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Ammar M. Killu, M.B.B.S.

Publications

  1. Padmanabhan D, Sugrue A, Vaidya V, Witt C, Yasin O, Naksuk N, Killu A, Foxall T, Drakulic BS, Venkatachalam KL, Asirvatham SJ. Incremental benefit of a novel signal recording system during mapping and ablation. Europace. 2020 Oct 23 [Epub ahead of print]
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  2. Khalil F, Arora S, Killu AM, Tripathi B, DeSimone CV, Egbe A, Noseworthy PA, Kapa S, Mulpuru S, Gersh B, Mohamad A, Friedman P, Holmes D, Deshmukh AJ. Utilization and procedural adverse outcomes associated with Watchman device implantation. Europace. 2020 Sep 14 Epub 2020 Sept 14
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  3. Karki R, Friedman PA, Killu AM. The Future of Percutaneous Epicardial Interventions. Card Electrophysiol Clin. 2020 Sep; 12 (3):419-430 Epub 2020 July 01
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  4. Killu AM, Guerrero M, Siontis KC, El Sabbagh A, Eleid MF, Alkhouli M, Rihal C, Asirvatham SJ. A novel technique-Prophylactic septal radiofrequency ablation to prevent left ventricular outflow tract obstruction with transcatheter mitral valve replacement (RADIO-TMVR). J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2020 Aug 20 [Epub ahead of print]
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  5. Khalil F, Del-Carpio Munoz F, Deshmukh A, Killu AM. Left ventricular pacing induced polymorphic ventricular tachycardia via the adaptive left ventricle pacing algorithm. Clin Case Rep. 2020 Aug; 8 (8):1511-1516 Epub 2020 May 26
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  6. Lee JZ, Boilson BA, Killu AM. To the Editor-Hemodynamic collapse following protamine sulfate: The impact of acute pulmonary vasoconstriction. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2020 Aug; 6 (8):547 Epub 2020 May 23
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  7. Khalil F, Siontis K, Bagameri G, Killu AM. Hybrid Catheter-Based and Surgical Techniques for Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias. Arrhythm Electrophysiol Rev. 2020 Aug; 9 (2):97-103
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  8. Guerrero ME, Killu AM, Gonzalez-Quesada C, Bagameri G, Eleid MF, Alkhouli M, Geske J, Williamson E, Asirvatham S, Rihal C. Pre-Emptive Radiofrequency Septal Ablation to Decrease the Risk of Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction After TMVR. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2020 May 11; 13 (9):1129-1132 Epub 2020 Mar 25
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  9. Sugrue A, Vaidya VR, Padmanabhan D, Yasin O, Abudan A, Isath A, Killu AM, Naksuk N, Bolon B, Friedman PA, Asirvatham SJ. A novel percutaneous stabilizing sheath for minimal invasive epicardial echocardiography and ablation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2020 Apr; 57 (3):453-464 Epub 2019 June 06
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  10. Amin M, Kella D, Killu AM, Padmanabhan D, Hodge DO, Golafshar MA, Chamberlain AM, Lee JZ, Shen WK, Friedman PA, Asirvatham SJ, Roger VL, Gersh BJ, Mulpuru SK. Sudden cardiac arrest and ventricular arrhythmias following first type I myocardial infarction in the contemporary era. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2019 Dec; 30 (12):2869-2876 Epub 2019 Oct 17
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  11. Ahmed A, Amin M, Boilson BA, Killu AM, Madhavan M. Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2019 Nov 27; 21 (11):75
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  12. Zheng LH, Liu SY, Hu F, Liang EP, Wu LM, Wang HL, Killu AM, Yao Y. Association between big endothelin-1 and CHADS2/CHA2DS2-VASc scores in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. J Geriatr Cardiol. 2019 Nov; 16 (11):812-817
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  13. Killu AM, Gersh BJ. Response to: Risk stratification for stroke in atrial fibrillation: incorporating neurologists in the comprehensive management. Eur Heart J 2019 Sep 21; 40 (36):3060
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  14. Sugrue A, Vaidya V, Witt C, DeSimone CV, Yasin O, Maor E, Killu AM, Kapa S, McLeod CJ, Miklavcic D, Asirvatham SJ. Irreversible electroporation for catheter-based cardiac ablation: a systematic review of the preclinical experience. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2019 Sep; 55 (3):251-265 Epub 2019 July 03
