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Angel Leon MD

  • Department of Medicine
    Professor
  • (404) 686-2504
  • angel.leon@emoryhealthcare.org
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Overview

Dr. Leon is a professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and is chief of cardiology service at Emory University Hospital Midtown. He holds the Linton and June Bishop Chair in Medicine. He is also the Vice-Chair of Strategic Initiatives within the Department of Medicine.

Dr. Leon received his undergraduate degree at Harvard University and his medical degree from the University of Miami in Florida. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Miamis Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Leon's cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowships were done Emory University School of Medicine and his cardiac electrophysiology fellowship was completed at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He has been an Emory faculty member since 1992.

Dr. Leons professional interests involve the treatment of heart rhythm disorders. He is actively involved in the clinical application and research into catheter ablation and pacemaker ICD implantation.

The areas of specific interest include ablation of atrial fibrillation, supraventricular and ventricular tachycardia, ICD implantation for sudden cardiac death prevention, and cardiac resynchronization for the treatment of congestive heart failure.

Academic Appointment

  • The Linton and June Bishop Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • Doctor in Medicine from University of Miami
  • Arts Baccalaureate from Harvard University Cambridge
  • High School Diploma from Miami Beach Senior High School

Research

Focus

  • I direct my investigational activities toward developing, testing and applying new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for management of heart rhythm disorders. Specific techniques include catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, and atrial fibrillation. I have also been extensively involved in the evolution of device therapy for the treatment of congestive heart failure and life threatening arrhythmia.

Publications

  • Gender Differences With Leadless Pacemakers: Periprocedural Complications, Long-Term Device Function, and Clinical Outcomes.
    Am J Cardiol Volume: 210 Page(s): 229 - 231
    01/01/2024 Authors: Huang J; Bhatia NK; Lloyd MS; Westerman S; Shah A; Leal M; Delurgio D; Patel AM; Tompkins C; Leon AR
  • Long-term performance of single-connector (DF4) implantable defibrillator leads.
    Europace Volume: 25
    12/06/2023 Authors: Ibrahim R; Al-Gibbawi M; Mekary W; Bhatia NK; Kiani S; Westerman SB; Shah AD; Lloyd MS; Leal M; De Lurgio DB
  • Safety of same-day discharge after lead extraction procedures.
    Heart Rhythm Volume: 20 Page(s): 1669 - 1673
    12/01/2023 Authors: Dagher L; Tfaily MA; Vavuranakis M; Bhatia NK; Westerman SB; Shah AD; Lloyd MS; Leal M; De Lurgio DB; Merchant A
  • Outcomes of leadless pacemaker implantation after cardiac surgery and transcatheter structural valve interventions.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 34 Page(s): 2216 - 2222
    11/01/2023 Authors: Huang J; Bhatia NK; Lloyd MS; Westerman S; Shah A; Leal M; Delurgio D; Patel AM; Tompkins C; Leon AR
  • Prospective validation of a risk score to predict pacemaker implantation after transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 34 Page(s): 2225 - 2232
    11/01/2023 Authors: Black GB; Kim JH; Vitter S; Ibrahim R; Lisko JC; Perdoncin E; Shekiladze N; Gleason PT; Grubb KJ; Greenbaum AB
  • The Feasibility and Safety of Flecainide Use Among Patients With Varying Degrees of Coronary Disease.
    JACC Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 9 Page(s): 1172 - 1180
    07/01/2023 Authors: Kiani S; Sayegh MN; Ibrahim R; Bhatia NK; Merchant FM; Shah AD; Westerman SB; De Lurgio DB; Patel AM; Thompkins CM
  • Evaluation of Risk Factors for Pacemaker After Tavr Among Patients With a Pre-Existing Right Bundle Branch Block
    Volume: 146
    11/08/2022 Authors: Vitter S; Black G; Kim J; Lisko J; Gleason PT; Grubb KJ; Greenbaum A; Devireddy C; Guyton RA; Leshnower BG
  • Percutaneous Vascular Closure Compared With Manual Compression in AtrialFibrillation Ablation.
    JACC Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 8 Page(s): 803 - 805
    06/01/2022 Authors: Kiani S; Eggebeen J; El-Chami MF; Shah AD; Westerman SB; De Lurgio DB; Merchant FM; Bhatia NK; Leon AR; Lloyd MS
  • Prospective evaluation of health status, quality of life and clinical outcomes following implantable defibrillator generator exchange.
