Mikhael El Chami MD
Overview
Specialties:
Cardiology (Board certified since 2007)
Cardiac Electrophysiology (Board certified since 2008)
Internal Medicine (Board certified since 2004)
Areas of Clinical Interest:
Atrial fibrillation ablation
Electrophysiology
Implantable defibrillator
Pacemaker
Organizational Memberships:
Alpha Omega Alpha
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
Heart Rhythm Society
Additional Spoken Language(s):
French
Arabic
Academic Appointment
- Distinguished Physician, Emory University School of Medicine
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
Education
Degrees
- DO from American University of Beirut
- BS from American University of Beirut
Research
Focus
- My Research has focused in the last 2 years on the risk factors, outcomes and prevention of post-Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting atrial fibrillation
Publications
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Procedural and long-term outcomes of tunneled transvenous leads.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 22 Page(s): 1307 - 1311
05/01/2025 Authors: Mekary W; Ibrahim R; Westerman S; Shah A; Bhatia NK; Merchant FM; El-Chami MF -
Managing superior vena cava syndrome in patients with cardiac implantable electronic device leads: Strategies and considerations.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 22 Page(s): 311 - 317
02/01/2025 Authors: Mekary W; Hebbo E; Shah A; Westerman S; Bhatia N; Byku I; Babaliaros V; Greenbaum A; Merchant FM; El-Chami MF -
Quality of Life in Subcutaneous or Transvenous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Patients: A Secondary Analysis of the PRAETORIAN Trial.
Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes Volume: 17 Page(s): e010822
11/01/2024 Authors: Knops RE; de Veld JA; Ghani A; Boersma LVA; Kuschyk J; El Chami MF; Bonnemeier H; Behr ER; Brouwer TF; Kb S -
Spontaneous fluctuation in atrial fibrillation burden and duration in patients with implantable loop monitors.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 47 Page(s): 1454 - 1463
11/01/2024 Authors: Mekary W; Campbell M; Bhatia NK; Westerman S; Shah A; Leal M; Delurgio D; Patel AM; Tompkins C; El-Chami MF -
Predictors of pace-terminable rhythms in patients with subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 21 Page(s): 2346 - 2347
11/01/2024 Authors: Rao BR; Jain V; Mekary W; Ibrahim R; Bhatia NK; El Chami M; Knops RE; Lloyd MS -
Accurate detection of lead malfunction from ECG-derived bipolar pacing stimulus amplitude.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 21 Page(s): 2226 - 2231
11/01/2024 Authors: Lloyd MS; Pelling M; Ibrahim R; El-Chami MF; Iravanian S -
Outcomes of Pacemaker Implantation During Pregnancy.
JACC Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 10 Page(s): 2271 - 2273
10/01/2024 Authors: Jain V; Khan Minhas AM; Rao B; Westerman S; Bhatia NK; El-Chami MF; Tamirisa KP; Merchant FM -
Sex-based outcomes of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and impact of surgical technique.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 21 Page(s): 1907 - 1911
10/01/2024 Authors: Vijayvargiya S; Mekary W; Jain V; Rao BR; Ibrahim R; Patel AM; Shah AD; DeLurgio DB; Westerman S; Lloyd MS -
A leadless ventricular pacemaker providing atrioventricular synchronous pacing in the real-world setting: 12-Month results from the Micra AV post-approval registry.
Volume: 21 Page(s): 1939 - 1947
10/01/2024 Authors: Garweg C; Chinitz JS; Marijon E; Haeberlin A; Winter S; Iacopino S; Curnis A; Breitenstein A; Hussin A; Mela T -
A Patch Wearable Cardioverter-Defibrillator for Patients at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
J Am Coll Cardiol Volume: 84 Page(s): 525 - 536
08/06/2024 Authors: Hummel J; Houmsse M; Tomassoni G; Nair D; Romero J; Hargrove J; Mathews K; Thakkar AB; Ullery S; Eapen ZJ -
Evaluation of the invivo chemical reactivity of a novel copolymer insulation on cardiac leads in a single-center study.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 21 Page(s): 1334 - 1341
08/01/2024 Authors: Ibrahim R; Chaffin K; Shah A; Westerman S; Lloyd M; Bhatia N; Merchant FM; El-Chami M -
Chronic kidney disease and transvenous cardiac implantable electronic device infection-is there an impact on healthcare utilization, costs, disease progression, and mortality?
Europace Volume: 26
07/02/2024 Authors: Wright DJ; Trucco ME; Zhou J; Wolff C; Holbrook R; Margetta J; El-Chami MF -
Electrocardiographic predictors of atrial mechanical sensing in leadless pacemakers.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 21 Page(s): 1072 - 1080
07/01/2024 Authors: Hofer D; Perucchini F; Blessberger H; Steinwender C; Zehetleitner S; Molitor N; Saguner AM; El-Chami MF; Black G; Schiavone M -
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in Patients With Anticoagulation Failure vsAnticoagulation Contraindication.
JACC Cardiovasc Interv Volume: 17 Page(s): 1311 - 1321
06/10/2024 Authors: Aarnink EW; Maarse M; Fierro N; Mazzone P; Beneduce A; Tondo C; Gasperetti A; Pracon R; Demkow M; Zieliski K -
Impact of omitting the intravenous heparin bolus on outcomes of leadless pacemaker implantation.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 35 Page(s): 1212 - 1216
06/01/2024 Authors: Huang J; Bhatia NK; Lloyd MS; Westerman S; Shah A; Delurgio D; Patel AM; Tompkins C; El-Chami MF; Merchant FM -
Recurrence of new-onset post-operative AF after cardiac surgery: detected by implantable loop recorders: A systematic review and Meta-analysis.
Int J Cardiol Volume: 404 Page(s): 131930
06/01/2024 Authors: Kaur H; Tao B; Silverman M; Healey JS; Belley-Cote EP; Islam S; Whitlock RP; Devereaux PJ; Conen D; Bidar E -
Predictive value of the PRAETORIAN score for defibrillation test success in patients with subcutaneous ICD: A subanalysis of the PRAETORIAN-DFT trial.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 21 Page(s): 836 - 844
06/01/2024 Authors: Knops RE; El-Chami MF; Marquie C; Nordbeck P; Quast A-FBE; Tilz RR; Brouwer TF; Lambiase PD; Cassidy CJ; Boersma LVA -
Pacing and Defibrillation Consideration in the Era of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement.