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  15. Siontis KC, Killu AM. Silent and non-silent thromboembolic events after ventricular tachycardia ablation: Modifiable risk with postprocedure anticoagulation? J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2019 Aug; 30 (8):1197-1199 Epub 2019 July 16
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  16. Caluori G, Wojtaszczyk A, Yasin O, Pesl M, Wolf J, Belaskova S, Crha M, Sugrue A, Vaidya VR, Naksuk N, DeSimone CV, Killu AM, Padmanabhan D, Asirvatham SJ, Starek Z. Comparing the incidence of ventricular arrhythmias during epicardial ablation in swine versus canine models. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2019 Jul; 42 (7):862-867 Epub 2019 Apr 29
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  17. Tseng AS, Kunze KL, Lee JZ, Amin M, Neville MR, Almader-Douglas D, Killu AM, Madhavan M, Cha YM, Asirvatham SJ, Friedman PA, Gersh BJ, Mulpuru SK. Efficacy of Pharmacologic and Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Therapies in Patients With Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2019 Jun; 12 (6):e006951 Epub 2019 June 04
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  18. Killu AM, Granger CB, Gersh BJ. Risk stratification for stroke in atrial fibrillation: a critique. Eur Heart J. 2019 Apr 21; 40 (16):1294-1302
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  19. Killu AM, Stevenson WG. Ventricular tachycardia in the absence of structural heart disease. Heart. 2019 Apr; 105 (8):645-656 Epub 2018 Dec 12
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  20. Padmanabhan D, Naksuk N, Killu AK, Kapa S, Witt C, Sugrue A, Desimon CV, Madhavan M, de Groot JR, O'Brien B, Rabbette T, Coffey K, Asirvatham SJ. Electroporation of epicardial autonomic ganglia: Safety and efficacy in medium-term canine models. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2019 Apr; 30 (4):607-615 Epub 2019 Feb 04
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  21. Agasthi P, Lee JZ, Amin M, Al-Saffar F, Goel V, Tseng A, Almader-Douglas D, Killu AM, Deshmukh AJ, Del-Carpio Munoz F, Mulpuru SK. Catheter ablation for treatment of atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Arrhythm. 2019 Apr; 35 (2):171-181 Epub 2019 Jan 17
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  22. Killu AM, Asirvatham SJ. Percutaneous pericardial access for electrophysiological studies in patients with prior cardiac surgery: approach and understanding the risks. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2019 Feb; 17 (2):143-150 Epub 2018 Dec 29
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  23. Tseng AS, Shipman JN, Lee JZ, Mi L, Amin M, Killu AM, Deshmukh AJ, Madhavan M, McLeod CJ, Srivathsan KK, Shen WK, Osborn MJ, Cha YM, Asirvatham SJ, Friedman PA, Mulpuru SK. Incidence, patterns, and outcomes after transvenous cardiac device lead macrodislodgment: Insights from a population-based study. Heart Rhythm. 2019 Jan; 16 (1):140-147 Epub 2018 July 25
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  24. Miyamoto K, Killu AM, Kella DK, Hodge DO, Kapa S, Mulpuru SK, Deshmukh AJ, Packer DL, Asirvatham SJ, Munger TM, Friedman PA. Feasibility and safety of percutaneous epicardial access for mapping and ablation for ventricular arrhythmias in patients on oral anticoagulants. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2019 Jan; 54 (1):81-89 Epub 2018 Sept 19
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  25. Killu AM, Cha YM. Super-response to cardiac resynchronization therapy reduces appropriate implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy: comment-Authors' reply. Europace 2019 Jan 1; 21 (1):179
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  26. Tri J, Asirvatham R, DeSimone CV, Killu AM, Sugrue AM, Suddendorf SH, Ladewig DJ, Kapa S, Friedman PA, McLeod CJ, Asirvatham SJ. Intramural conduction system gradients and electrogram regularity during ventricular fibrillation. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2018 Nov - Dec; 18 (6):195-200 Epub 2018 July 20
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  27. Lee JZ, Agasthi P, Pasha AK, Tarin C, Tseng AS, Diehl NN, Hodge DO, DeSimone CV, Killu AM, Brady PA, Kancharla K, Kusumoto FM, Srivathsan K, Osborn MJ, Espinosa RE, Rea RF, Madhavan M, McLeod CJ, Shen WK, Cha YM, Friedman PA, Asirvatham SJ, Mulpuru SK. Stroke in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic device infection undergoing transvenous lead removal. Heart Rhythm. 2018 Nov; 15 (11):1593-1600