    J Geriatr Cardiol Volume: 18 Page(s): 720 - 727
    09/28/2021 Authors: Merchant FM; Larson J; Darghosian L; Smith P; Kiani S; Westerman S; Shah AD; Hirsh DS; Lloyd MS; Leon AR
  • Ablation of manifest septal accessory pathways: a single-center experience.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol Volume: 61 Page(s): 349 - 355
    08/01/2021 Authors: Brown MT; Kiani S; Black GB; Lu MLR; Lloyd M; Leon AR; Shah A; Westerman S; Merchant FM; El-Chami M
  • Relationship between device-detected burden and duration of atrial fibrillation and risk of ischemic stroke.
    Heart Rhythm Volume: 18 Page(s): 338 - 346
    03/01/2021 Authors: Al-Gibbawi M; Ayinde HO; Bhatia NK; El-Chami MF; Westerman SB; Leon AR; Shah AD; Patel AM; De Lurgio DB; Tompkins CM
  • Life cycle management of Micra transcatheter pacing system: Data from a high-volume center.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 32 Page(s): 484 - 490
    02/01/2021 Authors: Bhatia NK; Kiani S; Merchant FM; Delurgio DB; Patel AM; Leon AR; Lloyd MS; Westerman SB; Shah AD; El-Chami MF
  • Same-Day Versus Next-Day Discharge Strategies for Left Atrial Ablation Procedures: A Parallel, Intra-Institutional Comparison of Safety and Feasibility.
    J Atr Fibrillation Volume: 13 Page(s): 2466
    01/01/2021 Authors: T Brown M; M Pelling M; Kiani S; M Merchant F; F El-Chami M; R Leon A; Westerman S; Shah A; Wise D; S Lloyd M
  • Incidence of Cancer Treatment Induced Arrhythmia Associated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors.
    J Atr Fibrillation Volume: 13 Page(s): 2461
    01/01/2021 Authors: Joseph L; C Nickel A; Patel A; F Saba N; R Leon A; F El-Chami M; M Merchant F
  • Sex-based differences in procedural complications associated with atrial fibrillation catheter ablation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 31 Page(s): 3176 - 3186
    12/01/2020 Authors: Campbell ML; Larson J; Farid T; Westerman S; Lloyd MS; Shah AD; Leon AR; El-Chami MF; Merchant FM
  • Complication Rates Between Same-day and Next-day Discharge of Left Atrial Ablation Procedures: A Parallel, Intra-institutional Comparison
    Volume: 142
    11/17/2020 Authors: Brown MT; Pelling MM; Kiani S; Wise D; Shah AD; Westerman S; Leon AR; Merchant FM; El-Chami MF; Lloyd MS
  • Differential characteristics of acute heart failure in very elderly patients: the prospective RICA study.
    Aging Clin Exp Res Volume: 32 Page(s): 1789 - 1799
    09/01/2020 Authors: Huerta-Preciado J; Franco J; Formiga F; Iborra PL; Epelde F; Franco G; Ormaechea G; Manzano L; Cepeda-Rodrigo JM; Montero-Prez-Barquero M
  • Outcomes of convergent atrial fibrillation ablation with continuous rhythm monitoring.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 31 Page(s): 1270 - 1276
    06/01/2020 Authors: Larson J; Merchant FM; Patel A; Ndubisi NM; Patel AM; DeLurgio DB; Lloyd MS; El-Chami MF; Leon AR; Hoskins MH
  • Cardiac implantable electronic devices in patients with persistent left superior vena cava-A single center experience.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 31 Page(s): 1175 - 1181
    05/01/2020 Authors: Ghazzal B; Sabayon D; Kiani S; Leon AR; Delurgio D; Patel AM; Lloyd MS; Westerman S; Shah A; Merchant FM
  • Outcomes of Micra leadless pacemaker implantation with uninterrupted anticoagulation.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 30 Page(s): 1313 - 1318
    08/01/2019 Authors: Kiani S; Black GB; Rao B; Thakkar N; Massad C; Patel AV; Merchant FM; Hoskins MH; De Lurgio DB; Patel AM
  • The Safety and Feasibility of Same-Day Discharge After Implantation of MICRA Transcatheter Leadless Pacemaker System.
    J Atr Fibrillation Volume: 12 Page(s): 2153
    06/01/2019 Authors: Kiani S; Black GB; Rao B; Thakkar N; Massad C; Patel AV; Lu MLR; Merchant FM; Hoskins MH; De Lurgio DB
  • Long-term performance of a pacing lead family: A single-center experience.
