going? Card Electrophysiol Clin. 2020 Mar;12(1):xv. doi: 10.1016/j.ccep.2019.12.001. PMID: 32067654.

Akella K, Yarlagadda B, Murtaza G, Della Rocca DG, Gopinathannair R, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Epicardial versus Endocardial Closure: Is One Better than the Other? Card Electrophysiol Clin. 2020 Mar;12(1):97-108. doi: 10.1016/j.ccep.2019.11.011. PMID: 32067652 Review.

Sahore A, Della Rocca DG, Anannab A, Mohanty S, Akella K, Murtaza G, Trivedi C, Gianni C, Chen Q, Bassiouny M, Ahmadian-Tehrani A, Macdonald B, Al-Ahmad A, Tarantino N, Cirone D, Horton RP, Romero J, Lakkireddy D, Di Biase L, Natale A. Clinical Implications and Management Strategies for Left Atrial Appendage Leaks. Card Electrophysiol Clin. 2020 Mar;12(1):89-96. doi: 10.1016/j.ccep.2019.11.010. PMID: 32067651 Review.

Murtaza G, Yarlagadda B, Akella K, Della Rocca DG, Gopinathannair R, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Role of the Left Atrial Appendage in Systemic Homeostasis, Arrhythmogenesis, and Beyond. Card Electrophysiol Clin. 2020 Mar;12(1):21-28. doi: 10.1016/j.ccep.2019.11.004.
PMID: 32067644 Review.

Dar T, Akella K, Murtaza G, Sharma S, Afzal MR, Gopinathannair R, Augostini R, Hummel J, Lakkireddy D. Comparison of the safety and efficacy of Nanostim and Micra transcatheter leadless pacemaker (LP) extractions: a multicenter experience. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Jan;57(1):133-140. doi: 10.1007/s10840-019-00684-y. Epub 2020 Jan 6. PMID: 31907831

Parikh V, Rasekh A, Mohanty S, Yarlagadda B, Atkins D, Bommana S, Turagam M, Jeffery C, Carroll H, Nydegger C, Jaeger M, Dar T, Cheng J, Gopinnathanair R, Dibiase L, Lee R, Horton R, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Exclusion of electrical and mechanical function of the left atrial appendage in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation: differences in efficacy and safety between endocardial ablation vs epicardial LARIAT ligation (the EXCLUDE LAA study). J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Apr;57(3):409-416. doi: 10.1007/s10840-019-00657-1. Epub 2019 Dec 20. PMID: 31863251

Hucker WJ, Cohen JA, Gurol ME, Heist EK, Gianni C, Galvin J, Atkins D, Bommana S, Di Biase L, Ruskin J, Mohanty S, Horton R, Lakkireddy D, Natale A, Mansour M. WATCHMAN implantation in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation and intracranial hemorrhage. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Nov;59(2):415-421. doi: 10.1007/s10840-019-00678-w. Epub 2019 Dec 12. PMID: 31833012

Gorenek B, Fisher JD, Kudaiberdieva G, Baranchuk A, Burri H, Campbell KB, Chung MK, Enriquez A, Heidbuchel H, Kutyifa V, Krishnan K, Leclercq C, Ozcan EE, Patton KK, Shen W, Tisdale JE, Turagam MK, Lakkireddy D. Premature ventricular complexes: diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in clinical practice : A state-of-the-art review by the American College of Cardiology Electrophysiology Council. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Jan;57(1):5-26. doi: 10.1007/s10840-019-00655-3. Epub 2019 Dec 11. PMID: 31828560 Review.

Murtaza G, Vuddanda V, Akella K, Della Rocca DG, Sharma S, Li L, Kutty S, Turagam M, Kar S, Holmes D, Lakkireddy D. Impact of left atrial appendage occlusion on left atrial function-The LAFIT Watchman study. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Aug;58(2):163-167. doi: 10.1007/s10840-019-00674-0. Epub 2019 Dec 10. PMID: 31823234

Bartus K, Litwinowicz R, Natorska J, Zabczyk M, Undas A, Kapelak B, Lakkireddy D, Lee RJ. Coagulation factors and fibrinolytic activity in the left atrial appendage and other heart chambers in patients with atrial fibrillation: is there a local intracardiac prothrombotic state? (HEART-CLOT study). Int J Cardiol. 2020 Feb 15;301:103-107. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2019.09.053. Epub 2019 Oct 20. PMID: 31787387

Pillarisetti J, Maybrook R, Parikh V, Adabala N, Khalafi M, Reddy S, Bommana S, Lakkireddy P, Reddy MY, Gianni C, Gopinathannair R, Mohanty S, Di Biase L, Natale A, Saksena S, Lakkireddy D. Peri-procedural use of direct anticoagulation agents during cardiac device implantation: vitamin K antagonists vs direct oral anticoagulants. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Aug;58(2):141-146. doi: 10.1007/s10840-019-00646-4. Epub 2019 Nov 15. PMID: 31732839

Sharma SP, Kondur A, Gopinathannair R, Kamerzell T, Mansour M, Mahapatra S, Bartus K, Lakkireddy D. Is paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia truly benign? Insightful association between PSVT and stroke from a National Inpatient Database Study. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Oct;59(1):35-41. doi: 10.1007/s10840-019-00651-7. Epub 2019 Nov 14. PMID: 31728874

Shah K, Karpe V, K Turagam M, Shah M, Natale A, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D, Garg J. Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in continuous flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Recipients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis from ELECTRAM Investigators. J Atr Fibrillation. 2020 Dec 31;13(4):2441. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2441. eCollection 2020 Dec. PMID: 34950326.

Aksu T, Baysal E, Lakkireddy D, Yalin K, Gopinathannair R. Comparison of Fragmented Electrogram Based Strategy and High Frequency Stimulation for Detection of Ganglionated Plexi. J Atr Fibrillation. 2020 Dec 31;13(4):2440. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2440. eCollection 2020 Dec. PMID: 34950325.

Jhand A, Thandra A, Gwon Y, Turagam MK, Ashwath M, Yadav P, Alenezi F, Garg J, Abbott JD, Lakkireddy D, Parikh M, Sommer R, Velagapudi P. Intracardiac echocardiography versus transesophageal echocardiography for left atrial appendage closure: an updated meta-analysis and systematic review. Am J Cardiovasc Dis. 2020 Dec 15;10(5):538-547. eCollection 2020. PMID: 33489456.

Garg J, Shah S, Shah K, Turagam MK, Tzou W, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Direct Oral Anticoagulant Versus Warfarin for Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion-Systematic Review: Electram Investigators. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Dec 14;6(13):1735-1737. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2020.08.020. PMID: 33334455.

Garg J, Shah K, Turagam MK, Tzou W, Gopinathannair R, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in cardiac transplant recipients: A systematic review from the Electrophysiology Collaborative Consortium for Meta-analysis-ELECTRAM investigators. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2020 Dec;43(12):1529-1537. doi: 10.1111/pace.14098. Epub 2020 Nov 12. PMID: 33180346

Romero J, Natale A, Lakkireddy D, Cerna L, Diaz JC, Alviz I, Cerrud-Rodriguez RC, Grupposo V, Rios SA, Chernobelsky E, Elsayed MG, Garcia M, Di Biase L. Mapping and localization of the left phrenic nerve during left atrial appendage electrical isolation to avoid inadvertent injury in patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm. 2020 Apr;17(4):527-534. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2019.10.020. Epub 2019 Oct 18. PMID: 31634618

Vuddanda VLK, Turagam MK, Umale NA, Shah Z, Lakkireddy DR, Bartus K, McCausland FR, Velagapudi P, Mansour M, Heist EK. Incidence and causes of in-hospital outcomes and 30-day readmissions after percutaneous left atrial appendage closure: A US nationwide retrospective cohort study using claims data. Heart Rhythm. 2020 Mar;17(3):374-382. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2019.09.018. Epub 2019 Sep 17. PMID: 31539630

Chaudhary R, Sharma T, Garg J, Sukhi A, Bliden K, Tantry U, Turagam M, Lakkireddy D, Gurbel P. Direct oral anticoagulants: a review on the current role and scope of reversal agents. J Thromb Thrombolysis. 2020 Feb;49(2):271-286. doi: 10.1007/s11239-019-01954-2. PMID: 31512202 Review.

Mohanty S, Gianni C, Trivedi C, Gadiyaram V, Della Rocca DG, MacDonald B, Horton R, Al-Ahmad A, Gibson DN, Price M, Krumerman AK, Palma EC, Di Biase L, Lakkireddy D, Natale A. Risk of thromboembolic events after percutaneous left atrial appendage ligation in patients with atrial fibrillation: Long-term results of a multicenter study. Heart Rhythm. 2020 Feb;17(2):175-181. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2019.08.003. Epub 2019 Aug 7. PMID: 31400519

Litwinowicz R, Filip G, Bryndza M, Bartus M, Sadowski J, Kapelak B, Mazur P, Vuddanda V, Lakkireddy D, Bartus K. Outcomes of emergency coronary angiography after cardiac surgery. Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2020 Aug;27(12):1339-1342. doi: 10.1177/2047487319859972. Epub 2019 Jun 25. PMID: 31238714 Review.

Atti V, Turagam MK, Garg J, Alratroot A, Abela GS, Rayamajhi S, Lakkireddy D. Efficacy and safety of figure-of-eight suture versus manual pressure for venous access closure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Apr;57(3):379-385. doi: 10.1007/s10840-019-00547-6. Epub 2019 Apr 18. PMID: 31001767

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Atreja A, Francis S, Kurra S, Kabra R. Digital Medicine and Evolution of Remote Patient Monitoring in Cardiac Electrophysiology: A State-of-the-Art Perspective. Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2019 Dec 13;21(12):92. doi: 10.1007/s11936-019-0787-3. PMID: 31832887 Review.

Nanda A, Kabra R. Racial Differences in Atrial Fibrillation Epidemiology, Management, and Outcomes. Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2019 Dec 10;21(12):85. doi: 10.1007/s11936-019-0793-5. PMID: 31820122 Review.

Kabra R, Girotra S, Vaughan Sarrazin M. Clinical Outcomes of Mortality, Readmissions, and Ischemic Stroke Among Medicare Patients Undergoing Left Atrial Appendage Closure via Implanted Device.
JAMA Netw Open. 2019 Oct 2;2(10):e1914268. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.14268.
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Kirolos I, Yakoub D, Pendola F, Picado O, Kirolos A, Levine YC, Jha S, Kabra R, Cave B, Khouzam RN. Cardiac physiology in post myocardial infarction patients: the effect of cardiac rehabilitation programs-a systematic review and update meta-analysis. Ann Transl Med. 2019 Sep;7(17):416.
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Kirolos I, Ifedili I, Maturana M, Premji AM, Cave B, Roman S, Jones D, Gaid R, Levine YC, Jha S, Kabra R, Khouzam RN. Ticagrelor or prasugrel vs. clopidogrel in combination with anticoagulation for treatment of acute coronary syndrome in patients with atrial fibrillation. Ann Transl Med. 2019 Sep;7(17):406. doi: 10.21037/atm.2019.07.41. PMID: 31660305 Review.

Jagadish PS, Kabra R. Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: Beyond the CHA₂DS₂-VASc Score. Curr Cardiol Rep. 2019 Jul 27;21(9):95. doi: 10.1007/s11886-019-1189-6. PMID: 31352536 Review.

Agarwal MA, Garg L, Shah M, Patel B, Jain N, Jain S, Kabra R, Kovesdy C, Reed GL, Lavie CJ. Relation of Obesity to Outcomes of Hospitalizations for Atrial Fibrillation. Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 1;123(9):1448-1452. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2019.01.051. Epub 2019 Feb 14. PMID: 30819431

Darden D, Nishimura M, Sharim J, Maisel A. An update on the use and discovery of prognostic biomarkers in acute decompensated heart failure. Expert Rev Mol Diagn. 2019 Nov;19(11):1019-1029. doi: 10.1080/14737159.2019.1671188. Epub 2019 Sep 27. PMID: 31539485 Review.

Darden D, Drazner MH, Mullens W, Dupont M, Tang WHW, Grodin JL. Implications of renin-angiotensin-system blocker discontinuation in acute decompensated heart failure with systolic dysfunction. Clin Cardiol. 2019 Oct;42(10):1010-1018. doi: 10.1002/clc.23260. Epub 2019 Sep 9. PMID: 31498919 Clinical Trial.

Giancaterino S, Darden D, Hsu JC. Clinical implications of redefining recurrence of atrial fibrillation following catheter ablation. Europace. 2019 Jul 1;21(7):1139. doi: 10.1093/europace/euz005.
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Anno T, Reed M, Tummala R, Dooly T, McCune A, L More R, Davies W, Gopinathannair R. Atypical Reasons for CRT Non-Response in a Pacing Induced Cardiomyopathy Patient. J Atr Fibrillation. 2019 Aug 31;12(2):2204. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2204. eCollection 2019 Aug-Sep. PMID: 32002113

Ahmed MM, Roukoz H, Trivedi JR, Bhan A, Ravichandran A, Dhawan R, Cowger J, Bhat G, Birks EJ, Slaughter MS, Gopinathannair R. Questionable utility of digoxin in left-ventricular assist device recipients: A multicenter, retrospective analysis. PLoS One. 2019 Nov 25;14(11):e0225628. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225628. eCollection 2019. PMID: 31765397

Gopinathannair R, Cornwell WK, Dukes JW, Ellis CR, Hickey KT, Joglar JA, Pagani FD, Roukoz H, Slaughter MS, Patton KK. Device Therapy and Arrhythmia Management in Left Ventricular Assist Device Recipients: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2019 May 14;139(20):e967-e989. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000673. PMID: 30943783

Gopinathannair R, Roukoz H, Trivedi JR, Cowger J, Bhan A, Ravichandran A, Bhat G, Birks EJ, Slaughter MS, Ahmed MM. Impact of QRS Duration and Ventricular Pacing on Clinical and Arrhythmic Outcomes in Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Recipients: A Multicenter Study. J Card Fail. 2019 May;25(5):355-363. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2019.02.013. Epub 2019 Feb 21. PMID: 30797964

Shafer KM, Hira RS, Sinha SS, Pfeiffer M, Abudayyeh I, Feldman DN, Leung S, Damp J, Gopinathannair R, Valente AM, Sivaram CA, Freeman AM. Academic Advancement in the Current Era: Integrating and Empowering Clinician Educators. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 Feb 12;73(5):620-623. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.11.032. PMID: 30732717

Voruganti D, Shantha G, Dugyala S, Pothineni NVK, Agnihotri K, Bozorgnia B, Amanullah A, Giudici M, Briasoulis A. Trends and Outcomes of Atrial Fibrillation-Flutter Hospitalizations Among Heart Transplant Recipients (From the National Inpatient Sample). Am J Cardiol. 2020 Jan 1;125(1):87-91. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2019.09.038. Epub 2019 Oct 10. PMID: 31685214

Abualsuod A, Paydak H, Pothineni NV. An unusual pacing artifact. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2019 Oct;47(7):616-618. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2018.52386. PMID: 31582675

Voruganti DC, Shantha G, Dugyala S, Pothineni NVK, Mallick DC, Deshmukh A, Mohsen A, Colello SS, Saeed M, Latchamsetty R, Jongnarangsin K, Pelosi F, Carnahan RM, Giudici M. Temporal trends and factors associated with increased mortality among atrial fibrillation weekend hospitalizations: an insight from National Inpatient Sample 2005-2014. BMC Res Notes. 2019 Jul 12;12(1):398. doi: 10.1186/s13104-019-4440-8. PMID: 31300069

Abdelaziz HK, Saad M, Pothineni NVK, Megaly M, Potluri R, Saleh M, Kon DLC, Roberts DH, Bhatt DL, Aronow HD, Abbott JD, Mehta JL. Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events.
J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 Jun 18;73(23):2915-2929. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.03.501. PMID: 31196447

Kattoor AJ, Pothineni NV, Goel A, Syed M, Syed S, Paydak H, Mehta JL. Prescription Patterns and Outcomes of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Treated With Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Warfarin: A Real-World Analysis. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther. 2019 Sep;24(5):428-434. doi: 10.1177/1074248419841634. Epub 2019 Apr 29. PMID: 31035795

Pothineni NVK, Mehta JL. Assessing medication adherence: a new quality metric? J Hypertens. 2019 Apr;37(4):683-684. doi: 10.1097/HJH.0000000000001985. PMID: 30817447

Pothineni NV, Kovelamudi S, Kantipudi S. Assisted Reproductive Techniques and Cardiovascular Risk. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 Jan 8;73(1):117-118. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.10.052. PMID: 30621945

Anno T, Reed M, Tummala R, Dooly T, McCune A, L More R, Davies W, Gopinathannair R. Atypical Reasons for CRT Non-Response in a Pacing Induced Cardiomyopathy Patient. J Atr Fibrillation. 2019 Aug 31;12(2):2204. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2204. eCollection 2019 Aug-Sep. PMID: 32002113.

Payne JE, Koerber SM, Bickel T, Ghadban R, Flaker G, Gautam S. Higher initial weight-based heparin dosing is required with direct oral anticoagulants during catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Aug;58(2):185-191. doi: 10.1007/s10840-019-00579-y. Epub 2019 Jun 22. PMID: 31230179

Gold MR, Koerber SM. Electrocardiogram in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Is Non-Left Bundle Branch Block an Oversimplification? J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 Jun 25;73(24):3100-3101. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.03.516. PMID: 31221258

Koerber SM, Gold MR. [No title available – Letter to Editor: Response] Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2019 Jul;42(7):1075. doi: 10.1111/pace.13663. Epub 2019 Apr 29. PMID: 30907004

Dar T, Murtaza G, Yarlagadda B, Madoukh B, Bravin L, Vuddanda V, Parikh V, Reddy M, Lakkireddy D. Dofetilide Initiation and Implications of Deviation From the Standard Protocol - A Real World Experience. J Atr Fibrillation. 2019 Dec 31;12(4):2265. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2265. eCollection 2019 Dec. PMID: 32435348.

Bickel T, Gunasekaran P, Murtaza G, Gopinathannair R, Gunda S, Lakkireddy D. Sudden Cardiac Death in Famous Athletes, Lessons Learned, Heterogeneity in Expert Recommendations and Pitfalls of Contemporary Screening Strategies. J Atr Fibrillation. 2019 Dec 31;12(4):2193. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2193. eCollection 2019 Dec. PMID: 32435342 Free PMC article. Review.

Sharma SP, Murtaza G, Madoukh B, Atkins D, Nydegger C, Jeffery C, Bommana S, Wang E, Gopinathannair R, Saw J, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Systematic Review of Contiguous Vessel and Valve Injury Associated with Endocardial Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Devices. J Atr Fibrillation. 2019 Aug 31;12(2):2256. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2256. eCollection 2019 Aug-Sep. PMID: 32002118.

Turagam MK, Miller S, Sharma SP, Prakash P, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy P, Mohanty S, Cheng J, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Differences in Transient Thermal Response of Commercial Esophageal Temperature Probes: Insights From an Experimental Study. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2019 Nov;5(11):1280-1288. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2019.07.013. Epub 2019 Oct 2. PMID: 31753433

Lakkireddy D, Turagam MK, Yarlagadda B, Dar T, Hamblin M, Krause M, Parikh V, Bommana S, Atkins D, Di Biase L, Mohanty S, Rosamond T, Carroll H, Nydegger C, Wetzel L, Gopinathannair R, Natale A. Myocarditis Causing Premature Ventricular Contractions: Insights From the MAVERIC Registry. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2019 Dec;12(12):e007520.
doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.119.007520. Epub 2019 Dec 16. PMID: 31838913

Turagam MK, Vuddanda V, Koerber S, Garg J, Yarlagadda B, Dar T, Aryana A, Di Biase L, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Percutaneous ventricular assist device in ventricular tachycardia ablation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2019 Aug;55(2):197-205.
doi: 10.1007/s10840-018-0477-1. Epub 2018 Oct 30. PMID: 30377926

Yarlagadda B, Deneke T, Turagam M, Dar T, Paleti S, Parikh V, DiBiase L, Halfbass P, Santangeli P, Mahapatra S, Cheng J, Russo A, Edgerton J, Mansour M, Ruskin J, Dukkipati S, Wilber D, Reddy V, Packer D, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Temporal relationships between esophageal injury type and progression in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation catheter ablation. Heart Rhythm. 2019 Feb;16(2):204-212. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2018.09.027. Epub 2018 Sep 29. PMID: 30273767

Turagam MK, Atoui M, Atkins D, Di Biase L, Shivkumar K, Jared Bunch T, Mohanty S, Gianni C, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Persistent left superior vena cava as an arrhythmogenic source in atrial fibrillation: results from a multicenter experience. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2019 Mar;54(2):93-100. doi: 10.1007/s10840-018-0444-x. Epub 2018 Sep 27. PMID: 30259306

Litwinowicz R, Bartus M, Ceranowicz P, Brzezinski M, Kapelak B, Lakkireddy D, Bartus K. Left atrial appendage occlusion for stroke prevention in diabetes mellitus patients with atrial fibrillation: Long-term results. J Diabetes. 2019 Jan;11(1):75-82. doi: 10.1111/1753-0407.12824. Epub 2018 Aug 12. PMID: 29999242

Murtaza G, Young D, Akella K, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D, Shah A. A Rare Case of Bronchopericardial Fistula Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation. J Atr Fibrillation. 2019 Jun 30;12(1):2233. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2233. eCollection 2019 Jun. PMID: 31687074.

Chaudhary R, Garg J, Turagam M, Chaudhary R, Gupta R, Nazir T, Bozorgnia B, Albert C, Lakkireddy D. Role of Prophylactic Magnesium Supplementation in Prevention of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 20 Randomized Controlled Trials. J Atr Fibrillation. 2019 Jun 30;12(1):2154. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2154. eCollection 2019 Jun. PMID: 31687067.

Sharma SP, Turagam MK, Gopinathannair R, Reddy V, Kar S, Mohanty S, Cheng J, Holmes DR Jr, Sondergaard L, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Direct Current Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Devices. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 Nov 5;74(18):2267-2274. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.08.1045. PMID: 31672183

Parikh V, Bartus K, Litwinowicz R, Turagam MK, Sadowski J, Kapelak B, Bartus M, Podolec J, Brzezinski M, Musat D, Rasekh A, Mittal S, Cheng J, Badhwar N, Lee R, Lakkireddy D. Long-term clinical outcomes from real-world experience of left atrial appendage exclusion with LARIAT device. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2019 Dec;30(12):2849-2857. doi: 10.1111/jce.14229. Epub 2019 Oct 21. PMID: 31596044

Afzal MR, Daoud EG, Hussain S, Lloyd MS, Ellis C, Nangia V, Cha YM, Sridhar AR, Lakkireddy D, Hummel JD. Multicenter Experience of Feasibility and Safety of Leadless Pacemakers Across Bioprosthetic and Repaired Tricuspid Valves. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2019 Sep;5(9):1093-1094. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2019.05.015. PMID: 31537341.

Fisher JD, Welt FG, Villines TC, Truesdell AG, Young MN, Lakkireddy D, Lee BK; ACC’s Electrophysiology Section Leadership Council; ACC’s Interventional Section Leadership Council; ACC’s Imaging Section Leadership Council. Impact of New Guidelines of Unscheduled and Scheduled Sedation for Cardiologists: JACC Council Perspectives. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 Sep 17;74(11):1505-1511. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.07.038. PMID: 31514954 Review.