Curr Cardiol Rep Volume: 26 Page(s): 331 - 338
05/01/2024 Authors: Dhindsa DS; Mekary W; El-Chami MF -
Outcomes of tricuspid regurgitation after lead extraction.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 35 Page(s): 929 - 938
05/01/2024 Authors: Shanafelt C; Middour TG; Ibrahim R; Leal M; Lloyd MS; Shah AD; Westerman SB; El-Chami MF; Merchant FM; Bhatia NK -
Leadless pacemakers at 5-year follow-up: the Micra transcatheter pacing system post-approval registry.
Eur Heart J Volume: 45 Page(s): 1241 - 1251
04/07/2024 Authors: El-Chami MF; Garweg C; Clementy N; Al-Samadi F; Iacopino S; Martinez-Sande JL; Roberts PR; Tondo C; Johansen JB; Vinolas-Prat X -
Rising burden of cardiac arrest- and heart failure-related mortality in the United States from 1999 to 2020.
Heart Rhythm O2 Volume: 5 Page(s): 254 - 255
04/01/2024 Authors: Jain V; Rao B; Knijnik L; Shah AD; Lloyd MS; El-Chami MF; Bhatia N; Westerman S; Merchant FM -
Same day discharge after transvenous lead extraction: Balancing safety and efficiency.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 35 Page(s): 288 - 289
02/01/2024 Authors: El-Chami MF -
Update on Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Infections and Their Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association: Endorsed by the International Society for Cardiovascular Infectious Diseases.
Circulation Volume: 149 Page(s): e201 - e216
01/09/2024 Authors: Baddour LM; Esquer Garrigos Z; Rizwan Sohail M; Havers-Borgersen E; Krahn AD; Chu VH; Radke CS; Avari-Silva J; El-Chami MF; Miro JM -
Outcomes of patients implanted with an atrioventricular synchronous leadless ventricular pacemaker in the Medicare population.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 21 Page(s): 66 - 73
01/01/2024 Authors: Crossley GH; Longacre C; Higuera L; Stromberg K; Cheng A; Piccini JP; El-Chami MF -
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 -
Complex repolarization dynamics in ex vivo human ventricles are independent of the restitution properties.
Europace Volume: 25
12/06/2023 Authors: Iravanian S; Uzelac I; Shah AD; Toye MJ; Lloyd MS; Burke MA; Daneshmand MA; Attia TS; Vega JD; El-Chami MF -
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 -
Persistent and Recurrent Device-Related Thrombus After Left Atrial AppendageClosure: Incidence, Predictors, and Outcomes.
JACC Cardiovasc Interv Volume: 16 Page(s): 2722 - 2732
11/27/2023 Authors: Mesnier J; Simard T; Jung RG; Lehenbauer KR; Piayda K; Pracon R; Jackson GG; Flores-Umanzor E; Faroux L; Korsholm K -
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 -
Impact of Age on Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator inaLarge Patient Cohort: Mid-Term Follow-Up.
JACC Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 9 Page(s): 2132 - 2145
10/01/2023 Authors: Weiss R; Knight BP; El-Chami M; Aasbo J; Hanon S; Sadhu A; Sidhu M; Brisben AJ; Carter N; Burke MC -
Septal Bipolar Ablation to Prevent Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction After Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation.
Circ Cardiovasc Interv Volume: 16 Page(s): e013333
10/01/2023 Authors: Hoskins MH; Lisko JC; Greenbaum AB; Ueyama HA; Merchant FM; Lloyd MS; Gleason PT; El-Chami MF; Byku I; Block PC -
Adaptive versus conventional cardiac resynchronisation therapy in patients with heart failure (AdaptResponse): a global, prospective, randomised controlled trial.
Lancet Volume: 402 Page(s): 1147 - 1157
09/30/2023 Authors: Wilkoff BL; Filippatos G; Leclercq C; Gold MR; Hersi AS; Kusano K; Mullens W; Felker GM; Kantipudi C; El-Chami MF -
Cardiac pacing and lead devices management: 25 years of research at EP Europace journal.
Europace Volume: 25
08/25/2023 Authors: Defaye P; Biffi M; El-Chami M; Boveda S; Glikson M; Piccini J; Vitolo M -
Higher-Order Dynamics Beyond Repolarization Alternans in Ex-Vivo Human Ventricles are Independent of the Restitution Properties.
medRxiv
08/21/2023 Authors: Iravanian S; Uzelac I; Shah AD; Toye MJ; Lloyd MS; Burke MA; Daneshmand MA; Attia TS; Vega JD; El-Chami M -
Postapproval Study of a SubcutaneousImplantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator System.
J Am Coll Cardiol Volume: 82 Page(s): 383 - 397
08/01/2023 Authors: Gold MR; El-Chami MF; Burke MC; Upadhyay GA; Niebauer MJ; Prutkin JM; Herre JM; Kutalek S; Dinerman JL; Knight BP -
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 -
How to implant leadless pacemakers and mitigate major complications.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 20 Page(s): 754 - 759
05/01/2023 Authors: El-Chami MF; Shah AD -
Novel use of an irrigated ablation catheter to monitor real-time hemodynamics during ablation.
Volume: 34 Page(s): 1111 - 1118
05/01/2023 Authors: Bhatia NK; Iravanian S; Ravi N; Kiani S; Lloyd MS; Westerman SB; Merchant FM; El-Chami MF; Hoque A; Shah AD -
Leadless versus transvenous single-chamber ventricular pacemakers: 3 year follow-up of the Micra CED study.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 34 Page(s): 1015 - 1023
04/01/2023 Authors: Crossley GH; Piccini JP; Longacre C; Higuera L; Stromberg K; El-Chami MF -
Two-year outcomes of leadless vs. transvenous single-chamber ventricular pacemaker in high-risk subgroups.
Europace Volume: 25 Page(s): 1041 - 1050
03/30/2023 Authors: Boveda S; Higuera L; Longacre C; Wolff C; Wherry K; Stromberg K; El-Chami MF -
Leadless Pacemakers: State of the Art and Selection of the Ideal Candidate.
