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Defibrillation threshold decrease with the supradiaphragmatic extracardiac implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation techniqueAntonio Berruezo
Arrhythmia Section, Cardiology Department, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Europace 12:1649-51. 2010..Changing device position from abdominal to a supradiaphragmatic, solved unsafe elevated discharge impedance and DFT during follow-up...
Epicardial ablation of syncopal ventricular tachycardia. Utility of the electrocardiogramAntonio Berruezo
Arrhythmia Section, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, Villarroel, 170, Barcelona 08036, Spain
Europace 8:338-40. 2006..The ECG during tachycardia suggested an epicardial origin. The arrhythmia was successfully treated using a non-surgical transthoracic epicardial approach...- Combined endocardial and epicardial catheter ablation in arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia incorporating scar dechanneling techniqueAntonio Berruezo
Arrhythmia Section, Cardiology Department, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic and IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 5:111-21. 2012..A more extensive epicardial (Epi) arrhythmogenic substrate could explain the low efficacy. We report the results of combined endocardial (Endo) and Epi VT ablation and conducting channel (CC) elimination... - Low exposure radiation with conventional guided radiofrequency catheter ablation in pregnant womenAntonio Berruezo
Arrhythmia Section, Cardiology Department, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 30:1299-302. 2007.... - Bifocal right ventricular resynchronization for the failing right ventricleAntonio Berruezo
Thorax Institute Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Cardiology Department, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 34:e78-81. 2011..Bifocal RV pacing (His bundle plus RV outflow tract pacing) achieved the best acute results and was chosen for permanent pacing. This pacing configuration was associated to clinical and echocardiographic improvement... - Biventricular pacing in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: a pilot studyAntonio Berruezo
Cardiology Department, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
Heart Rhythm 8:221-7. 2011..Right ventricular apex pacing for gradient reduction in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) with severe left ventricular (LV) obstruction has yielded conflicting results... - Left atrial posterior wall isolation does not improve the outcome of circumferential pulmonary vein ablation for atrial fibrillation: a prospective randomized studyDavid Tamborero
Arrhythmia Section, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2:35-40. 2009..The study was designed to assess the contribution of LA posterior wall isolation to the outcome of circumferential pulmonary vein ablation (CPVA)... 
Plasma tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1): an independent predictor of poor response to cardiac resynchronization therapyJose Maria Tolosana
Cardiology Department, Arrhythmia Section, Institut Clínic del Torax ICT, Hospital Clinic, Institut d Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Villarroel 170, Barcelona, Spain
Eur J Heart Fail 12:492-8. 2010..The aim of our study was to analyse MMP-2 and TIMP-1 levels as predictors of poor response to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)...- Left ventricular systolic dysfunction by itself does not influence outcome of atrial fibrillation ablationTom De Potter
Cardiology Department, Arrhythmia Section, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Villarroel 170, 08036 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Europace 12:24-9. 2010..Pre-procedural predictors of recurrences after AF ablation can be useful for patient information and selection of candidates. The independent influence of LV systolic dysfunction on recurrence rate has not been studied... - Circumferential pulmonary vein ablation: does use of a circular mapping catheter improve results? A prospective randomized studyDavid Tamborero
Arrhythmia Section, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, Institut d Investigacio Biomedica August Pi i Sunyer IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Heart Rhythm 7:612-8. 2010..The importance of using a circular mapping (CM) catheter for assessing isolation of the pulmonary vein (PV) antrum on the outcome of the procedure has not been clearly established... - Predictors of arrhythmia recurrence in patients with lone atrial fibrillationGermán Arriagada
Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Villarroel 170, Barcelona 08036, Catalonia, Spain
Europace 10:9-14. 2008..The aim of this study was to asses the probability of relapse and the predictors of recurrence in patients with idiopathic AF... - Optimization of the interventricular delay in cardiac resynchronization therapy using the QRS widthDavid Tamborero
Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Institut de Investigació Biomèdica August Pi i Sunyer, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Am J Cardiol 104:1407-12. 2009..It also improved the response obtained by default simultaneous biventricular pacing, although this improvement was limited in magnitude... - Decreased likelihood of response to cardiac resynchronization in patients with severe heart failureBarbara Vidal