Atti V, Turagam MK, Garg J, Velagapudi P, Patel NJ, Basir MB, Mujer MT, Rayamajhi S, Abela GS, Koerber S, Gopinnathanair R, Lakkireddy D. Efficacy and safety of single vs dual antiplatelet therapy in patients on anticoagulation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2019 Nov;30(11):2460-2472. doi: 10.1111/jce.14132. Epub 2019 Aug 29. PMID: 31432607

Turagam MK, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Percutaneous left ventricular assist device support during ablation of ventricular tachycardia: A meta-analysis of current evidence. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2019 Oct;30(10):2187-2188. doi: 10.1111/jce.14047. Epub 2019 Jul 16. PMID: 31310362.

Sharma SP, Singh D, Nakamura D, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D. Incomplete endothelialization of WatchmanTM Device: Predictors and Implications from Two Cases. J Atr Fibrillation. 2019 Feb 28;11(5):2162. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2162. eCollection 2019 Feb-Mar. PMID: 31139304.

Litwinowicz R, Bartus M, Malec-Litwinowicz M, Michalski M, Banaszkiewicz K, Kapelak B, Lakkireddy D, Bartus K. Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Long-Term Results. Cerebrovasc Dis. 2019;47(3-4):188-195. doi: 10.1159/000500850. Epub 2019 May 23. PMID: 31121584

Sharma SP, Nalamasu R, Gopinathannair R, Vasamreddy C, Lakkireddy D. Transseptal Puncture: Devices, Techniques, and Considerations for Specific Interventions. Curr Cardiol Rep. 2019 May 7;21(6):52. doi: 10.1007/s11886-019-1136-6. PMID: 31065869 Review.

Litwinowicz R, Bartus M, Kapelak B, Suwalski P, Lakkireddy D, Lee RJ, Bartus K. Reduction in risk of stroke and bleeding after left atrial appendage closure with LARIAT device in patients with increased risk of stroke and bleeding: Long term results. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2019 Nov 15;94(6):837-842. doi: 10.1002/ccd.28187. Epub 2019 Mar 18. PMID: 30884101

Lakkireddy D, Windecker S, Thaler D, Søndergaard L, Carroll J, Gold MR, Guo H, Brunner KJ, Hermiller JB, Diener HC, Schmidt B, MacDonald L, Mansour M, Maini B, Levine J. Rationale and design for AMPLATZER Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder IDE randomized controlled trial (Amulet IDE Trial). Am Heart J. 2019 May;211:45-53. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2018.12.010. Epub 2018 Dec 21. PMID: 30831333 Clinical Trial.

Koerber SM, Turagam MK, Gautam S, Winterfield J, Wharton JM, Lakkireddy D, Gold MR. Prophylactic pulmonary vein isolation during cavotricuspid isthmus ablation for atrial flutter: A meta-analysis. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2019 May;42(5):493-498. doi: 10.1111/pace.13637. Epub 2019 Mar 18. PMID: 30779174

Atti V, Turagam MK, Garg J, Lakkireddy D. Renal sympathetic denervation improves clinical outcomes in patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and history of hypertension: A meta-analysis. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2019 May;30(5):702-708. doi: 10.1111/jce.13868. Epub 2019 Feb 14. PMID: 30723989

Sharma SP, Turagam M, Atkins D, Bommana S, Jeffrey C, Newton D, Nydegger C, Carroll H, Gopinathannair R, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Safety of rapid switching from amiodarone to dofetilide in atrial fibrillation patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Heart Rhythm. 2019 Jul;16(7):990-995. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2019.01.028. Epub 2019 Jan 30.
PMID: 30710741

Turagam MK, Lakkireddy D. Reply: Relevant Anatomic Determinants for Epicardial Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 Jan 29;73(3):381. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.11.014. PMID: 30678768.

Turagam MK, Deering T, Chung M, Cheng J, Fisher J, Lakkireddy D; American College of Cardiology’s Electrophysiology Leadership Section. Electromagnetic Interference and Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: Is the Ride in Electric Cars Still Cool? J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 Jan 22;73(2):210-213. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.09.090. PMID: 30654893

Liang JJ, Frankel DS, Parikh V, Lakkireddy D, Mohanty S, Burkhardt JD, Natale A, Szilagyi J, Gerstenfeld EP, Moore JP, Collins KK, Kay JD, Santangeli P, Marchlinski FE, Sauer WH, Nguyen DT. Safety and outcomes of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in adults with congenital heart disease: A multicenter registry study. Heart Rhythm. 2019 Jun;16(6):846-852. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2018.12.024. Epub 2018 Dec 26. PMID: 30593868 Clinical Trial.

Velagapudi P, Turagam MK, Kolte D, Khera S, Gupta T, Garg J, Abbott JD, George I, Khalique O, Vahl T, Nazif T, Lakkireddy D, Kodali S, Sommer R. Intracardiac vs transesophageal echocardiography for percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: A meta-analysis. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2019 Apr;30(4):461-467. doi: 10.1111/jce.13820. Epub 2019 Jan 9. PMID: 30585678

Litwinowicz R, Bartus M, Burysz M, Brzeziński M, Suwalski P, Kapelak B, Vuddanda V, Lakkireddy D, Lee RJ, Trabka R, Bartus K. Long term outcomes after left atrial appendage closure with the LARIAT device-Stroke risk reduction over five years follow-up. PLoS One. 2018 Dec 19;13(12):e0208710. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208710. eCollection 2018. PMID: 30566961

2018

Chinta V, Askandar S, Nanda A, Sharma A, Abader P, Kabra R, Khouzam RN. Atrial Fibrillation and Deterioration in Cognitive Function. Curr Probl Cardiol. 2019 Nov;44(11):100386.
doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2018.07.001. Epub 2018 Jul 11. PMID: 30193747 Review.

Smith LN, Makam AN, Darden D, Mayo H, Das SR, Halm EA, Nguyen OK. Acute Myocardial Infarction Readmission Risk Prediction Models: A Systematic Review of Model Performance. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2018 Jan;11(1):e003885. doi: 10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.117.003885.
PMID: 29321135

Singam NSV, Gopinathannair R, Stidam JM, Solankhi NK, Bessen M, Stoddard MF. A curious case of an absent left atrial appendage. Echocardiography. 2018 Nov;35(11):1882-1884. doi: 10.1111/echo.14151. Epub 2018 Oct 18. PMID: 30338562

Salgado BC, Coram R, Mandrola J, Gopinathannair R. Inappropriate shock from delayed T-wave oversensing by a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator after septal myectomy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2018 Jun 15;4(9):408-411. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2018.06.004. eCollection 2018 Sep. PMID: 30228966

Gopinathannair R, Salgado BC, Olshansky B. Pacing for Vasovagal Syncope. Arrhythm Electrophysiol Rev. 2018 Jun;7(2):95-102. doi: 10.15420/aer.2018.22.2. PMID: 29967681 Review.

Gopinathannair R, Roukoz H, Bhan A, Ravichandran A, Ahmed MM, Familtsev D, Bhat G, Cowger J, Abdullah M, Sandesara C, Dhawan R, Birks EJ, Trivedi JR, Slaughter MS. Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy and Clinical Outcomes in Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Recipients. J Am Heart Assoc. 2018 Jun 15;7(12):e009091. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.118.009091. PMID: 29907652

Mar PL, Tu Y, Gopinathannair R. Pacemaker dependency: how should it be defined?-Authors' reply. Europace. 2018 Oct 1;20(10):1708-1709. doi: 10.1093/europace/euy029. PMID: 29518188

Goel A, Pothineni NV, Singhal M, Paydak H, Saldeen T, Mehta JL. Fish, Fish Oils and Cardioprotection: Promise or Fish Tale? Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Nov 22;19(12):3703. doi: 10.3390/ijms19123703. PMID: 30469489 Review.

Pothineni NV, Kancharla K, Katoor AJ, Shanta G, Paydak H, Kapa S, Deshmukh A. Coronary artery injury related to catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias: A systematic review. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2019 Jan;30(1):92-101. doi: 10.1111/jce.13764. Epub 2018 Oct 22.
PMID: 30288838

Shantha G, Mentias A, Pothineni NVK, Bhave PD, Rasmussen T, Deshmukh A, Pelosi F, Giudici M. Role of obstructive sleep apnea on the response to cardiac resynchronization therapy and all-cause mortality. Heart Rhythm. 2018 Sep;15(9):1283-1288. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2018.06.016.
PMID: 30170662

Almomani A, Pothineni NV, Edupuganti M, Payne J, Agarwal S, Uretsky B, Hakeem A. Outcomes of Fractional Flow Reserve-Based Deferral in Saphenous Vein Graft Narrowing. Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 1;122(5):723-728. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2018.05.002. Epub 2018 Jun 9. PMID: 30064860

Patel N, Viles-Gonzalez J, Agnihotri K, Arora S, Patel NJ, Aneja E, Shah M, Badheka AO, Pothineni NV, Kancharla K, Mulpuru S, Noseworthy PA, Kusumoto F, Cha YM, Deshmukh AJ. Frequency of in-hospital adverse outcomes and cost utilization associated with cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator implantation in the United States. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2018 Oct;29(10):1425-1435. doi: 10.1111/jce.13701. Epub 2018 Sep 6. PMID: 30016005

Habash F, Paydak O, Pothineni NV, Card P, Sewani A. Stapling for wound dehiscence after cardiac implantable electronic device implantation. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2018 Jun;46(4):242-247. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2018.57059. PMID: 29853691

Abdelaziz HK, Saad M, Abuomara HZ, Nairooz R, Pothineni NVK, Madmani ME, Roberts DH, Mahmud E. Long-term outcomes of patent foramen ovale closure or medical therapy after cryptogenic stroke: A meta-analysis of randomized trials. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2018 Jul;92(1):176-186. doi: 10.1002/ccd.27636. Epub 2018 May 4. PMID: 29726616

Pothineni NVKC, Mehta JL. Can certain infections protect against atherosclerosis? Eur Heart J. 2018 May 7;39(18):1654. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy130. PMID: 29659798

Pothineni NV, Kattoor AJ, Kovelamudi S, Kenchaiah S. The Current Focus of Heart Failure Clinical Trials. J Card Fail. 2018 May;24(5):321-329. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2018.02.006. Epub 2018 Mar 2. PMID: 29482028 Review.

Saad M, Pothineni NV, Thomas J, Parikh R, Kovelamudi S, Elsayed D, Nairooz R, Feit F. Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring in Young Adults: Evidence and Challenges. Curr Cardiol Rep. 2018 Feb 12;20(2):10. doi: 10.1007/s11886-018-0951-5. PMID: 29435665 Review.

Pothineni NV, Shah NN, Rochlani Y, Saad M, Kovelamudi S, Marmagkiolis K, Bhatti S, Cilingiroglu M, Aronow WS, Hakeem A. Temporal trends and outcomes of acute myocardial infarction in patients with cancer. Ann Transl Med. 2017 Dec;5(24):482. doi: 10.21037/atm.2017.11.29. PMID: 29299444

Saad M, Nairooz R, Pothineni NVK, Almomani A, Kovelamudi S, Sardar P, Katz M, Abdel-Wahab M, Bangalore S, Kleiman NS, Block PC, Abbott JD. Long-Term Outcomes With Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Women Compared With Men: Evidence From a Meta-Analysis. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2018 Jan 8;11(1):24-35. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2017.08.015. Epub 2017 Oct 18. PMID: 29055767 Review.

Agnihotri K, Pothineni NV, Charilaou P, Vaidya VR, Thakkar B, Goyal V, Kadavath S, Patel N, Badheka A, Noseworthy P, Kapa S, Friedman P, Gersh B, Paydak H, Deshmukh A. Impact of atrial fibrillation on outcomes with motor vehicle accidents. Int J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 1;250:128-132.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.10.002. Epub 2017 Oct 3. PMID: 29030143

Pothineni NVK, Subramany S, Kuriakose K, Shirazi LF, Romeo F, Shah PK, Mehta JL. Infections, atherosclerosis, and coronary heart disease. Eur Heart J. 2017 Nov 14;38(43):3195-3201.
doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx362. PMID: 29020241 Review.

Ayoub KF, Pothineni NVK, Rutland J, Ding Z, Mehta JL. Immunity, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress in Heart Failure: Emerging Molecular Targets. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther. 2017 Dec;31(5-6):593-608. doi: 10.1007/s10557-017-6752-z. PMID: 28956198 Review.

Kattoor AJ, Pothineni NVK, Palagiri D, Mehta JL. Oxidative Stress in Atherosclerosis. Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2017 Sep 18;19(11):42. doi: 10.1007/s11883-017-0678-6. PMID: 28921056 Review.

Rochlani Y, Kattoor AJ, Pothineni NV, Palagiri RDR, Romeo F, Mehta JL. Balancing Primary Prevention and Statin-Induced Diabetes Mellitus Prevention. Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 1;120(7):1122-1128. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2017.06.054. Epub 2017 Jul 14. PMID: 28797470 Review.

Rochlani Y, Pothineni NV, Kovelamudi S, Mehta JL. Metabolic syndrome: pathophysiology, management, and modulation by natural compounds. Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis. 2017 Aug;11(8):215-225. doi: 10.1177/1753944717711379. Epub 2017 Jun 22. PMID: 28639538 Review.

Pothineni NVK, Edupuganti MM, Almomani A, Payne J, Raina S, Fnu S, Abualsuod A, Wong J, Uretsky BF, Hakeem A. Comparison of the prognostic value of non-ischaemic fractional flow reserve using intracoronary versus intravenous adenosine. EuroIntervention. 2018 Feb 20;13(14):1680-1687. doi: 10.4244/EIJ-D-16-00375. PMID: 28606887

Pothineni NVK, Karathanasis SK, Ding Z, Arulandu A, Varughese KI, Mehta JL. LOX-1 in Atherosclerosis and Myocardial Ischemia: Biology, Genetics, and Modulation. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2017 Jun 6;69(22):2759-2768. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.04.010. PMID: 28571642 Review.

Chada AN, Pothineni NVKC, Kovelamudi S, Raghavan DS. Tension pneumothorax presenting as ST segment elevation: Look, Listen, Act! Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis. 2017 Jul;11(7):195-197. doi: 10.1177/1753944717706922. Epub 2017 May 2. PMID: 28464707

Agarwal SK, Kasula S, Edupuganti MM, Raina S, Shailesh F, Almomani A, Payne JJ, Pothineni NV, Uretsky BF, Hakeem A. Clinical Decision-Making for the Hemodynamic "Gray Zone" (FFR 0.75-0.80) and Long-Term Outcomes. J Invasive Cardiol. 2017 Nov;29(11):371-376. Epub 2017 Apr 15.
PMID: 28420802

Rochiani Y, Kuriakose K, Pothineni NV, Meena N. Fatal Case of Disseminated Cryptococcosis In a Young Man. J Ark Med Soc. 2017 Mar;113(9):218-220. PMID: 30383342

Vallurupalli S, Kasula S, Kumar Agarwal S, Pothineni NVK, Abualsuod A, Hakeem A, Ahmed Z, Uretsky BF. A novel stent inflation protocol improves long-term outcomes compared with rapid inflation/deflation deployment method. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2017 Aug 1;90(2):233-240. doi: 10.1002/ccd.26930. Epub 2017 Jan 23. PMID: 28112479

Koerber SM, Turagam MK, Winterfield J, Gautam S, Gold MR. Use of antibiotic envelopes to prevent cardiac implantable electronic device infections: A meta-analysis. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2018 Apr;29(4):609-615. doi: 10.1111/jce.13436. Epub 2018 Feb 27. PMID: 29364546

Koerber SM, Loethen T, Turagam M, Payne J, Weachter R, Flaker G, Gold MR, Gautam S. Noninvasive tissue adhesive for cardiac implantable electronic device pocket closure: the TAPE pilot study. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2019 Mar;54(2):171-176. doi: 10.1007/s10840-018-0457-5. Epub 2018 Oct 15. PMID: 30324225

Atti V, Turagam MK, Viles-Gonzalez JF, Lakkireddy D. Anticoagulation After Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Is it time to Discontinue in Select Patient Population? J Atr Fibrillation. 2018 Dec 31;11(4):2092. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2092. eCollection 2018 Dec. PMID: 31139286.

Filip G, Bryndza MA, Konstanty-Kalandyk J, Piatek J, Wegrzyn P, Ceranowicz P, Brzezinski M, Lakkireddy D, Kapelak B, Bartuś K. Ministernotomy or sternotomy in isolated aortic valve replacement? Early results. Kardiochir Torakochirurgia Pol. 2018 Dec;15(4):213-218. doi: 10.5114/kitp.2018.80916. Epub 2018 Dec 31. PMID: 30647743.

Dar T, Yarlagadda B, Gunasekaran P, Lakkireddy D, Wiley MA. Successful Percutaneous Closure of Traumatic Right Ventricular Free Wall Rupture Using Amplatzer Vascular Plug Devices. J Atr Fibrillation. 2018 Aug 31;11(2):2095. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2095. eCollection 2018 Aug. PMID: 30505386.

Turagam MK, Vuddanda V, Atkins D, Venkata R, Yarlagadda B, Korra H, Pitchika J, Bommana S, Lakkireddy DR. Assessment of DNA Damage After Ionizing Radiation Exposure in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Implantation or Atrial Fibrillation Ablation (The RADAR Study). J Atr Fibrillation. 2018 Aug 31;11(2):2094. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2094. eCollection 2018 Aug. PMID: 30505385

Atti V, Anantha-Narayanan M, Turagam MK, Koerber S, Rao S, Viles-Gonzalez JF, Suri RM, Velagapudi P, Lakkireddy D, Benditt DG. Surgical left atrial appendage occlusion during cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Cardiol. 2018 Nov 26;10(11):242-249. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v10.i11.242. PMID: 30510641

Bartus K, Litwinowicz R, Sadowski J, Zajdel W, Brzezinski M, Bartus M, Kleczyński P, Bartus S, Lakkireddy D, Kapelak B. Clinical factors predicting blood pressure reduction after catheter-based renal denervation. Postepy Kardiol Interwencyjnej. 2018;14(3):270-275.
doi: 10.5114/aic.2018.78330. Epub 2018 Sep 21. PMID: 30302103

Vaseghi M, Hu TY, Tung R, Vergara P, Frankel DS, Di Biase L, Tedrow UB, Gornbein JA, Yu R, Mathuria N, Nakahara S, Tzou WS, Sauer WH, Burkhardt JD, Tholakanahalli VN, Dickfeld TM, Weiss JP, Bunch TJ, Reddy M, Callans DJ, Lakkireddy DR, Natale A, Marchlinski FE, Stevenson WG, Della Bella P, Shivkumar K. Outcomes of Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia Based on Etiology in Nonischemic Heart Disease: An International Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation Center Collaborative Study. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2018 Sep;4(9):1141-1150. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2018.05.007. Epub 2018 Jul 25. PMID: 30236386

Gopinathannair R, Mar PL, Gandhi G, Leiserowitz A, Tripuraneni A, Lakkireddy D, Chen G, Kreps E, Botting L, Copeland S, Firsich N, Kioussopoulos K, Granato JE. Incidence and predictors of MRI scan utilization in MRI-conditional pacemaker recipients: A multicenter experience. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2018 Nov;41(11):1519-1525. doi: 10.1111/pace.13503. Epub 2018 Sep 26.
PMID: 30221783

Turagam MK, Vuddanda V, Verberkmoes N, Ohtsuka T, Akca F, Atkins D, Bommana S, Emmert MY, Gopinathannair R, Dunnington G, Rasekh A, Cheng J, Salzberg S, Natale A, Cox J, Lakkireddy DR. Epicardial Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion Reduces Blood Pressure in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018 Sep 18;72(12):1346-1353. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.06.066. PMID: 30213326

Vijayaraman P, Chung MK, Dandamudi G, Upadhyay GA, Krishnan K, Crossley G, Bova Campbell K, Lee BK, Refaat MM, Saksena S, Fisher JD, Lakkireddy D; ACC’s Electrophysiology Council. His Bundle Pacing. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018 Aug 21;72(8):927-947. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.06.017. PMID: 30115232 Review.

Sharma SP, Park P, Lakkireddy D. Left Atrial Appendages Occlusion: Current Status and Prospective. Korean Circ J. 2018 Aug;48(8):692-704. doi: 10.4070/kcj.2018.0231. PMID: 30073807 Review.

Sabzwari SRA, Garg L, Lakkireddy D, Day J. Ten Lifestyle Modification Approaches to Treat Atrial Fibrillation. Cureus. 2018 May 24;10(5):e2682. doi: 10.7759/cureus.2682. PMID: 30050737 Review.

Stambler BS, Dorian P, Sager PT, Wight D, Douville P, Potvin D, Shamszad P, Haberman RJ, Kuk RS, Lakkireddy DR, Teixeira JM, Bilchick KC, Damle RS, Bernstein RC, Lam WW, O'Neill G, Noseworthy PA, Venkatachalam KL, Coutu B, Mondésert B, Plat F. Etripamil Nasal Spray for Rapid Conversion of Supraventricular Tachycardia to Sinus Rhythm. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018 Jul 31;72(5):489-497. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.04.082. PMID: 30049309 Clinical Trial.

Konstanty-Kalandyk J, Bartuś K, Piątek J, Vuddanda V, Lee R, Kędziora A, Sadowski J, Lakkireddy D, Kapelak B. Midterm outcomes of transmyocardial laser revascularization with intramyocardial injection of adipose derived stromal cells for severe refractory angina. Postepy Kardiol Interwencyjnej. 2018;14(2):176-182. doi: 10.5114/aic.2018.76409. Epub 2018 Jun 19.
PMID: 30008770

Dar T, Yarlagadda B, Alkhatib C, Lakkireddy D. Esophageal laceration related to mechanical trauma from a General Purpose (esophageal/rectal) temperature probe introducer sheath during atrial fibrillation ablation. J Atr Fibrillation. 2018 Feb 28;10(5):1878. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1878. eCollection 2018 Feb. PMID: 29988266

Baranchuk A, Refaat MM, Chung MK, Fisher JD, Lakkireddy D. Reply: Cyberattacks and Cardiac Devices: Firmware Patches Are Not Vaccinations! J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018 Jul 3;72(1):127-128. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.05.003. PMID: 29957226

Turagam MK, Velagapudi P, Kar S, Holmes D, Reddy VY, Refaat MM, Di Biase L, Al-Ahmed A, Chung MK, Lewalter T, Edgerton J, Cox J, Fisher J, Natale A, Lakkireddy DR. Cardiovascular Therapies Targeting Left Atrial Appendage. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018 Jul 24;72(4):448-463. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.05.048. Epub 2018 Jun 26. PMID: 29954658 Review.

Yarlagadda B, Dar T, Parikh V, Lakkireddy D. An interesting case of reverse electrical remodeling of the left atrium after radiofrequency ablation. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2018 Mar 2;4(5):177-179. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2018.01.004. eCollection 2018 May. PMID: 29915712

Samanta R, Thiagalingam A, Turner C, Lakkireddy DJ, Kovoor P. The Use of Intravenous Sotalol in Cardiac Arrhythmias. Heart Lung Circ. 2018 Nov;27(11):1318-1326.
doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.03.017. Epub 2018 Mar 29. PMID: 29853342 Review.