Curr Cardiol Rev Volume: 19 Page(s): 43 - 50
01/01/2023 Authors: Blank EA; El-Chami MF; Wenger NK -
Correlation between AV synchrony and device collected AM-VP sequence counter in atrioventricular synchronous leadless pacemakers: A real-world assessment.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 34 Page(s): 197 - 206
01/01/2023 Authors: Garweg C; Piccini JP; Epstein LM; Frazier-Mills C; Chinitz LA; Steinwender C; Stromberg K; Sheldon T; Fagan DH; El-Chami MF -
Ambulatory atrioventricular synchronous pacing over time using a leadless ventricular pacemaker: Primary results from the AccelAV study.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 20 Page(s): 46 - 54
01/01/2023 Authors: Chinitz LA; El-Chami MF; Sagi V; Garcia H; Hackett FK; Leal M; Whalen P; Henrikson CA; Greenspon AJ; Sheldon T -
Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator System Post Approval Study: Primary Results
Volume: 146 Page(s): E589 - E589
12/20/2022 Authors: Gold MR; El-Chami MF; Burke MC; Upadhyay GA; Niebauer MJ; Prutkin JM; Herre JM; Kutalek SP; Dinerman JL; Knight BP -
Device-related complications in subcutaneous versus transvenous ICD: a secondary analysis of the PRAETORIAN trial.
Eur Heart J Volume: 43 Page(s): 4872 - 4883
12/14/2022 Authors: Knops RE; Pepplinkhuizen S; Delnoy PPHM; Boersma LVA; Kuschyk J; El-Chami MF; Bonnemeier H; Behr ER; Brouwer TF; Kaab S -
UPDATED ATRIAL FIBRILLATION MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GEORGIAN HOSPITALS BASED ON THE 2020 EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CARDIOLOGY ATRIAL FIBRILLATION GUIDELINES.
Georgian Med News Page(s): 13 - 16
12/01/2022 Authors: Isakadze N; Kazzi Z; Bantsadze T; Gotsadze G; Butkhikridze N; El Chami M; Papiashvili G -
Infection in patients with subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator: Results of the S-ICD Post Approval Study.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 19 Page(s): 1993 - 2001
12/01/2022 Authors: Gold MR; Aasbo JD; Weiss R; Burke MC; Gleva MJ; Knight BP; Miller MA; Schuger CD; Carter N; Leigh J -
Practical considerations, indications, and future perspectives for leadless and extravascular cardiac implantable electronic devices: a position paper by EHRA/HRS/LAHRS/APHRS.
Europace Volume: 24 Page(s): 1691 - 1708
10/13/2022 Authors: Boersma LV; El-Chami M; Steinwender C; Lambiase P; Murgatroyd F; Mela T; Theuns DAMJ; Khelae SK; Kalil C; Zabala F -
Chronic outcomes of leadless vs transvenous single chamber ventricular pacemakers in high-risk subgroups
Volume: 43 Page(s): 713 - 713
10/01/2022 Authors: Boveda S; Higuera L; Longacre C; Wolff C; Wherry K; Stromberg K; Hinnenthal J; Bockstedt L; El-Chami M -
Managing transvenous right ventricular leads in the era of transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions.
HeartRhythm Case Rep Volume: 8 Page(s): 692 - 694
10/01/2022 Authors: Ibrahim R; Bhatia N; Merchant FM; El-Chami MF -
Leadless Pacing: Where We Currently Stand and What the Future Holds.
Curr Cardiol Rep Volume: 24 Page(s): 1233 - 1240
10/01/2022 Authors: Ibrahim R; Khoury A; El-Chami MF -
Temporal trends of device-related infection in de novo transvenous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Medicare patients with underlying kidney disease.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 19 Page(s): 1689 - 1695
10/01/2022 Authors: El-Chami MF; Knight BP; Liu Y; Brisben AJ; Sohail MR; Griffiths RI -
Development and validation of a risk score for predicting pericardial effusion in patients undergoing leadless pacemaker implantation: experience with the Micra transcatheter pacemaker.
Europace Volume: 24 Page(s): 1119 - 1126
07/21/2022 Authors: Piccini JP; Cunnane R; Steffel J; El-Chami MF; Reynolds D; Roberts PR; Soejima K; Steinwender C; Garweg C; Chinitz L -
Process mapping strategies to prevent subcutaneous implantablecardioverter-defibrillator infections.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 33 Page(s): 1628 - 1635
07/01/2022 Authors: Weiss R; Mark GE; El-Chami MF; Biffi M; Probst V; Lambiase PD; Miller MA; McClernon T; Hansen LK; Knight BP -
Early experience with the second generation of leadless pacemakers and correlation with ECG parameters
Volume: 152 Page(s): 51S - 52S
06/15/2022 Authors: Breitenstein A; Perucci F; Gasparetti A; Hofer D; Schiavone M; Forleo G; Algibbawi M; El-Chami M; Steinwender C -
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 -
Device-related infection associated with increased mortality risk in de novo transvenous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator medicare patients.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 33 Page(s): 725 - 730
04/01/2022 Authors: El-Chami MF; Liu Y; Griffiths RI; Knight BP; Weiss R; Mark GE; Biffi M; Probst V; Lambiase PD; Miller MA -
Leadless vs. transvenous single-chamber ventricular pacing in the Micra CED study: 2-year follow-up.
Eur Heart J Volume: 43 Page(s): 1207 - 1215
03/21/2022 Authors: El-Chami MF; Bockstedt L; Longacre C; Higuera L; Stromberg K; Crossley G; Kowal RC; Piccini JP -
Leadless Pacing-Uncertainties Remain About Safety and Efficacy-Reply.
JAMA Cardiol Volume: 7 Page(s): 361 - 362
03/01/2022 Authors: El-Chami MF; Piccini JP; Bockstedt L -
Leadless pacemaker implant, anticoagulation status, and outcomes: Results from the Micra Transcatheter Pacing System Post-Approval Registry.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 19 Page(s): 228 - 234
02/01/2022 Authors: El-Chami MF; Garweg C; Iacopino S; Al-Samadi F; Martinez-Sande JL; Tondo C; Johansen JB; Prat XV; Piccini JP; Cha YM -
Efficacy and Safety of Appropriate Shocks and Antitachycardia Pacing in Transvenous and Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillators: Analysis of All Appropriate Therapy in the PRAETORIAN Trial.
