Christian E. Machado, MD, FACCP, FAHA

Vitamin K Independent Anticoagulants: The Next Chapter in Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention

01/29/2011

Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common cardiac arrhythmia, affects more than 3 million people in the United States and 3–5% of people over 65. The prevalence of AF continues to increase, and projections forecast the number afflicted with...

Atrial fibrillation (AF), the...

01/29/2011

EP Lab Digest

Pacemakers: Are They Really A Renewable Resource?

01/05/2010

Christian E. Machado , MD, FACCP, FAHA;

Lindsey Gakenheimer ;

Joshua Romero , MD, BA;

Patricia Sovitch , RN, BSN;

Kim A. Eagle , MD;

Timir S. Baman , MD;

Reduce, reuse, recycle is one of the many catchphrases used in today’s society, with its increasing emphasis on being green. Is this novel way of thinking possible in the field of healthcare, especially for costly medical devices such as...

Reduce, reuse, recycle is one of...

01/05/2010

EP Lab Digest

How to Prevent, Acutely Manage, and Minimize Sequelae of Strokes During AF Ablation

05/01/2009

Christian E. Machado , MD, FACCP, FAHA;

Hamid Ghanbari , MD;

Prashant Kelkar , DO;

Reema Hasan , MD;

Atrial fibrillation (AF) remains the most common arrhythmia in the United States (US).1 It has been estimated that the number of patients diagnosed with AF will increase to more than 10 million by 2050.2 The problem of AF is compounded by the...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) remains...

05/01/2009

EP Lab Digest

A Review of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Implantable Cardiac Devices

05/03/2008

Christian E. Machado , MD, FACCP, FAHA;

Mark Sierra , MD;

It is estimated that each year there are more than 900,000 implantable cardiac devices prescribed worldwide. There have also been an increasing number of MRI systems worldwide, with about 35 million magnetic imaging procedures performed...

It is estimated that each year...

05/03/2008

EP Lab Digest

Review

Approaches to Left Atrial Appendage Management: The Next Tools for Reducing the Risk of Embolization in Atrial Fibrillation

04/23/2014

Christian E. Machado , MD, FACCP, FAHA;

Sachin Kumar Amruthlal Jain , MD;

Percutaneous transcatheter LAA closure devices will evolve over time and supplement the newer oral anticoagulants in reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Percutaneous transcatheter LAA...

04/23/2014

EP Lab Digest

Review

A Review of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Systolic Heart Failure Patients in Sinus Rhythm and Atrial Fibrillation

05/03/2008

Christian E. Machado , MD, FACCP, FAHA;

Hamid Ghanbari , MD;

Bischan Hassunizadeh , MD;

Biventricular or univentricular LV pacing may provide a more physiologic correction of mechanical dyssynchrony, and results in significant and sustained improvements in functional capacity, LV ejection fraction, quality of life parameters,...

Biventricular or univentricular...

05/03/2008

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Tenth Annual Medical Mission Trip to Nicaragua: A Bidirectionally Rewarding Voyage

03/31/2015

Christian E. Machado , MD, FACCP, FAHA;

Ilana Kutinsky , DO;

Rodrigo Bolanos , MD;

Sean Patrick Whalen , MD;

Jayanthi N. Koneru , MD;

Christian Machado, MD, and colleagues recently completed their tenth consecutive medical mission trip to Nicaragua, where cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death.

Christian Machado, MD, and...

03/31/2015

EP Lab Digest

Inside the EP Lab

Single-Center Experience: Electromagnetic Interference During ICD Generator Change With the PEAK PlasmaBlade

07/08/2015

Christian E. Machado , MD, FACCP, FAHA;

Sinan Sarsam , MD;

Ahmad Daraghmeh , MD;

The authors prospectively studied the interaction of the PEAK PlasmaBlade with ICD function when used in cutting or coagulation within 6 inches from the location of the ICD generator in the chest in 11 consecutive patients.

The authors prospectively...

07/08/2015

EP Lab Digest

Feature Story

Sudden Cardiac Death in the Young Athlete

01/05/2010

Peter T. Burke , MD;

Christian E. Machado , MD, FACCP, FAHA;

Hazim Al-Ameri , MD;

Peter T. Burke, MD, and colleagues provide a review of the congenital cardiovascular conditions responsible for sudden cardiac death in athletes.

Peter T. Burke, MD, and...

01/05/2010