    Heart Rhythm Volume: 16 Page(s): 572 - 578
    04/01/2019 Authors: El-Chami MF; Rao B; Shah AD; Wood C; Sayegh M; Zakka P; Ginn K; Pallotta L; Evans B; Hoskins MH
  • GENDER DIFFERENCES IN INCIDENCE OF SHOCKS AMONG PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PREVENTION DEFIBRILLATOR RECIPIENTS
    Volume: 73 Page(s): 310 - 310
    03/12/2019 Authors: Engels M; Khan H; Westerman S; Leon A; El-Chami M; Merchant F
  • OUTCOMES OF MICRA LEADLESS PACEMAKER IMPLANTATION WITH UNINTERRUPTED ANTICOAGULATION
    Volume: 73 Page(s): 420 - 420
    03/12/2019 Authors: Kiani S; Black G; Rao B; Thakkar N; Massad C; Akshar P; Merchant F; Hoskins M; Delurgio D; Patel A
  • Incidence of Cancer Treatment-Induced Arrhythmia Associated With Novel Targeted Chemotherapeutic Agents.
    J Am Heart Assoc Volume: 7 Page(s): e010101
    10/16/2018 Authors: Nickel AC; Patel A; Saba NF; Leon AR; El-Chami MF; Merchant FM
  • Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Placement for Primary Prevention in 2,346 Patients: Predictors of One-Year Survival.
    Tex Heart Inst J Volume: 45 Page(s): 221 - 225
    08/01/2018 Authors: Merchant FM; Desai Y; Addish MA; Kelly K; Casey M; Goyal A; Leon AR; El-Chami MF
  • Magnetic resonance imaging safety in nonconditional pacemaker and defibrillator recipients: A meta-analysis and systematic review.
    Heart Rhythm Volume: 15 Page(s): 1001 - 1008
    07/01/2018 Authors: Shah AD; Morris MA; Hirsh DS; Warnock M; Huang Y; Mollerus M; Merchant FM; Patel AM; Delurgio DB; Patel AU
  • Procedural outcomes and long-term survival associated with lead extraction in patients with abandoned leads.
    Heart Rhythm Volume: 15 Page(s): 855 - 859
    06/01/2018 Authors: Merchant FM; Tejada T; Patel A; El-Khalil J; Desai Y; Keeling B; Lattouf OM; Leon AR; El-Chami MF
  • Predictors of Left Ventricular Remodeling After Myocardial Infarction in Patients With a Patent Infarct Related Coronary Artery After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (from the Post-Myocardial Infarction Remodeling Prevention Therapy [PRomPT] Trial).
    Am J Cardiol Volume: 121 Page(s): 1293 - 1298
    06/01/2018 Authors: Garber L; McAndrew TC; Chung ES; Stancak B; Svendsen JH; Monteiro J; Fischer TM; Kueffer F; Ryan T; Bax J
  • Procedural outcomes and long-term survival following trans-venous defibrillator lead extraction in patients with end-stage renal disease.
    Europace Volume: 19 Page(s): 1994 - 2000
    12/01/2017 Authors: Shah AD; Peddareddy LP; Addish MA; Kelly K; Patel AU; Casey M; Goyal A; Leon AR; El-Chami MF; Merchant FM
  • Long-term survival of implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipients with end-stage renal disease.
    J Arrhythm Volume: 33 Page(s): 459 - 462
    10/01/2017 Authors: El-Chami MF; Matar L; Smith P; Casey M; Addish MA; Kelly K; Wood C; Merlino J; Goyal A; Leon AR
  • Procedural outcomes and long-term survival following lead extraction in octogenarians.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 40 Page(s): 868 - 872
    07/01/2017 Authors: El-Chami MF; Sayegh MN; Patel A; El-Khalil J; Desai Y; Leon AR; Merchant FM
  • Prevalence, predictors, and outcomes of advance directives in implantable cardioverter-defibrillator recipients.
    Heart Rhythm Volume: 14 Page(s): 830 - 836
    06/01/2017 Authors: Merchant FM; Binney Z; Patel A; Li J; Peddareddy LP; El-Chami MF; Leon AR; Quest T
  • Clinical Performance of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Conditional and Nonconditional Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 40 Page(s): 467 - 475
    05/01/2017 Authors: Shah AD; Patel AU; Knezevic A; Hoskins MH; Hirsh DS; Merchant FM; El Chami MF; Delurgio DB; Patel AM; Leon AR
  • Outcomes of lead extraction in young adults.
    Heart Rhythm Volume: 14 Page(s): 537 - 540
    04/01/2017 Authors: El-Chami MF; Sayegh MN; Patel A; El-Khalil J; Desai Y; Leon AR; Merchant FM
  • Predictors and outcomes of lead extraction requiring a bailout femoral approach: Data from 2 high-volume centers.
    Heart Rhythm Volume: 14 Page(s): 548 - 552
    04/01/2017 Authors: El-Chami MF; Merchant FM; Waheed A; Khattak F; El-Khalil J; Patel A; Sayegh MN; Desai Y; Leon AR; Saba S
  • Performance of the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in patients with a primary prevention indication with and without a reduced ejection fraction versus patients with a secondary prevention indication.