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  28. Killu AM, Naksuk N, Syed FF, DeSimone CV, Gaba P, Witt C, Ladewig DJ, Suddendorf SH, Powers JM, Satam G, Starek Z, Kara T, Wolf J, Leinveber P, Crha M, Novak M, Bruce CJ, Friedman PA, Asirvatham SJ. Feasibility of directional percutaneous epicardial ablation with a partially insulated catheter. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2018 Oct; 53 (1):105-113 Epub 2018 July 14
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  29. Witt CM, Dalton S, O'Neil S, Ritrivi CA, Sanders R, Sharma A, Seifert G, Berhow S, Beinborn D, Witz A, McCaw T, Scott CG, Padmanabhan D, Killu AM, Naksuk N, Asirvatham SJ, Friedman PA. Termination of Atrial Fibrillation With Epicardial Cooling in the Oblique Sinus. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2018 Oct; 4 (10):1362-1368 Epub 2018 Aug 29
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  30. Vaidya VR, Sugrue A, Padmanabhan D, Killu AM, Naksuk N, Al-Masry AA, Isath A, Pedersen J, Yngsdal L, Ladewig DJ, Friedman PA, Asirvatham SJ. Percutaneous epicardial pacing using a novel transverse sinus device. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2018 Sep; 29 (9):1308-1316 Epub 2018 July 06
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  31. Killu AM, Mazo A, Grupper A, Madhavan M, Webster T, Brooke KL, Hodge DO, Asirvatham SJ, Friedman PA, Glikson M, Cha YM. Super-response to cardiac resynchronization therapy reduces appropriate implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy. Europace. 2018 Aug 1; 20 (8):1303-1311
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  32. Witt CM, Sugrue A, Padmanabhan D, Vaidya V, Gruba S, Rohl J, DeSimone CV, Killu AM, Naksuk N, Pederson J, Suddendorf S, Ladewig DJ, Maor E, Holmes DR Jr, Kapa S, Asirvatham SJ. Intrapulmonary Vein Ablation Without Stenosis: A Novel Balloon-Based Direct Current Electroporation Approach. J Am Heart Assoc. 2018 Jul 9; 7 (14) Epub 2018 July 09
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  33. Killu AM, Mehta N, Zheng Q, Sobieszczyk P, Tedrow UB, Stevenson WG, John RM. Endomyocardial biopsy at the time of ablation or device implantation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2018 Jul; 52 (2):163-169 Epub 2018 Mar 24
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  34. Killu AM, Sugrue A, Munger TM, Hodge DO, Mulpuru SK, McLeod CJ, Packer DL, Asirvatham SJ, Friedman PA. Impact of sedation vs. general anaesthesia on percutaneous epicardial access safety and procedural outcomes. Europace. 2018 Feb 1; 20 (2):329-336
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  35. Lee JZ, Ling J, Diehl NN, Hodge DO, Padmanabhan D, Killu AM, Madhavan M, Noseworthy PA, Kapa S, McLeod CJ, Cha YM, Deshmukh AJ, Srivathsan K, Kusumoto FM, Shen WK, Friedman PA, Munger TM, Asirvatham SJ, Packer DL, Mulpuru SK. Mortality and Cerebrovascular Events After Heart Rhythm Disorder Management Procedures. Circulation. 2018 Jan 2; 137 (1):24-33 Epub 2017 Oct 18
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  36. Killu AM, Park JY, Sara JD, Hodge DO, Gersh BJ, Nishimura RA, Asirvatham SJ, McLeod CJ. Cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with end-stage hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Europace. 2018 Jan 1; 20 (1):82-88
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  37. Killu AM, Padmanabhan D, Venkatachalam KL, Asirvatham SJ. Novel Electrophysiology Signal Recording System Improves Signal Acquisition and Appreciation of Catheter Contact Force. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2017 Dec 26; 3 (13):1601-1602 Epub 2017 Sept 13
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  38. Al-Hijji MA, Killu AM, Yousefian O, Hodge DO, Park JY, Hebsur S, El Sabbagh A, Pretorius VG, Ackerman MJ, Friedman PA, Birgersdotter-Green U, Cha YM. Outcomes of lead extraction without subsequent device reimplantation. Europace. 2017 Sep 1; 19 (9):1527-1534
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  39. Killu AM, Naksuk N, Starek Z, DeSimone CV, Syed FF, Gaba P, Wolf J, Lehar F, Pesl M, Leinveber P, Crha M, Ladewig D, Powers J, Suddendorf S, Hodge DO, Satam G, Novak M, Kara T, Bruce CJ, Friedman PA, Asirvatham SJ. A Novel Defibrillation Tool: Percutaneously Delivered, Partially Insulated Epicardial Defibrillation. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2017 Jul; 3 (7):747-755
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  40. Killu AM, John RM. Pacing Requirment after Valvular Heart Surgery: "It aint over till it's over" Heart Rhythm. 2017; 14(4):535-536.