Mar PL, Chen G, Gandhi G, Tang ZZ, Leiserowitz A, Tripuraneni A, Kreps E, Botting L, Lakkireddy D, Granato JE, Gopinathannair R. Cost-effectiveness analysis of magnetic resonance imaging-conditional pacemaker implantation: Insights from a multicenter study and implications in the current era. Heart Rhythm. 2018 Nov;15(11):1690-1697. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2018.05.024. Epub 2018 May 24. PMID: 29803852

Litwinowicz R, Bartuś M, Ceranowicz P, Kapelak B, Lakkireddy D, Bartuś K. Stroke risk reduction after left atrial appendage occlusion in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation: long‑term results. Pol Arch Intern Med. 2018 May 30;128(5):327-329. doi: 10.20452/pamw.4264. Epub 2018 May 16. PMID: 29768394

Atti V, Vuddanda V, Turagam MK, Vemula P, Shah Z, Nagam H, Yandrapalli S, Jazayeri MA, Koerber S, Gonzalez JV, Natale A, Di Biase L, Lakkireddy DR. Prophylactic catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia in ischemic cardiomyopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2018 Nov;53(2):207-215. doi: 10.1007/s10840-018-0376-5. Epub 2018 Apr 21. PMID: 29680972 Review.

Parikh V, Swarup V, Hantla J, Vuddanda V, Dar T, Yarlagadda B, Di Biase L, Al-Ahmad A, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Feasibility, safety, and efficacy of a novel preshaped nitinol esophageal deviator to successfully deflect the esophagus and ablate left atrium without esophageal temperature rise during atrial fibrillation ablation: The DEFLECT GUT study. Heart Rhythm. 2018 Sep;15(9):1321-1327. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2018.04.017. Epub 2018 Apr 18. PMID: 29678784

Parikh V, Thaler E, Kato M, Gillespie MB, Nguyen S, Withrow K, Calhoun D, Soose R, Stevens D, Stevens S, Larsen C, Reddy M, Lakkireddy D. Early feasibility of hypoglossal nerve upper airway stimulator in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices and continuous positive airway pressure-intolerant severe obstructive sleep apnea. Heart Rhythm. 2018 Aug;15(8):1165-1170. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2018.04.016. Epub 2018 Apr 18. PMID: 29678782

Sheldon SH, Cunnane R, Lavu M, Parikh V, Atkins D, Reddy YM, Berenbom LD, Emert MP, Pimentel R, Dendi R, Lakkireddy DR. Perioperative hematoma with subcutaneous ICD implantation: Impact of anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapies. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2018 Jul;41(7):799-806. doi: 10.1111/pace.13349. Epub 2018 May 22. PMID: 29659027

Chava R, Turagam MK, Lakkireddy DD. Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: What Are the Options and Where is the Evidence? J Innov Card Rhythm Manag. 2018 Apr 15;9(4):3095-3106. doi: 10.19102/icrm.2018.090402. eCollection 2018 Apr. PMID: 32494488 Review.

Dar T, Turagam MK, Yarlagadda B, Tantary M, Sheldon SH, Lakkireddy D. Indication, Patient Selection, and Referral Pathways for Left Atrial Appendage Closure. Interv Cardiol Clin. 2018 Apr;7(2):169-183. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2017.12.003. PMID: 29526286 Review.

Yarlagadda B, Turagam MK, Dar T, Janagam P, Veerapaneni V, Atkins D, Bommana S, Friedman P, Deshmukh AJ, Doshi R, Reddy VY, Dukkipati SR, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Safety and feasibility of leadless pacemaker in patients undergoing atrioventricular node ablation for atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm. 2018 Jul;15(7):994-1000. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2018.02.025. Epub 2018 Mar 1. PMID: 29496606

Dar T, Afzal MR, Yarlagadda B, Kutty S, Shang Q, Gunda S, Samanta A, Thummaluru J, Arukala KS, Kanmanthareddy A, Reddy M, Atkins D, Bommana S, Dawn B, Lakkireddy D. Mechanical function of the left atrium is improved with epicardial ligation of the left atrial appendage: Insights from the LAFIT-LARIAT Registry. Heart Rhythm. 2018 Jul;15(7):955-959.
doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2018.02.022. Epub 2018 Mar 1. PMID: 29477973

Baranchuk A, Refaat MM, Patton KK, Chung MK, Krishnan K, Kutyifa V, Upadhyay G, Fisher JD, Lakkireddy DR; American College of Cardiology’s Electrophysiology Section Leadership. Cybersecurity for Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: What Should You Know? J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018 Mar 20;71(11):1284-1288. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.01.023. Epub 2018 Feb 20. PMID: 29475627 Review.

Afzal MR, Daoud EG, Cunnane R, Mulpuru SK, Koay A, Hussain A, Omar R, Wei KK, Amin A, Kidwell G, Patel N, Love C, Lloyd M, Sterliński M, Goldbarg S, Leal MA, Gabriels J, Patel A, Jadonath R, Grubman E, Crossley G, Pepper C, Lakkireddy D, Okabe T, Hummel JD, Augostini RS. Techniques for successful early retrieval of the Micra transcatheter pacing system: A worldwide experience. Heart Rhythm. 2018 Jun;15(6):841-846. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2018.02.008. Epub 2018 Feb 8. PMID: 29427820

Lakkireddy D, Turagam M, Afzal MR, Rajasingh J, Atkins D, Dawn B, Di Biase L, Bartus K, Kar S, Natale A, Holmes DJ Jr. Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Systemic Homeostasis: The LAA HOMEOSTASIS Study. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018 Jan 16;71(2):135-144.
doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.10.092. PMID: 29325636

Turagam MK, Lakkireddy D. Anatomical and electrical remodeling with incomplete left atrial appendage ligation: Results from the LAALA-AF registry. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2018 Jan;29(1):E2-E3. doi: 10.1111/jce.13380. Epub 2017 Dec 7. PMID: 29124829

Jazayeri MA, Vuddanda V, Turagam MK, Parikh V, Lavu M, Atkins D, Earnest M, Di Biase L, Natale A, Wilber D, Reddy YM, Lakkireddy DR. Safety profiles of percutaneous left atrial appendage closure devices: An analysis of the Food and Drug Administration Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database from 2009 to 2016. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2018 Jan;29(1):5-13. doi: 10.1111/jce.13362. Epub 2017 Nov 1. PMID: 28988455

Venkataraman G, Strickberger SA, Doshi S, Ellis CR, Lakkireddy D, Whalen SP, Cuoco F. Short-term safety and efficacy of left atrial appendage closure with the WATCHMAN device in patients with small left atrial appendage ostia. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2018 Jan;29(1):17-21. doi: 10.1111/jce.13333. Epub 2017 Sep 26. PMID: 28877379

2017

Jacobs A, Kabra R, Das P, Oliphant CS. Update on the use of direct oral anticoagulants for the prevention and treatment of thromboembolism. Future Cardiol. 2018 Jan;14(1):89-99. doi: 10.2217/fca-2017-0045. Epub 2017 Dec 11. PMID: 29226697

Owens RE, Kabra R, Oliphant CS. Edoxaban Use in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation With Valvular Heart Disease-Insights from ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48. Clin Cardiol. 2017 Aug;40(8):612-613. doi: 10.1002/clc.22690. PMID: 28800163 No abstract available.

Calkins H, Willems S, Gerstenfeld EP, Verma A, Schilling R, Hohnloser SH, Okumura K, Serota H, Nordaby M, Guiver K, Biss B, Brouwer MA, Grimaldi M; RE-CIRCUIT Investigators. Uninterrupted Dabigatran versus Warfarin for Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation. N Engl J Med. 2017 Apr 27;376(17):1627-1636. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1701005. Epub 2017 Mar 19. PMID: 28317415 Clinical Trial.

Kabra R, Girotra S, Vaughan Sarrazin M. Reply: Race and Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: The Limitations of a Social Construct. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2017 Feb 21;69(7):907-908. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.11.052. PMID: 28209232

Kabra R, Girotra S, Vaughan Sarrazin M. Reply: A Cautionary Tone Before Expanded Adoption of the Proposed CHA₂DS₂-VASc R Score. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2017 Jan 17;69(2):251-252.
doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.09.980. PMID: 28081838

Urey MA, Darden D, Stoller D, Drazner MH, Horn V, Sarma S, Levine BD. Stiff Left Atrial Syndrome After Multiple Percutaneous Catheter Ablations: Role for Invasive Hemodynamic Exercise Testing. Circ Heart Fail. 2017 May;10(5):e003885. doi: 10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.117.003885. PMID: 28487343

Gopinathannair R. Peri-procedural Corticosteroid Use in Improving Outcomes Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Back to Square One? J Atr Fibrillation. 2017 Feb 28;9(5):1601. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1601. eCollection 2017 Feb-Mar. PMID: 29250281

Batul SA, Gopinathannair R. Intravenous Sotalol - Reintroducing a Forgotten Agent to the Electrophysiology Therapeutic Arsenal. J Atr Fibrillation. 2017 Feb 28;9(5):1499. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1499. eCollection 2017 Feb-Mar. PMID: 29250266 Review.

Dhawan R, Gopinathannair R. Arrhythmia-Induced Cardiomyopathy: Prevalent, Under-recognized, Reversible. J Atr Fibrillation. 2017 Oct 31;10(3):1776. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1776. eCollection 2017 Oct-Nov. PMID: 29250249

Batul SA, Gopinathannair R. Femoral venous hemostasis after atrial fibrillation ablation: Is figure-of-eight suture the way to go? Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2017 Sep-Oct;17(5):132-133. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2017.08.003. Epub 2017 Aug 31. PMID: 29192588

Tong CW, Madhur MS, Rzeszut AK, Abdalla M, Abudayyeh I, Alexanderson E, Buber J, Feldman DN, Gopinathannair R, Hira RS, Kates AM, Kessler T, Leung S, Raj SR, Spatz ES, Turner MB, Valente AM, West K, Sivaram CA, Hill JA, Mann DL, Freeman AM. Status of Early-Career Academic Cardiology: A Global Perspective. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2017 Oct 31;70(18):2290-2303. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.09.030. PMID: 29073958 Review.

Batul SA, Gopinathannair R. Atrial Fibrillation in Heart Failure: a Therapeutic Challenge of Our Times. Korean Circ J. 2017 Sep;47(5):644-662. doi: 10.4070/kcj.2017.0040. Epub 2017 Aug 22. PMID: 28955382 Free PMC article. Review.

Sandesara CM, Gopinathannair R, Olshansky B. Implantable Cardiac Monitors: Evolution Through Disruption. J Innov Card Rhythm Manag. 2017 Sep 15;8(9):2824-2834.
doi: 10.19102/icrm.2017.080903. eCollection 2017 Sep. PMID: 32477776 Review.

Joy PS, Gopinathannair R, Olshansky B. Effect of Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation on Heart Failure Readmission Rates. Am J Cardiol. 2017 Nov 1;120(9):1572-1577.
doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2017.07.057. Epub 2017 Jul 31. PMID: 28886855

Batul SA, Olshansky B, Fisher JD, Gopinathannair R. Recent advances in the management of ventricular tachyarrhythmias. F1000Res. 2017 Jun 29;6:1027.
doi: 10.12688/f1000research.11202.1. eCollection 2017. PMID: 28721212 Review.

Gopinathannair R, Lerew DR, Cross NJ, Sears SF, Brown S, Olshansky B. Longitudinal changes in quality of life following ICD implant and the impact of age, gender, and ICD shocks: observations from the INTRINSIC RV trial. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2017 Apr;48(3):291-298.
doi: 10.1007/s10840-017-0233-y. Epub 2017 Feb 20. PMID: 28220279 Clinical Trial.

Mar PL, Angus CR, Kabra R, Migliore CK, Goswami R, John LA, Tu Y, Gopinathannair R. Perioperative predictors of permanent pacing and long-term dependence following tricuspid valve surgery: a multicentre analysis. Europace. 2017 Dec 1;19(12):1988-1993.
doi: 10.1093/europace/euw391. PMID: 28073887

Turagam MK, Vuddanda V, Atkins D, Santangeli P, Frankel DS, Tung R, Vaseghi M, Sauer WH, Tzou W, Mathuria N, Nakahara S, Dickfeld TM, Bunch TJ, Weiss P, Di Biase L, Tholakanahalli V, Vakil K, Tedrow UB, Stevenson WG, Della Bella P, Shivkumar K, Marchlinski FE, Callans DJ, Natale A, Reddy M, Lakkireddy D. Hemodynamic Support in Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation: An International VT Ablation Center Collaborative Group Study. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2017 Dec 26;3(13):1534-1543. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2017.07.005. Epub 2017 Nov 15. PMID: 29759835

Gopinathannair R, Mar PL, Afzal MR, Di Biase L, Tu Y, Lakkireddy T, Trivedi JR, Slaughter MS, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Atrial Tachycardias After Surgical Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Clinical Characteristics, Electrophysiological Mechanisms, and Ablation Outcomes From a Large, Multicenter Study. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2017 Aug;3(8):865-874. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2017.02.018. Epub 2017 May 31. PMID: 29759784

Vuddanda V, Jazayeri MA, Turagam MK, Lavu M, Parikh V, Atkins D, Bommana S, Yeruva MR, Di Biase L, Cheng J, Swarup V, Gopinathannair R, Olyaee M, Ivaturi V, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Systemic Octreotide Therapy in Prevention of Gastrointestinal Bleeds Related to Arteriovenous Malformations and Obscure Etiology in Atrial Fibrillation. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2017 Dec 11;3(12):1390-1399. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2017.04.022. Epub 2017 Sep 13. PMID: 29759670

Yarlagadda B, Vuddanda V, Dar T, Jazayeri MA, Parikh V, Turagam MK, Lavu M, Avula SR, Atkins D, Bommana S, Gopinathannair R, Yeruva MR, Lakkireddy D. Safety and Efficacy of Inpatient Initiation of Dofetilide versus Sotalol for atrial fibrillation. J Atr Fibrillation. 2017 Dec 31;10(4):1805. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1805. eCollection 2017 Dec. PMID: 29487686

Dar T, Yarlagadda B, Vacek J, Dawn B, Lakkireddy D. Management of Stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients with bleeding on Oral Anticoagulation Therapy-Role of Left Atrial Appendage Closure, Octreotide and more. J Atr Fibrillation. 2017 Dec 31;10(4):1729. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1729. eCollection 2017 Dec. PMID: 29487685 Review.

Vakil K, Garcia S, Tung R, Vaseghi M, Tedrow U, Della Bella P, Frankel DS, Vergara P, Di Biase L, Nagashima K, Nakahara S, Tzou WS, Burkhardt JD, Dickfeld T, Weiss JP, Bunch J, Callans D, Lakkireddy D, Natale A, Sauer WH, Stevenson WG, Marchlinski F, Shivkumar K, Tholakanahalli VN.Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation in the Elderly: An International Ventricular Tachycardia Center Collaborative Group Analysis. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2017 Dec;10(12):e005332. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.117.005332. Epub 2017 Dec 18. PMID: 29254946

Iskandar S, Reddy M, Afzal MR, Rajasingh J, Atoui M, Lavu M, Atkins D, Bommana S, Umbarger L, Jaeger M, Pimentel R, Dendi R, Emert M, Turagam M, Di Biase L, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Use of Oral Steroid and its Effects on Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence and Inflammatory Cytokines Post Ablation - The Steroid AF Study. J Atr Fibrillation. 2017 Feb 28;9(5):1604. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1604. eCollection 2017 Feb-Mar. PMID: 29250282

Dar T, Yarlagadda B, Swarup V, Lakkireddy D. Congenital Absence of Left Atrial Appendage. J Atr Fibrillation. 2017 Oct 31;10(3):1730. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1730. eCollection 2017 Oct-Nov.
PMID: 29250248

Yarlagadda B, Parikh V, Dar T, Lakkireddy D. Leaks after left atrial appendage ligation with Lariat device: Incidence, pathophysiology, clinical implications and methods of closure- A case based discussion. J Atr Fibrillation. 2017 Oct 31;10(3):1725. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1725. eCollection 2017 Oct-Nov. PMID: 29250246

Jazayeri MA, Vanga SR, Vuddanda V, Turagam M, Parikh V, Lavu M, Bommana S, Atkins D, Nath J, Rosamond T, Vacek J, Madhu Reddy Y, Lakkireddy D. Impact of Radiofrequency Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation on Pulmonary Vein Cross Sectional Area: Implications for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Vein Stenosis. J Atr Fibrillation. 2017 Jun 30;10(1):1531. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1531. eCollection 2017 Jun-Jul. PMID: 29250220

Grimaldi M, Swarup V, DeVille B, Sussman J, Jaïs P, Gaita F, Duytschaever M, Ng GA, Daoud E, Lakkireddy DD, Horton R, Wickliffe A, Ellis C, Geller L. Importance of anticoagulation and postablation silent cerebral lesions: Subanalyses of REVOLUTION and reMARQable studies. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2017 Dec;40(12):1432-1439. doi: 10.1111/pace.13205. Epub 2017 Nov 15.
PMID: 28975641

Turagam M, Atkins D, Earnest M, Lee R, Nath J, Ferrell R, Bartus K, Badhwar N, Rasekh A, Cheng J, Di Biase L, Natale A, Wilber D, Lakkireddy D. Anatomical and electrical remodeling with incomplete left atrial appendage ligation: Results from the LAALA-AF registry. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2017 Dec;28(12):1433-1442. doi: 10.1111/jce.13343. Epub 2017 Nov 3.
PMID: 28940485

Aryana A, d'Avila A, Cool CL, Miller MA, Garcia FC, Supple GE, Dukkipati SR, Lakkireddy D, Bunch TJ, Bowers MR, O'Neill PG, Reddy VY, Marchlinski FE. Outcomes of catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia with mechanical hemodynamic support: An analysis of the Medicare database. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2017 Nov;28(11):1295-1302. doi: 10.1111/jce.13312. Epub 2017 Sep 1. PMID: 28800178

Caliskan E, Cox JL, Holmes DR Jr, Meier B, Lakkireddy DR, Falk V, Salzberg SP, Emmert MY. Interventional and surgical occlusion of the left atrial appendage. Nat Rev Cardiol. 2017 Dec;14(12):727-743. doi: 10.1038/nrcardio.2017.107. Epub 2017 Aug 10. PMID: 28795688 Review.

Mansour M, Lakkireddy D, Packer D, Day JD, Mahapatra S, Brunner K, Reddy V, Natale A. Safety of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation using fiber optic-based contact force sensing. Heart Rhythm. 2017 Nov;14(11):1631-1636. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2017.07.023. Epub 2017 Jul 20.
PMID: 28734985 Clinical Trial.

Lakkireddy D, Knops R, Atwater B, Neuzil P, Ip J, Gonzalez E, Friedman P, Defaye P, Exner D, Aonuma K, Doshi R, Sperzel J, Reddy V. A worldwide experience of the management of battery failures and chronic device retrieval of the Nanostim leadless pacemaker. Heart Rhythm. 2017 Dec;14(12):1756-1763. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2017.07.004. Epub 2017 Jul 10. PMID: 28705736 Clinical Trial.

Jazayeri MA, Emert MP, Bartos J, Tabbert T, Lakkireddy DR, Jazayeri MR. Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement in a patient with a preexisting transvenous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2017 May 25;3(6):306-310. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2017.03.009. eCollection 2017 Jun. PMID: 28649503

Turagam MK, Atkins D, Tung R, Mansour M, Ruskin J, Cheng J, Di Biase L, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. A meta-analysis of manual versus remote magnetic navigation for ventricular tachycardia ablation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2017 Sep;49(3):227-235. doi: 10.1007/s10840-017-0257-3. Epub 2017 Jun 17. PMID: 28624892 Review.

Tzikas A, Holmes DR Jr, Lakkireddy D, Camm AJ, Lewalter T. Suggestions for clinical studies on percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: authors' reply. Europace. 2018 Feb 1;20(2):392-393. doi: 10.1093/europace/eux130. PMID: 28591860

Di Biase L, Mohanty P, Mohanty S, Romero J, Horton RP, Themistoclakis S, Beheiry S, Lakkireddy DR, Tondo C, Natale A; BELIEF Trial Investigators. Reply: Will LAA Isolation Increase Thrombosis and Stroke When Treating Persistent and Long-Standing Persistent AF? J Am Coll Cardiol. 2017 May 30;69(21):2678-2679. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.03.577. PMID: 28545648

Bartuś K, Sadowski J, Kapelak B, Litwinowicz R, Podolec J, Bartuś M, Dziewierz A, Bartuś S, Zajdel W, Lakkireddy D. Renal artery sympathetic nerve radiofrequency denervation. Kardiol Pol. 2017;75(9):899-906. doi: 10.5603/KP.a2017.0100. Epub 2017 May 25. PMID: 28541590

Tzou WS, Tung R, Frankel DS, Di Biase L, Santangeli P, Vaseghi M, Bunch TJ, Weiss JP, Tholakanahalli VN, Lakkireddy D, Vunnam R, Dickfeld T, Mathuria N, Tedrow U, Vergara P, Vakil K, Nakahara S, Burkhardt JD, Stevenson WG, Callans DJ, Della Bella P, Natale A, Shivkumar K, Marchlinski FE, Sauer WH. Outcomes after repeat ablation of ventricular tachycardia in structural heart disease: An analysis from the International VT Ablation Center Collaborative Group. Heart Rhythm. 2017 Jul;14(7):991-997. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2017.03.008. Epub 2017 May 12.
PMID: 28506710

Turagam MK, Parikh V, Afzal MR, Gopinathannair R, Lavu M, Kanmanthareddy A, Pillarisetti J, Reddy M, Atkins D, Bommana S, Jaeger M, Jeffery C, Mohanty S, Santangeli P, Cheng J, Di Biase L, Narasimhan C, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Replacing warfarin with a novel oral anticoagulant: Risk of recurrent bleeding and stroke in patients with warfarin ineligible or failure in patients with atrial fibrillation (The ROAR study). J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2017 Aug;28(8):853-861. doi: 10.1111/jce.13254. Epub 2017 Jun 8. PMID: 28497899 Clinical Trial.

Santangeli P, Frankel DS, Tung R, Vaseghi M, Sauer WH, Tzou WS, Mathuria N, Nakahara S, Dickfeldt TM, Lakkireddy D, Bunch TJ, Di Biase L, Natale A, Tholakanahalli V, Tedrow UB, Kumar S, Stevenson WG, Della Bella P, Shivkumar K, Marchlinski FE, Callans DJ; International VT Ablation Center Collaborative Group. Early Mortality After Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia in Patients With Structural Heart Disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2017 May 2;69(17):2105-2115. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.02.044. PMID: 28449770

Njoku A, Kannabhiran M, Arora R, Reddy P, Gopinathannair R, Lakkireddy D, Dominic P. Left atrial volume predicts atrial fibrillation recurrence after radiofrequency ablation: a meta-analysis. Europace. 2018 Jan 1;20(1):33-42. doi: 10.1093/europace/eux013. PMID: 28444307 Review.

