Atrial tissue Doppler imaging for prediction of new-onset atrial fibrillation
CB De Vos, B Weijs, HJGM Crijns, EC Cheriex… - Heart, 2009 - heart.bmj.com
Background: The total atrial conduction time (TACT) is an independent predictor of atrial
fibrillation (AF). A new transthoracic echocardiographic tool to determine TACT by tissue …
fibrillation (AF). A new transthoracic echocardiographic tool to determine TACT by tissue …
Patients using vitamin K antagonists show increased levels of coronary calcification: an observational study in low-risk atrial fibrillation patients
B Weijs, Y Blaauw, RJMW Rennenberg… - European heart …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Aims Vitamin K antagonists (VKA) are currently the most frequently used drug to
prevent ischaemic stroke in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. However, VKA use has been …
prevent ischaemic stroke in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. However, VKA use has been …
Idiopathic atrial fibrillation revisited in a large longitudinal clinical cohort
B Weijs, R Pisters, R Nieuwlaat, G Breithardt… - Europace, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Aims An age of 60 years is often used as cut-off for the diagnosis of idiopathic atrial
fibrillation (AF). We investigated the importance of age and atrial size in patients with …
fibrillation (AF). We investigated the importance of age and atrial size in patients with …
[HTML][HTML] Contemporary real life cardioversion of atrial fibrillation: Results from the multinational RHYTHM-AF study
HJGM Crijns, B Weijs, AM Fairley, T Lewalter… - International journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Aims Electrical and pharmacological cardioversion (ECV, PCV) are important treatment
options for symptomatic patients with recent onset atrial fibrillation (AF). RHYTHM-AF is an …
options for symptomatic patients with recent onset atrial fibrillation (AF). RHYTHM-AF is an …
Short-term hemodynamic and electrophysiological effects of cardiac resynchronization by left ventricular septal pacing
FCWM Salden, JGLM Luermans, SW Westra… - Journal of the American …, 2020 - jacc.org
Background Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is usually performed by biventricular
(BiV) pacing. Previously, feasibility of transvenous implantation of a lead at the left …
(BiV) pacing. Previously, feasibility of transvenous implantation of a lead at the left …
[HTML][HTML] Echocardiography-derived total atrial conduction time (PA-TDI duration): risk stratification and guidance in atrial fibrillation management
P Müller, B Weijs, NMAA Bemelmans, A Mügge… - Clinical Research in …, 2021 - Springer
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. To early
detect and to avoid AF-related complications, several cardiac imaging modalities and …
detect and to avoid AF-related complications, several cardiac imaging modalities and …
Patients originally diagnosed with idiopathic atrial fibrillation more often suffer from insidious coronary artery disease compared to healthy sinus rhythm controls
B Weijs, R Pisters, RJ Haest, JA Kragten, IA Joosen… - Heart Rhythm, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Idiopathic atrial fibrillation (AF) refers to a clinically lacking cardiovascular
or pulmonary disease generating the pathophysiologic substrate for the arrhythmia …
or pulmonary disease generating the pathophysiologic substrate for the arrhythmia …
Clinical and echocardiographic correlates of intra-atrial conduction delay
B Weijs, CB De Vos, RG Tieleman, R Pisters… - Europace, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Aims The total atrial conduction time (TACT) is an important electrophysiological parameter.
We developed a new transthoracic echocardiographic tool (PA-TDI). The PA-TDI interval is a …
We developed a new transthoracic echocardiographic tool (PA-TDI). The PA-TDI interval is a …
Incident atrial fibrillation, dementia and the role of anticoagulation: a population-based cohort study
Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with dementia. Anticoagulation may modify
this relationship, but it is unclear if this is due to stroke reduction alone. Methods Age-and …
this relationship, but it is unclear if this is due to stroke reduction alone. Methods Age-and …
Long-term intermittent versus short continuous heart rhythm monitoring for the detection of atrial fibrillation recurrences after catheter ablation
ANL Hermans, M Gawalko, NAHA Pluymaekers… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background The utility of long-term intermittent heart rhythm monitoring after atrial fibrillation
(AF) ablation remains unclear. Therefore, we compared the efficacy and usability of long …
(AF) ablation remains unclear. Therefore, we compared the efficacy and usability of long …