Rubinder S. Ruby
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Prevalence of Fever in Patients Undergoing Left Atrial Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Guided by Barium Esophagraphy Open
Background: Real‐time esophageal imaging is critical in avoiding esophageal injury. However, the safety of esophageal imaging with barium has not been specifically explored. Methods: Three hundred seventy consecutive patients underwent lef…
View article: Levosimendan vs Dobutamine for Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: the SURVIVE Randomized Trial
Levosimendan vs Dobutamine for Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: the SURVIVE Randomized Trial Open
Context. Because acute decompensated heart failure (HF) causes substantial morbidity and mortality, there is a need for agents that at least improve hemodynamics and relieve symptoms without adversely affecting survival. Objective. To asse…
View article: Reversal of End‐Stage Heart Failure—Mechanical and Pharmacologic Interplay
Reversal of End‐Stage Heart Failure—Mechanical and Pharmacologic Interplay Open
Background. In patients with severe heart failure (HF), prolonged unloading of the myocardium with the use of a left ventricular (LV) assist device (LVAD) has been reported to lead to myocardial recovery in small numbers of patients for va…
View article: The Debate Over Anticoagulation in Patients With Heart Failure
The Debate Over Anticoagulation in Patients With Heart Failure Open
Background. It is not clear whether long-term antithrombotic treatment has a beneficial effect on the incidence of thromboembolism in chronic heart failure (HF). HELAS (Heart Failure Long-term Antithrombotic Study) is a multi-center, rando…
View article: Inflammation—Etiology or Consequence of Acute Congestive Heart Failure?
Inflammation—Etiology or Consequence of Acute Congestive Heart Failure? Open
Background. Systemic inflammation has long been recognized as a precipitator of acute congestive heart failure (CHF). The impact of inflammation on prognosis in acute CHF, however, is unknown. Methods. This study evaluated the prognostic r…
View article: T‐Wave Alternans: Is It an Appropriate Test for Primary Prevention Implantable Cardioverter‐Defibrillator Risk Stratification?
T‐Wave Alternans: Is It an Appropriate Test for Primary Prevention Implantable Cardioverter‐Defibrillator Risk Stratification? Open
Background. Several randomized controlled trials have demonstrated benefit for implantable cardio-verter-defibrillator (ICD) prophylaxis in selected patients. However, the absolute benefit of ICD prophylaxis on mortality is relatively smal…