Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
Scholarily Activity -- Cardiology Faculty and Fellow
Publications
Journal Articles (updated 01/30/13)
Turi ZG, Wortham DC, Sampognaro GC, Kresock FD, Held JS, Smith RD, Veerina KK, Hinohara T, Kaki A.
Use of a Novel Access Technology for Femoral Artery Catheterization: Results of the RECITAL Trial.
J Invasive Cardiol. 2013 Jan;25(1):13-8.
PMID:23293169
Carroll RC, Craft RM, Snider CC, Aligeti VR, Wortham DC.
A Comparison of VerifyNow(R) with PlateletMapping(R) -Detected Aspirin Resistance and Correlation with Urinary Thromboxane.
Anesth Analg. 2013 Jan 9. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 23302970
Venero CV, Aligeti VR, Wortham DC.
A completely fractured zotarolimus-eluting stent in an aortocoronary saphenous vein bypass graft.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2013 Jan 1;81(1):62-5. Epub 2012 May 2.
PMID: 22553171
Mahlow WJ, Craft RM, Misulia NL, Cox JW, Hirsh JB, Snider CC, Nabers JO, Dickson ZA, Muenchen RA, Wortham DC.
A Perioperative Management Algorithm for Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices: The PACED-OP Protocol.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2012 Dec 18. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 23252749
Journal Articles
Xia H, Garcia GA, Bains J, Wortham DC, Zhao X.
Matrix of regularity for improving the quality of ECGs.
Physiol Meas. 2012 Sep;33(9):1535-48.
PMID: 22903041
Aligeti VR, South HL, Hirsh JB, Wortham DC.
Aorto-Right Atrial Fistula Following Transseptal Catheterization and Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2012 Jan 11.
PMID: 22235776
South H, Bains J, Hirsh J.
Unusual complication of pacemaker implantation/revision: secondary endocarditis due to fracture and embolization of an introducer sheath.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2012 Feb 1;79(2):339-43.
PMID: 21786401
Venero CV, Aligeti VR, Wortham DC.
A completely fractured zotarolimus-eluting stent in an aortocoronary saphenous vein bypass graft.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2012 May 2
PMID: 22553171
Bains J, Smith WB.
Valsartan plus hydrochlorothiazide: a review of its use since its introduction.
Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2011 Aug;12(12):1975-84.
PMID: 21728903
Carroll RC, Worthington RE, Craft RM, Snider CC, Dakin PA, Wortham DC, Scott J, Jarrett A.
Post interventional cardiology urinary thromboxane correlates with PlateletMapping detected aspirin resistance.
Thromb Res. 2010 Apr;125(4):e118-22.
PMID: 19962724
Venero CV, Venero JV, Wortham DC, Thompson PD.
Lipid-lowering efficacy of red yeast rice in a population intolerant to statins.
Am J Cardiol. 2010 Mar 1;105(5):664-6.
PMID: 20185013
Ruby RS, Wells D, Sankaran S, Good E, Jongnarangsin K, Ebinger M, Bogun F, Pelosi Jr. F, Oral H, Morady F, Chugh A.
Prevalence of fever in patients undergoing left atrial ablation of atrial fibrillation guided by barium esophagraphy.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2009 Aug;20(8):883-7.
PMID: 19368586
Xia H, Zhao X, Bains J, Wortham DC.
Influence of channel blockers on cardiac alternans.
Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2009;2009:2823-6.
PMID: 19964269
Venugopal D, Patterson R, Jhanjee R, McKnite S, Lurie KG, Belalcazar A, Benditt DG.
Subcutaneous bioimpedance recording: assessment of a method for hemodynamic monitoring by implanted devices.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2009 Jan;20(1):76-81.
Venero Carmelo V, Thompon Paul D.
Managing Statin Myopathy.
Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2009 Mar;38(1):121-36.
PMID: 19217515
Venero CV, Heller GV, Bateman TM, McGhie AI, Ahlberg AW, Katten D, Courter SA, Golub RJ, Case JA, Cullom SJ.