    Heart Rhythm Volume: 14 Page(s): 367 - 375
    03/01/2017 Authors: Boersma LV; Barr CS; Burke MC; Leon AR; Theuns DA; Herre JM; Weiss R; Kremers MS; Neuzil P; Husby MP
  • Leadless Pacemakers.
    Am J Cardiol Volume: 119 Page(s): 145 - 148
    01/01/2017 Authors: El-Chami MF; Merchant FM; Leon AR
  • Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly Adults.
    J Am Geriatr Soc Volume: 65 Page(s): 185 - 193
    01/01/2017 Authors: Desai Y; El-Chami MF; Leon AR; Merchant FM
  • Anatomic and Clinical Predictors of Need for Repeat Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
    Volume: 134
    11/11/2016 Authors: Desai YB; Levy MR; Iravanian S; Clermont EC; Kelli HM; Eisner RL; El-Chami MF; Leon AR; Delurgio DB; Merchant FM
  • Outcomes in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease Receiving the Subcutaneous Implantable-Cardioverter Defibrillator: Results From a Pooled Analysis From the IDE Study and the EFFORTLESS S-ICD Registry.
    JACC Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 2 Page(s): 615 - 622
    10/01/2016 Authors: D'Souza BA; Epstein AE; Garcia FC; Kim YY; Agarwal SC; Belott PH; Burke MC; Leon AR; Morgan JM; Patton KK
  • Management of New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Utilizing Insertable Cardiac Monitor Technology to Observe Recurrence of AF (MONITOR-AF).
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 39 Page(s): 1083 - 1089
    10/01/2016 Authors: El-Chami MF; Merchant FM; Smith P; Levy M; Nelms AG; Merlino J; Puskas J; Leon AR
  • Pulmonary vein anatomy assessed by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients undergoing initial atrial fibrillation ablation: implications for novel ablation technologies.
    J Interv Card Electrophysiol Volume: 46 Page(s): 89 - 96
    08/01/2016 Authors: Merchant FM; Levy MR; Iravanian S; Clermont EC; Kelli HM; Eisner RL; El-Chami MF; Leon AR; Delurgio DB
  • The learning curve associated with the introduction of the subcutaneous implantable defibrillator.
    Europace Volume: 18 Page(s): 1010 - 1015
    07/01/2016 Authors: Knops RE; Brouwer TF; Barr CS; Theuns DA; Boersma L; Weiss R; Neuzil P; Scholten M; Lambiase PD; Leon AR
  • Clinical and electrocardiographic predictors of T wave oversensing in patients with subcutaneous ICD.
    J Arrhythm Volume: 32 Page(s): 181 - 185
    06/01/2016 Authors: El-Chami MF; Harbieh B; Levy M; Leon AR; Merchant FM
  • Time Course of Subsequent Shocks After Initial Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Discharge and Implications for Driving Restrictions.
    JAMA Cardiol Volume: 1 Page(s): 181 - 188
    05/01/2016 Authors: Merchant FM; Hoskins MH; Benser ME; Roberts G; Bastek AN; Knezevic A; Huang Y; Langberg JJ; Leon AR; El-Chami MF
  • RISK OF POST CABG ATRIAL FIBRILLATION RECURRENCE USING AN IMPLANTABLE LOOP MONITOR: THE MONITOR-AF STUDY
    Volume: 67 Page(s): 799 - 799
    04/05/2016 Authors: El-Chami M; Merchant F; Smith P; Levy M; Merlino J; Leon A
  • Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators at End of Battery Life: Opportunities for Risk (Re)-Stratification in ICD Recipients.
    J Am Coll Cardiol Volume: 67 Page(s): 435 - 444
    02/02/2016 Authors: Merchant FM; Quest T; Leon AR; El-Chami MF
  • Peri-infarct zone pacing to prevent adverse left ventricular remodelling in patients with large myocardial infarction.
    Eur Heart J Volume: 37 Page(s): 484 - 493
    02/01/2016 Authors: Stone GW; Chung ES; Stancak B; Svendsen JH; Fischer TM; Kueffer F; Ryan T; Bax J; Leon A; PRomPT Trial Investigators
  • Pulmonary Vein Remodeling Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Implications For The Radiographic Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Vein Stenosis.