Shah Z, Wiley M, Sridhar AM, Masoomi R, Biria M, Lakkireddy D, Dawn B, Gupta K. Inverse Correlation of Venous Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels with Body Mass Index Is due to Decreased Production. Cardiology. 2017;137(3):159-166. doi: 10.1159/000464111. Epub 2017 Apr 8.
PMID: 28391273

Di Biase L, Burkhardt JD, Mohanty P, Mohanty S, Sanchez JE, Trivedi C, Güneş M, Gökoğlan Y, Gianni C, Horton RP, Themistoclakis S, Gallinghouse GJ, Bailey S, Zagrodzky JD, Hongo RH, Beheiry S, Santangeli P, Casella M, Dello Russo A, Al-Ahmad A, Hranitzky P, Lakkireddy DR, Tondo C, Natale A. Reply: Factors Affecting Outcomes in Left Atrial Appendage Isolation by Catheter Ablation. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2017 Mar 14;69(10):1360-1361. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.12.027.
PMID: 28279303 No abstract available.

Brave MA, Lakkireddy DR, Kroll MW, Panescu D. Validity of the small swine model for human electrical safety risks. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2016 Aug;2016:2343-2348. doi: 10.1109/EMBC.2016.7591200. PMID: 28268796

Afzal MR, Samanta A, Chatta J, Ansari B, Atherton S, Sabzwari S, Turagam M, Lakkireddy D, Houmsse M. Adjunctive ablation strategies improve the efficacy of pulmonary vein isolation in non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2017 Mar;15(3):227-235. doi: 10.1080/14779072.2017.1294064. Epub 2017 Mar 1.
PMID: 28256178 Review.

Turagam MK, Afzal MR, Reddy M, Pillarisetti J, Lavu M, Atkins D, Jeffrey C, Christensen K, Pimentel R, Dendi R, Vacek J, Hurwitz J, Di Biase L, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Practice variation in the re-initiation of dofetilide: An observational study. Int J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 1;236:221-225. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.01.157. Epub 2017 Feb 12. PMID: 28233630

Pillarisetti J, Gopinathannair R, Haney MJ, Abazid B, Rawasia W, Reddy MY, Adabala N, Bommana S, Emert M, Lakkireddy D. Risk of ventricular tachyarrhythmias following improvement of left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with implantable cardiac defibrillators implanted for primary prevention of sudden cardiac death. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2017 Apr;48(3):283-289. doi: 10.1007/s10840-017-0222-1. Epub 2017 Feb 1. PMID: 28150095

Jazayeri MA, Vuddanda V, Parikh V, Lavu M, Atkins D, Reddy YM, Nath J, Lakkireddy DR. Five years of keeping a watch on the left atrial appendage-how has the WATCHMAN fared? J Thorac Dis. 2016 Dec;8(12):E1726-E1733. doi: 10.21037/jtd.2016.12.57. PMID: 28149625

Sridhar AR, Lavu M, Yarlagadda V, Reddy M, Gunda S, Afzal R, Atkins D, Gopinathanair R, Dawn B, Lakkireddy DR. Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device-Related Infection and Extraction Trends in the U.S. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2017 Mar;40(3):286-293. doi: 10.1111/pace.13009. Epub 2017 Feb 15. PMID: 28084622

Tzou WS, Tung R, Frankel DS, Vaseghi M, Bunch TJ, Di Biase L, Tholakanahalli VN, Lakkireddy D, Dickfeld T, Saliaris A, Weiss JP, Mathuria N, Tedrow U, Afzal MR, Vergara P, Nagashima K, Patel M, Nakahara S, Vakil K, Burkhardt JD, Tseng CH, Natale A, Shivkumar K, Callans DJ, Stevenson WG, Della Bella P, Marchlinski FE, Sauer WH. Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation in Severe Heart Failure: An International Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation Center Collaboration Analysis. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2017 Jan;10(1):e004494. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.116.004494. PMID: 28082527

Di Biase L, Tung R, Szili-Torok T, Burkhardt JD, Weiss P, Tavernier R, Berman AE, Wissner E, Spear W, Chen X, Neužil P, Skoda J, Lakkireddy D, Schwagten B, Lock K, Natale A; MAGNETIC VT investigators. MAGNETIC VT study: a prospective, multicenter, post-market randomized controlled trial comparing VT ablation outcomes using remote magnetic navigation-guided substrate mapping and ablation versus manual approach in a low LVEF population. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2017 Apr;48(3):237-245. doi: 10.1007/s10840-016-0217-3. Epub 2017 Jan 7. PMID: 28064433 Clinical Trial.

Mohanty S, Mohanty P, Di Biase L, Trivedi C, Morris EH, Gianni C, Santangeli P, Bai R, Sanchez JE, Hranitzky P, Gallinghouse GJ, Al-Ahmad A, Horton RP, Hongo R, Beheiry S, Elayi CS, Lakkireddy D, Madhu Reddy Y, Viles Gonzalez JF, Burkhardt JD, Natale A. Long-term follow-up of patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and severe left atrial scarring: comparison between pulmonary vein antrum isolation only or pulmonary vein isolation combined with either scar homogenization or trigger ablation. Europace. 2017 Nov 1;19(11):1790-1797. doi: 10.1093/europace/euw338.
PMID: 28039211

Sridhar AR, Yarlagadda V, Kanmanthareddy A, Parasa S, Maybrook R, Dawn B, Reddy YM, Lakkireddy D. Incidence, predictors and outcomes of hematoma after ICD implantation: An analysis of a nationwide database of 85,276 patients. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2016 Sep-Oct;16(5):159-164. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2016.10.005. Epub 2016 Oct 21. PMID: 27979375

Atoui M, Pillarisetti J, Iskandar S, Earnest M, Lakkireddy D. Left Atrial Appendage Tachycardia Termination With A LARIAT Suture Ligation. J Atr Fibrillation. 2015 Dec 31;8(4):1380. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1380. eCollection 2015 Dec. PMID: 27957234

Turagam MK, Lavu M, Afzal MR, Vuddanda V, Jazayeri MA, Parikh V, Atkins D, Bommana S, DI Biase L, Horton R, Bai R, Swarup V, Cheng J, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Device: Results from a Multicenter Registry. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2017 Feb;28(2):139-146.
doi: 10.1111/jce.13148. Epub 2017 Jan 19. PMID: 27943538

2016

Owens RE, Kabra R, Oliphant CS. Direct oral anticoagulant use in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation with valvular heart disease: a systematic review. Clin Cardiol. 2017 Jun;40(6):407-412.
doi: 10.1002/clc.22659. Epub 2016 Dec 22. PMID: 28004413 Review.

Kabra R, Girotra S, Vaughan Sarrazin M. Refining Stroke Prediction in Atrial Fibrillation Patients by Addition of African-American Ethnicity to CHA2DS2-VASc Score. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016 Aug 2;68(5):461-470. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.05.044. PMID: 27470453

Abdalla M, Kovach N, Liu C, Damp JB, Jahangir E, Hilliard A, Gopinathannair R, Abu-Fadel MS, El Chami MF, Gafoor S, Vedanthan R, Sanchez-Shields M, George JC, Priester T, Alasnag M, Barker C, Freeman AM. The Importance of Global Health Experiences in the Development of New Cardiologists. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016 Jun 14;67(23):2789-2797.
doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2015.10.089. Epub 2016 Jan 4. PMID: 26763797 Review.

Nairooz R, Valgimigli M, Rochlani Y, Pothineni NV, Raina S, Sardar P, Mukherjee D, Naidu SS, Shavelle DM. Meta-analysis of clopidogrel pretreatment in acute coronary syndrome patients undergoing invasive strategy. Int J Cardiol. 2017 Feb 15;229:82-89.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.11.226. Epub 2016 Nov 12. PMID: 27887802 Review.

Hakeem A, Edupuganti MM, Almomani A, Pothineni NV, Payne J, Abualsuod AM, Bhatti S, Ahmed Z, Uretsky BF. Long-Term Prognosis of Deferred Acute Coronary Syndrome Lesions Based on Nonischemic Fractional Flow Reserve. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016 Sep 13;68(11):1181-1191. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.06.035. PMID: 27609680

Raina S, Lensing SY, Nairooz RS, Pothineni NV, Hakeem A, Bhatti S, Pandey T. Prognostic Value of Late Gadolinium Enhancement CMR in Systemic Amyloidosis. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2016 Nov;9(11):1267-1277. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2016.01.036. Epub 2016 Aug 24. PMID: 27568115 Review.

Pothineni NV, Shirazi LF, Mehta JL. Gender Differences in Autonomic Control of the Cardiovascular System. Curr Pharm Des. 2016;22(25):3829-34. doi: 10.2174/1381612822666160518125810.
PMID: 27189603 Review.

Mehta JL, Pothineni NV. Inflammation in Heart Failure: The Holy Grail? Hypertension. 2016 Jul;68(1):27-9. doi: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.116.07307. Epub 2016 May 9. PMID: 27160195

Rochlani YM, Shah NN, Pothineni NV, Paydak H. Utilization and Predictors of Electrical Cardioversion in Patients Hospitalized for Atrial Fibrillation. Cardiol Res Pract. 2016;2016:8956020. doi: 10.1155/2016/8956020. Epub 2016 Feb 7. PMID: 26966608

Rochlani Y, Pothineni NV, Paydak H. Irregular Wide Complex Tachycardia in a Young Man. J Ark Med Soc. 2016 Feb;112(10):182-3. PMID: 26939470

Pothineni NV, Shah NN, Rochlani Y, Nairooz R, Raina S, Leesar MA, Uretsky BF, Hakeem A. U.S. Trends in Inpatient Utilization of Fractional Flow Reserve and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016 Feb 16;67(6):732-733. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2015.11.042. PMID: 26868697

Balla S, Koerber S, Flaker G. Management of bleeding in patients receiving non-vitamin K antagonists. Postgrad Med J. 2017 Apr;93(1098):221-225. doi: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2016-134486. Epub 2016 Dec 16. PMID: 27986971 Review.

Nolan NS, Koerber SM, Balla S. Pseudoatrial Flutter Waves -- When a Flutter Is Not a Flutter. JAMA Intern Med. 2016 Mar;176(3):298-9. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.8315. PMID: 26857469

White RD, Riggs KW, Ege EJ, Petroski GF, Koerber SM, Flaker G. The effect of the amiodarone-warfarin interaction on anticoagulation quality in a single, high-quality anticoagulation center. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2016 Mar;27(2):147-50. doi: 10.1097/MBC.0000000000000397.
PMID: 26258678

Omran J, Firwana B, Koerber S, Bostick B, Alpert MA. Effect of obesity and weight loss on ventricular repolarization: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Obes Rev. 2016 Jun;17(6):520-30. doi: 10.1111/obr.12390. Epub 2016 Mar 8. PMID: 26956255 Review.

Koranne K, Basu-Ray I, Parikh V, Pollet M, Wang S, Mathuria N, Lakkireddy D, Cheng J. Esophageal Temperature Monitoring During Radiofrequency Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: A Meta-Analysis. J Atr Fibrillation. 2016 Dec 31;9(4):1452. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1452. eCollection 2016 Dec.
PMID: 29250252

Reddy VY, Miller MA, Knops RE, Neuzil P, Defaye P, Jung W, Doshi R, Castellani M, Strickberger A, Mead RH, Doppalapudi H, Lakkireddy D, Bennett M, Sperzel J. Retrieval of the Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker: A Multicenter Experience. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2016 Dec;9(12):e004626. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.116.004626. PMID: 27932427 Clinical Trial.

Jeevanantham V, Turagam M, Shanberg D, Reddy M, Atoui M, Daubert JP, Dawn B, Lakkireddy D. Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy prevents progression of renal failure in heart failure patients. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2016 Jul-Aug;16(4):115-119. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2016.11.006. Epub 2016 Nov 11. PMID: 27924757

Turagam MK, Afzal MR, Iskander S, Madhu-Reddy, Biase LD, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. A Meta-Analysis Of Quadripolar Versus Bipolar Left Ventricular Leads On Post-Procedural Outcomes.
J Atr Fibrillation. 2016 Aug 31;9(2):1472. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1472. eCollection 2016 Aug-Sep. PMID: 27909543

Iskandar S, Atoui M, Rizwan Afzal M, Lavu M, Reddy M, Lakkireddy D. Malignancy Associated Iatrogenic Iliopsoas Abscess -Venous Access Complication From Ablation Procedure. J Atr Fibrillation. 2016 Apr 30;8(6):1442. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1442. eCollection 2016 Apr-May.
PMID: 27909505

Jazayeri MA, Vuddanda V, Parikh V, Lakkireddy DR. Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure: current state of the art. Curr Opin Cardiol. 2017 Jan;32(1):27-38.
doi: 10.1097/HCO.0000000000000367. PMID: 27898435 Review.

Reddy VY, Pollak S, Lindsay BD, McElderry HT, Natale A, Kantipudi C, Mansour M, Melby DP, Lakkireddy D, Levy T, Izraeli D, Sangli C, Wilber D. Relationship Between Catheter Stability and 12-Month Success After Pulmonary Vein Isolation: A Subanalysis of the SMART-AF Trial. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2016 Nov;2(6):691-699. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2016.07.014. Epub 2016 Nov 21. PMID: 29759747

Gökoğlan Y, Mohanty S, Gianni C, Santangeli P, Trivedi C, Güneş MF, Bai R, Al-Ahmad A, Gallinghouse GJ, Horton R, Hranitzky PM, Sanchez JE, Beheiry S, Hongo R, Lakkireddy D, Reddy M, Schweikert RA, Dello Russo A, Casella M, Tondo C, Burkhardt JD, Themistoclakis S, Di Biase L, Natale A. Scar Homogenization Versus Limited-Substrate Ablation in Patients With Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy and Ventricular Tachycardia. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016 Nov 1;68(18):1990-1998.
doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.08.033. PMID: 27788854

Di Biase L, Burkhardt JD, Mohanty P, Mohanty S, Sanchez JE, Trivedi C, Güneş M, Gökoğlan Y, Gianni C, Horton RP, Themistoclakis S, Gallinghouse GJ, Bailey S, Zagrodzky JD, Hongo RH, Beheiry S, Santangeli P, Casella M, Dello Russo A, Al-Ahmad A, Hranitzky P, Lakkireddy D, Tondo C, Natale A. Left Atrial Appendage Isolation in Patients With Longstanding Persistent AF Undergoing Catheter Ablation: BELIEF Trial. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016 Nov 1;68(18):1929-1940.
doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.07.770. PMID: 27788847 Clinical Trial.

Gianni C, Atoui M, Mohanty S, Trivedi C, Bai R, Al-Ahmad A, Burkhardt JD, Gallinghouse GJ, Hranitzky PM, Horton RP, Sanchez JE, Di Biase L, Lakkireddy DR, Natale A. Difference in thermodynamics between two types of esophageal temperature probes: Insights from an experimental study. Heart Rhythm. 2016 Nov;13(11):2195-2200. oi:10.1016/j.hrthm.2016.07.021. Epub 2016 Jul 20.
PMID: 27451285

Enomoto Y, Gadiyaram VK, Gianni C, Horton RP, Trivedi C, Mohanty S, Di Biase L, Al-Ahmad A, Burkhardt JD, Narula A, Janczyk G, Price MJ, Afzal MR, Atoui M, Earnest M, Swarup V, Doshi SK, van der Zee S, Fisher R, Lakkireddy DR, Gibson DN, Natale A, Reddy VY. Use of non-warfarin oral anticoagulants instead of warfarin during left atrial appendage closure with the Watchman device. Heart Rhythm. 2017 Jan;14(1):19-24. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2016.10.020. Epub 2016 Oct 19.
PMID: 27771552

Badhwar N, Mittal S, Rasekh A, Vasaiwala S, Musat D, S Naeini P, Fang Q, Nentwich K, Deneke T, Chang J, Lakkireddy D, Wilber D, Lee RJ. Conversion of persistent atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm after LAA ligation with the LARIAT device. Int J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 15;225:120-122. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.09.099. Epub 2016 Sep 28. PMID: 27718444 No abstract available.

Di Biase L, Mohanty P, Mohanty S, Santangeli P, Trivedi C, Lakkireddy D, Reddy M, Jais P, Themistoclakis S, Dello Russo A, Casella M, Pelargonio G, Narducci ML, Schweikert R, Neuzil P, Sanchez J, Horton R, Beheiry S, Hongo R, Hao S, Rossillo A, Forleo G, Tondo C, Burkhardt JD, Haissaguerre M, Natale A. Response by Di Biase et al to Letter Regarding Article, "Ablation Versus Amiodarone for Treatment of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure and an Implanted Device: Results From the AATAC Multicenter Randomized Trial". Circulation. 2016 Sep 6;134(10):e189-90. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.116.024003. PMID: 27601565

Frankel DS, Tung R, Santangeli P, Tzou WS, Vaseghi M, Di Biase L, Nagashima K, Tedrow U, Bunch TJ, Tholakanahalli VN, Dendi R, Reddy M, Lakkireddy D, Dickfeld T, Weiss JP, Mathuria N, Vergara P, Patel M, Nakahara S, Vakil K, Sauer WH, Callans DJ, Natale A, Stevenson WG, Della Bella P, Shivkumar K, Marchlinski FE. Sex and Catheter Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia: An International Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation Center Collaborative Group Study. JAMA Cardiol. 2016 Nov 1;1(8):938-944. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2016.2361. PMID: 27556589

Tzikas A, Holmes DR Jr, Gafoor S, Ruiz CE, Blomström-Lundqvist C, Diener HC, Cappato R, Kar S, Lee RJ, Byrne RA, Ibrahim R, Lakkireddy D, Soliman OI, Nabauer M, Schneider S, Brachmann J, Saver JL, Tiemann K, Sievert H, Camm AJ, Lewalter T. Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: the Munich consensus document on definitions, endpoints, and data collection requirements for clinical studies. Europace. 2017 Jan;19(1):4-15. doi: 10.1093/europace/euw141. Epub 2016 Aug 18.
PMID: 27540038

Di Biase L, Burkhardt JD, Lakkireddy D, Carbucicchio C, Mohanty S, Mohanty P, Trivedi C, Santangeli P, Bai R, Forleo G, Horton R, Bailey S, Sanchez J, Al-Ahmad A, Hranitzky P, Gallinghouse GJ, Pelargonio G, Hongo RH, Beheiry S, Hao SC, Reddy M, Rossillo A, Themistoclakis S, Dello Russo A, Casella M, Tondo C, Natale A. Reply: A Prima Vista Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia: Should We Abandon the Mapping of VT? J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016 Aug 9;68(6):670-671.
doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.05.052. PMID: 27491916

Iskandar S, Lavu M, Atoui M, Lakkireddy D. Electromagnetic Interference in a Private Swimming Pool: Case report. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2016 Feb 12;15(6):293-5.
doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2016.02.008. eCollection 2015 Nov-Dec. PMID: 27479205

Afzal MR, Lee R, Lakkireddy D. Reply to the Editor- Device enabled left atrial appendage ligation-A word of caution. Heart Rhythm. 2016 Oct;13(10):e293-4. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2016.06.034. Epub 2016 Jun 30. PMID: 27374305

Vanga SR, Korlakunta H, Duthuluru S, Bommana S, Narotam P, Ryschon K, Mohiuddin SM, Porter C, Dawn B, Lakkireddy D. Partial Brain Tissue Oxygen Levels Predict Arrhythmia and Prognosis in Patients With Brain Injury. Am J Ther. 2016 Nov/Dec;23(6):e1781-e1787.
doi: 10.1097/MJT.0b013e31822831b3. PMID: 27219536

Tzikas A, Holmes DR Jr, Gafoor S, Ruiz CE, Blomström-Lundqvist C, Diener HC, Cappato R, Kar S, Lee RJ, Byrne RA, Ibrahim R, Lakkireddy D, Soliman OI, Näbauer M, Schneider S, Brachman J, Saver JL, Tiemann K, Sievert H, Camm AJ, Lewalter T. Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: the Munich consensus document on definitions, endpoints and data collection requirements for clinical studies. EuroIntervention. 2016 May 17;12(1):103-11. doi: 10.4244/EIJV12I1A18. PMID: 27173870 Review.

Iskandar S, Vacek J, Lavu M, Lakkireddy D. Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Stroke Prevention: Devices, Techniques, and Efficacy. Cardiol Clin. 2016 May;34(2):329-51. doi: 10.1016/j.ccl.2015.12.009. Epub 2016 Mar 21. PMID: 27150181 Review.

Bartus K, Gafoor S, Tschopp D, Foran JP, Tilz R, Wong T, Lakkireddy D, Sievert H, Lee RJ. Left atrial appendage ligation with the next generation LARIAT(+) suture delivery device: Early clinical experience. Int J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 15;215:244-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.04.005. Epub 2016 Apr 6. PMID: 27128539

Tzikas A, Gafoor S, Meerkin D, Freixa X, Cruz-Gonzalez I, Lewalter T, Saw J, Berti S, Nielsen-Kudsk JE, Ibrahim R, Lakkireddy D, Paul V, Arzamendi D, Nietlispach F, Worthley SG, Hildick-Smith D, Thambo JB, Tondo C, Aminian A, Kalarus Z, Schmidt B, Sondergaard L, Kefer J, Meier B, Park JW, Sievert H, Omran H. Left atrial appendage occlusion with the AMPLATZER Amulet device: an expert consensus step-by-step approach. EuroIntervention. 2016 Apr 20;11(13):1512-21. doi: 10.4244/EIJV11I13A292. PMID: 27107315

Vallakati A, Sharma A, Madmani M, Reddy M, Kanmanthareddy A, Gunda S, Lakkireddy D, Lewis WR. Efficacy and Safety of Novel Oral Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: An Updated Meta-Analysis. Cardiol Ther. 2016 Jun;5(1):85-100. doi: 10.1007/s40119-016-0061-7. Epub 2016 Apr 22. PMID: 27105998

Di Biase L, Mohanty P, Mohanty S, Santangeli P, Trivedi C, Lakkireddy D, Reddy M, Jais P, Themistoclakis S, Dello Russo A, Casella M, Pelargonio G, Narducci ML, Schweikert R, Neuzil P, Sanchez J, Horton R, Beheiry S, Hongo R, Hao S, Rossillo A, Forleo G, Tondo C, Burkhardt JD, Haissaguerre M, Natale A. Ablation Versus Amiodarone for Treatment of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure and an Implanted Device: Results From the AATAC Multicenter Randomized Trial. Circulation. 2016 Apr 26;133(17):1637-44.
doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.115.019406. Epub 2016 Mar 30. PMID: 27029350 Clinical Trial.