Circulation Volume: 145 Page(s): 321 - 329
02/01/2022 Authors: Knops RE; van der Stuijt W; Delnoy PPHM; Boersma LVA; Kuschyk J; El-Chami MF; Bonnemeier H; Behr ER; Brouwer TF; Kb S -
Antitachycardia Pacing: Both a Cure and Curse. An Analysis of Appropriate Therapy in the PRAETORIAN Trial
Volume: 144 Page(s): E579 - E580
12/21/2021 Authors: Knops R; Van der Stuijt W; Delnoy PP; Boersma LV; Kuschyk J; El-Chami MF; Bonnemeier H; Behr ER; Brouwer TF; Kaab S -
Antitachycardia Pacing: Both a Cure and Curse. An Analysis of Appropriate Therapy in the PRAETORIAN Trial
Volume: 144 Page(s): E579 - E580
12/21/2021 Authors: Knops R; Van Der Stuijt W; Delnoy PP; Boersma LV; Kuschyk J; El-Chami MF; Bonnemeier H; Behr ER; Brouwer TF; Kaab S -
Cardiac implantable device recalls: consequences, and management.
HeartRhythm Case Rep Volume: 7 Page(s): 795 - 796
12/01/2021 Authors: El-Chami MF -
Real-world experience on the safety and effectiveness of Micra TPS in patients with pre-existing in situ CIEDs
Volume: 42 Page(s): 614 - 614
10/01/2021 Authors: Garweg C; Bordachar P; Boveda S; Roberts PR; Johansen JB; Iacopino S; Clementy N; Winter S; Anderson C; Butler K -
Contemporaneous Comparison of Outcomes Among Patients Implanted With a Leadless vs Transvenous Single-Chamber Ventricular Pacemaker.
JAMA Cardiol Volume: 6 Page(s): 1187 - 1195
10/01/2021 Authors: Piccini JP; El-Chami M; Wherry K; Crossley GH; Kowal RC; Stromberg K; Longacre C; Hinnenthal J; Bockstedt L -
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 -
Device-related infection in de novo transvenous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Medicare patients.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 18 Page(s): 1301 - 1309
08/01/2021 Authors: El-Chami MF; Jacobsen CM; Griffiths RI; Hansen LK; Wold N; Amorosi SL; Stivland TM; Knight BP; Weiss R; Mark GE -
Predictors of Device-Related Thrombus Following Percutaneous Left Atrial AppendageOcclusion.
J Am Coll Cardiol Volume: 78 Page(s): 297 - 313
07/27/2021 Authors: Simard T; Jung RG; Lehenbauer K; Piayda K; Praco R; Jackson GG; Flores-Umanzor E; Faroux L; Korsholm K; Chun JKR -
The saga of tendril leads continues: Should we continue to bury our heads in the sand?
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 32 Page(s): 1122 - 1123
04/01/2021 Authors: El-Chami MF -
A Predictive Model for the Long-Term Electrical Performance of a Leadless Transcatheter Pacemaker.
JACC Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 7 Page(s): 502 - 512
04/01/2021 Authors: Kiani S; Wallace K; Stromberg K; Piccini JP; Roberts PR; El-Chami MF; Soejima K; Garweg C; Fagan DH; Lloyd MS -
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 -
Outcomes of two versus three incision techniques: Results from the subcutaneous ICD post-approval study.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 32 Page(s): 792 - 801
03/01/2021 Authors: El-Chami M; Weiss R; Burke MC; Gold MR; Prutkin JM; Kalahasty G; Shen S; Mirro MJ; Carter N; Aasbo JD -
Leadless pacemaker implant with concomitant atrioventricular node ablation: Experience with the Micra transcatheter pacemaker.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 32 Page(s): 832 - 841
03/01/2021 Authors: El-Chami MF; Shinn T; Bansal S; Martinez-Sande JL; Clementy N; Augostini R; Ravindran B; Sagi V; Ramanna H; Garweg C -
Atrio-ventricular synchronous pacing with a single chamber leadless pacemaker: Programming and trouble shooting for common clinical scenarios.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 32 Page(s): 533 - 539
02/01/2021 Authors: El-Chami MF; Bhatia NK; Merchant FM -
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 -
Primary Results From the Understanding Outcomes With the S-ICD in Primary Prevention Patients With Low Ejection Fraction (UNTOUCHED) Trial.
Circulation Volume: 143 Page(s): 7 - 17
01/05/2021 Authors: Gold MR; Lambiase PD; El-Chami MF; Knops RE; Aasbo JD; Bongiorni MG; Russo AM; Deharo J-C; Burke MC; Dinerman J -
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 -
Leadless pacemakers: A review of current data and future directions.
Prog Cardiovasc Dis Volume: 66 Page(s): 61 - 69
01/01/2021 Authors: Middour TG; Chen JH; El-Chami MF -
Morbidity and mortality in patients precluded for transvenous pacemaker implantation: Experience with a leadless pacemaker.
Volume: 17 Page(s): 2056 - 2063
12/01/2020 Authors: Garg A; Koneru JN; Fagan DH; Stromberg K; Padala SK; El-Chami MF; Roberts PR; Piccini JP; Cheng A; Ellenbogen KA -
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 -
Leadless pacemaker implant in patients with a history of open heart surgery: experience with the Micra transcatheter pacemaker
Volume: 41 Page(s): 773 - 773
11/01/2020 Authors: Garweg C; Iacopino S; El-Chami MF; Veltmann C; Clementy N; Grubman E; Johansen JB; Knops R; Schalij MJ; Piccini JP -
1-Year Prospective Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes and Shocks: TheSubcutaneousICDPostApproval Study.
JACC Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 6 Page(s): 1537 - 1550
11/01/2020 Authors: Burke MC; Aasbo JD; El-Chami MF; Weiss R; Dinerman J; Hanon S; Kalahasty G; Bass E; Gold MR -
Percutaneous approaches for retrieval of an embolized or malpositioned left atrial appendage closure device: A multicenter experience.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 17 Page(s): 1545 - 1553
09/01/2020 Authors: Afzal MR; Ellis CR; Gabriels J; El-Chami M; Amin A; Fanari Z; Delurgio D; John RM; Patel A; Haldis TA -
Outcomes of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in dialysis patients: Results from the S-ICD post-approval study.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 17 Page(s): 1566 - 1574
09/01/2020 Authors: El-Chami MF; Burke MC; Herre JM; Shah MH; Sadhu A; Niebauer MJ; Kutalek SP; Carter N; Gold MR -
Diagnosis and management of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator infections based on process mapping.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 43 Page(s): 958 - 965
09/01/2020 Authors: Baddour LM; Weiss R; Mark GE; El-Chami MF; Biffi M; Probst V; Lambiase PD; Miller MA; McClernon T; Hansen LK -
Subcutaneous or Transvenous Defibrillator Therapy.