    J Atr Fibrillation Volume: 9 Page(s): 1453
    01/01/2016 Authors: Merchant FM; Levy MR; Iravanian S; Weragoda RM; Clermont EC; Kelli HM; Eisner RL; Vadnais D; El-Chami MF; Leon AR
  • Predictors of Long-Term Survival Following Transvenous Extraction of Defibrillator Leads.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 38 Page(s): 1297 - 1303
    11/01/2015 Authors: Merchant FM; Levy MR; Kelli HM; Hoskins MH; Lloyd MS; Delurgio DB; Langberg JJ; Leon AR; El-Chami MF
  • Outcome of Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Implantation in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 26 Page(s): 900 - 904
    08/01/2015 Authors: El-Chami MF; Levy M; Kelli HM; Casey M; Hoskins MH; Goyal A; Langberg JJ; Patel A; Delurgio D; Lloyd MS
  • Learning curve associated with inappropriate shocks of the subcutaneous implantable defibrillator: results from a pooled analysis of 882 patients from the IDE study and EFFORTLESS Registry
    Volume: 36 Page(s): 719 - 720
    08/01/2015 Authors: Brouwer TF; Knops RE; Barr CS; Theuns DA; Weiss R; Lambiase PD; Leon AR; Jones P; Carter N; Burke MC
  • Prediction of response to cardiac resynchronization therapy using left ventricular pacing lead position and cardiovascular magnetic resonance derived wall motion patterns: a prospective cohort study.
    J Cardiovasc Magn Reson Volume: 17 Page(s): 57
    07/14/2015 Authors: Hartlage GR; Suever JD; Clement-Guinaudeau S; Strickland PT; Ghasemzadeh N; Magrath RP; Parikh A; Lerakis S; Hoskins MH; Leon AR
  • The Post-Myocardial Infarction Pacing Remodeling Prevention Therapy (PRomPT) Trial: Design and Rationale.
    J Card Fail Volume: 21 Page(s): 601 - 607
    07/01/2015 Authors: Chung ES; Fischer TM; Kueffer F; Anand IS; Bax JJ; Gold MR; Gorman RC; Theres H; Udelson JE; Stancak B
  • Effect of Surgical Atrial Fibrillation Ablation at the Time of Cardiac Surgery on Risk of Postoperative Pacemaker Implantation.
    Am J Cardiol Volume: 116 Page(s): 88 - 91
    07/01/2015 Authors: El-Chami MF; Binongo JNG; Levy M; Merchant FM; Halkos M; Thourani V; Lattouf O; Guyton R; Puskas J; Leon AR
  • Outcomes of Sprint Fidelis and Riata lead extraction: Data from 2 high-volume centers.
    Heart Rhythm Volume: 12 Page(s): 1216 - 1220
    06/01/2015 Authors: El-Chami MF; Merchant FM; Levy M; Alam MB; Rattan R; Hoskins MH; Langberg JJ; Delurgio D; Lloyd MS; Leon AR
  • Safety and Efficacy of the Totally Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator: 2-Year Results From a Pooled Analysis of the IDEStudyandEFFORTLESS Registry.
    J Am Coll Cardiol Volume: 65 Page(s): 1605 - 1615
    04/28/2015 Authors: Burke MC; Gold MR; Knight BP; Barr CS; Theuns DAMJ; Boersma LVA; Knops RE; Weiss R; Leon AR; Herre JM
  • OUTCOMES OF SUBCUTANEOUS IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR IMPLANT IN RENAL DIALYSIS PATIENTS
    Volume: 65 Page(s): A367 - A367
    03/17/2015 Authors: Levy M; Merchant F; Casey M; Hoskins M; Lloyd M; Leon A; DeLurgio D; Goyal A; El-Chami M
  • Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure vs warfarin for atrial fibrillation: a randomized clinical trial.
    JAMA Volume: 312 Page(s): 1988 - 1998
    11/19/2014 Authors: Reddy VY; Sievert H; Halperin J; Doshi SK; Buchbinder M; Neuzil P; Huber K; Whisenant B; Kar S; Swarup V
  • Generator replacement is associated with an increased rate of ICD lead alerts.
    Heart Rhythm Volume: 11 Page(s): 1785 - 1789
    10/01/2014 Authors: Lovelock JD; Cruz C; Hoskins MH; Jones P; El-Chami MF; Lloyd MS; Leon A; DeLurgio DB; Langberg JJ
  • Use of a discrimination algorithm to reduce inappropriate shocks with a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.
    Heart Rhythm Volume: 11 Page(s): 1352 - 1358
    08/01/2014 Authors: Gold MR; Weiss R; Theuns DAMJ; Smith W; Leon A; Knight BP; Carter N; Husby M; Burke MC
  • The subcutaneous defibrillator: a review of the literature.
    J Am Coll Cardiol Volume: 63 Page(s): 1473 - 1479
    04/22/2014 Authors: Aziz S; Leon AR; El-Chami MF
  • SURGICAL AF ABLATION AT THE TIME OF CARDIAC SURGERY INCREASES THE RISK OF POSTOPERATIVE PACEMAKER IMPLANTATION
    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY Volume: 63 Page(s): A392 - A392
    04/01/2014 Authors: El-Chami M; Kilgo P; Halkos M; Thourani V; Lattouf O; Leon A; Puskas J
  • Safety and efficacy of a totally subcutaneous implantable-cardioverter defibrillator.