  41. Borlaug BA, Carter RE, Melenovsky V, DeSimone CV, Gaba P, Killu A, Naksuk N, Lerman L, Asirvatham SJ. Percutaneous Pericardial Resection: A Novel Potential Treatment for Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction. Circ Heart Fail. 2017 Apr; 10 (4):e003612
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  42. Padmanabhan D, Foxall T, Drakulic B, Witt C, Killu A, Naksuk N, Sugrue A, Venkatachalam KL, Asirvatham S. Initial Experience with the BioSig PURE EP Signal Recording System: An Animal Laboratory Experience. J Innov Card Rhythm Manag. 2017 Apr; 8 (4):2690-2699 Epub 2017 Apr 15
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  43. Fender EA, Killu AM, Cannon BC, Friedman PA, Mcleod CJ, Hodge DO, Broberg CS, Henrikson CA, Cha YM. Lead extraction outcomes in patients with congenital heart disease. Europace. 2017 Mar 1; 19 (3):441-446
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  44. Killu AM, Naksuk N, Desimone CV, Gaba P, Suddendorf S, Powers J, Ladewig DJ, Lerman LO, Borlaug BA, Asirvatham SJ. Beating Heart Validation of Safety and Efficacy of a Percutaneous Pericardiotomy Tool. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2017 Mar; 28 (3):357-361 Epub 2016 Nov 17
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  45. Sugrue A, Killu AM, Hodge DO, McLeod CJ, Munger TM, Mulpuru SK, Packer DL, Kapa S, Asirvatham SJ, Friedman PA. Significance and clinical characteristics of atrial fibrillation post epicardial access. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2017 Mar; 48 (2):141-146 Epub 2016 Dec 09
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  46. Okamura H, Desimone CV, Killu AM, Gilles EJ, Tri J, Asirvatham R, Ladewig DJ, Suddendorf SH, Powers JM, Wood-Wentz CM, Gray PD, Raymond DM, Savage SJ, Savage WT, Bruce CJ, Asirvatham SJ, Friedman PA. Evaluation of a Unique Defibrillation Unit with Dual-Vector Biphasic Waveform Capabilities: Towards a Miniaturized Defibrillator. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2017 Feb; 40: (2)108-114.
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  47. Sirichand S, Killu AM, Padmanabhan D, Hodge DO, Chamberlain AM, Brady PA, Kapa S, Noseworthy PA, Packer DL, Munger TM, Gersh BJ, McLeod CJ, Shen WK, Cha YM, Asirvatham SJ, Friedman PA, Mulpuru SK. Incidence of Idiopathic Ventricular Arrhythmias: A Population-Based Study. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2017 Feb; 10 (2)
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  48. Naksuk N, Hu T, Krittanawong C, Thongprayoon C, Sharma S, Park JY, Rosenbaum AN, Gaba P, Killu AM, Sugrue AM, Peeraphatdit T, Herasevich V, Bell MR, Brady PA, Kapa S, Asirvatham SJ. Association of Serum Magnesium on Mortality in Patients Admitted to the Intensive Cardiac Care Unit. Am J Med. 2017 Feb; 130 (2):229.e5-229.e13 Epub 2016 Sept 14
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  49. Sugrue A, Killu AM, DeSimone CV, Chahal AA, Vogt JC, Kremen V, Hai J, Hodge DO, Acker NG, Geske JB, Ackerman MJ, Ommen SR, Lin G, Noseworthy PA, Brady PA. Utility of T-wave amplitude as a non-invasive risk marker of sudden cardiac death in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Open Heart. 2017; 4 (1):e000561 Epub 2017 Feb 23
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  50. Killu AM, Naksuk N, Venkatachalam KL, Asirvatham SJ. Novel Electrophysiology Signal Recording System Enables Specific Visualization of the Purkinje Network and Other High-Frequency Signals. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2016 Dec; 2 (7):850-851 Epub 2016 June 01
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  51. Naksuk N, Killu AM, Gaba P, Beinborn DS, Seifert GJ, Berhow S, Sanders R, Ladewig DJ, Suddendorf SH, Powers JM, Asirvatham SJ, Friedman PA. Effect of epicardial cooling Peltier elements on atrial conduction: A proof-of-concept study for a potentially painless method of atrial defibrillation. Heart Rhythm. 2016 Nov; 13 (11):2253-2258 Epub 2016 June 30