N Engl J Med Volume: 383 Page(s): 526 - 536
08/06/2020 Authors: Knops RE; Olde Nordkamp LRA; Delnoy P-PHM; Boersma LVA; Kuschyk J; El-Chami MF; Bonnemeier H; Behr ER; Brouwer TF; Kb S -
Reply to letter to the editor: "Overcoming difficulties with persistent left superior vena cava".
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 31 Page(s): 2266
08/01/2020 Authors: El-Chami MF -
Leadless pacemakers reduce risk of device-related infection: Review of the potential mechanisms.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 17 Page(s): 1393 - 1397
08/01/2020 Authors: El-Chami MF; Bonner M; Holbrook R; Stromberg K; Mayotte J; Molan A; Sohail MR; Epstein LM -
Comparison of echocardiographic and fluoroscopic sizing of the left atrial appendage prior to percutaneous closure.
J Interv Card Electrophysiol Volume: 58 Page(s): 157 - 161
08/01/2020 Authors: Kiani S; Patel AV; El-Chami MF; Patel AM; Merchant FM; Westerman SB; De Lurgio DB; Hoskins MH -
Response to the letter to the editor: Wettability and roughness: Important determinants of bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 31 Page(s): 1886 - 1887
07/01/2020 Authors: El-Chami MF; Mayotte J; Bonner M; Holbrook R; Stromberg K; Sohail MR -
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 -
Reduced bacterial adhesion with parylene coating: Potential implications for Micra transcatheter pacemakers.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 31 Page(s): 712 - 717
03/01/2020 Authors: El-Chami MF; Mayotte J; Bonner M; Holbrook R; Stromberg K; Sohail MR -
Using Medicare Claims to Identify Acute Clinical Events Following Implantation of Leadless Pacemakers.
Pragmat Obs Res Volume: 11 Page(s): 19 - 26
01/01/2020 Authors: Wherry K; Stromberg K; Hinnenthal JA; Wallenfelsz LA; El-Chami MF; Bockstedt L -
Development of a Risk Score to Predict New Pacemaker Implantation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
JACC Cardiovasc Interv Volume: 12 Page(s): 2133 - 2142
11/11/2019 Authors: Kiani S; Kamioka N; Black GB; Lu MLR; Lisko JC; Rao B; Mengistu A; Gleason PT; Stewart JP; Caughron H -
Understanding Outcomes with the EMBLEM S-ICD in Primary Prevention Patients with Low EF Study (UNTOUCHED): Clinical characteristics and perioperative results.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 16 Page(s): 1636 - 1644
11/01/2019 Authors: Boersma LV; El-Chami MF; Bongiorni MG; Burke MC; Knops RE; Aasbo JD; Lambiase PD; Deharo JC; Russo AM; Dinerman J -
Patient selection, pacing indications, and subsequent outcomes with de novo leadless single-chamber VVI pacing.
Europace Volume: 21 Page(s): 1686 - 1693
11/01/2019 Authors: Piccini JP; Stromberg K; Jackson KP; Kowal RC; Duray GZ; El-Chami MF; Crossley GH; Hummel JD; Narasimhan C; Omar R -
Response to the Letter to the Editor "Selection of Appropriate Patients for Figure-of-Eight Suturing During Removal of Large Bore Transfemoral Sheaths".
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 30 Page(s): 2182
10/01/2019 Authors: Kiani S; El-Chami MF -
Septal Correction to Prevent Iatrogenic Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction (SCORPION) Prior to Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY Volume: 74 Page(s): B447 - B447
10/01/2019 Authors: Lisko J; Kamioka N; El Chami M; Lloyd M; Langberg J; Maidman S; Gleason P; Grubb K; Alvarez L; Byku I -
Complications of cardiac implantable electronic device intervention in patients with left ventricular assist devices
Volume: 40 Page(s): 1826 - 1826
10/01/2019 Authors: Kiani S; Black GB; Lloyd MS; Merchant FM; El-Chami MF; Cole RT; Hoskins MH; Westerman SB -
Femoral extraction of transvenous leads and leadless pacemakers-A review of the data, tools, and procedural steps.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 42 Page(s): 1248 - 1252
09/01/2019 Authors: El-Chami MF; 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 -
Rationale and design of the PRAETORIAN-DFT trial: A prospective randomized CompArative trial of SubcutanEous ImplanTable CardiOverter-DefibrillatoR ImplANtation with and without DeFibrillation testing.
Am Heart J Volume: 214 Page(s): 167 - 174
08/01/2019 Authors: Quast A-FBE; Baalman SWE; Betts TR; Boersma LVA; Bonnemeier H; Boveda S; Brouwer TF; Burke MC; Delnoy PPHM; El-Chami M -
Incidence and outcomes of systemic infections in patients with leadless pacemakers: Data from the Micra IDE study.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 42 Page(s): 1105 - 1110
08/01/2019 Authors: El-Chami MF; Soejima K; Piccini JP; Reynolds D; Ritter P; Okabe T; Friedman PA; Cha Y-M; Stromberg K; Holbrook R -
Extraction of a 4-year-old leadless pacemaker with a tine-based fixation.
HeartRhythm Case Rep Volume: 5 Page(s): 424 - 425
08/01/2019 Authors: Kiani S; Merchant FM; El-Chami MF -
Outcomes of percutaneous vacuum-assisted debulking of large vegetations as an adjunct to lead extraction.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 42 Page(s): 1032 - 1037
07/01/2019 Authors: Kiani S; Sabayon D; Lloyd MS; Hoskins MH; El-Chami MF; Westerman S; Vadlamudi R; Keeling B; Lattouf OM; Merchant FM -
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 -
Gender differences of patients randomized in the AdaptResponse trial
Volume: 21 Page(s): 82 - 83
05/01/2019 Authors: Filippatos GSG; Birnie D; El-Chami MF; Gold MR; Hersi AS; Kantipudi C; Kusano K; Leclercq C; Merkely BP; Mullens W -
Leadless pacemaker implant in patients with pre-existing infections: Results from the Micra postapproval registry.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 30 Page(s): 569 - 574
04/01/2019 Authors: El-Chami MF; Johansen JB; Zaidi A; Faerestrand S; Reynolds D; Garcia-Seara J; Mansourati J; Pasquie J-L; McElderry HT; Roberts PR -
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 -
CARDIAC HAMARTOMA MASQUERADING AS HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY
Volume: 73 Page(s): 2257 - 2257
03/12/2019 Authors: Shekiladze N; Mohandas A; Bakhtadze B; Koshkelashvili N; Meng-Jun X; Gadiyaram V; El-Chami M -
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 -
COMPARISON OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC AND FLUOROSCOPIC SIZING OF THE LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE OSTIUM PRIOR TO PERCUTANEOUS LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE CLOSURE
Volume: 73 Page(s): 485 - 485
03/12/2019 Authors: Kiani S; Patel AV; El Chami M; Patel A; Delurgio D; Hoskins M -
OUTCOMES OF PERCUTANEOUS VACUUM-ASSISTED DEBULKING OF LARGE VEGETATIONS AS AN ADJUNCT TO LEAD EXTRACTION
Volume: 73 Page(s): 419 - 419
03/12/2019 Authors: Kiani S; Sabayon MD; Akshar PV; Lloyd M; Hoskins M; El Chami M; Westerman S; Vadlamudi R; Keeling W; Attia TS -
Leadless Pacemaker Implantation inHemodialysis Patients: Experience With the Micra Transcatheter Pacemaker.