Thorax Clinic Institute, Hospital Clinic, Institut d Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer, University of Barcelona, Villarroel 136, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
Eur J Heart Fail 12:283-7. 2010..We hypothesized that a very advanced stage of dilated cardiomyopathy is associated with lower response to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)... - [Influence of cardiopathy etiology on responses to cardiac resynchronization therapy]Barbara Vidal
Institut Clinic del Torax, Hospital Clinic, Institut d Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer IDIBAPS, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Espana
Rev Esp Cardiol 60:1264-71. 2007..The aim of this study was to investigate how cardiopathy etiology influences the effect of CRT on reverse left ventricular remodeling... - Efficacy of circumferential pulmonary vein ablation of atrial fibrillation in endurance athletesNaiara Calvo
Cardiology Department, Thorax Institute ICT, Hospital Clinic, Institut d Investigacio Biomedica August Pi i Sunyer IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Villarroel 170, Barcelona 08036, Catalonia, Spain
Europace 12:30-6. 2010..However, data on the outcome of circumferential pulmonary vein ablation (CPVA) in endurance athletes are scarce. The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of CPVA in AF secondary to endurance sport practice... - Electrocardiographic versus echocardiographic optimization of the interventricular pacing delay in patients undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapyDavid Tamborero
Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, Universitat de Barcelona, Institut d Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer IDIBAPS, Catalonia, Spain
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 22:1129-34. 2011.... - Long-term effect of cardiac resynchronization therapy on functional mitral valve regurgitationMarta Sitges
Thorax Clinic Institute, Hospital Clinic, Institut d Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Am J Cardiol 104:383-8. 2009..Patients with larger mitral valve tenting areas are less amenable to benefit from CRT... - Six-minute walking test predicts long-term cardiac death in patients who received cardiac resynchronization therapyMaria Angeles Castel
Thorax Clinic Institute, Hospital Clinic, Institut d Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer, University of Barcelona, Villarroel 170 Barcelona 08036, Catalonia, Spain
Europace 11:338-42. 2009..However, long-term predictors of mortality in that subset have not been extensively investigated. The aim of this study was to establish baseline long-term predictors of cardiovascular mortality in CHF patients treated with CRT... - Optimizing the programation of cardiac resynchronization therapy devices in patients with heart failure and left bundle branch blockBarbara Vidal
Thorax Clinic Institute, Hospital Clinic, Institut d Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Am J Cardiol 100:1002-6. 2007..In conclusion, the echocardiographic optimization of cardiac resynchronization devices provided a slight incremental clinical benefit at midterm follow-up. Simple and rapid methods to routinely optimize the devices are warranted... - Selective segmental ostial ablation and circumferential pulmonary veins ablation. Results of an individualized strategy to cure refractory atrial fibrillationDavid Tamborero
Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Villaroel 170, Barcelona 08036, Catalonia, Spain
J Interv Card Electrophysiol 19:19-27. 2007..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of a strategy based on selecting the ablation method according to patient clinical features in drug-refractory paroxysmal or persistent AF... - Gender differences in clinical manifestations of Brugada syndromeBegona Benito
Cardiology Department, The Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
J Am Coll Cardiol 52:1567-73. 2008..We sought to assess differences in phenotype and prognosis between men and women in a large population of patients with Brugada syndrome... - Mapping data predictors of a left ventricular outflow tract origin of idiopathic ventricular tachycardia with V3 transition and septal earliest activationCsaba Herczku
Arrhythmia Section, Cardiology Department, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic and Institut d Investigació Agustí Pi i Sunyer, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 5:484-91. 2012..In addition, no reliable criteria to discriminate between a right ventricular OT (RVOT) and a left ventricular OT (LVOT) site of origin (SOO) are derived from intracardiac mapping... - Anodal capture in cardiac resynchronization therapy implications for device programmingDavid Tamborero
Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, and Institut de Investigació, Biomèdica August Pi i Sunyer IDIBAPS, Catalonia, Spain