Di Biase L, Briceno DF, Trivedi C, Mohanty S, Gianni C, Burkhardt JD, Mohanty P, Bai R, Gunda S, Horton R, Bailey S, Sanchez JE, Al-Ahmad A, Hranitzky P, Gallinghouse GJ, Reddy YM, Zagrodzky J, Hongo R, Beheiry S, Lakkireddy D, Natale A. Is transesophageal echocardiogram mandatory in patients undergoing ablation of atrial fibrillation with uninterrupted novel oral anticoagulants? Results from a prospective multicenter registry. Heart Rhythm. 2016 Jun;13(6):1197-202.
doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2016.03.024. Epub 2016 Mar 16. PMID: 26994940

Sridhar AR, Yarlagadda V, Parasa S, Reddy YM, Patel D, Lakkireddy D, Wilkoff BL, Dawn B. Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: US Trends and Disparities in Utilization and Outcomes. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2016 Mar;9(3):e003108. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.115.003108. PMID: 26921376

Lakkireddy D, Afzal MR, Lee RJ, Nagaraj H, Tschopp D, Gidney B, Ellis C, Altman E, Lee B, Kar S, Bhadwar N, Sanchez M, Gadiyaram V, Evonich R, Rasekh A, Cheng J, Cuoco F, Chandhok S, Gunda S, Reddy M, Atkins D, Bommana S, Cuculich P, Gibson D, Nath J, Ferrell R, Matthew E, Wilber D. Short and long-term outcomes of percutaneous left atrial appendage suture ligation: Results from a US multicenter evaluation. Heart Rhythm. 2016 May;13(5):1030-1036.
doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2016.01.022. Epub 2016 Feb 9. PMID: 26872554

Gianni C, DI Biase L, Mohanty S, Trivedi C, Bai R, Al-Ahmad A, Burkhardt JD, Gallinghouse GJ, Horton RP, Sanchez JE, Hranitzky PM, Lakkireddy D, Mansour MC, Santangeli P, Zado ES, Marchlinski FE, Beheiry S, Hao SC, Couts L, Gibson D, Natale A. Management of Periprocedural and Early Pericardial Effusions With Tamponade Following Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation With Uninterrupted Factor Xa Inhibitors: A Case Series. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2016 Apr;27(4):399-403.
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2015

Kabra R, Cram P, Girotra S, Vaughan Sarrazin M. Effect of race on outcomes (stroke and death) in patients >65 years with atrial fibrillation. Am J Cardiol. 2015 Jul 15;116(2):230-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.04.012. Epub 2015 Apr 16. PMID: 26004053

Darden D, Berry JD. Risk factor burden in midlife: is it water under the bridge? Heart. 2015 Dec;101(23):1859-60. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2015-308140. Epub 2015 Oct 28. PMID: 26512020

Pandey A, Garg S, Khunger M, Darden D, Ayers C, Kumbhani DJ, Mayo HG, de Lemos JA, Berry JD. Dose-Response Relationship Between Physical Activity and Risk of Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis. Circulation. 2015 Nov 10;132(19):1786-94. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.115.015853. Epub 2015 Oct 5. PMID: 26438781

Pandey A, Darden D, Berry JD. Low Fitness in Midlife: A Novel Therapeutic Target for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Prevention. Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2015 Jul-Aug;58(1):87-93. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2015.05.007. Epub 2015 May 13. PMID: 25982216 Review.

Saini A, Kannabhiran M, Reddy P, Gopinathannair R, Olshansky B, Dominic P. Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy May Be Antiarrhythmic Particularly in Responders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2016 Jun;2(3):307-316.
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Gopinathannair R, Olshansky B. An unusual ICD shock: What is the mechanism? HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2015 Sep 26;1(6):498-502. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2015.09.002. eCollection 2015 Nov.
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Gopinathannair R, Olshansky B. Management of tachycardia. F1000Prime Rep. 2015 May 12;7:60. doi: 10.12703/P7-60. eCollection 2015. PMID: 26097733 Review.

Nairooz R, Ayoub K, Sardar P, Payne J, Almomani A, Pothineni NV, Shailesh F, Aronow WS, Mukherjee D. Uninterrupted New Oral Anticoagulants Compared With Uninterrupted Vitamin K Antagonists in Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: A Meta-analysis. Can J Cardiol. 2016 Jun;32(6):814-23. doi: 10.1016/j.cjca.2015.09.012. Epub 2015 Sep 26. PMID: 26810476 Review.

Ayan M, Pothineni NV, Siraj A, Mehta JL. Cardiac drug therapy-considerations in the elderly. J Geriatr Cardiol. 2016 Dec;13(12):992-997. doi: 10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2016.12.008. PMID: 28321243 Review.

Deshmukh A, Pothineni NV, Patel N, Badheka A, Mulpuru SK, Paydak H, Noseworthy PA. Trends in hospitalizations of young patients with atrial fibrillation: A cause for concern? Int J Cardiol. 2016 Jan 15;203:164-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.10.169. Epub 2015 Oct 19. PMID: 26523359

Shah N, Rochlani Y, Pothineni NV, Paydak H. Burden of arrhythmias in patients with multiple myeloma. Int J Cardiol. 2016 Jan 15;203:305-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.10.083. Epub 2015 Oct 17. PMID: 26520281

Chandra D, Pothineni NV, Meena N. "The Scalpel or the Needle for Superior Vena Cava syndrome"? J Ark Med Soc. 2015 Aug;112(3):34-5. PMID: 26376553

Pothineni NV, Mehta JL. Follow-up of Glycemic Control and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes. N Engl J Med. 2015 Sep 3;373(10):977-8. doi: 10.1056/NEJMc1508386. PMID: 26332557

Pothineni NV, Deshmukh A, Padmanabhan D, Kovelamudi S, Patel NJ, Badheka AO, Mulpuru SK, Paydak H, Noseworthy PA. Complication rates of ventricular tachycardia ablation: Comparison of safety outcomes derived from administrative databases and clinical trials. Int J Cardiol. 2015 Dec 15;201:529-31. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.08.116. Epub 2015 Aug 13. PMID: 26322600

Pothineni NV, Bahia A, Gobal F, Ahmed Z, Uretsky BF, Hakeem A. "DVT" of the Heart: A "Novel" Treatment for an Old Problem. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2015 Aug 24;8(10):e165-e166.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2015.03.036. PMID: 26315751

Pothineni NV, Rochlani Y, Vallurupalli S, Kovelamudi S, Ahmed Z, Hakeem A, Mehta JL. Comparison of Angiographic Burden of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With Versus Without Hepatitis C Infection. Am J Cardiol. 2015 Oct 1;116(7):1041-4. doi:10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.06.035. Epub 2015 Jul 16. PMID: 26256578

Vallurupalli S, Pothineni NV, Deshmukh A, Paydak H. Utility of Routine Exercise Testing to Detect Rate-Related QRS Widening in Patients Without Structural Heart Disease on Class Ic Antiarrhythmic Agents (Flecainide and Propafenone). Am J Cardiol. 2015 Sep 1;116(5):730-2.
doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.05.039. Epub 2015 Jun 3. PMID: 26100588

Rochlani Y, Pothineni NV, Mehta JL. Metabolic Syndrome: Does it Differ Between Women and Men? Cardiovasc Drugs Ther. 2015 Aug;29(4):329-38. doi: 10.1007/s10557-015-6593-6. PMID: 25994831 Review.

Di Biase L, Burkhardt JD, Lakkireddy D, Carbucicchio C, Mohanty S, Mohanty P, Trivedi C, Santangeli P, Bai R, Forleo G, Horton R, Bailey S, Sanchez J, Al-Ahmad A, Hranitzky P, Gallinghouse GJ, Pelargonio G, Hongo RH, Beheiry S, Hao SC, Reddy M, Rossillo A, Themistoclakis S, Dello Russo A, Casella M, Tondo C, Natale A. Ablation of Stable VTs Versus Substrate Ablation in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy: The VISTA Randomized Multicenter Trial. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2015 Dec 29;66(25):2872-2882. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2015.10.026. PMID: 26718674 Clinical Trial.

Lee RJ, Lakkireddy D, Mittal S, Ellis C, Connor JT, Saville BR, Wilber D. Percutaneous alternative to the Maze procedure for the treatment of persistent or long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation (aMAZE trial): Rationale and design. Am Heart J. 2015 Dec;170(6):1184-94.
doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2015.09.019. Epub 2015 Oct 3. PMID: 26678640 Clinical Trial.

Perrotta L, Kandala J, DI Biase L, Valleggi A, Michelotti F, Pieragnoli P, Ricciardi G, Mascioli G, Lakkireddy D, Pillarisetti J, Emdin M, Natale A, Singh JP, Padeletti L. Prognostic Impact of QRS Axis Deviation in Patients Treated With Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2016 Mar;27(3):315-20. doi: 10.1111/jce.12887. Epub 2016 Jan 14. PMID: 26640084

Nagaraj H, Wilber D, Lakkireddy DR. The Lariat for Left Atrial Appendage Closure: Rehash of Known Literature or a True Analysis? JAMA Intern Med. 2015 Nov;175(11):1867-8.
doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.5386. PMID: 26524750

Afzal MR, Samanta A, Reddy M, Lakkireddy D. Reply to the Editor- Clinical Benefit of Contact Force-Sensing Catheters in Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Meta-analysis to Dig for Truth or Bias?
Heart Rhythm. 2016 Jan;13(1):e1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2015.10.035. Epub 2015 Oct 28.
PMID: 26520205

Gunda S, Reddy M, Nath J, Nagaraj H, Atoui M, Rasekh A, Ellis CR, Badhwar N, Lee RJ, DI Biase L, Mansour M, Ruskin JN, Natale A, Earnest M, Lakkireddy DR. Impact of Periprocedural Colchicine on Postprocedural Management in Patients Undergoing a Left Atrial Appendage Ligation Using LARIAT. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2016 Jan;27(1):60-4. doi: 10.1111/jce.12869. Epub 2015 Dec 11.
PMID: 26515657

Gopinathannair R, Etheridge SP, Marchlinski FE, Spinale FG, Lakkireddy D, Olshansky B. Arrhythmia-Induced Cardiomyopathies: Mechanisms, Recognition, and Management. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2015 Oct 13;66(15):1714-28. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2015.08.038. PMID: 26449143 Review.

Mar PL, Familtsev D, Ezekowitz MD, Lakkireddy D, Gopinathannair R. Periprocedural management of anticoagulation in patients taking novel oral anticoagulants: Review of the literature and recommendations for specific populations and procedures. Int J Cardiol. 2016 Jan 1;202:578-85. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.09.035. Epub 2015 Sep 25. PMID: 26447666 Review.

Dukkipati SR, Cuoco F, Kutinsky I, Aryana A, Bahnson TD, Lakkireddy D, Woollett I, Issa ZF, Natale A, Reddy VY; HeartLight Study Investigators. Pulmonary Vein Isolation Using the Visually Guided Laser Balloon: A Prospective, Multicenter, and Randomized Comparison to Standard Radiofrequency Ablation. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2015 Sep 22;66(12):1350-60. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2015.07.036.
PMID: 26383722 Clinical Trial.

Reddy VY, Exner DV, Cantillon DJ, Doshi R, Bunch TJ, Tomassoni GF, Friedman PA, Estes NA 3rd, Ip J, Niazi I, Plunkitt K, Banker R, Porterfield J, Ip JE, Dukkipati SR; LEADLESS II Study Investigators. Percutaneous Implantation of an Entirely Intracardiac Leadless Pacemaker. N Engl J Med. 2015 Sep 17;373(12):1125-35. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1507192. Epub 2015 Aug 30. PMID: 26321198 Clinical Trial.

Atoui M, Gunda S, Lakkireddy D, Mahapatra S. Radiofrequency Ablation to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death. Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2015 Apr-Jun;11(2):121-8. doi: 10.14797/mdcj-11-2-121. PMID: 26306130 Review.

Zhao Y, Di Biase L, Trivedi C, Mohanty S, Bai R, Mohanty P, Gianni C, Santangeli P, Horton R, Sanchez J, Gallinghouse GJ, Zagrodzky J, Hongo R, Beheiry S, Lakkireddy D, Reddy M, Hranitzky P, Al-Ahmad A, Elayi C, Burkhardt JD, Natale A. Importance of non-pulmonary vein triggers ablation to achieve long-term freedom from paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in patients with low ejection fraction. Heart Rhythm. 2016 Jan;13(1):141-9. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2015.08.029. Epub 2015 Aug 21.
PMID: 26304713 Clinical Trial.

Atoui M, Gunda S, Lakkireddy D. Left atrial appendage closure is preferred to chronic warfarin therapy: the pro perspective. Card Electrophysiol Clin. 2015 Sep;7(3):403-13.
doi: 10.1016/j.ccep.2015.05.019. Epub 2015 Jul 10. PMID: 26304519 Review.

Reddy YM, Gunda S, Vallakati A, Kanmanthareddy A, Pillarisetti J, Atkins D, Bommana S, Emert MP, Pimentel R, Dendi R, Berenbom LD, Lakkireddy D. Impact of Tricuspid Regurgitation on the Success of Atrioventricular Node Ablation for Rate Control in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: The Node Blast Study. Am J Cardiol. 2015 Sep 15;116(6):900-3. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.06.017. Epub 2015 Jun 24. PMID: 26174606

Afzal MR, Gunda S, Waheed S, Sehar N, Maybrook RJ, Dawn B, Lakkireddy D. Role of Outpatient Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring in Cryptogenic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2015 Oct;38(10):1236-45. doi: 10.1111/pace.12688. Epub 2015 Aug 27. PMID: 26172621 Review.

Lakkireddy D, Natale A. ABIM and Regulatory Vagaries….What is the True Value of Repeated Testing? J Atr Fibrillation. 2015 Jun 30;8(1):1291. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1291. eCollection 2015 Jun-Jul. PMID: 27957181

Afzal MR, Chatta J, Samanta A, Waheed S, Mahmoudi M, Vukas R, Gunda S, Reddy M, Dawn B, Lakkireddy D. Use of contact force sensing technology during radiofrequency ablation reduces recurrence of atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Heart Rhythm. 2015 Sep;12(9):1990-6. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2015.06.026. Epub 2015 Jun 16. PMID: 26091856 Review.

Gunda S, Reddy M, Pillarisetti J, Atoui M, Badhwar N, Swarup V, DiBiase L, Mohanty S, Mohanty P, Nagaraj H, Ellis C, Rasekh A, Cheng J, Bartus K, Lee R, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Differences in complication rates between large bore needle and a long micropuncture needle during epicardial access: time to change clinical practice? Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2015 Aug;8(4):890-5.
doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.115.002921. Epub 2015 Jun 15. PMID: 26078278

Tung R, Vaseghi M, Frankel DS, Vergara P, Di Biase L, Nagashima K, Yu R, Vangala S, Tseng CH, Choi EK, Khurshid S, Patel M, Mathuria N, Nakahara S, Tzou WS, Sauer WH, Vakil K, Tedrow U, Burkhardt JD, Tholakanahalli VN, Saliaris A, Dickfeld T, Weiss JP, Bunch TJ, Reddy M, Kanmanthareddy A, Callans DJ, Lakkireddy D, Natale A, Marchlinski F, Stevenson WG, Della Bella P, Shivkumar K. Freedom from recurrent ventricular tachycardia after catheter ablation is associated with improved survival in patients with structural heart disease: An International VT Ablation Center Collaborative Group study. Heart Rhythm. 2015 Sep;12(9):1997-2007. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2015.05.036. Epub 2015 May 30. PMID: 26031376

Santoro F, Di Biase L, Trivedi C, Burkhardt JD, Paoletti Perini A, Sanchez J, Horton R, Mohanty P, Mohanty S, Bai R, Santangeli P, Lakkireddy D, Reddy M, Elayi CS, Hongo R, Beheiry S, Hao S, Schweikert RA, Viles-Gonzalez J, Fassini G, Casella M, Dello Russo A, Tondo C, Natale A. Impact of Uncontrolled Hypertension on Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Outcome. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2015 Jun;1(3):164-173. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2015.04.002. Epub 2015 Apr 20. PMID: 29759360

Lakkireddy D, Sridhar Mahankali A, Kanmanthareddy A, Lee R, Badhwar N, Bartus K, Atkins D, Bommana S, Cheng J, Rasekh A, Di Biase L, Natale A, Nath J, Ferrell R, Earnest M, Reddy YM. Left Atrial Appendage Ligation and Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: The LAALA-AF Registry. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2015 Jun;1(3):153-160. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2015.04.006. Epub 2015 Apr 30. PMID: 29759358

Gunda S, Reddy YM, Pillarisetti J, Koripalli S, Jeffery C, Swope J, Atkins D, Bommana S, Emert MP, Pimentel R, Dendi R, Berenbom LD, DiBiase L, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Initial real world experience with a novel insertable (Reveal LinQ(@Medtronic)) compared to the conventional (Reveal XT(@Medtronic)) implantable loop recorder at a tertiary care center - Points to ponder! Int J Cardiol. 2015 Jul 15;191:58-63. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.04.241. Epub 2015 May 1. PMID: 25965600

Maybrook R, Pillarisetti J, Yarlagadda V, Gunda S, Sridhar AR, Deibert B, Afzal MR, Reddy M, Atkins D, Earnest M, Ferrell R, Nath J, Kanmanthareddy A, Bommana S, Johnson R, Koripalli SR, Dawn B, Lakkireddy D. Electrolyte and hemodynamic changes following percutaneous left atrial appendage ligation with the LARIAT device. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2015 Sep;43(3):245-51. doi: 10.1007/s10840-015-0012-6. Epub 2015 May 9. PMID: 25956479

Lakkireddy D, Vallakati A, Kanmanthareddy A, Feldman T, Gibson D, Price M, Rubenson DS, Cheng J, Valderrábano M, Fernando RR, Laing ST, Chung E, Bommana S, Atkins D, Pillarisetti J, Knight BP, Evonich R, Rasekh A, Gray J, Sridhar AM, Earnest M, Ferrell R, Nath J, Reddy YM. Left atrial thrombus formation after successful left atrial appendage ligation: case series from a nationwide survey. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2015 Apr 21;65(15):1595-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2015.01.052. PMID: 25881942

Gunda S, Kanmanthareddy A, Atkins D, Bommana S, Pimentel R, Drisko J, Dibiase L, Beheiry S, Hao S, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Role of yoga as an adjunctive therapy in patients with neurocardiogenic syncope: a pilot study. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2015 Aug;43(2):105-10. doi: 10.1007/s10840-015-9996-1. Epub 2015 Apr 12. PMID: 25863799

Sridhar AR, Yarlagadda V, Yeruva MR, Kanmanthareddy A, Vallakati A, Dawn B, Lakkireddy D. Impact of haematoma after pacemaker and CRT device implantation on hospitalization costs, length of stay, and mortality: a population-based study. Europace. 2015 Oct;17(10):1548-54. doi: 10.1093/europace/euv075. Epub 2015 Apr 7. PMID: 25855676

Pillarisetti J, Emert M, Biria M, Chotia R, Guda R, Bommana S, Pimentel R, Vacek J, Raghuveer D, Berenbom L, Dawn B, Lakkireddy D. Under-Utilization of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Patients with Heart Failure - The Current State of Sudden Cardiac Death Prophylaxis. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2015 Apr 1;15(1):20-9. doi: 10.1016/S0972-6292(16)30838-5. eCollection 2015 Jan-Feb. PMID: 25852239

Vallakati A, Reddy M, Sharma A, Kanmanthareddy A, Sridhar A, Pillarisetti J, Atkins D, Konda B, Bommana S, Di Biase L, Santangeli P, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Impact of gender on outcomes after atrial fibrillation ablation. Int J Cardiol. 2015;187:12-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.03.341. Epub 2015 Mar 24. PMID: 25828301

Pillarisetti J, Reddy YM, Gunda S, Swarup V, Lee R, Rasekh A, Horton R, Massumi A, Cheng J, Bartus K, Badhwar N, Han F, Atkins D, Bommana S, Earnest M, Nath J, Ferrell R, Bormann S, Dawn B, Di Biase L, Mansour M, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Endocardial (Watchman) vs epicardial (Lariat) left atrial appendage exclusion devices: Understanding the differences in the location and type of leaks and their clinical implications. Heart Rhythm. 2015 Jul;12(7):1501-7. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2015.03.020. Epub 2015 Mar 14. PMID: 25778430

Badhwar N, Lakkireddy D, Kawamura M, Han FT, Iyer SK, Moyers BS, Dewland TA, Woods C, Ferrell R, Nath J, Earnest M, Lee RJ. Sequential Percutaneous LAA Ligation and Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Patients with Persistent AF: Initial Results of a Feasibility Study. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2015 Jun;26(6):608-14. doi: 10.1111/jce.12655. Epub 2015 Apr 29. PMID: 25772569

Lakkireddy D, Reddy YM, Atkins D, Rajasingh J, Kanmanthareddy A, Olyaee M, Dusing R, Pimentel R, Bommana S, Dawn B. Effect of atrial fibrillation ablation on gastric motility: the atrial fibrillation gut study. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2015 Jun;8(3):531-6.
doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.114.002508. Epub 2015 Mar 14. PMID: 25772541

Di Biase L, Lakkireddy D, Trivedi C, Deneke T, Martinek M, Mohanty S, Mohanty P, Prakash S, Bai R, Reddy M, Gianni C, Horton R, Bailey S, Sigmund E, Derndorfer M, Schade A, Mueller P, Szoelloes A, Sanchez J, Al-Ahmad A, Hranitzky P, Gallinghouse GJ, Hongo RH, Beheiry S, Pürerfellner H, Burkhardt JD, Natale A. Feasibility and safety of uninterrupted periprocedural apixaban administration in patients undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: Results from a multicenter study. Heart Rhythm. 2015 Jun;12(6):1162-8. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2015.02.028. Epub 2015 Feb 26. PMID: 25728754

Kanmanthareddy A, Reddy M, Ponnaganti G, Sanjani HP, Koripalli S, Adabala N, Buddam A, Janga P, Lakkireddy T, Bommana S, Vallakati A, Atkins D, Lakkireddy D. Alternative medicine in atrial fibrillation treatment-Yoga, acupuncture, biofeedback and more. J Thorac Dis. 2015 Feb;7(2):185-92. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2015.01.13. PMID: 25713735 Review.

Mansour M, Afzal MR, Gunda S, Pillarisetti J, Heist K, Acha MR, Heard M, Ruskin J, Lakkireddy D. Feasibility of Transseptal Puncture Using a Nonfluoroscopic Catheter Tracking System. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2015 Jul;38(7):791-6. doi: 10.1111/pace.12617. Epub 2015 Mar 27. PMID: 25712806

Gunda S, Kanmanthareddy A, Vallakati A, Janga P, Afzal MR, Pillarisetti J, Bommana S, Atkins D, Earnest M, Nath J, Hosakote N, DI Biase L, Natale A, Reddy M, Lee R, Lakkireddy D. Characterization of pleural effusion after left atrial appendage exclusion using the Lariat procedure. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2015 May;26(5):515-9. doi: 10.1111/jce.12648. Epub 2015 Apr 20. PMID: 25711803

Rasekh A, Kar S, Nagaraj H, Badhwar N, Massumi A, Lakkireddy D. Differences in experience with a new delivery device for LAA ligation among various U.S. centers. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2015 Feb 3;65(4):404-405. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2014.09.090. PMID: 25634844

Lakkireddy D, Pillarisetti J, Atkins D, Biria M, Reddy M, Murray C, Bommana S, Shanberg D, Adabala N, Pimentel R, Dendi R, Emert M, Vacek J, Dawn B, Berenbom L. IMpact of pocKet rEvision on the rate of InfecTion and other CompLications in patients rEquiring pocket mAnipulation for generator replacement and/or lead replacement or revisioN (MAKE IT CLEAN): A prospective randomized study. Heart Rhythm. 2015 May;12(5):950-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2015.01.035. Epub 2015 Jan 24. PMID: 25625720 Clinical Trial.