JACC Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 5 Page(s): 162 - 170
02/01/2019 Authors: El-Chami MF; Clementy N; Garweg C; Omar R; Duray GZ; Gornick CC; Leyva F; Sagi V; Piccini JP; Soejima K -
Updated performance of the Micra transcatheter pacemaker in the real-world setting: A comparison to the investigational study and a transvenous historical control.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 15 Page(s): 1800 - 1807
12/01/2018 Authors: El-Chami MF; Al-Samadi F; Clementy N; Garweg C; Martinez-Sande JL; Piccini JP; Iacopino S; Lloyd M; Violas Prat X; Jacobsen MD -
Clinical Use of Rate Adaptive Pacing With a Leadless Pacemaker: Results From the Micra Transcatheter Pacing System Post-Approval Registry
Volume: 138
11/06/2018 Authors: Birgersdotter-Green U; Roberts PR; Piccini JP; Soejima K; Stromberg KD; Eakley AK; El-Chami MF -
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 -
Impact of age on patient selection in leadless pacemaker implant: experience with the Micra transcatheter pacemaker
Volume: 39 Page(s): 830 - 830
08/01/2018 Authors: Roberts PR; Piccini JP; Clementy N; Garweg C; Chinitz L; Duray GZ; Iacopino S; Al Samadi F; Ritter P; Soejima K -
Continuous rhythm monitoring of atrial fibrillation recurrence after hybrid endocardial-epicardial ablation
Volume: 39 Page(s): 1224 - 1224
08/01/2018 Authors: Westerman S; Hoskins MH; Merchant FM; Delurgio DB; Patel AM; El-Chami MF; Patel AM; Ndubisi NM; Halkos M; Lattouf O -
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 -
Effect of defibrillation threshold testing on effectiveness of the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
06/12/2018 Authors: Peddareddy L; Merchant FM; Leon AR; Smith P; Patel A; El-Chami MF -
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 -
Leadless pacemaker implantation and concurrent atrioventricular junction ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 41 Page(s): 504 - 510
05/01/2018 Authors: Okabe T; El-Chami MF; Lloyd MS; Buck B; Gornick CC; Moore JC; Augostini RS; Hummel JD -
Leadless pacemakers: a contemporary review.
J Geriatr Cardiol Volume: 15 Page(s): 249 - 253
04/01/2018 Authors: Bhatia N; El-Chami M -
Transcatheter/leadless pacing.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 15 Page(s): 624 - 628
04/01/2018 Authors: Lloyd MS; El-Chami MF; Nilsson KR; Cantillon DJ -
INCIDENCE OF CANCER TREATMENT-INDUCED ARRHYTHMIA ASSOCIATED WITH NOVEL TARGETED CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS
Volume: 71 Page(s): 273 - 273
03/10/2018 Authors: Nickel A; El-Chami M; Saba NF; Leon A; Merchant F -
The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator--review of the recent data.
J Geriatr Cardiol Volume: 15 Page(s): 222 - 228
03/01/2018 Authors: Westerman SB; El-Chami M -
Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation in a patient with bilateral pectoral deep brain stimulators.
HeartRhythm Case Rep Volume: 4 Page(s): 109 - 112
03/01/2018 Authors: Tejada T; Merchant FM; El-Chami MF -
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 -
Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Post-Approval Study: Clinical characteristics and perioperative results.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 14 Page(s): 1456 - 1463
10/01/2017 Authors: Gold MR; Aasbo JD; El-Chami MF; Niebauer M; Herre J; Prutkin JM; Knight BP; Kutalek S; Hsu K; Weiss R -
Clinical and anatomic predictors of need for repeat atrial fibrillation ablation.
World J Cardiol Volume: 9 Page(s): 742 - 748
09/26/2017 Authors: Desai Y; Levy MR; Iravanian S; Clermont EC; Kelli HM; Eisner RL; El-Chami MF; Leon AR; Delurgio DB; Merchant FM -
A leadless pacemaker in the real-world setting: The Micra Transcatheter Pacing System Post-Approval Registry.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 14 Page(s): 1375 - 1379
09/01/2017 Authors: Roberts PR; Clementy N; Al Samadi F; Garweg C; Martinez-Sande JL; Iacopino S; Johansen JB; Vinolas Prat X; Kowal RC; Klug D -
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 -
Impact of operator experience and training strategy on procedural outcomes with leadless pacing: Insights from the Micra Transcatheter Pacing Study.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 40 Page(s): 834 - 842
07/01/2017 Authors: El-Chami M; Kowal RC; Soejima K; Ritter P; Duray GZ; Neuzil P; Mont L; Kypta A; Sagi V; Hudnall JH -
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 -
Long-term outcomes in leadless Micra transcatheter pacemakers with elevated thresholds at implantation: Results from the Micra Transcatheter Pacing System Global Clinical Trial.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 14 Page(s): 685 - 691
05/01/2017 Authors: Piccini JP; Stromberg K; Jackson KP; Laager V; Duray GZ; El-Chami M; Ellis CR; Hummel J; Jones DR; Kowal RC -
Long-term performance of a transcatheter pacing system: 12-Month results from the Micra Transcatheter Pacing Study.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 14 Page(s): 702 - 709
05/01/2017 Authors: Duray GZ; Ritter P; El-Chami M; Narasimhan C; Omar R; Tolosana JM; Zhang S; Soejima K; Steinwender C; Rapallini L -
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 -
The Design of the Understanding Outcomes with the S-ICD in Primary Prevention Patients with Low EF Study (UNTOUCHED).