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 29:940-5. 2006..The aim of the study was to analyze the prevalence of AC and its implications for device programming... - Fate of left atrial function as determined by real-time three-dimensional echocardiography study after radiofrequency catheter ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillationVictoria Delgado
Cardiology Department, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, Institut d Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Am J Cardiol 101:1285-90. 2008.... - Low efficacy of atrial fibrillation ablation in severe obstructive sleep apnoea patientsMaria Matiello
Arrhythmia Section, Cardiology Department, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic Universitari, Institut de Investigació Biomèdica August Pi i Sunyer, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Europace 12:1084-9. 2010..Although the association of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and AF is well established, data on AF ablation efficacy in OSA are scarce. The aim of this study was to clarify the effect of OSA on the outcome of AF ablation... - Midterm 'super-response' to cardiac resynchronization therapy by biventricular pacing with fusion: insights from electro-anatomical mappingRadu Vatasescu
Cardiology Department, Arrhythmia Section, Hospital Clinic, Thorax Institute, University of Barcelona, Villarroel 170, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Europace 11:1675-82. 2009..The aim of the study was to analyse the endocardial LV activation pattern induced by echocardiographically optimized Biv pacing and its influence on LV reverse remodelling... - Pre-procedural predictors of atrial fibrillation recurrence after circumferential pulmonary vein ablationAntonio Berruezo
Arrhythmia Section, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Villarroel 170, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
Eur Heart J 28:836-41. 2007..The objective of the study was to identify predictors of AF recurrence after a standardized CPVA procedure... - Comparison of hemodynamic versus dyssynchrony assessment for interventricular delay optimization with echocardiography in cardiac resynchronization therapyAdelina Doltra
Thorax Clinic Institute, Hospital Clinic, Institut d Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 34:984-90. 2011..This study compared Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI) to study left ventricular (LV) synchrony and left ventricular outflow tract velocity-time integral (LVOT VTI) to assess hemodynamic performance... - Electrocardiographic optimization of interventricular delay in cardiac resynchronization therapy: a simple method to optimize the deviceBarbara Vidal
Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Institut d Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer IDIBAPS, Catalonia, Spain
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 18:1252-7. 2007..This study aimed to correlate the optimal interventricular pacing (V-V) interval obtained by echo with the optimal V-V interval obtained by a simpler method based on the surface ECG... - Physical activity, height, and left atrial size are independent risk factors for lone atrial fibrillation in middle-aged healthy individualsLluis Mont
Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Institut d Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer, C Villarroel 170, Barcelona, 08036 Catalonia, Spain
Europace 10:15-20. 2008..The aetiology of atrial fibrillation (AF) remains unknown in some patients. The aim of the study was to identify new risk factors for developing lone AF (LAF)... - Comparison of benefits and mortality in cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation versus patients in sinus rhythm (Results of the Spanish Atrial Fibrillation and Resynchronization [SPARE] Study)Jose Maria Tolosana
Hospital Clinic, Institut d Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Am J Cardiol 102:444-9. 2008..However, AF was an independent risk factor for mortality from heart failure after CRT implantation... - Effect of repeated radiofrequency catheter ablation on left atrial function for the treatment of atrial fibrillationSílvia Montserrat
Cardiology Department, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Spain
Am J Cardiol 108:1741-6. 2011..This effect was similar in paroxysmal and persistent AF. In conclusion, RFCA induces reductions in LA volumes without a deleterious impact on contractile function, even after repeated ablation... - Displacement of the target ablation site and ventricles during premature ventricular contractions: relevance for radiofrequency catheter ablationDavid Andreu
Arrhythmia Section, Cardiology Department, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Heart Rhythm 9:1050-7. 2012..During premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), a spatial displacement of the ventricles and the target ablation site with respect to the sinus rhythm (SR) position is observed during mapping and ablation... - Use of myocardial scar characterization to predict ventricular arrhythmia in cardiac resynchronization therapyJuan Fernández-Armenta
Arrhythmia Section, Cardiology Department, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, Universitat de Barcelona