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  52. Kapa S, Killu A, Deshmukh A, Mulpuru SK, Asirvatham SJ. Dose-dependent pulmonary vein reconnection in response to adenosine: relevance of atrioventricular block during infusion. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2016 Oct; 47 (1):117-123 Epub 2016 May 28
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  53. Killu AM, Fender EA, Deshmukh AJ, Munger TM, Araoz P, Brady PA, Cha YM, Packer DL, Friedman PA, Asirvatham SJ, Noseworthy PA, Mulpuru SK. Acute Sinus Node Dysfunction after Atrial Ablation: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Management. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2016 Oct; 39 (10):1116-1125 Epub 2016 Sept 20
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  54. Killu AM, Sugrue AM, Mulpuru SK, McLeod CJ, Hodge DO, Noseworthy PA, Fanning L, Munger TM, Packer DL, Asirvatham SJ, Friedman PA. Trends in percutaneous pericardial access during catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias: a single-center experience. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2016 Oct; 47 (1):109-115 Epub 2016 May 18
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  55. Killu AM, Mulpuru SK, Al-Hijji MA, Sugrue A, Munger TM, Hodge DO, McLeod CJ, Packer DL, Kapa S, Asirvatham SJ, Friedman PA. Outcomes of Combined Endocardial-Epicardial Ablation Compared With Endocardial Ablation Alone in Patients Who Undergo Epicardial Access. Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 15; 118 (6):842-848 Epub 2016 June 28
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  56. Killu AM, Mulpuru SK, Asirvatham SJ. Mapping and ablation procedures for the treatment of ventricular tachycardia. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2016 Sep; 14 (9):1071-87 Epub 2016 July 29
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  57. Naksuk N, Killu AM, Yogeswaran V, Desimone CV, Suddendorf SH, Ladewig DJ, Powers JM, Weber S, Madhavan M, Cha YM, Kapa S, Asirvatham SJ. Blood Pressure Responses to Endovascular Stimulation: A Potential Therapy for Autonomic Disorders With Vasodilatation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2016 Sep; 27 (9):1078-85 Epub 2016 July 07
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  58. Bois JP, Waterbury TM, Prasad M, Kebed KY, Tajouri TH, Killu AM, Klarich KW, Connolly HM, Nishimura RA, Oxentenko AS, Ammash NM, Rihal CS, Nagel JJ, Anavekar NS. Coupling Technology With Learning Theory in Curriculum Development: Postgraduate Medical Education at Mayo Clinic. J Grad Med Educ 2016 May; 8 (2):283-4
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  59. Killu AM, Newman DB, Miranda WR, Maleszewski JJ, Pellikka P, Schaff HV, Connolly HM. Carcinoid Heart Disease without Severe Tricuspid Valve Involvement. Cardiology. 2016; 133: (4)217-22.
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  60. Killu AM, Newman DB, Miranda WR, Maleszewski JJ, Pellikka P, Schaff HV, Connolly HM. Important Update for the Readers of Our Article. Cardiology. 2016; 134: (2)127.
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  61. Killu AM, Mulpuru SK. Mapping and Ablation of Rotors: Exploring New Frontiers in Treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2015 Oct; 26 (10):1127-9 Epub 2015 Aug 29
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  62. Yong MS, Saxena P, Killu AM, Coffey S, Burkhart HM, Wan SH, Malouf JF. The preoperative evaluation of infective endocarditis via 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography. Tex Heart Inst J. 2015 Aug; 42(4):372-6.
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  63. Killu AM, Brenes Salazar J, Anavekar NS, Rihal CS, Connolly HM. Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm to coronary sinus fistula treated with an occluding device. Can J Cardiol. 2015 Jun; 31: (6)820.e1-2.
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  64. Grupper A, Killu AM, Friedman PA, Abu Sham'a, Buber J, Kuperstein R, Rozen G, Asirvatham SJ, Espinosa RE, Luria D, Webster TL, Brooke KL, Hodge DO, Wiste HJ, Cha YM, Glikson M. Effects of tricuspid valve regurgitation on outcome in patients with cardiac resynchronization therapy. Am J Cardiol. 2015 Mar 15; 115: (6)783-9.