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 40 Page(s): 1 - 8
01/01/2017 Authors: Gold MR; Knops R; Burke MC; Lambiase PD; Russo AM; Bongiorni MG; Deharo J-C; Aasbo J; El Chami MF; Husby M -
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 -
How to Implant a Leadless Pacemaker With a Tine-Based Fixation.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 27 Page(s): 1495 - 1501
12/01/2016 Authors: El-Chami MF; Roberts PR; Kypta A; Omdahl P; Bonner MD; Kowal RC; Duray GZ -
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 -
Safety and Quality of 1.5-T MRI in Patients With Conventional and MRI-Conditional Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices After Implementation of a Standardized Protocol.
AJR Am J Roentgenol Volume: 207 Page(s): 599 - 604
09/01/2016 Authors: Camacho JC; Moreno CC; Shah AD; Mittal PK; Mengistu A; Lloyd MS; El-Chami MF; Lerakis S; Saindane AM -
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 Importance of Global Health Experiences in the Development ofNewCardiologists.
J Am Coll Cardiol Volume: 67 Page(s): 2789 - 2797
06/14/2016 Authors: Abdalla M; Kovach N; Liu C; Damp JB; Jahangir E; Hilliard A; Gopinathannair R; Abu-Fadel MS; El Chami MF; Gafoor S -
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 -
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 -
Pulse Generator Exchange Does Not Accelerate the Rate of Electrical Failure in a Recalled Small Caliber ICD Lead.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 38 Page(s): 1434 - 1438
12/01/2015 Authors: Lovelock JD; Premkumar A; Levy MR; Mengistu A; Hoskins MH; El-Chami MF; Lloyd MS; Leon AR; Langberg JJ; Delurgio DB -
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 -
Early performance of a miniaturized leadless cardiac pacemaker: the Micra Transcatheter Pacing Study.
Eur Heart J Volume: 36 Page(s): 2510 - 2519
10/01/2015 Authors: Ritter P; Duray GZ; Steinwender C; Soejima K; Omar R; Mont L; Boersma LVA; Knops RE; Chinitz L; Zhang S -
Cardiovascular Effects of Exposure to Cigarette Smoke and Electronic Cigarettes: Clinical Perspectives From the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section Leadership Council and Early Career Councils of the American College of Cardiology.
J Am Coll Cardiol Volume: 66 Page(s): 1378 - 1391
09/22/2015 Authors: Morris PB; Ference BA; Jahangir E; Feldman DN; Ryan JJ; Bahrami H; El-Chami MF; Bhakta S; Winchester DE; Al-Mallah MH -
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 -
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 -
Performance of a novel left ventricular lead with short bipolar spacing for cardiac resynchronization therapy: primary results of the Attain Performa quadripolar left ventricular lead study.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 12 Page(s): 751 - 758
04/01/2015 Authors: Crossley GH; Biffi M; Johnson B; Lin A; Gras D; Hussin A; Cuffio A; Collier JL; El-Chami M; Li S -
MRI IN PATIENTS WITH IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC DEVICES AFTER IMPLEMENTATION OF A STANDARDIZED PROTOCOL: A QUALITY INITIATIVE PROVIDING PATIENT SAFETY
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY Volume: 65 Page(s): A1086 - A1086
03/17/2015 Authors: Camacho JC; Kokabi N; Hoskins M; Lloyd MS; El Chami M; Moreno CA; Mittal PK; Lerakis S -
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 -
Azithromycin and Risk of Cardiovascular Death: A Meta-Analytic Review of Observational Studies.
Am J Ther Volume: 22 Page(s): e122 - e129
01/01/2015 Authors: Bin Abdulhak AA; Khan AR; Garbati MA; Qazi AH; Erwin P; Kisra S; Aly A; Farid T; El-Chami M; Wimmer AP -
Predictors and clinical outcomes of permanent pacemaker implantation after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: the PARTNER (Placement of AoRtic TraNscathetER Valves) trial and registry.
JACC Cardiovasc Interv Volume: 8 Page(s): 60 - 69
01/01/2015 Authors: Nazif TM; Dizon JM; Hahn RT; Xu K; Babaliaros V; Douglas PS; El-Chami MF; Herrmann HC; Mack M; Makkar RR -
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 -
Intermediate-term mortality and incidence of ICD therapy in octogenarians after cardiac resynchronization therapy.
J Geriatr Cardiol Volume: 11 Page(s): 180 - 184
09/01/2014 Authors: Kelli HM; Merchant FM; Mengistu A; Casey M; Hoskins M; El-Chami MF -
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 -
Edoxaban versus warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation.
N Engl J Med Volume: 369 Page(s): 2093 - 2104
11/28/2013 Authors: Giugliano RP; Ruff CT; Braunwald E; Murphy SA; Wiviott SD; Halperin JL; Waldo AL; Ezekowitz MD; Weitz JI; pinar J -
Predictors and Clinical Consequences of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after TAVR in the PARTNER Experience
Volume: 62 Page(s): B37 - B38
10/29/2013 Authors: Nazif T; Dizon J; Hahn R; Williams M; El-Chami MF; Herrmann HC; Tuzcu EM; Babaliaros V; Makkar R; Pichard A -
Clinical features of patients with and without adverse dysrhythmic events after suspected exposure to QT-prolonging drugs
CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY Volume: 51 Page(s): 656 - 657
08/01/2013 Authors: Devlin J; El-Chami M; Guo Y; Hess J; Kazzi Z -
Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia ablation in the setting of bilateral femoral vein occlusion.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 36 Page(s): e97 - e99
04/01/2013 Authors: Cruz C; Hoskins M; El-Chami MF -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Letter to the editor.
Clin Cardiol Volume: 34 Page(s): E13
03/01/2011 Authors: El-Chami MF -
Implantation success and infection in cardiovascular implantable electronic device procedures utilizing an antibacterial envelope.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 34 Page(s): 133 - 142
02/01/2011 Authors: Bloom HL; Constantin L; Dan D; De Lurgio DB; El-Chami M; Ganz LI; Gleed KJ; Hackett FK; Kanuru NK; Lerner DJ -
Aspergillus endocarditis: a review of the literature.