Europace 14:1578-86. 2012..The aim of the study was to assess myocardial scar size and its heterogeneity as predictors of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in CRT candidates... - Integration of 3D electroanatomic maps and magnetic resonance scar characterization into the navigation system to guide ventricular tachycardia ablationDavid Andreu
Arrhythmia Section, Cardiology Department, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 4:674-83. 2011..The purpose of the study was to identify the algorithm that best fits with the electroanatomic voltage maps (EAM) to guide ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation... - Left atrial contractility is preserved after successful circumferential pulmonary vein ablation in patients with atrial fibrillationRosario J Perea
Arrhythmia Section, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 19:374-9. 2008..The aim of the study was to evaluate changes in LA contractility after ablation and their relationship with procedure outcome... - Characterization of focal right atrial appendage tachycardiaXavier Freixa
Arrhythmia Section, Cardiology Department, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Villarroel 170, Barcelona 08036, Catalonia, Spain
Europace 10:105-9. 2008..The aim of the present study was to analyze its clinical, electrocardiographic (ECG), and electrophysiologic (EP) characteristics and the results of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in RAAT... - Preparation for pacemaker or implantable cardiac defibrillator implants in patients with high risk of thrombo-embolic events: oral anticoagulation or bridging with intravenous heparin? A prospective randomized trialJose M Tolosana
Cardiology Department, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Institut d Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer, Barcelona 08036, Catalonia, Spain
Eur Heart J 30:1880-4. 2009..The aim of this study was to demonstrate that the maintenance of OAC during device implantation/replacement is as safe as bridging to intravenous heparin and shortens in-hospital stay... - Cooled-tip vs. 8 mm-tip catheter for circumferential pulmonary vein ablation: comparison of efficacy, safety, and lesion extensionMaria Matiello
Arrhythmia Section, Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, Institut de Investigació Biomédica IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Villarroel 170, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
Europace 10:955-60. 2008..The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy, safety, and lesion extension created by 8 mm-tip vs. cooled-tip catheter with different energy settings for circumferential pulmonary vein ablation (CPVA)... - Cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation. Is it mandatory to ablate the atrioventricular junction to obtain a good response?Jose Maria Tolosana
Cardiology Department Thorax Institute Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Eur J Heart Fail 14:635-41. 2012..Our study compared the CRT response of patients in sinus rhythm (SR) vs. AF... - Improved outcomes and complications of atrial fibrillation catheter ablation over time: learning curve, techniques, and methodologyNaiara Calvo
Sección de Arritmias, Servicio de Cardiologia, Institut del Tòrax, Hospital Clinic Universitari de Barcelona, Institut d Investigacio Biomedica August Pi i Sunyer, Facultat de Medicina de Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed) 65:131-8. 2012..Our objective was to analyze the results and complications of this procedure in our center and identify factors predicting the efficacy and safety of atrial fibrillation ablation... - Incidence of pulmonary vein stenosis in patients submitted to atrial fibrillation ablation: a comparison of the Selective Segmental Ostial Ablation vs the Circumferential Pulmonary Veins AblationDavid Tamborero
Cardiovascular Institute, , , University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
J Interv Card Electrophysiol 14:21-5. 2005..CONCLUSION: PV stenosis is a potential complication of SSOA not seen in CPVA. The study confirms than MRA is useful for identifying patients with asymptomatic PV stenosis... - Analysis of temporal delay in myocardial deformation throughout the cardiac cycle: utility for selecting candidates for cardiac resynchronization therapyEtelvino Silva
Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, IDIBAPS Institut d Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Heart Rhythm 7:1580-6. 2010..However, peak systolic strain may be difficult to identify... - Cardiac resynchronization therapy: predictive factors of unsuccessful left ventricular lead implantAlfonso Macias
Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic Universitari de Barcelona, Institut d Investigacio Biomedica August Pi i Sunyer IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
Eur Heart J 28:450-6. 2007..However, coronary sinus access and pacing is not achieved in about 5-10% of patients. The aim of this study was to identify predictive factors for failure of left ventricular (LV) lead transvenous implant... - Nonsurgical transthoracic epicardial radiofrequency ablation: an alternative in incessant ventricular tachycardiaJosep Brugada
Arrhythmia Section, Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Villaroel 170, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
