Abraham G. Kocheril, MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP

Feature Story

05/03/2008

Abraham G. Kocheril , MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP;

The results presented in this report indicate that listening to classical music is one such recommendation for physicians to consider for their patients to achieve a cardiac relaxation response. As we expand the size of this study and the...

The results presented in this...

05/03/2008

EP Lab Digest

Commentary

Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Do the Newer Tools Help?

09/29/2011

Abraham G. Kocheril , MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP;

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent sustained cardiac arrhythmia, increasing in occurrence with age. Based on recent epidemiology, it is estimated to affect 6.1 million Americans, and this number is likely to increase to 15.9...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the...

09/29/2011

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Study

A Case of Flecainide Toxicity

05/02/2015

Indrajeet Mahata , MD;

Abraham G. Kocheril , MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP;

Snigdha Kola , MD;

A clinically important but infrequent consequence of flecainide toxicity is its organization of atrial fibrillation into atrial flutter, as seen in this case. With resolution of the toxicity, the atrial flutter converted back to AF.

A clinically important but...

05/02/2015

EP Lab Digest

Electrophysiology Corner

Right Atrial Ablation in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation: Point of View

08/01/2008

Jon E. Block , PhD;

Abraham G. Kocheril , MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP;

Background and rationale. In delivering the prestigious 107th Shattuck Lecture to the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Medical Society (17 May 1997), Dr. Eugene Braunwald warned of two emerging epidemics of cardiovascular disease.1 One is...

Background and rationale. In...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Review

Neuromodulation in Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure

11/04/2015

Krishan K. Kataria , MD;

Sana Grover , MBBS;

Abraham G. Kocheril , MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP;

The authors summarize important aspects of the autonomic nervous system and highlight current clinical literature focused on restoring the neurohormonal balance.

The authors summarize important...

11/04/2015

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

COVID-19 Cardiotoxicity and Cardioprotection

02/03/2021

Abraham G. Kocheril , MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP;

Mariam Bonyadi Camacho , MD, PhD;

Philip A. Kocheril ;

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to be a pandemic. Initial reports consisted primarily of COVID-19 pneumonia cases. However, an explosion of research has led to the...

On March 11, 2020, the World...

02/03/2021

EP Lab Digest

Case Study

A Dual-Loop Figure-8 Reentry Left Atrial Flutter

04/02/2013

Suneel Kumar , MD;

Abraham G. Kocheril , MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP;

Atypical left atrial flutters are common after catheter ablation for AF. They can be very symptomatic and resistant to AADs. These should be extensively mapped, as limited lesion sets placed at the isthmus of the loops can terminate the...

Atypical left atrial flutters...

04/02/2013

EP Lab Digest

Update on the Evolution of U.S. Healthcare Reimbursement

06/06/2020

Furqan A. Rajput , MD, MS;

Abraham G. Kocheril , MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP;

Although there was a lag in accepting value-based care, larger health systems are increasingly adapting to the new reality.

Although there was a lag in...

06/06/2020

EP Lab Digest

Feature Story

Unusual Causes of Sudden Cardiac Death

11/30/2010

Abraham G. Kocheril , MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP;

Sudhakar Karlapudi , MD;

The authors highlight the importance of recognizing muscular dystrophies and fibromuscular dysplasia as potential causes for sudden cardiac death.

The authors highlight the...

11/30/2010

EP Lab Digest

Pacemaker Syndrome in a Patient with Heart Block after Accessory Pathway Ablation

06/30/2011

Abraham G. Kocheril , MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP;

Subbiah Rajauru , MD;

Pacemakers are in common use nowadays for a variety of reasons. These devices have been very successful in the treatment of various bradyarrhythmias and have even proven lifesaving in patients with Stokes–Adams Syndrome. However, normal...

Pacemakers are in common use...

06/30/2011

EP Lab Digest