A Multicenter Evaluation of a New Post-Processing Method with Depth-Dependent Collimator Resolution Applied to Full and Half-Time Acquisitions Without and With Simultaneously Acquired Attenuation.
J Nucl Cardiol. 2009 Jul 7.
Thompson PD, Venero CV.
A History of Medical Reports on the Boston Marathon: 112 Years and Still Running.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2009 Feb;41(2):257-64.
PMID: 19127202
Backes JM, Venero CV, Gibson CA, Ruisinger JF, Howard PA, Thompson PD, Moriarty PM.
Effectiveness and Tolerability of Every-Other-Day Rosuvastatin Dosing in Patients with Prior Statin Intolerance.
Ann Pharmacother. 2008 Mar;42(3):341-6
PMID: 18285559
Venero,CV; Ahlberg,AW; Bateman,TM; Katten,D; Courter,SA; McGhie,AI; Philips,RD; Case,JA; Golub,R; Cullom,SJ; Heller,GV. Enhancing Nuclear Cardiac Laboratory Efficiency: Multicenter Evaluation of a New Post-Processing Method with Depth-Dependent Collimator Resolution Applied to Full and Half-Time Acquisitions with Simultaneously Acquired Gd-153 Line Source Attenuation Correction.
J Nucl Cardiol. 2008 Jul-Aug;15(4): S4 (Abstract 2.07)
Venero,CV; Ahlberg,AW; Bateman,TM; Katten,D; Courter,SA; McGhie,AI; Philips,RD; Case,JA; Golub,R; Cullom,SJ; Heller,GV. Enhancement of Nuclear Cardiac Laboratory Efficiency - Multicenter Evaluation of a New Post-Processing Method with Depth-Dependent Collimator Resolution Applied to Full and Half-Time Acquisitions.
JACC 2008.Vol 51 (10): A170 Abstract 909-251
Venero CV, Venero JV, Seip RL, Thompson PD.
Effectiveness of Thrice Weekly Ezetimibe.
Am J Cardiol. 2008 Nov 1;102(9):1205-6.
PMID: 18940292
Venero CV, Thompson PD, Fernandez AB.
Reduced HDL-Cholesterol in Patients on Rosiglitazone and Fenofibrate.
Am J Med. 2008 Oct;121(10):e3-4.
PMID: 18823843
Ruby RS, Ahmad A, Chae S, Oral H, Dey S, Wimmer A, Good ED, Jongnarangsin K, Pelosi Jr. F, Morady F, Chugh A.
Electrocardiographic characteristics of atypical flutter following left atrial ablation of atrial fibrillation.
Heart Rhythm 2007; 4(5):S319-S320
Venugopal D, Jhanjee R, Benditt DG.
Current management of syncope: focus on drug therapy.
Am J Cardiovasc Drugs. 2007;7(6):399-411. Review.
Virk I, Ruby RS, Tepper D.
Rosiglitazone and heart failure: The controversy and clinical implications.
Congest Heart Fail. 2007 Sep-Oct;13(5):293-5.
Tepper D, Virk I, Ruby RS.
Levosimendan vs dobutamine for patients with acute decompensated heart failure: The SURVIVE randomized trial. Congest Heart Fail. 2007;13(4):241-242.
Ruby RS, Virk IS, Ip J, Tepper D.
Reversal of end-stage heart failure—Mechanical and pharmacologic interplay.
Congest Heart Fail. 2007;13(2):120-122.
Aligeti VR, Horn HR.
Turners Syndrome and Coronary Artery Disease
Am J Cardiol. 2007 Mar 1;99(5):741-2.
PMID: 17496735
Aligeti VR, Khouzam RN, Lewis JB.
Primary Gluteal Abscess Due to Salmonella typhi: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Am J Med Sci. 2007 Feb;333(2):128-30. Review.
PMID: 17301595
Aligeti VR, Gandhi M, Braden R, Rezk A, Elam MB.
Effect of Combination Lipid Modifying Therapy on the Triglyceride Lowering Effect of Fish-Oil.