Kanmanthareddy A, Vallakati A, Reddy Yeruva M, Dixit S, DI Biase L, Mansour M, Boolani H, Gunda S, Bunch TJ, Day JD, Ruskin JN, Buddam A, Koripalli S, Bommana S, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation in the postpneumonectomy population: a feasibility, safety, and outcomes study. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2015 Apr;26(4):385-389.
doi: 10.1111/jce.12619. Epub 2015 Feb 26. PMID: 25588757

Mohanty S, Di Biase L, Mohanty P, Trivedi C, Santangeli P, Bai R, Burkhardt JD, Gallinghouse JG, Horton R, Sanchez JE, Hranitzky PM, Zagrodzky J, Al-Ahmad A, Pelargonio G, Lakkireddy D, Reddy M, Forleo G, Rossillo A, Themistoclakis S, Hongo R, Beheiry S, Casella M, Dello Russo A, Tondo C, Natale A. Effect of periprocedural amiodarone on procedure outcome in patients with longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation undergoing extended pulmonary vein antrum isolation: results from a randomized study (SPECULATE). Heart Rhythm. 2015 Mar;12(3):477-483.
doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2014.11.016. Epub 2014 Nov 18. PMID: 25460855 Clinical Trial.

2014

Gopinathannair R, Birks EJ, Trivedi JR, McCants KC, Sutton BS, Deam AG, Slaughter MS, Hottigoudar RU. Impact of cardiac resynchronization therapy on clinical outcomes in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices. J Card Fail. 2015 Mar;21(3):226-32.
doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2014.12.006. Epub 2014 Dec 17. PMID: 25528199

Shailesh FN, Relia N, Pothineni NV, Agarwal A. Buschke-Lowenstein tumor in a patient with decompensated cirrhosis. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2014 Nov;5(Suppl 1):S54-5. doi: 10.4103/2229-5178.144540. PMID: 25506569

Pothineni NV, Delongchamp R, Vallurupalli S, Ding Z, Dai Y, Hagedorn CH, Mehta JL. Impact of hepatitis C seropositivity on the risk of coronary heart disease events. Am J Cardiol. 2014 Dec 15;114(12):1841-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2014.09.020. Epub 2014 Sep 28. PMID: 25438910

Pothineni NV, Deshmukh A, Pant S, Patel NJ, Badheka A, Chothani A, Shah N, Mehta K, Savani GT, Singh V, Grover P, Bhalara V, Patel N, Arora S, Rathod A, Viles-Gonzalez J, Paydak H. Complication rates of atrial fibrillation ablations: comparison of safety outcomes from real world to contemporary randomized control trials. Int J Cardiol. 2014 Aug 1;175(2):372-3.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.04.250. Epub 2014 May 2. PMID: 24948560 Review.

Pothineni NV, Watts TE, Ding Z, Dai Y, Deshmukh AJ. Eptifibatide-Induced Thrombocytopenia--When Inhibitor Turns Killer. Am J Ther. 2016 Jan-Feb;23(1):e298-9.
doi: 10.1097/01.mjt.0000438283.01797.1a. PMID: 24368608 Review.

Koerber SM, Ardhanari S, McDaniel WC, Chockalingam A, Zymek P, Flaker G. Cardiac stimulation with electronic control device application. J Emerg Med. 2014 Oct;47(4):486-92.
doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2014.06.019. Epub 2014 Aug 22. PMID: 25154556

Kroll MW, Lakkireddy DR, Stone JR, Luceri RM. Response to letter regarding article, "TASER electronic control devices and cardiac arrests: coincidental or causal?". Circulation. 2014 Nov 4;130(19):e168. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.114.010923.PMID: 25366840

Pillarisetti J, Lakkireddy D. Atrial fibrillation in Europe: state of the state in disease management! Eur Heart J. 2014 Dec 14;35(47):3326-7. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehu415. Epub 2014 Oct 21. PMID: 25336225 No abstract available.

Afzal MR, Kanmanthareddy A, Earnest M, Reddy M, Atkins D, Bommana S, Bartus K, Rasekh A, Han F, Badhwar N, Cheng J, Dibiase L, Ellis CR, Dawn B, Natale A, Lee RJ, Lakkireddy D. Impact of left atrial appendage exclusion using an epicardial ligation system (LARIAT) on atrial fibrillation burden in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices. Heart Rhythm. 2015 Jan;12(1):52-9. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2014.09.053. Epub 2014 Oct 2. PMID: 25281005

Pillarisetti J, Reddy MY, Lakkireddy D. Ejection fraction may improve but the scar still exists! The risk may be lower but not zero. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014 Sep 9;64(10):1069-70.
doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2014.05.053. PMID: 25190248

Kanmanthareddy A, Emert MP, Pimentel RC, Reddy YM, Bommana S, Atkins D, Tadakamalla R, Lakkireddy T, Lakkireddy D. Lone atrial fibrillation: electrophysiology, risk factors, catheter ablation and other non-pharmacologic treatments. Curr Pharm Des. 2015;21(5):580-90. doi: 10.2174/1381612820666140825130524. PMID: 25175093 Review.

Kanmanthareddy A, Reddy YM, Boolani H, Duthuluru S, Pillarisetti J, Vallakati A, Bommana S, Atkins D, Williamson T, Lakkireddy D. Incidence, predictors, and clinical course of atrial tachyarrhythmias in patients with pulmonary hypertension. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2014 Oct;41(1):9-14. doi: 10.1007/s10840-014-9928-5. Epub 2014 Jul 9. PMID: 25005454

Pillai AM, Kanmanthareddy A, Earnest M, Reddy M, Ferrell R, Nath J, Pillarisetti J, Vallakati A, Lakkireddy D. Initial experience with post Lariat left atrial appendage leak closure with Amplatzer septal occluder device and repeat Lariat application. Heart Rhythm. 2014 Nov;11(11):1877-83. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2014.06.035. Epub 2014 Jun 30. PMID: 24993460

Janga P, Pamulapati H, Kanmanthareddy A, Vallakati A, Gunda S, Bommana S, Jaeger M, Yeruva MR, Lakkireddy D. State Of The Art In Left Atrial Appendage Ligation - The Lariat. J Atr Fibrillation. 2014 Jun 30;7(1):1073. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1073. eCollection 2014 Jun-Jul. PMID: 27957084 Review.

Kanmanthareddy A, Vallakati A, Sridhar A, Reddy M, Sanjani HP, Pillarisetti J, Atkins D, Bommana S, Jaeger M, Berenbom L, Lakkireddy D. The impact of atrial fibrillation and its treatment on dementia. Curr Cardiol Rep. 2014 Aug;16(8):519. doi: 10.1007/s11886-014-0519-y. PMID: 24973950 Review.

Pillarisetti J, Kanmanthareddy A, Reddy YM, Lakkireddy D. MediGuide-impact on catheter ablation techniques and workflow. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2014 Sep;40(3):221-7. doi: 10.1007/s10840-014-9909-8. Epub 2014 Jun 14. PMID: 24928484 Review.

Nalamachu S, Pergolizzi JV, Raffa RB, Lakkireddy DR, Taylor R Jr. Drug-drug interaction between NSAIDS and low-dose aspirin: a focus on cardiovascular and GI toxicity. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2014 Jul;13(7):903-17. doi: 10.1517/14740338.2014.924924. Epub 2014 Jun 6. PMID: 24905189 Review.

Pillarisetti J, Kondur A, Alani A, Reddy M, Reddy M, Vacek J, Weiner CP, Ellerbeck E, Schreiber T, Lakkireddy D. Peripartum cardiomyopathy: predictors of recovery and current state of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator use. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014 Jul 1;63(25 Pt A):2831-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2014.04.014. Epub 2014 May 7. PMID: 24814494

Pillarisetti J, Reddy N, Biria M, Ryschon K, Nagarajan D, Murray C, Atkins D, Bommana S, Reddy MY, DiBiase L, Pimentel R, Berenbom L, Dawn B, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Elevated brain natriuretic peptide level in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation: is it a predictor of failed ablation or a mere function of atrial rhythm and rate at a point in time? J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2014 Aug;40(2):161-8. doi: 10.1007/s10840-014-9898-7. Epub 2014 May 8. PMID: 24800931

Di Biase L, Burkhardt JD, Santangeli P, Mohanty P, Sanchez JE, Horton R, Gallinghouse GJ, Themistoclakis S, Rossillo A, Lakkireddy D, Reddy M, Hao S, Hongo R, Beheiry S, Zagrodzky J, Rong B, Mohanty S, Elayi CS, Forleo G, Pelargonio G, Narducci ML, Dello Russo A, Casella M, Fassini G, Tondo C, Schweikert RA, Natale A. Periprocedural stroke and bleeding complications in patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation with different anticoagulation management: results from the Role of Coumadin in Preventing Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Patients Undergoing Catheter Ablation (COMPARE) randomized trial. Circulation. 2014 Jun 24;129(25):2638-44. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.113.006426. Epub 2014 Apr 17. PMID: 24744272 Clinical Trial.

Bai R, DI Biase L, Mohanty P, Santangeli P, Mohanty S, Pump A, Elayi CS, Reddy YM, Forleo GB, Hongo R, Beheiry S, Russo AD, Casella M, Pelargonio G, Santarelli P, Horton R, Sanchez J, Gallinghouse J, Burkhardt JD, Ma C, Lakkireddy D, Tondo C, Natale A. Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in patients with mechanical mitral valve: long-term outcome of single procedure of pulmonary vein antrum isolation with or without nonpulmonary vein trigger ablation.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2014 Aug;25(8):824-833. doi: 10.1111/jce.12433. Epub 2014 May 19.
PMID: 24724831

Lakkireddy D, Kanmanthareddy A, Biria M, Madhu Reddy Y, Pillarisetti J, Mahapatra S, Berenbom L, Chinitz L, Atkins D, Bommana S, Tung R, DI Biase L, Shivkumar K, Natale A. Radiofrequency ablation of drug refractory ventricular tachycardia related to cocaine use: a feasibility, safety, and efficacy study. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2014 Jul;25(7):739-46. doi: 10.1111/jce.12432. Epub 2014 May 30. PMID: 24724798

Gupta K, Pillarisetti J, Biria M, Pescetto M, Abu-Salah TM, Annapureddy C, Ryschon K, Dawn B, Lakkireddy D. Clinical utility and prognostic significance of measuring troponin I levels in patients presenting to the emergency room with atrial fibrillation. Clin Cardiol. 2014 Jun;37(6):343-9. doi: 10.1002/clc.22251. Epub 2014 Apr 2. PMID: 24700276

Kanmanthareddy A, Reddy YM, Vallakati A, Earnest MB, Nath J, Ferrell R, Dawn B, Lakkireddy D. Embryology and Anatomy of the Left Atrial Appendage: Why Does Thrombus Form? Interv Cardiol Clin. 2014 Apr;3(2):191-202. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2013.11.002. Epub 2014 Jan 22. PMID: 28582164 Review.

Reddy YM, Chinitz L, Mansour M, Bunch TJ, Mahapatra S, Swarup V, Di Biase L, Bommana S, Atkins D, Tung R, Shivkumar K, Burkhardt JD, Ruskin J, Natale A, Lakkireddy D. Percutaneous left ventricular assist devices in ventricular tachycardia ablation: multicenter experience. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2014 Apr;7(2):244-50. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.113.000548. Epub 2014 Feb 14.
PMID: 24532564

Han FT, Bartus K, Lakkireddy D, Rojas F, Bednarek J, Kapelak B, Bartus M, Sadowski J, Badhwar N, Earnest M, Valderrabano M, Lee RJ. The effects of LAA ligation on LAA electrical activity. Heart Rhythm. 2014 May;11(5):864-870. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2014.01.019. Epub 2014 Jan 18.
PMID: 24444443

Lakkireddy D, Reddy YM, Di Biase L, Vallakati A, Mansour MC, Santangeli P, Gangireddy S, Swarup V, Chalhoub F, Atkins D, Bommana S, Verma A, Sanchez JE, Burkhardt JD, Barrett CD, Baheiry S, Ruskin J, Reddy V, Natale A. Feasibility and safety of uninterrupted rivaroxaban for periprocedural anticoagulation in patients undergoing radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation: results from a multicenter prospective registry. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014 Mar 18;63(10):982-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2013.11.039. Epub 2014 Jan 8. PMID: 24412445

Kroll MW, Lakkireddy DR, Stone JR, Luceri RM. TASER electronic control devices and cardiac arrests: coincidental or causal? Circulation. 2014 Jan 7;129(1):93-100.
doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.113.004401. PMID: 24396012

2013

Kimmons LA, Kabra R, Davis M, Segars BV, Oliphant CS. Dabigatran Use in the Real World: A Multihospital System Experience. J Pharm Pract. 2014 Aug;27(4):384-8.
doi: 10.1177/0897190013513616. Epub 2013 Dec 6. PMID: 24319080

Oliphant CS, Jacobs A, Kabra R, Das P. Novel oral anticoagulants for the prevention and treatment of thromboembolism. Future Cardiol. 2013 Nov;9(6):849-61. doi: 10.2217/fca.13.76. PMID: 24180541 Review.

Khouzam RN, Kabra R, Soufi MK. Marijuana, bigeminal premature ventricular contractions and sluggish coronary flow: Are they related? J Cardiol Cases. 2013 Aug 31;8(4):121-124.
doi: 10.1016/j.jccase.2013.06.006. eCollection 2013 Oct. PMID: 30546761

Darden D, Richardson C, Jackson EA. Physical Activity and Exercise for Secondary Prevention among Patients with Cardiovascular Disease. Curr Cardiovasc Risk Rep. 2013 Dec;7(6):10.1007/s12170-013-0354-5. doi: 10.1007/s12170-013-0354-5. PMID: 24396552

Gopinathannair R. Flecainide in CASQ2-mediated catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia: the gift that keeps on giving. Heart Rhythm. 2013 Nov;10(11):1676-7. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2013.08.027. Epub 2013 Aug 26. PMID: 23988695

Hottigoudar RU, Deam AG, Birks EJ, McCants KC, Slaughter MS, Gopinathannair R. Catheter ablation of atrial flutter in patients with left ventricular assist device improves symptoms of right heart failure. Congest Heart Fail. 2013 Jul-Aug;19(4):165-71. doi: 10.1111/chf.12034. PMID: 23910701

Gopinathannair R, Campbell DN, Mazur A. Left Ventricular Dysfunction Caused by Unrecognized Surgical AV block in a Patient with a Manifest Right Free Wall Accessory Pathway. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2013 Jun 25;13(3):109-13. doi: 10.1016/s0972-6292(16)30627-1. Print 2013 May. PMID: 23840104

Hottigoudar RU, Gopinathannair R. 'Inappropriate' sinus tachycardia: does the 100 beats per min cut-off matter? Future Cardiol. 2013 Mar;9(2):273-88. doi: 10.2217/fca.13.5. PMID: 23463978 Review.

Pant S, Deshmukh A, Gurumurthy GS, Pothineni NV, Watts TE, Romeo F, Mehta JL. Inflammation and atherosclerosis--revisited. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Mar;19(2):170-8. doi: 10.1177/1074248413504994. Epub 2013 Oct 31. PMID: 24177335 Review.

Dai Y, Mercanti F, Dai D, Wang X, Ding Z, Pothineni NV, Mehta JL. LOX-1, a bridge between GLP-1R and mitochondrial ROS generation in human vascular smooth muscle cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2013 Jul 19;437(1):62-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2013.06.035. Epub 2013 Jun 24.
PMID: 23806684

Vallakati A, Reddy M, Olayee M, Lakkireddy D. Cardiac Arrest from Asystole During Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Rare But Fatal Complication. J Atr Fibrillation. 2013 Dec 31;6(4):938. doi: 10.4022/jafib.938. eCollection 2013 Dec. PMID: 28496910

Pillarisetti J, Patel A, Bommana S, Guda R, Falbe J, Zorn GT, Muehlebach G, Vacek J, Sue Min Lai, Lakkireddy D. Atrial fibrillation following open heart surgery: long-term incidence and prognosis.
J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2014 Jan;39(1):69-75. doi: 10.1007/s10840-013-9830-6. Epub 2013 Nov 29. PMID: 24293173

Santangeli P, Di Biase L, Themistoclakis S, Raviele A, Schweikert RA, Lakkireddy D, Mohanty P, Bai R, Mohanty S, Pump A, Beheiry S, Hongo R, Sanchez JE, Gallinghouse GJ, Horton R, Dello Russo A, Casella M, Fassini G, Elayi CS, Burkhardt JD, Tondo C, Natale A. Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: long-term outcomes and mechanisms of arrhythmia recurrence. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2013 Dec;6(6):1089-94.
doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.113.000339. Epub 2013 Oct 10. PMID: 24114776

Holmes DR Jr, Lakkireddy DR, Whitlock RP, Waksman R, Mack MJ. Left atrial appendage occlusion: opportunities and challenges. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014 Feb 4;63(4):291-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2013.08.1631. Epub 2013 Sep 27. PMID: 24076495 Review.

Vallakati A, Reddy YM, Emert M, Janga P, Mansour MC, Heist EK, Pimentel R, Dendi R, Atkins D, Bommana S, Mahapatra S, Heard M, Ruskin J, Berenbom L, Dawn B, Lakkireddy D. Impact of nonfluoroscopic MediGuide™ tracking system on radiation exposure in radiofrequency ablation procedures (LESS-RADS registry)-an initial experience. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2013 Nov;38(2):95-100. doi: 10.1007/s10840-013-9825-3. Epub 2013 Sep 12. PMID: 24026968

Dorian P, Burk C, Mullin CM, Bubien R, Godejohn D, Reynolds MR, Lakkireddy DR, Wimmer AP, Bhandari A, Spertus J. Interpreting changes in quality of life in atrial fibrillation: how much change is meaningful? Am Heart J. 2013 Aug;166(2):381-387.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2013.04.015. Epub 2013 Jul 1. PMID: 23895823

Reddy YM, Singh D, Nagarajan D, Pillarisetti J, Biria M, Boolani H, Emert M, Chikkam V, Ryschon K, Vacek J, Bommana S, Atkins D, Verma A, Olyaee M, Dawn B, Lakkireddy D. Atrial fibrillation ablation in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease or irritable bowel syndrome-the heart to gut connection! J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2013 Sep;37(3):259-65. doi: 10.1007/s10840-013-9807-5. Epub 2013 Jun 6. PMID: 23736874

Dupanović M, Lakkireddy D, Emert MP, Krebill R. Utility of dexmedetomidine in sedation for radiofrequency ablation of atrial fibrillation. J Perianesth Nurs. 2013 Jun;28(3):144-50.
doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2012.10.005. PMID: 23711310

Pillarisetti J, Duthuluru S, Sayana H, Goucher HG, Patel A, Biria M, Vacek J, Berenbom L, Bommana S, Nath J, Wiley M, Nangia A, Di Biase L, Natale A, Reddy M, Dawn B, Lakkireddy D. Age-Dependent Impact of Fluoroscopic Radiation on the Gender of Off-Spring: An International Survey of Cardiologists. J Atr Fibrillation. 2013 Apr 6;5(6):801. doi: 10.4022/jafib.801. eCollection 2013 Apr-May. PMID: 28496834

Pillarisetti J, Vanga SR, Lakkireddy D. Amiodarone Induced Thyrotoxicosis - Fluctuating RVOT and LV Scar VT. J Atr Fibrillation. 2013 Feb 12;5(5):342. doi: 10.4022/jafib.342. eCollection 2013 Feb-Mar. PMID: 28496802

Lakkireddy D, Sangrigoli R, Sloan S, Wiseman M, Weiss R, Molin F, Kanaan N, Awasthi Y, Mahapatra S. Clinical evaluation of a novel 12-hole irrigated tip catheter ablation system for the treatment of typical atrial flutter-results from the Duo FLAIR clinical study. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2013 Jun;37(1):97-103. doi: 10.1007/s10840-012-9765-3. Epub 2013 Feb 9. PMID: 23397246 Clinical Trial.

Lakkireddy D, Atkins D, Pillarisetti J, Ryschon K, Bommana S, Drisko J, Vanga S, Dawn B. Effect of yoga on arrhythmia burden, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: the YOGA My Heart Study. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013 Mar 19;61(11):1177-82.
doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2012.11.060. Epub 2013 Jan 30. PMID: 23375926 Clinical Trial.

2012

Shaheen MH, Das P, Koshy SK, Jha SK, Kabra R. An anticoagulation option for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. J Fam Pract. 2012 Jun;61(6):E1-6. PMID: 22670241

Kabra R, Singh JP. Catheter ablation targeting complex fractionated atrial electrograms for the control of atrial fibrillation. Curr Opin Cardiol. 2012 Jan;27(1):49-54.
doi: 10.1097/HCO.0b013e32834dc3bc. PMID: 22123605 Review.

Deshmukh A, Pothineni NV, Pant S, Paydak H. Pacemaker lead malposition: When right is not right! Arch Cardiovasc Dis. 2014 Mar;107(3):201-2. doi: 10.1016/j.acvd.2012.04.004. Epub 2012 Jul 12. PMID: 23791592

Pothineni NV, Hayes K, Deshmukh A, Paydak H. Propofol-related infusion syndrome: rare and fatal. Am J Ther. 2015 Mar-Apr;22(2):e33-5. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0b013e318296f165. PMID: 23782764

Kroll MW, Walcott GP, Ideker RE, Graham MA, Calkins H, Lakkireddy D, Luceri RM, Panescu D. The stability of electrically induced ventricular fibrillation. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2012;2012:6377-81. doi: 10.1109/EMBC.2012.6347453. PMID: 23367388

Kroll MW, Fish RM, Lakkireddy D, Luceri RM, Panescu D. Essentials of low-power electrocution: established and speculated mechanisms. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2012;2012:5734-40. doi: 10.1109/EMBC.2012.6347297. PMID: 23367232 Review.

Kroll MW, Fish RM, Calkins H, Halperin H, Lakkireddy D, Panescu D. Defibrillation success rates for electrically-induced fibrillation: hair of the dog. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2012;2012:689-93. doi: 10.1109/EMBC.2012.6346025. PMID: 23365986 Review.

Perrotta L, Xhaferi B, Chiostri M, Pieragnoli P, Ricciardi G, Di Biase L, Natale A, Ricceri I, Biria M, Lakkireddy D, Valleggi A, Emdin M, Michelotti F, Mascioli G, Pandozi A, Santini M, Padeletti L. Effects of smoking in patients treated with cardiac resynchronization therapy. Intern Emerg Med. 2014 Apr;9(3):311-8. doi: 10.1007/s11739-012-0891-9. Epub 2012 Dec 19. PMID: 23250544

Reddy YM, Singh D, Chikkam V, Bommana S, Atkins D, Verma A, Swarup V, Khaykin Y, Nalamachu S, Pasnoor M, Lakkireddy D. Postprocedural neuropathy after atrial fibrillation ablation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2013 Apr;36(3):279-85. doi: 10.1007/s10840-012-9724-z. Epub 2012 Dec 9.
PMID: 23224798

Vallakati A, Sharma A, Lakkireddy D. Antiarrhythmic drug treatment after cardioversion of atrial fibrillation. Lancet. 2012 Oct 27;380(9852):1467-8; author reply 1468. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(12)61833-9. PMID: 23101707

Pillai A, Reddy M, Heard M, Vallakati A, Berenbom L, Lakkireddy D. Atrial Flutter Ablation Using MediGuide^TM Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking System: A Novel Technology to Reduce Radiation Exposure. J Atr Fibrillation. 2012 Oct 6;5(3):730. doi: 10.4022/jafib.730. eCollection 2012 Oct-Nov. PMID: 28496782

Lakkireddy D, Di Biase L, Ryschon K, Biria M, Swarup V, Reddy YM, Verma A, Bommana S, Burkhardt D, Dendi R, Dello Russo A, Casella M, Carbucicchio C, Tondo C, Dawn B, Natale A. Radiofrequency ablation of premature ventricular ectopy improves the efficacy of cardiac resynchronization therapy in nonresponders. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012 Oct 16;60(16):1531-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2012.06.035. Epub 2012 Sep 19. PMID: 22999718 Clinical Trial.