    Circulation Volume: 128 Page(s): 944 - 953
    08/27/2013 Authors: Weiss R; Knight BP; Gold MR; Leon AR; Herre JM; Hood M; Rashtian M; Kremers M; Crozier I; Lee KL
  • Ventricular arrhythmia after cardiac surgery: incidence, predictors, and outcomes.
    J Am Coll Cardiol Volume: 60 Page(s): 2664 - 2671
    12/25/2012 Authors: El-Chami MF; Sawaya FJ; Kilgo P; Stein W; Halkos M; Thourani V; Lattouf OM; Delurgio DB; Guyton RA; Puskas JD
  • Randomized controlled trial comparing simultaneous versus optimized sequential interventricular stimulation during cardiac resynchronization therapy.
    Am Heart J Volume: 164 Page(s): 735 - 741
    11/01/2012 Authors: Abraham WT; Len AR; St John Sutton MG; Keteyian SJ; Fieberg AM; Chinchoy E; Haas G
  • Generator exchange is associated with an increased rate of Sprint Fidelis lead failure.
    Heart Rhythm Volume: 9 Page(s): 1615 - 1618
    10/01/2012 Authors: Lovelock JD; Patel A; Mengistu A; Hoskins M; El-Chami M; Lloyd MS; Leon A; DeLurgio D; Langberg JJ
  • Prediction of new onset atrial fibrillation after cardiac revascularization surgery.
    Am J Cardiol Volume: 110 Page(s): 649 - 654
    09/01/2012 Authors: El-Chami MF; Kilgo PD; Elfstrom KM; Halkos M; Thourani V; Lattouf OM; Delurgio DB; Guyton RA; Leon AR; Puskas JD
  • Acute and chronic response to CRT in narrow QRS patients.
    J Cardiovasc Transl Res Volume: 5 Page(s): 232 - 241
    04/01/2012 Authors: Donahue T; Niazi I; Leon A; Stucky M; Herrmann K; ESTEEM-CRT Investigators
  • PREDICTORS AND OUTCOMES OF PATIENTS WITH VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA AFTER CARDIAC SURGERY
    Volume: 59 Page(s): E628 - E628
    03/27/2012 Authors: El-Chami M; Kilgo P; Sawaya F; Halkos M; DeLurgio D; Leon A; Puskas J
  • Allogeneic stem cell transplantation after reduced intensity conditioning in patients with relapsed or refractory Hodgkin's lymphoma. Results of the HDR-ALLO study - a prospective clinical trial by the Grupo Espaol de Linfomas/Trasplante de Mdula Osea (GEL/TAMO) and the Lymphoma Working Party of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
    Haematologica Volume: 97 Page(s): 310 - 317
    02/01/2012 Authors: Sureda A; Canals C; Arranz R; Caballero D; Ribera JM; Brune M; Passweg J; Martino R; Valcrcel D; Besalduch J
  • Optimisation of atrioventricular delay during exercise improves cardiac output in patients stabilised with cardiac resynchronisation therapy.
    Heart Volume: 98 Page(s): 54 - 59
    01/01/2012 Authors: Sun JP; Lee AP-W; Grimm RA; Hung M-J; Yang XS; Delurgio D; Leon AR; Merlino JD; Yu C-M
  • Regarding article "relationship of echocardiographic dyssynchrony to long-term survival after cardiac resynchronization therapy".
    Circulation Volume: 124 Page(s): e37
    07/12/2011 Authors: Fornwalt BK; Len AR; Oshinski JN
  • Echocardiographic Atrioventricular Delay Optimization during Exercise Improves Cardiac Function in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Patients
    CIRCULATION Volume: 122
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    08/01/2001 Authors: O'Cochlain B; Delurgio D; Leon A
  • Biventricular pacing using two pacemakers and the triggered VVT mode.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 24 Page(s): 1284 - 1285
    08/01/2001 Authors: O'Cochlain B; Delurgio D; Leon A
  • Autologous stem-cell transplantation for Hodgkin's disease: results and prognostic factors in 494 patients from the Grupo Espaol de Linfomas/Transplante Autlogo de Mdula Osea Spanish Cooperative Group.
    J Clin Oncol Volume: 19 Page(s): 1395 - 1404
    03/01/2001 Authors: Sureda A; Arranz R; Iriondo A; Carreras E; Lahuerta JJ; Garca-Conde J; Jarque I; Caballero MD; Ferr C; Lpez A
  • Autologous stem cell transplantation for clinically aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: the role of preparative regimens.