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  65. Killu AM, Wan SH, Munger TM, Hodge DO, Mulpuru S, Packer DL, Asirvatham SJ, Friedman PA. Pericardial effusion following drain removal after percutaneous epicardial access for an electrophysiology procedure. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2015 Mar; 38: (3)383-90.
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  66. Killu AM, Ebrille E, Asirvatham SJ, Munger TM, McLeod CJ, Packer DL, Friedman PA, Mulpuru SK. Percutaneous epicardial access for mapping and ablation is feasible in patients with prior cardiac surgery, including coronary bypass surgery. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2015 Feb; 8(1):94-101. Epub 2015 Jan 9
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  67. Ebrille E, Killu AM, Anavekar NS, Packer DL, Munger TM, McLeod CJ, Asirvatham SJ, Friedman PA. Successful percutaneous epicardial access in challenging scenarios. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2015 Jan; 38(1):84-90. Epub 2014 Sep 16.
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  68. Liang JJ, Syed FF, Killu AM, Boilson BA, Nishimura RA, Pislaru SV. Mechanistic insights into transient severe mitral regurgitation. Acute Card Care. 2015; 17: (3)41-4.
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  69. Blevins CH, Killu AM, Greenlund AC. 52-year-old woman with hypotension, hypothyroidism, and hyponatremia. Mayo Clin Proc. 2014 Aug; 89(8):1159-63.
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  70. Killu AM, Grupper A, Friedman PA, Powell BD, Asirvatham SJ, Espinosa RE, Luria D, Rozen G, Buber J, Lee YH, Webster T, Brooke KL, Hodge DO, Wiste HJ, Glikson M, Cha YM. Predictors and outcomes of "super-response" to cardiac resynchronization therapy. J Card Fail. 2014 Jun; 20(6):379-86. Epub 2014 Mar 12.
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  71. Wan S, Killu AM, Mulpuru S, Munger TM, Asirvatham SJ, Packer DL, Friedman PA. Obesity is not a risk factor for percutaneous epicardial access Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. 2014; 25(11):1174-1179.
  72. Killu AM, Friedman PA, Mulpuru SK, Munger TM, Packer DL, Asirvatham SJ. Atypical complications encountered with epicardial electrophysiological procedures. Heart Rhythm. 2013 Nov; 10: (11)1613-21.
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  73. Killu AM, Wright RS, Kopecky SL. Questions and answers on proper peri-operative management of antiplatelet therapy after coronary stent implantation to prevent stent thrombosis. Am J Cardiol. 2013 Oct 1; 112(7):1046-50. Epub 2013 Jul 25.
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  74. Liang JJ, Swiecicki PL, Killu AM, Sohail MR. Haemophilus parainfluenzae prosthetic valve endocarditis complicated by septic emboli to brain. BMJ Case Rep. 2013 Jun 3; 2013 Epub 2013 June 03
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  75. Killu AM, Wu JH, Friedman PA, Shen WK, Webster TL, Brooke KL, Hodge DO, Wiste HJ, Cha YM. Outcomes of cardiac resynchronization therapy in the elderly. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2013 Jun; 36 (6):664-72 Epub 2012 Dec 18
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  76. Liang JJ, Killu AM, Osborn MJ, Jaffe AS. Pacemaker lead perforation causing hemopericardium eight years after implantation. Indian Heart J. 2013 May-Jun; 65 (3):331-3 Epub 2013 Apr 09
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  77. Manchanda M, McLeod CJ, Killu A, Asirvatham SJ. Cardiac resynchronization therapy for patients with congenital heart disease: technical challenges. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2013 Jan; 36 (1):71-9 Epub 2012 Oct 19
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  78. Killu AM, Lanzino G. Images in clinical medicine: Giant basilar-artery aneurysm. N Engl J Med. 2012 Nov 08; 367: (19)e28.
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  79. Killu AM, Syed FF, Wu P, Asirvatham SJ. Refractory inappropriate sinus tachycardia successfully treated with radiofrequency ablation at the arcuate ridge. Heart Rhythm. 2012 Aug; 9: (8)1324-7.
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  80. Killu A, Madhavan M, Prasad K, Prasad A. 5-fluorouracil induced pericarditis. BMJ Case Rep. 2011 Apr 15; 2011
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