Reddy YM, Lakkireddy D. QRS morphology is equally important! J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012 Aug 28;60(9):873; author reply 873-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2012.04.041. PMID: 22917011

Boolani H, Madhu Reddy Y, Baryun E, Barnds B, Janga P, Pamulapati H, Lakkireddy D. Remote Magnetic Navigation System Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of Intra Atrial Reentrant Tachycardia in Corrected Transposition of Great Arteries. J Atr Fibrillation. 2012 Aug 20;5(2):522.
doi: 10.4022/jafib.522. eCollection 2012 Aug-Sep. PMID: 28496758

Santangeli P, Di Biase L, Bai R, Mohanty S, Pump A, Cereceda Brantes M, Horton R, Burkhardt JD, Lakkireddy D, Reddy YM, Casella M, Dello Russo A, Tondo C, Natale A. Atrial fibrillation and the risk of incident dementia: a meta-analysis. Heart Rhythm. 2012 Nov;9(11):1761-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2012.07.026. Epub 2012 Aug 2. PMID: 22863685

Bunch TJ, Mahapatra S, Madhu Reddy Y, Lakkireddy D. The role of percutaneous left ventricular assist devices during ventricular tachycardia ablation. Europace. 2012 Aug;14 Suppl 2:ii26-ii32.
doi: 10.1093/europace/eus210. PMID: 22832915 Review.

Di Biase L, Santangeli P, Burkhardt DJ, Bai R, Mohanty P, Carbucicchio C, Dello Russo A, Casella M, Mohanty S, Pump A, Hongo R, Beheiry S, Pelargonio G, Santarelli P, Zucchetti M, Horton R, Sanchez JE, Elayi CS, Lakkireddy D, Tondo C, Natale A. Endo-epicardial homogenization of the scar versus limited substrate ablation for the treatment of electrical storms in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012 Jul 10;60(2):132-41. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2012.03.044.
PMID: 22766340

Boolani H, Reddy YM, Ittaman S, Lakkireddy D. Recurrent unilateral pleural effusion in a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patient secondary to atrial arrhythmias and the role of radiofrequency ablation. Europace. 2012 Sep;14(9):1371-2. doi: 10.1093/europace/eus079. Epub 2012 May 22. PMID: 22622140

Simmons A, Pimentel R, Lakkireddy D. Sudden cardiac death in women. Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2012;13(1):e37-42. doi: 10.3909/ricm0589. PMID: 22565537 Review.

Santangeli P, Dello Russo A, Pieroni M, Casella M, Di Biase L, Burkhardt JD, Sanchez J, Lakkireddy D, Carbucicchio C, Zucchetti M, Pelargonio G, Themistoclakis S, Camporeale A, Rossillo A, Beheiry S, Hongo R, Bellocci F, Tondo C, Natale A. Fragmented and delayed electrograms within fibrofatty scar predict arrhythmic events in arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy: results from a prospective risk stratification study. Heart Rhythm. 2012 Aug;9(8):1200-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2012.03.057. Epub 2012 Mar 30. PMID: 22465294

Lakkireddy D, Reddy YM, Di Biase L, Vanga SR, Santangeli P, Swarup V, Pimentel R, Mansour MC, D'Avila A, Sanchez JE, Burkhardt JD, Chalhoub F, Mohanty P, Coffey J, Shaik N, Monir G, Reddy VY, Ruskin J, Natale A. Feasibility and safety of dabigatran versus warfarin for periprocedural anticoagulation in patients undergoing radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation: results from a multicenter prospective registry. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012 Mar 27;59(13):1168-74.
doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2011.12.014. Epub 2012 Feb 1. PMID: 22305113

2011

Beinart R, Kabra R, Heist KE, Blendea D, Barrett CD, Danik SB, Collins R, Ruskin JN, Mansour M. Respiratory compensation improves the accuracy of electroanatomic mapping of the left atrium and pulmonary veins during atrial fibrillation ablation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2011 Nov;32(2):105-10. doi: 10.1007/s10840-011-9583-z. Epub 2011 May 24. PMID: 21607726

Koruth JS, Heist EK, Danik S, Barrett CD, Kabra R, Blendea D, Ruskin J, Mansour M. Accuracy of left atrial anatomical maps acquired with a multielectrode catheter during catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2011 Oct;32(1):45-51. doi: 10.1007/s10840-011-9573-1. Epub 2011 Apr 19. PMID: 21503729

Wenzel BJ, George S, Lakkireddy D, Vanga S, Bommana S, Gussak I, Simic G, Bojovic B, Hadzievski L, Panescu D. Algorithm for quantitative 3 dimensional analysis of ECG signals improves myocardial diagnosis over cardiologists in diabetic patients. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2011;2011:965-8. doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2011.6090218. PMID: 22254472

Kroll MW, Lakkireddy D, Rahko PS, Panescu D. Ventricular fibrillation risk estimation for conducted electrical weapons: critical convolutions. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2011;2011:271-7. doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2011.6090053. PMID: 22254302

Kowey PR, Crijns HJ, Aliot EM, Capucci A, Kulakowski P, Radzik D, Roy D, Connolly SJ, Hohnloser SH; ALPHEE Study Investigators. Efficacy and safety of celivarone, with amiodarone as calibrator, in patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for prevention of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator interventions or death: the ALPHEE study. Circulation. 2011 Dec 13;124(24):2649-60. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.111.072561. Epub 2011 Nov 14. PMID: 22082672 Clinical Trial.

Vacek JL, Vanga SR, Good M, Lai SM, Lakkireddy D, Howard PA. Vitamin D deficiency and supplementation and relation to cardiovascular health. Am J Cardiol. 2012 Feb 1;109(3):359-63. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2011.09.020. Epub 2011 Nov 8. PMID: 22071212

Boolani H, Shanberg D, Chikkam V, Lakkireddy D. Metformin associated Atrial Fibrillation - A Case Report. J Atr Fibrillation. 2011 Sep 30;4(3):411. doi: 10.4022/jafib.411. eCollection 2011 Sep-Nov.
PMID: 28496704

Verma A, Lakkireddy D, Wulffhart Z, Pillarisetti J, Farina D, Beardsall M, Whaley B, Giewercer D, Tsang B, Khaykin Y. Relationship between complex fractionated electrograms (CFE) and dominant frequency (DF) sites and prospective assessment of adding DF-guided ablation to pulmonary vein isolation in persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2011 Dec;22(12):1309-16. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2011.02128.x. Epub 2011 Jul 7. PMID: 21736659

Santangeli P, Di Biase L, Burkhardt JD, Horton R, Sanchez J, Bailey S, Zagrodzky JD, Lakkireddy D, Bai R, Mohanty P, Beheiry S, Hongo R, Natale A. Transseptal access and atrial fibrillation ablation guided by intracardiac echocardiography in patients with atrial septal closure devices. Heart Rhythm. 2011 Nov;8(11):1669-75. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2011.06.023. Epub 2011 Jun 22. PMID: 21703215

Barnes BJ, Solomon S, Howard PA, Lakkireddy D, Kramer JB, Muehlebach GF, Daon E, Zorn GLT, Vacek JL. Preoperative Statin use is not Associated with a Reduced Risk of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery. J Atr Fibrillation. 2011 May 4;4(1):325. doi: 10.4022/jafib.325. eCollection 2011 May-Jun. PMID: 28496690

Di Biase L, Al-Ahamad A, Santangeli P, Hsia HH, Sanchez J, Bai R, Bailey S, Horton R, Gallinghouse GJ, Burkhardt DJ, Lakkireddy D, Yang Y, Badhwar N, Scheinman M, Tung R, Dello Russo A, Pelargonio G, Casella M, Tomassoni G, Shivkumar K, Natale A. Safety and outcomes of cryoablation for ventricular tachyarrhythmias: results from a multicenter experience. Heart Rhythm. 2011 Jul;8(7):968-74. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2011.02.038. Epub 2011 Mar 3. PMID: 21376835 Clinical Trial.

Lakkireddy D, Nagarajan D, Di Biase L, Vanga SR, Mahapatra S, Jared Bunch T, Day JD, Burkhardt DJ, Umbarger L, Dendi R, Pimentel R, Berenbom L, Emert M, Gerken A, Bommana S, Ray W, Atkins D, Murray C, Dawn B, Natale A. Radiofrequency ablation of atrial fibrillation in patients with mitral or aortic mechanical prosthetic valves: a feasibility, safety, and efficacy study. Heart Rhythm. 2011 Jul;8(7):975-80. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2011.02.012. Epub 2011 Feb 11. PMID: 21316485

Spertus J, Dorian P, Bubien R, Lewis S, Godejohn D, Reynolds MR, Lakkireddy DR, Wimmer AP, Bhandari A, Burk C. Development and validation of the Atrial Fibrillation Effect on QualiTy-of-Life (AFEQT) Questionnaire in patients with atrial fibrillation. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2011 Feb;4(1):15-25. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.110.958033. Epub 2010 Dec 15. PMID: 21160035

2010

Zhou R, Kabra R, Olson DR, Piper RC, Snyder PM. Hrs controls sorting of the epithelial Na+ channel between endosomal degradation and recycling pathways. J Biol Chem. 2010 Oct 1;285(40):30523-30. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M110.150755. Epub 2010 Jul 30. PMID: 20675381

Kabra R, Heist EK, Barrett CD, Donaldson D, Blendea D, Beinart R, Koruth J, Singh S, Ruskin J, Mansour M. Incidence and electrophysiologic properties of dissociated pulmonary vein activity following pulmonary vein isolation during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2010 Dec;21(12):1338-43. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2010.01832.x. PMID: 20586827

Kabra R, Singh J. Recent trends in imaging for atrial fibrillation ablation. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2010 May 5;10(5):215-27. PMID: 20473373

Gopinathannair R, Olshansky B, Iannettoni M, Mazur A. Delayed maximal response to left cardiac sympathectomy for catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. Europace. 2010 Jul;12(7):1035-9. doi: 10.1093/europace/euq058. Epub 2010 Mar 10. PMID: 20219758

Kroll MW, Panescu D, Hinz AF, Lakkireddy D. A novel mechanism for electrical currents inducing ventricular fibrillation: The three-fold way to fibrillation. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2010;2010:1990-6. doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2010.5627490. PMID: 21096790

Biria M, Bommana S, Kroll M, Panescu D, Lakkireddy D. Multi-organ effects of Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEW) -- a review. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2010;2010:1266-70.
doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2010.5626415. PMID: 21095915 Review.

Vanga SR, Bommana S, Kroll M, Lakkireddy D. Impedance changes on defibrillation coils after atrial fibrillation ablation: lead damage or electromechanical interference? Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2012 Jun;35(6):e163-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2010.02927.x. Epub 2010 Oct 28. PMID: 21029124

Poole JE, Gleva MJ, Mela T, Chung MK, Uslan DZ, Borge R, Gottipaty V, Shinn T, Dan D, Feldman LA, Seide H, Winston SA, Gallagher JJ, Langberg JJ, Mitchell K, Holcomb R; REPLACE Registry Investigators. Complication rates associated with pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator generator replacements and upgrade procedures: results from the REPLACE registry. Circulation. 2010 Oct 19;122(16):1553-61. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.110.976076. Epub 2010 Oct 4. PMID: 20921437

Patel D, Mohanty P, Di Biase L, Shaheen M, Lewis WR, Quan K, Cummings JE, Wang P, Al-Ahmad A, Venkatraman P, Nashawati E, Lakkireddy D, Schweikert R, Horton R, Sanchez J, Gallinghouse J, Hao S, Beheiry S, Cardinal DS, Zagrodzky J, Canby R, Bailey S, Burkhardt JD, Natale A. Safety and efficacy of pulmonary vein antral isolation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: the impact of continuous positive airway pressure. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2010 Oct;3(5):445-51.
doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.109.858381. Epub 2010 Aug 5. PMID: 20689107

Di Biase L, Burkhardt JD, Mohanty P, Sanchez J, Horton R, Gallinghouse GJ, Lakkireddy D, Verma A, Khaykin Y, Hongo R, Hao S, Beheiry S, Pelargonio G, Dello Russo A, Casella M, Santarelli P, Santangeli P, Wang P, Al-Ahmad A, Patel D, Themistoclakis S, Bonso A, Rossillo A, Corrado A, Raviele A, Cummings JE, Schweikert RA, Lewis WR, Natale A. Periprocedural stroke and management of major bleeding complications in patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: the impact of periprocedural therapeutic international normalized ratio. Circulation. 2010 Jun 15;121(23):2550-6. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.109.921320. Epub 2010 Jun 1. PMID: 20516376

Santangeli P, Di Biase L, Lakkireddy D, Burkhardt JD, Pillarisetti J, Michowitz Y, Sanchez JE, Horton R, Mohanty P, Gallinghouse GJ, Dello Russo A, Casella M, Pelargonio G, Santarelli P, Verma A, Narasimhan C, Shivkumar K, Natale A. Radiofrequency catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: safety and feasibility. Heart Rhythm. 2010 Aug;7(8):1036-42. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2010.05.022. Epub 2010 May 19. PMID: 20493276

Vanga SR, Annapureddy C, Biria M, Lakkireddy D. Monomorphic Outflow Tract Ventricular Tachycardia: Unique Presenting Manifestation of Gitelman's Syndrome. J Atr Fibrillation. 2010 Jan 1;2(4):229. doi: 10.4022/jafib.229. eCollection 2010 Jan-Feb. PMID: 28496647

Pillarisetti J, Nath J, Berenbom L, Lakkireddy D. Cardiac cirrhosis: a rare manifestation of an uncorrected primum atrial septal defect. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown). 2010 Sep;11(9):689-91. doi: 10.2459/JCM.0b013e3283324730. PMID: 19966572

2009

Gopinathannair R, Sullivan R, Olshansky B. Tachycardia-mediated cardiomyopathy: recognition and management. Curr Heart Fail Rep. 2009 Dec;6(4):257-64. doi: 10.1007/s11897-009-0035-3. PMID: 19948094 Review.

Gopinathannair R, Olshansky B. Resting sinus heart rate and first degree av block: modifiable risk predictors or epiphenomena? Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2009 Nov 1;9(6):334-41.
PMID: 19898656

Gopinathannair R, Sullivan RM, Olshansky B. Slower heart rates for healthy hearts: time to redefine tachycardia? Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2008 Dec;1(5):321-3. doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.108.835264. PMID: 19808425

Gopinathannair R, Chaudhary AK, Xing D, Ely D, Zheng W, Martins JB. Angiotensin II effects on ischemic focal ventricular tachycardia are predominantly mediated through myocardial AT(2) receptor. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2009 Nov;297(5):H1889-98.
doi: 10.1152/ajpheart.00080.2009. Epub 2009 Sep 25. PMID: 19783782

Kabra R, Gopinathannair R, Sandesara C, Messinger C, Olshansky B. The dual role of implantable loop recorder in patients with potentially arrhythmic symptoms: a retrospective single-center study. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2009 Jul;32(7):908-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2009.02407.x.
PMID: 19572867

Gopinathannair R, Sullivan RM, Olshansky B. Update on medical management of atrial fibrillation in the modern era. Heart Rhythm. 2009 Aug;6(8 Suppl):S17-22.
doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2009.02.013. Epub 2009 Feb 12. PMID: 19546032 Review.

Gopinathannair R, Sandesara CM, Olshansky B. Not so innocent bystander(s). Europace. 2009 Sep;11(9):1230-4. doi: 10.1093/europace/eup154. Epub 2009 Jun 18. PMID: 19541680

Olshansky B, Gopinathannair R, Sullivan RM. DAVID II did not slay Goliath. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2009 Mar 10;53(10):881-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2008.11.036. PMID: 19264246

Gopinathannair R, Olshansky B. Advances in the management of atrial fibrillation in congestive heart failure. F1000 Med Rep. 2009 Jan 21;1:4. doi: 10.3410/M1-4. PMID: 20948741

Gopinathannair R, Olshansky B. Ibutilide revisited: stronger and safer than ever. Europace. 2009 Jan;11(1):9-10. doi: 10.1093/europace/eun337. PMID: 19088363

Vanga SR, Bommana S, Kroll MW, Swerdlow C, Lakkireddy D. TASER conducted electrical weapons and implanted pacemakers and defibrillators. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2009;2009:3199-204. doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2009.5333136. PMID: 19964055 Review.

Nair CK, Holmberg MJ, Aronow WS, Shen X, Li H, Lakkireddy D. Thromboembolism in patients with atrial fibrillation with and without left atrial thrombus documented by transesophageal echocardiography. Am J Ther. 2009 Sep-Oct;16(5):385-92. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0b013e3181727b42.
PMID: 19955857 Clinical Trial.

Vanga SR, Vacek J, Berenbom L, Lakkireddy DR. Ventricular tachycardia storm--an atypical presentation of sarcoidosis exacerbation. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2009 Nov 1;9(6):351-4.
PMID: 19898658

Verma A, Wulffhart Z, Lakkireddy D, Khaykin Y, Kaplan A, Sarak B, Biria M, Pillarisetti J, Bhat P, Di Biase L, Constantini O, Quan K, Natale A. Incidence of left ventricular function improvement after primary prevention ICD implantation for non-ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy: a multicentre experience. Heart. 2010 Apr;96(7):510-5. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2009.178061. Epub 2009 Nov 1.
PMID: 19884110

Pillarisetti J, Biria M, Balda A, Reddy N, Berenbom L, Lakkireddy D. Integrity of vascular access: the story of a broken sheath! J Vasc Nurs. 2009 Sep;27(3):75-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jvn.2009.07.001.
PMID: 19699446

Di Biase L, Burkhardt JD, Lakkireddy D, Pillarisetti J, Baryun EN, Biria M, Horton R, Sanchez J, Gallinghouse GJ, Bailey S, Beheiry S, Hongo R, Hao S, Tomassoni G, Natale A. Mapping and ablation of ventricular arrhythmias with magnetic navigation: comparison between 4- and 8-mm catheter tips. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2009 Nov;26(2):133-7. doi: 10.1007/s10840-009-9416-5. Epub 2009 Jul 29. PMID: 19639398 Clinical Trial.

Pillarisetti J, Patel A, Boc K, Bommana S, Sawers Y, Vanga S, Sayana H, Chen W, Nath J, Vacek J, Lakkireddy D. Evolution of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation to Persistent or Permanent Atrial Fibrillation: Predictors of Progression. J Atr Fibrillation. 2009 Jun 1;2(1):191. doi: 10.4022/jafib.191. eCollection 2009 Jun-Jul. PMID: 28496630

Swerdlow CD, Fishbein MC, Chaman L, Lakkireddy DR, Tchou P. Presenting rhythm in sudden deaths temporally proximate to discharge of TASER conducted electrical weapons. Acad Emerg Med. 2009 Aug;16(8):726-39. doi: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2009.00432.x. Epub 2009 May 15.
PMID: 19473120

Pillarisetti J, Rosamond T, Lakkireddy D. Pulmonary vein stents or stenosis: why acquisition phase matters during computed tomography? Europace. 2009 Jul;11(7):916.
doi: 10.1093/europace/eup090. Epub 2009 Apr 9. PMID: 19359334

Pillarisetti J, Ray W, Lakkireddy D. Ectopic Triggers of Superior Vena Cava in Atrial Fibrillation. J Atr Fibrillation. 2009 Apr 1;1(6):173. doi: 10.4022/jafib.173. eCollection 2009 Apr-May.
PMID: 28496620

Lakkireddy D. Accurate Detection Of Left Atrial Thrombus Prior To Atrial Fibrillation Ablation In Patients With Therapeutic Anticoagulation: Does Transesophageal Echocardiography Beat Conventional Wisdom? J Atr Fibrillation. 2009 Feb 1;1(5):169. doi: 10.4022/jafib.169. eCollection 2009 Feb-Mar. PMID: 28496615

Prasad S, Pillarisetti J, Vanga S, Lakkireddy D. AV nodal reentrant tachycardia causing inappropriate ICD shocks in a patient with arrhythmogenic RV dysplasia. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2009;9(1):60-3. Epub 2009 Jan 7. PMID: 19165361

2008

Kabra R, Knight KK, Zhou R, Snyder PM. Nedd4-2 induces endocytosis and degradation of proteolytically cleaved epithelial Na+ channels. J Biol Chem. 2008 Mar 7;283(10):6033-9.
doi: 10.1074/jbc.M708555200. Epub 2008 Jan 3. PMID: 18174164

Gopinathannair R, Mazur A, Olshansky B. Syncope in congestive heart failure. Cardiol J. 2008;15(4):303-12. PMID: 18698538 Review.

Lakkireddy D. Is Rhythm Control with Pulmonary Vein Isolation Superior to Rate Control with AV Nodal Ablation in Patients with Heart Failure? J Atr Fibrillation. 2008 Dec 1;1(4):148.
doi: 10.4022/jafib.148. eCollection 2008 Dec. PMID: 28496605 Review.

Lakkireddy D. Do Statins Decrease the Arrhythmia Burden in Patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation? J Atr Fibrillation. 2008 Dec 1;1(4):147. doi: 10.4022/jafib.147. eCollection 2008 Dec. PMID: 28496604 Review.

Lakkireddy D, Nadzam G, Verma A, Prasad S, Ryschon K, Di Biase L, Khan M, Burkhardt D, Schweikert R, Natale A. Impact of a comprehensive safety program on radiation exposure during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: a prospective study. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2009 Mar;24(2):105-12. doi: 10.1007/s10840-008-9316-0. Epub 2008 Nov 6. PMID: 18987964 Clinical Trial.

Biria M, Burnett M, Vanga S, Murray C, Ray W, Lakkireddy D. Use of complex fractionated atrial electrogram mapping system in mapping and ablating the atrial flutter of a transplanted heart. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2008 Sep;31(9):1223-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2008.01167.x.
PMID: 18834478

Biria M, Batrash A, Piallarisetti J, Vacek J, Berenbom L, Lakkireddy D. Underutilization of Warfarin Therapy in Elderly Patients with Atrial Fibrillation - Fear or False Sense of Security! J Atr Fibrillation. 2008 Sep 16;1(3):119. doi: 10.4022/jafib.119. eCollection 2008 Sep-Nov. PMID: 28496591

Blake GE, Lakkireddy D. Atrial Septal Defect and Atrial Fibrillation: The Known and Unknown. J Atr Fibrillation. 2008 Sep 16;1(3):45. doi: 10.4022/jafib.45. eCollection 2008 Sep-Nov. PMID: 28496588 Review.