    Bone Marrow Transplant Volume: 27 Page(s): 405 - 412
    02/01/2001 Authors: Salar A; Sierra J; Gandarillas M; Caballero MD; Marn J; Lahuerta JJ; Garca-Conde J; Arranz R; Len A; Zuazu J
  • Rationale and design of a randomized clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with advanced heart failure: the Multicenter InSync Randomized Clinical Evaluation (MIRACLE).
    J Card Fail Volume: 6 Page(s): 369 - 380
    12/01/2000 Authors: Abraham WT
  • Left ventricular pacing thresholds with new cardiac vein lead compared with right ventricular thresholds
    CIRCULATION Volume: 102 Page(s): 760 - 761
    10/31/2000 Authors: Leon A; Delurgio D; Kocovic DZ; Fisher W; Hayes D; Curtis AB; Abraham WT
  • Bradyarrhythmias, temporary and permanent pacing
    CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Volume: 28 Page(s): N121 - N128
    10/01/2000 Authors: Kaushik V; Leon AR; Forrester JS; Trohman RG
  • Bradyarrhythmias, temporary and permanent pacing.
    Crit Care Med Volume: 28 Page(s): N121 - N128
    10/01/2000 Authors: Kaushik V; Leon AR; Forrester JS; Trohman RG
  • Transvenous cardioverter defibrillator lead malfunction due to terminal connector damage in pectoral implants.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 22 Page(s): 1797 - 1801
    12/01/1999 Authors: Mera F; DeLurgio DB; Langberg JJ; Moss EA; Lon AR
  • A comparison of ventricular function during high right ventricular septal and apical pacing after his-bundle ablation for refractory atrial fibrillation.
    Volume: 22 Page(s): 1234 - 1239
    08/01/1999 Authors: Mera F; DeLurgio DB; Patterson RE; Merlino JD; Wade ME; Len AR
  • Simultaneous transthoracic shocks from two defibrillators for conversion of refractory atrial fibrillation.
    CIRCULATION Volume: 98 Page(s): 425 - 425
    10/27/1998 Authors: DeLurgio DB; Hanson KJ; Mera F; Pena EA; Langberg JJ; Leon AR
  • Incidence and implications of abrasion of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator leads.
    Am J Cardiol Volume: 79 Page(s): 1409 - 1411
    05/15/1997 Authors: De Lurgio DB; Sathavorn C; Mera F; Leon A; Walter PF; Langberg JJ
  • Pectoral implantation of automatic defibrillators (ICD's) - General anesthesia vs conscious sedation
    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY Volume: 29 Page(s): 68112 - 68112
    02/01/1997 Authors: Bollmann A; Kanuru NK; DeLurgio D; Walter P; Leon AR; Burnette J; Edwards N; Langberg JJ
  • Implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) lead abrasion is a universal problem
    CIRCULATION Volume: 94 Page(s): 3296 - 3296
    10/15/1996 Authors: DeLurgio DB; Sorrentino DM; Leon AR; Langberg JJ
  • CLINICAL OUTCOME OF PATIENTS WITH MALIGNANT VENTRICULAR TACHYARRHYTHMIAS AND A MULTIPROGRAMMABLE IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATOR IMPLANTED WITH OR WITHOUT THORACOTOMY - AN INTERNATIONAL MULTICENTER STUDY
    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY Volume: 23 Page(s): 1521 - 1530
    06/01/1994 Authors: AHERN TS; ALPERT BL; BARDY GH; BECKMAN K; BENDITT DG; BERENBOM LD; BHANDARI AK; BRODINE WN; CASSIDY DM; CHAPMAN PD
  • Catheter ablation of atrial flutter using radiofrequency energy.
    Am J Cardiol Volume: 73 Page(s): 353 - 356
    02/15/1994 Authors: Calkins H; Leon AR; Deam AG; Kalbfleisch SJ; Langberg JJ; Morady F
  • Indications for external cardioversion/defibrillation.
    Heart Dis Stroke Volume: 3 Page(s): 322 - 325
    01/01/1994 Authors: Burton ME; Leon AR
  • Radiofrequency catheter ablation of right ventricular outflow tract tachycardia late after complete repair of tetralogy of Fallot using the pace mapping technique.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 16 Page(s): 2319 - 2325
    12/01/1993 Authors: Burton ME; Leon AR
  • ANALYSIS OF THE ATRIAL ELECTROGRAM AT THE SITE OF SUCCESSFUL RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION OF ATRIAL-FLUTTER
    Volume: 88 Page(s): 583 - 583
    10/01/1993 Authors: DEAM AG; BURTON ME; ANDERSON S; LEON AR
  • Frozen vs. nonfrozen bone marrow for autologous transplantation in lymphomas: a report from the Spanish GEL/TAMO Cooperative Group.