Am J Med Sci. 2007 Mar;333(3):168-72.
PMID: 17496735
Solarz DE, Maddukuri P, Aligeti V, Aragam J, Sharma GVRK, Joseph, J. Homocysteine Levels Correlate with Left Atrial Size and Clinical Outcomes in Systolic Heart Failure.
Journal of Cardiac Failure 2007;13 (6) S2:S99-S100.
Carroll RC, Chavez JJ, Simmons JW, Snider CC, Wortham DC, Bresee SJ, Cohen E.
Measurement of patients' bivalirudin plasma levels by a thrombelastograph ecarin clotting time assay: a comparison to a standard activated clotting time.
Anesth Analg. 2006 May;102(5):1316-9.
Ruby RS, Virk IS, Ip J, Tepper D.
Intensive statin therapy in heart failure.
Congest Heart Fail. 2006; 12(5):286-287.
Ruby RS, Virk IS, Ip J, Tepper D.
The debate over anticoagulation in patients with heart failure.
Congest Heart Fail. 2006;12(5):285-286.
Ruby RS, Virk I, Ip J, Tepper D.
The role of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation in patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Congest Heart Fail. 2006; 12(4):233-234.
Ruby RS, Virk I, Ip J, Tepper D.
Inflammation – Etiology or consequence of acute congestive heart failure?
Congest Heart Fail. 2006; 12(4):232-233.
Virk I, Ip J, Ruby RS, Tepper D.
The role of continuous positive airway pressure in heart failure patients with central sleep apnea.
Congest Heart Fail. 2006; 12(2):117-118.
Virk I, Ip J, Ruby RS, Tepper D.
T-wave alternans: Is it an appropriate test for primary prevention implantable cardioverter-defibrillator risk stratification?
Congest Heart Fail. 2006; 12(2):116-117.
Virk I, Ip J, Ruby RS, Tepper D.
The utility of pulmonary artery catheter in management of acute exacerbation of chronic heart failure (CHF).
Congest Heart Fail. 2006; 12(1):52-53.
Virk I, Ip J, Ruby RS, Tepper D.
Is prophylactic implantable cardioverter/defibrillator cost effective?
Congest Heart Fail. 2006; 12(1):51-52.
Craft RM, Chavez JJ, Bresee SJ, Wortham DC, Cohen E, Carroll RC.
A novel modification of the Thrombelastograph assay, isolating platelet function, correlates with optical platelet aggregation.
J Lab Clin Med. 2004 May;143(5):301-9.
PMID: 15122174
Mobley JE, Bresee SJ, Wortham DC, Craft RM, Snider CC, Carroll RC.
Frequency of nonresponse antiplatelet activity of clopidogrel during pretreatment for cardiac catheterization.
Am J Cardiol. 2004 Feb 15;93(4):456-8.
PMID: 14969622
Mahlow WJ, Powers J, Taylor H, Smart J.
Improvement in Outcomes in a LTC Institution After Development of a Systems Approach to Chronic Disease Management
Long Term Care Interface. 2003 Apr;4(4):36-40.
Updated 10/12
Book Chapters
Baljepally G, Cox JW Jr., Dudney TM
"Electrophysiology of Pulmonary Veins" In: Robert S. Dieter, Raymond A. Dieter, Jr., and Raymond A. Dieter III (editors), Venous and Lymphatic Diseases (2010) McGraw-Hill Professional, Chapter 21, pages 281-290.
Ruby RS, Dudney TM, Wortham DC
"Cardiac Venous System" In: Robert S. Dieter, Raymond A. Dieter, Jr., and Raymond A. Dieter III (editors), Venous and Lymphatic Diseases (2010) McGraw-Hill Professional, Chapter 22, pages 291-320.
Rogers BA.
"Infective endocarditis"In: Mehdi H. Shishehbor, Thomas H. Wang, Arman T. Askari and Marc S. Penn (editors), Management of the Patient in the Coronary Care Unit (2008), Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, pages 97-104.
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