Biria M, Gupta R, Lakkireddy D, Gupta K. Recurrent positional syncope as the primary presentation of superior vena cava syndrome after pacemaker implantation. Heart Rhythm. 2009 Jan;6(1):144-5. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2008.04.024. Epub 2008 May 2. PMID: 18672407

Lakkireddy D, Rangisetty U, Prasad S, Verma A, Biria M, Berenbom L, Pimentel R, Emert M, Rosamond T, Fahmy T, Patel D, Di Biase L, Schweikert R, Burkhardt D, Natale A. Intracardiac echo-guided radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in patients with atrial septal defect or patent foramen ovale repair: a feasibility, safety, and efficacy study. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2008 Nov;19(11):1137-42. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2008.01249.x. Epub 2008 Jul 25. PMID: 18662188 Clinical Trial.

Vanga SR, Biria M, Berenbom L, Vacek J, Lakkireddy DR. Skin Burn at the Site of Indifferent Electrode after Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of AV Node for Atrial Fibrillation. J Atr Fibrillation. 2008 Jul 16;1(2):88. doi: 10.4022/jafib.88. eCollection 2008 Jul-Aug. PMID: 28496580

Lakkireddy DR, Blake GE, Patel D, Rotter M, Verma A, Ryschon K, Khan M, Schweikert R, Haissaguerre M, Natale A. Success of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Does Obesity Influence the Outcomes? J Atr Fibrillation. 2008 May 16;1(1):36. doi: 10.4022/jafib.36. eCollection 2008 May-Jun. PMID: 28496572

Biria A, Rosamond T, Lakkireddy D, Wetzel L. Transesophageal Echocardiographyfor Detection Of Left Atrial Appendage Thrombi: Is It Good Enough? J Atr Fibrillation. 2008 May 16;1(1):10. doi: 10.4022/jafib.10. eCollection 2008 May-Jun. PMID: 28496566

Hoestje SM, Bertsch JR, Lakkireddy DR, Holzbeierlein JM. Right ureteral injury after radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. Urology. 2008 Oct;72(4):948.e5-6. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2008.01.009. Epub 2008 May 2. PMID: 18455759

Vanga S, Patel D, Li H, Lakkireddy D. Incessant right ventricular outflow tract ventricular tachycardia due to subacute postpartum thyroiditis. Europace. 2008 May;10(5):636-7.
doi: 10.1093/europace/eun075. Epub 2008 Apr 9. PMID: 18403388

Lakkireddy D, Wallick D, Verma A, Ryschon K, Kowalewski W, Wazni O, Butany J, Martin D, Tchou PJ. Cardiac effects of electrical stun guns: does position of barbs contact make a difference? Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2008 Apr;31(4):398-408. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2008.01008.x. PMID: 18373757

Kondur AK, Afonso LC, Berenbom LD, Lakkireddy DR. Implantable cardioverter defibrillators save lives from lightning-related electrocution too! Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2008 Feb;31(2):256-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2007.00980.x. PMID: 18233984

Lakkireddy D, Aronow WS, Bateman T, McGhee I, Nair C, Khan IA. Does beta blocker therapy affect the diagnostic accuracy of adenosine single-photon-emission computed tomographic myocardial perfusion imaging? Am J Ther. 2008 Jan-Feb;15(1):19-23. doi:10.1097/MJT.0b013e31804c71a7. PMID: 18223349

2007

Gopinathannair R, Martins JB. Predicting sudden cardiac death in healthy humans: is there more to autonomic balance than we know? Heart Rhythm. 2008 Feb;5(2):306-7.
doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2007.10.038. Epub 2007 Nov 1. PMID: 18242559

Lockard MM, Gopinathannair R, Paton CM, Phares DA, Hagberg JM. Exercise training-induced changes in coagulation factors in older adults. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2007 Apr;39(4):587-92.
doi: 10.1249/mss.0b013e31802eff4b. PMID: 17414794

Gold M, Val-Mejias J, Leman RB, Tummala R, Goyal S, Kluger J, Kroll M, Oza A. Optimization of superior vena cava coil position and usage for transvenous defibrillation. Heart Rhythm. 2008 Mar;5(3):394-9. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2007.12.001. Epub 2007 Dec 5. PMID: 18313597.

Rosamond T, Wetzel LH, Lakkireddy D, Ferrell R, Tadros P. IntraCameral right coronary artery: detection by 64 slice coronary computed tomographic angiography and implications for radiofrequency ablation of atrial dysrhythmias. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2007 Dec;30(12):1571-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2007.00910.x. PMID: 18070317

Basarakodu KR, Aronow WS, Nair CK, Lakkireddy D, Kondur A, Korlakunta H, Valasareddi SL, Lem V, Schuller D. Differences in treatment and in outcomes between idiopathic and secondary forms of organizing pneumonia. Am J Ther. 2007 Sep-Oct;14(5):422-6. doi:10.1097/01.pap.0000249905.63211.a1. PMID: 17890928

Verma A, Saliba WI, Lakkireddy D, Burkhardt JD, Cummings JE, Wazni OM, Belden WA, Thal S, Schweikert RA, Martin DO, Tchou PJ, Natale A. Vagal responses induced by endocardial left atrial autonomic ganglion stimulation before and after pulmonary vein antrum isolation for atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm. 2007 Sep;4(9):1177-82. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2007.04.023. Epub 2007 May 3. PMID: 17765618

Lakkireddy D, Khasnis A, Antenacci J, Ryshcon K, Chung MK, Wallick D, Kowalewski W, Patel D, Mlcochova H, Kondur A, Vacek J, Martin D, Natale A, Tchou P. Do electrical stun guns (TASER-X26) affect the functional integrity of implantable pacemakers and defibrillators? Europace. 2007 Jul;9(7):551-6. doi: 10.1093/europace/eum058. Epub 2007 May 9. PMID: 17491105

Verma A, Minor S, Kilicaslan F, Patel D, Hao S, Beheiry S, Lakkireddy D, Elayi SC, Cummings J, Martin DO, Burkhardt JD, Schweikert RA, Saliba W, Tchou PJ, Natale A. Incidence of atrial arrhythmias detected by permanent pacemakers (PPM) post-pulmonary vein antrum isolation (PVAI) for atrial fibrillation (AF): correlation with symptomatic recurrence. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2007 Jun;18(6):601-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2007.00789.x. Epub 2007 Apr 11. PMID: 17428271

Lakkireddy DR, Basarakodu KR, Vacek JL, Kondur AK, Ramachandruni SK, Esterbrooks DJ, Markert RJ, Gowda MS. Improving death certificate completion: a trial of two training interventions. J Gen Intern Med. 2007 Apr;22(4):544-8. doi: 10.1007/s11606-006-0071-6. PMID: 17372807 Clinical Trial.

Verma A, Patel D, Famy T, Martin DO, Burkhardt JD, Elayi SC, Lakkireddy D, Wazni O, Cummings J, Schweikert RA, Saliba W, Tchou PJ, Natale A. Efficacy of adjuvant anterior left atrial ablation during intracardiac echocardiography-guided pulmonary vein antrum isolation for atrial fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2007 Feb;18(2):151-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2006.00673.x. PMID: 17338763 Clinical Trial.

Shen X, Li H, Nair CK, Holmberg MJ, Lakkireddy D, Cloutier D, Rovang K, Hee T, Mooss AN, Mohiuddin SM. Warfarin therapy initiated before is more beneficial than after transesophageal echocardiography detected left atrial thrombus. Echocardiography. 2007 Jan;24(1):14-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2007.00344.x. PMID: 17214617

2006

Tandri H, Griffith LS, Tang T, Nasir K, Zardkoohi O, Reddy CV, Capps M, Calkins H, Donahue JK. Clinical course and long-term follow-up of patients receiving implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. Heart Rhythm. 2006 Jul;3(7):762-8. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2006.03.027. Epub 2006 Mar 27. PMID: 16818202

Cheema A, Vasamreddy CR, Dalal D, Marine JE, Dong J, Henrikson CA, Spragg D, Cheng A, Nazarian S, Sinha S, Halperin H, Berger R, Calkins H. Long-term single procedure efficacy of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2006 Apr;15(3):145-55. doi: 10.1007/s10840-006-9005-9. Epub 2006 Aug 5. PMID: 17019636 Clinical Trial.

Cheema A, Dong J, Dalal D, Vasamreddy CR, Marine JE, Henrikson CA, Spragg D, Cheng A, Nazarian S, Sinha S, Halperin H, Berger R, Calkins H. Long-term safety and efficacy of circumferential ablation with pulmonary vein isolation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2006 Oct;17(10):1080-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2006.00569.x. PMID: 16989649 Clinical Trial.

Dong J, Dickfeld T, Dalal D, Cheema A, Vasamreddy CR, Henrikson CA, Marine JE, Halperin HR, Berger RD, Lima JA, Bluemke DA, Calkins H. Initial experience in the use of integrated electroanatomic mapping with three-dimensional MR/CT images to guide catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2006 May;17(5):459-66. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2006.00425.x. PMID: 16684014 Clinical Trial.

Vasamreddy CR, Dalal D, Dong J, Cheng A, Spragg D, Lamiy SZ, Meininger G, Henrikson CA, Marine JE, Berger R, Calkins H. Symptomatic and asymptomatic atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2006 Feb;17(2):134-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2006.00359.x. PMID: 16533249

Di Biase L, Fahmy TS, Wazni OM, Bai R, Patel D, Lakkireddy D, Cummings JE, Schweikert RA, Burkhardt JD, Elayi CS, Kanj M, Popova L, Prasad S, Martin DO, Prieto L, Saliba W, Tchou P, Arruda M, Natale A. Pulmonary vein total occlusion following catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: clinical implications after long-term follow-up. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2006 Dec 19;48(12):2493-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.08.038. Epub 2006 Nov 28. PMID: 17174188

Wazni OM, Saliba W, Fahmy T, Lakkireddy D, Thal S, Kanj M, Martin DO, Burkhardt JD, Schweikert R, Natale A. Atrial arrhythmias after surgical maze: findings during catheter ablation. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2006 Oct 3;48(7):1405-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.05.061. Epub 2006 Sep 12. PMID: 17010803 Clinical Trial.

Lakkireddy D, Wallick D, Ryschon K, Chung MK, Butany J, Martin D, Saliba W, Kowalewski W, Natale A, Tchou PJ. Effects of cocaine intoxication on the threshold for stun gun induction of ventricular fibrillation. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2006 Aug 15;48(4):805-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.03.055. Epub 2006 Jul 25. PMID: 16904553

Khan M, Kalahasti V, Rajagopal V, Khaykin Y, Wazni O, Almahameed S, Zuzek R, Shah T, Lakkireddy D, Saliba W, Schweikert R, Cummings J, Martin DO, Natale A. Incidence of atrial fibrillation in heart transplant patients: long-term follow-up. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2006 Aug;17(8):827-31. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2006.00497.x. PMID: 16903960

Mlcochova H, Saliba WI, Burkhardt DJ, Rodriguez RE, Cummings JE, Lakkireddy D, Patel D, Natale A. Catheter ablation of ventricular fibrillation storm in patients with infiltrative amyloidosis of the heart. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2006 Apr;17(4):426-30. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2005.00321.x. PMID: 16643368

Kilicaslan F, Verma A, Saad E, Themistoclakis S, Bonso A, Raviele A, Bozbas H, Andrews MW, Beheiry S, Hao S, Cummings JE, Marrouche NF, Lakkireddy D, Wazni O, Yamaji H, Saenz LC, Saliba W, Schweikert RA, Natale A. Efficacy of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Heart Rhythm. 2006 Mar;3(3):275-80. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2005.11.013. PMID: 16500298

2005

Kabra R, Welke KF, Kernstine KH, Field FJ, Thompson BH, Vats HS, Weintraub NL. Bacterial pericarditis due to group F streptococci as a complication of esophagomediastinal fistula. Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Jun;79(6):2132-4. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.01.001. PMID: 15919326

Michos ED, Vasamreddy CR, Becker DM, Yanek LR, Moy TF, Fishman EK, Becker LC, Blumenthal RS. Women with a low Framingham risk score and a family history of premature coronary heart disease have a high prevalence of subclinical coronary atherosclerosis. Am Heart J. 2005 Dec;150(6):1276-81. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2005.02.037. PMID: 16338271

Nasir K, Vasamreddy C, Blumenthal RS, Rumberger JA. Comprehensive coronary risk determination in primary prevention: an imaging and clinical based definition combining computed tomographic coronary artery calcium score and national cholesterol education program risk score. Int J Cardiol. 2006 Jun 16;110(2):129-36. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2005.09.009. Epub 2005 Nov 21. PMID: 16303191 Review.

Jayam VK, Dong J, Vasamreddy CR, Lickfett L, Kato R, Dickfeld T, Eldadah Z, Dalal D, Blumke DA, Berger R, Halperin HR, Calkins H. Atrial volume reduction following catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation and relation to reduction in pulmonary vein size: an evaluation using magnetic resonance angiography. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2005 Jul;13(2):107-14. doi: 10.1007/s10840-005-0215-3. PMID: 16133837

Dong J, Vasamreddy CR, Jayam V, Dalal D, Dickfeld T, Eldadah Z, Meininger G, Halperin HR, Berger R, Bluemke DA, Calkins H. Incidence and predictors of pulmonary vein stenosis following catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation using the anatomic pulmonary vein ablation approach: results from paired magnetic resonance imaging. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2005 Aug;16(8):845-52. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2005.40680.x. PMID: 16101625

Garg R, Vasamreddy CR, Blumenthal RS. Non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol: why lower is better. Prev Cardiol. 2005 Summer;8(3):173-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1520-037x.2005.4077.x.
PMID: 16034221 Review.

Lickfett L, Dickfeld T, Kato R, Tandri H, Vasamreddy CR, Berger R, Bluemke D, Lüderitz B, Halperin H, Calkins H. Changes of pulmonary vein orifice size and location throughout the cardiac cycle: dynamic analysis using magnetic resonance cine imaging. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2005 Jun;16(6):582-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2005.40724.x. PMID: 15946353

Vasamreddy CR, Dalal D, Eldadah Z, Dickfeld T, Jayam VK, Henrickson C, Meininger G, Dong J, Lickfett L, Berger R, Calkins H. Safety and efficacy of circumferential pulmonary vein catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm. 2005 Jan;2(1):42-8. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2004.10.027.
PMID: 15851264

Michos ED, Nasir K, Rumberger JA, Vasamreddy C, Braunstein JB, Budoff MJ, Blumenthal RS. Relation of family history of premature coronary heart disease and metabolic risk factors to risk of coronary arterial calcium in asymptomatic subjects. Am J Cardiol. 2005 Mar 1;95(5):655-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.10.045. PMID: 15721113

Lakkireddy D, Patel D, Ryschon K, Bhateja R, Bhakru M, Thal S, Verma A, Wazni O, Kilicaslan F, Kondur A, Prasad S, Cummings J, Belden W, Burkhardt D, Saliba W, Schweikert R, Bhargava M, Chung M, Wilkoff B, Tchou P, Natale A. Safety and efficacy of radiofrequency energy catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in patients with pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillators. Heart Rhythm. 2005 Dec;2(12):1309-16. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2005.09.010. PMID: 16360082

Li H, Lakkireddy D, Korlakunta H, Rovang K, Hee T. Pacemaker utilization during permanent atrial fibrillation in patients who received pacemaker implantation for sinus node dysfunction. Am J Cardiol. 2005 Oct 1;96(7):942-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2005.05.065. PMID: 16188521

Lakkireddy DR, Bhakkad J, Korlakunta HL, Ryschon K, Shen X, Mooss AN, Mohiuddin SM. Prognostic value of the Duke Treadmill Score in diabetic patients. Am Heart J. 2005 Sep;150(3):516-21.
doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2004.09.058. PMID: 16169334

Lakkireddy D, Valasareddi S, Ryschon K, Basarkodu K, Rovang K, Mohiuddin SM, Hee T, Schweikert R, Tchou P, Wilkoff B, Natale A, Li H. The impact of povidone-iodine pocket irrigation use on pacemaker and defibrillator infections. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2005 Aug;28(8):789-94. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2005.00173.x. PMID: 16105006

Basarakodu K, Lakkireddy D, Li H, Tchou P. "Porcelain pocket": dystrophic calcification of an implantable cardiac defibrillator pocket presenting as impending erosion. Heart Rhythm. 2005 Jul;2(7):787-8. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2005.02.007. PMID: 15992742

Lakkireddy DR, Lanspa TJ, Mehta NJ, Korlakunta HL, Khan IA. Internal mammary artery steal syndrome secondary to an anomalous lateral branch. Int J Cardiol. 2005 May 25;101(2):319-22.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2004.01.046. PMID: 15882686

Denney SD, Lakkireddy DR, Khan IA. Long QT syndrome and torsade de pointes in transient left ventricular apical ballooning syndrome. Int J Cardiol. 2005 Apr 28;100(3):499-501.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2004.05.072. PMID: 15837097

Lakkireddy D, Vacek J, Harris W, Gowda M, Pendyala K, Murray C. Modified Mid America Heart Institute Coronary Care Unit scoring system--a new comprehensive prognostic index for Coronary Care Unit patients. Med Sci Monit. 2005 Mar;11(3):CR95-9. PMID: 15735569

Lakkireddy DR, Kondur AK, Chediak EJ, Nair CK, Khan IA. Cardiac troponin I release in non-ischemic reversible myocardial injury from acute diphtheric myocarditis. Int J Cardiol. 2005 Feb 15;98(2):351-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2003.10.062. PMID: 15686793

Lakkireddy DR, Khan IA, Nair CK, Korlakunta HL, Sugimoto JT. Pseudo-pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricle: a rare complication of acute myocardial infarction--a case report and literature review. Angiology. 2005 Jan-Feb;56(1):97-101. doi: 10.1177/000331970505600114. PMID: 15678263 Review.

2004

Snyder PM, Olson DR, Kabra R, Zhou R, Steines JC. cAMP and serum and glucocorticoid-inducible kinase (SGK) regulate the epithelial Na(+) channel through convergent phosphorylation of Nedd4-2. J Biol Chem. 2004 Oct 29;279(44):45753-8. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M407858200. Epub 2004 Aug 24.
PMID: 15328345

DR, Gowda MS, Murray CW, Basarakodu KR, Vacek JL. Death certificate completion: how well are physicians trained and are cardiovascular causes overstated? Am J Med. 2004 Oct 1;117(7):492-8. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2004.04.018. PMID: 15464706

Parikh P, Garg R, Atiemo A, Vasamreddy CR, Chan V, Blumenthal RS. The metabolic syndrome: what to treat, how to treat, what are the goals? Am Heart Hosp J. 2004 Fall;2(4):191-7.
doi: 10.1111/j.1541-9215.2004.03876.x. PMID: 15538052 Review.

Lickfett L, Mahesh M, Vasamreddy C, Bradley D, Jayam V, Eldadah Z, Dickfeld T, Kearney D, Dalal D, Lüderitz B, Berger R, Calkins H. Radiation exposure during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Circulation. 2004 Nov 9;110(19):3003-10. doi: 10.1161/01.CIR.0000146952.49223.11. Epub 2004 Oct 25. PMID: 15505084

Vasamreddy CR, Ahmed D, Gluckman TJ, Blumenthal RS. Cardiovascular disease in athletes.
Clin Sports Med. 2004 Jul;23(3):455-71, x. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2004.02.002. PMID: 15262382 Review.

Vasamreddy CR, Lickfett L, Jayam VK, Nasir K, Bradley DJ, Eldadah Z, Dickfeld T, Berger R, Calkins H. Predictors of recurrence following catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation using an irrigated-tip ablation catheter. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2004 Jun;15(6):692-7. doi: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2004.03538.x. PMID: 15175066

Jayam VK, Vasamreddy C, Berger R, Calkins H. Electrical disconnection of the superior vena cava from the right atrium. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2004 May;15(5):614. doi: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2004.03414.x. PMID: 15149435

Lickfett L, Kato R, Tandri H, Jayam V, Vasamreddy CR, Dickfeld T, Lewalter T, Luderitz B, Berger R, Halperin H, Calkins H. Characterization of a new pulmonary vein variant using magnetic resonance angiography: incidence, imaging, and interventional implications of the "right top pulmonary vein". J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2004 May;15(5):538-43. doi: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2004.03499.x.
PMID: 15149422 Clinical Trial.

Vasamreddy CR, Jayam V, Lickfett L, Nasir K, Bradley DJ, Eldadah Z, Dickfeld T, Donahue K, Halperin HS, Berger R, Calkins H. Technique and results of pulmonary vein angiography in patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2004 Jan;15(1):21-6.
doi: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2004.03352.x. PMID: 15028068 Clinical Trial.

Vasamreddy CR, Jayam V, Bluemke DA, Calkins H. Pulmonary vein occlusion: an unanticipated complication of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation using the anatomic circumferential approach.
Heart Rhythm. 2004 May;1(1):78-81. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2004.02.006. PMID: 15851122

2003

Lakkireddy DR, Clark RA, Mohiuddin SM. Electrocardiographic findings in patients >100 years of age without clinical evidence of cardiac disease. Am J Cardiol. 2003 Nov 15;92(10):1249-51. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2003.07.046. PMID: 14609614

Gowda MS, Vacek JL, Lakkireddy DJ, Brosnahan K, Beauchamp GD. Differential benefits and outcomes of tirofiban vs abciximab for acute coronary syndromes in current clinical practice. Angiology. 2003 Mar-Apr;54(2):211-8. doi: 10.1177/000331970305400211. PMID: 12678197

2002

Lakkireddy DR, Patel R, Basarakodu K, Vacek J. Fatal pulmonary artery embolism in a sickle cell patient: case report and literature review. J Thromb Thrombolysis. 2002 Aug;14(1):79-83. doi: 10.1023/a:1022074507216. PMID: 12652154 Review.

Lakkireddy D, Gowda MS, Vacek JL, Hallas D. The role of angioplasty for non-Q wave myocardial infarction: the impact of diabetes on outcomes. Compr Ther. 2000 Winter;26(4):269-75. doi: 10.1007/s12019-000-0029-2. PMID: 11126098

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1999

Cooklin M, Tummala RV, Peters RW, Shorofsky SR, Gold MR. Comparison of bipolar and integrated sensing for redetection of ventricular fibrillation. Am Heart J. 1999 Jul;138(1 Pt 1):133-6. doi: 10.1016/s0002-8703(99)70258-9. PMID: 10385776.

Chandrasekhar R. Vasamreddy, Richard B. Williams. Accuracy of Automated ECG Reading. Harbor Medical Review 1999.

1998

Flaker GC, Tummala R, Wilson J. Comparison of right- and left-sided pectoral implantation parameters with the Jewel active can cardiodefibrillator. The World Wide Jewel Investigators. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 1998 Feb;21(2):447-51. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1998.tb00070.x.PMID: 9507547.

1997

1996

Tummala RV, Riggio DR, Peters RW, Shorofsky SR, Gold MR. Chronic rise in defibrillation threshold with a hybrid lead system. Am J Cardiol. 1996 Aug 1;78(3):309-12. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(96)00283-4. PMID: 8759810.

1994

Park P, Copeland W, Yang L, Wang T, Botchan MR, Mohr IJ The cellular DNA polymerase alpha-primase is required for papillomavirus DNA replication and associates with the viral E1 helicase. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1994 Aug 30;91(18):8700-4. doi: 10.1073/pnas.91.18.8700. PMID: 8078945; PMCID: PMC44674.