Int J Infect Dis Volume: 14 Page(s): e1040 - e1047
12/01/2010 Authors: Kalokhe AS; Rouphael N; El Chami MF; Workowski KA; Ganesh G; Jacob JT -
Intermittent variation in paced QRS morphology: what is the mechanism?
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 33 Page(s): 1267 - 1269
10/01/2010 Authors: El-Chami M; Yoo D; Hoskins MH -
New-onset atrial fibrillation predicts long-term mortality after coronary artery bypass graft.
J Am Coll Cardiol Volume: 55 Page(s): 1370 - 1376
03/30/2010 Authors: El-Chami MF; Kilgo P; Thourani V; Lattouf OM; Delurgio DB; Guyton RA; Leon AR; Puskas JD -
CATHETER ABLATION OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IS ASSOCIATED WITH SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN LEFT ATRIAL AND PULMONARY VEIN DIMENSIONS
Volume: 55
03/09/2010 Authors: Iravanian S; Eisner RL; El-Chami MF; O'Donnell RE -
CATHETER ABLATION OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IS ASSOCIATED WITH SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN LEFT ATRIAL AND PULMONARY VEIN DIMENSIONS
Volume: 55
03/09/2010 Authors: Iravanian S; Eisner RL; El-Chami MF; O'Donnell RE -
Pseudo-ventricular over and under-sensing during an episode of double tachycardia. What is the mechanism?
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 33 Page(s): 343 - 345
03/01/2010 Authors: Ferrara DE; El-Chami MF -
QRS duration is associated with atrial fibrillation in patients with left ventricular dysfunction.
Clin Cardiol Volume: 33 Page(s): 132 - 138
03/01/2010 Authors: El-Chami MF; Brancato C; Langberg J; Delurgio DB; Bush H; Brosius L; Leon AR -
A diagnostic response of a supraventricular tachycardia to a ventricular premature beat.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 32 Page(s): 660 - 662
05/01/2009 Authors: El-Chami MF; Blatt J; Lloyd MS -
Pacing features that mimic malfunction: a review of current programmable and automated device functions that cause confusion in the clinical setting.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 20 Page(s): 453 - 460
04/01/2009 Authors: Lloyd MS; El Chami MF; Langberg JJ -
Blunt cardiac trauma.
J Emerg Med Volume: 35 Page(s): 127 - 133
08/01/2008 Authors: El-Chami MF; Nicholson W; Helmy T -
Application of contrast echocardiography in the evaluation of a right-sided vegetative lesion.
Eur J Echocardiogr Volume: 8 Page(s): 501 - 503
12/01/2007 Authors: Anaya P; El-Chami MF; Kalogeropoulos AP; Martin RP; Lerakis S -
Impact of race and gender on cardiac device implantations.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 4 Page(s): 1420 - 1426
11/01/2007 Authors: El-Chami MF; Hanna IR; Bush H; Langberg JJ -
Transthoracic dobutamine stress echocardiography in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg Volume: 17 Page(s): 1475 - 1481
11/01/2007 Authors: Lerakis S; Kalogeropoulos AP; El-Chami MF; Georgiopoulou VV; Abraham A; Lynch SA; Lewis AJ; Leach GC; Osier EJ; Veledar E -
Sealing the left atrial appendage: ready for prime time?
Am J Med Sci Volume: 333 Page(s): 285 - 289
05/01/2007 Authors: El-Chami MF; Hoffman M; Lerakis S -
Clinical outcomes three years after PLAATO implantation.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv Volume: 69 Page(s): 704 - 707
04/01/2007 Authors: El-Chami MF; Grow P; Eilen D; Lerakis S; Block PC -
Impact of race and gender on likelihood of implant of cardiac defibrillators and biventricular pacemakers in patients with reduced left ventricular systolic function
Volume: 49 Page(s): 6A - 6A
03/06/2007 Authors: El-Chami MF; Langberg JJ; Bush H; Hanna IR -
Pattern of mechanical dyssynchrony differs in heart failure with narrow and wide QRS
Volume: 114 Page(s): 410 - 410
10/31/2006 Authors: Arita T; Fornwalt B; Pernetz MA; Howell S; El-Chami MF; Sorescu D; Lerakis S; Clements SD; Martin RP -
The use of echocardiography for the evaluation of dyssynchrony.
Am J Med Sci Volume: 331 Page(s): 315 - 319
06/01/2006 Authors: El-Chami MF; Pernetz MA; Howell S; Arita T; Martin RP; Lerakis S -
Esophageal dissection complicating transesophageal echocardiogram--the lesson to be learned: do not force the issue.
J Am Soc Echocardiogr Volume: 19 Page(s): 579.e5 - 579.e7
05/01/2006 Authors: El-Chami MF; Martin RP; Lerakis S -
Effect of lipid levels and lipid-lowering therapy on restenosis after coronary artery stenting.
Am J Med Sci Volume: 331 Page(s): 270 - 273
05/01/2006 Authors: Lerakis S; El-Chami MF; Patel AD; Veledar E; Alexopoulos E; Zacharoulis A; Triantafyllou A -
Assessment of longitudinal, radial and circumferential dyssynchrony using speckle tracking and tissue Doppler in patients with systolic heart failure and narrow QRS
Volume: 47 Page(s): 134A - 134A
02/21/2006 Authors: Arita T; Pernetz MA; Howell S; El-Chami MF; Lerakis S; Sorescu D; Clements SD; Martin RP -
Effects of labetalol on hemodynamics and soluble markers of inflammation in acute coronary syndrome in patients with active cocaine use
Volume: 112 Page(s): U493 - U493
10/25/2005 Authors: Hoskins MH; Ramos JJ; Sola S; Pohlel K; El-Chami M; Helmy T; Patel AD; Khan BV -
Positron emission tomography myocardial perfusion imaging abnormalities predict increased mortality in chronic kidney disease patients
Volume: 45 Page(s): 278A - 278A
02/01/2005 Authors: Stankewicz MA; Patel AD; El-Chami MF; Sigman SR; Chapman A; Eisner RL; Patterson RE -
Atrial septal abnormalities and cryptogenic stroke: a paradoxical science.
Am Heart Hosp J Volume: 3 Page(s): 99 - 104
01/01/2005 Authors: El-Chami MF; Hanna IR; Helmy T; Block PC -
Assessment of the dyssynchrony index as a predictor of response to resynchronization therapy
Volume: 110 Page(s): 724 - 725
10/26/2004 Authors: El-Chami MF; Notalbartolo D; Leon A; Merino J