J Am Coll Cardiol 41:2036-43. 2003..The purpose of this study was to analyze the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of epicardial radiofrequency (RF) ablation in patients with incessant ventricular tachycardia (VT)... - Electrocardiographic recognition of the epicardial origin of ventricular tachycardiasAntonio Berruezo
Arrhythmia Section, Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Circulation 109:1842-7. 2004..CONCLUSIONS: ECG suggests VTs originating from the epicardium and those with an unsuccessful radiofrequency ablation from the endocardium... - Long-term endurance sport practice increases the incidence of lone atrial fibrillation in men: a follow-up studyLluis Molina
Cardiology Department, Hospital del Mar, Passeig Maritim 25 29, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Europace 10:618-23. 2008..The aim of this study is to determine the incidence of lone atrial fibrillation (LAF) in males according to sport practice and to identify possible clinical markers related to LAF among marathon runners... - Inappropriate shocks or inappropriate programming? A review of Guidant's reconfirmation algorithmFadi Mansour
Electrophysiology Service, Hospital Clinic, C Villarroel 170, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
Europace 11:1120-2. 2009..For proper troubleshooting, the reconfirmation algorithm will be reviewed... - Noncompaction cardiomyopathy is associated with mechanical dyssynchrony: a potential underlying mechanism for favorable response to cardiac resynchronization therapyDiego Penela
Thorax Institute, Hospital Clinic, and IDIBAPS Institut d Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
J Card Fail 19:80-6. 2013.... - Short head-up tilt test potentiated with oral nitroglycerine: comparison with a conventional test using isoproterenolSantiago Nava
Arrhythmia Section, Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, , Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 27:1085-8. 2004..002). For evaluating unexplained syncope the short tilt test protocol with nitroglycerine is less time consuming, easier to perform, and has a higher rate of positive response than a conventional isoproterenol protocol... - Orthodromic pacemaker-mediated tachycardia in a biventricular system without an atrial electrodeAntonio Berruezo
Arrhythmia Section, Cardiovascular Institute, , Barcelona, Spain
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 15:1100-2. 2004..Because the left atrial threshold was higher than the left ventricular threshold, the problem could be resolved easily by lowering the output of the coronary vein electrode... - [Radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of focal atrial fibrillation using circumferential mapping and segmentary disconnection of pulmonary veins]Rose M F L Silva
Becaria del CNPq Brasil
Rev Esp Cardiol 56:361-7. 2003..We analyzed our results with this technique... - Analysis of the arrhythmogenic substrate in human heart failureSara Partemi
Thorax Institute Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona Cardiology Department Institute of Biomedical Research August Pi iSunyer IDIBAPS, Spain
Cardiovasc Pathol 22:133-40. 2013..We sought to analyse the expression of the sodium (SCN5A) and potassium (KCND3) channels as well as the fibrosis content in the ventricles of human HF and of non-diseased hearts under different post-mortem intervals... - Effects of adipose tissue-derived stem cell therapy after myocardial infarction: impact of the route of administrationMontserrat Rigol
Institut Clinic del Torax, Institut d Investigacions Biomediques Agusti Pi Sunyer, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
J Card Fail 16:357-66. 2010..The aim of the study was to analyze histological and functional effects of adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) after myocardial infarction and compare 2 types of administration pathways... - Pseudo-atrial fibrillation, rare manifestation of multiple anterograde atrioventricular nodal pathwaysSergio Richter
Heart Rhythm Management Institute, Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
Am J Cardiol 100:154-6. 2007.... - [Predictors of lack of clinical improvement at mid-term follow-up with cardiac resynchronization therapy]Ernesto Diaz-Infante
Unidad de Arritmias, Instituto de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Hospital Clinico Universitario, Universidad de Barcelona, Barcelona, Espana
Rev Esp Cardiol 57:306-12. 2004..About 30% of all patients do not respond to cardiac resynchronization therapy for heart failure. The objective of the study was to analyze the variables that may predict the lack of response... - [Clinical characteristics of patients with persistent atrial fibrillation referred for cardioversion: Spanish Cardioversion Registry (REVERSE)]Josep M Alegret
Hospital de Sant Joan, Reus, Tarragona, Espana
Rev Esp Cardiol 61:630-4. 2008..We conclude that patients referred for cardioversion in Spain clearly had a lower cardiovascular risk profile than those in the AFFIRM study, and appeared to have a lower risk profile than those in the RACE study... - Betablockers: is the reduction of sudden death related to pure electrophysiologic effects?Antonio Berruezo
Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 22:163-4. 2008