    Ann Hematol Volume: 67 Page(s): 111 - 114
    09/01/1993 Authors: Sierra J; Conde E; Iriondo A; Brunet S; Marn J; Prez de Oteiza J; Caballero D; Martnez F; Len A; Garca-Conde J
  • A randomized, prospective comparison of anterior and posterior approaches to radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia.
    Circulation Volume: 87 Page(s): 1551 - 1556
    05/01/1993 Authors: Langberg JJ; Leon A; Borganelli M; Kalbfleisch SJ; el-Atassi R; Calkins H; Morady F
  • Apparent change in cardiac geometry during single-photon emission tomography thallium-201 acquisition: a complex phenomenon.
    Eur J Nucl Med Volume: 20 Page(s): 324 - 329
    04/01/1993 Authors: Eisner RL; Aaron AM; Worthy MR; Boyers AS; Leon AR; Fajman WA; Patterson RE
  • Inhomogeneity of gated and ungated SPECT technetium-99m-sestamibi bull's-eyes in normal dogs: comparison with thallium-201.
    J Nucl Med Volume: 34 Page(s): 281 - 287
    02/01/1993 Authors: Eisner RL; Martin SE; Leon AR; Schmarkey LS; Worthy MA; Chu TH; Patterson RE
  • Quinidine: its value and danger.
    Heart Dis Stroke Volume: 2 Page(s): 407 - 413
    01/01/1993 Authors: Leon AR; Merlino JD
  • Comparison of single-photon emission computed tomographic (SPECT) myocardial perfusion imaging with thallium-201 and technetium-99m sestamibi in dogs.
    J Am Coll Cardiol Volume: 20 Page(s): 1612 - 1625
    12/01/1992 Authors: Leon AR; Eisner RL; Martin SE; Schmarkey LS; Aaron AM; Boyers AS; Burnham KM; Oh DJ; Patterson RE
  • Autologous bone marrow transplantation in 22 adult patients with lymphoblastic lymphoma responsive to conventional dose chemotherapy.
    Bone Marrow Transplant Volume: 10 Page(s): 33 - 38
    07/01/1992 Authors: Baro J; Richard C; Sierra J; Garca-Conde J; Garca Laraa J; Rocha E; Solano C; Caballero D; Carrera D; Len A
  • Recurrence of conduction in accessory atrioventricular connections after initially successful radiofrequency catheter ablation.
    J Am Coll Cardiol Volume: 19 Page(s): 1588 - 1592
    06/01/1992 Authors: Langberg JJ; Calkins H; Kim YN; Sousa J; el-Atassi R; Leon A; Borganelli M; Kalbfleisch SJ; Morady F
  • Cardiovascular benefits and assessment of physical activity and physical fitness in adults.
    Med Sci Sports Exerc Volume: 24 Page(s): S201 - S220
    06/01/1992 Authors: Haskell WL; Leon AS; Caspersen CJ; Froelicher VF; Hagberg JM; Harlan W; Holloszy JO; Regensteiner JG; Thompson PD; Washburn RA
  • Effect of the atrioventricular relationship on atrial refractoriness in humans.
    Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 15 Page(s): 771 - 778
    05/01/1992 Authors: Calkins H; el-Atassi R; Leon A; Kalbfleisch S; Borganelli M; Langberg J; Morady F
  • Determinants of impedance during radiofrequency catheter ablation in humans.
    Am J Cardiol Volume: 69 Page(s): 1095 - 1097
    04/15/1992 Authors: Borganelli M; el-Atassi R; Leon A; Kalbfleisch SJ; Calkins H; Morady F; Langberg JJ
  • Report of the Task Force on the Availability of Cardiovascular Drugs to the Medically Indigent.
    Circulation Volume: 85 Page(s): 849 - 860
    02/01/1992 Authors: Dustan HP; Caplan LR; Curry CL; De Leon AC; Douglas FL; Frishman W; Hill MN; Washington RL; Steigerwalt S; Shulman NB
  • INHOMOGENEITY OF TOMOGRAPHIC TC-99M ISONITRILE BULLSEYES IN NORMAL DOGS
    CIRCULATION Volume: 82 Page(s): 651 - 651
    10/01/1990 Authors: LEON AR; MARTIN SE; AARON AM; BURNHAM KM; SCHMARKEY LS; CHU TS; BOYERS AS; PATTERSON RE; EISNER RL
  • "Harvey," the cardiology patient simulator: pilot studies on teaching effectiveness.
    Am J Cardiol Volume: 45 Page(s): 791 - 796
    04/01/1980 Authors: Gordon MS; Ewy GA; DeLeon AC; Waugh RA; Felner JM; Forker AD; Gessner IH; Mayer JW; Patterson D
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