Publications
Below you can find a list of our published research.
Below you can find a list of our published research.
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Cited 4 times since 2019 (0.8 per year) source: EuropePMC
Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE, Volume 42, Issue 2, 9 2 2019, Pages 208-215 Impact of left atrial box surface ratio on the recurrence after ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation. Keçe F, Scholte AJ, de Riva M, Naruse Y, Watanabe M, Alizadeh Dehnavi R, Schalij MJ, Zeppenfeld K, Trines SA
Background: The posterior wall of the left atrium (LA) is a well-known substrate for atrial fibrillation (AF) maintenance. Isolation of the posterior wall between the pulmonary veins (box lesion) may improve ablation success. Box lesion surface area size varies depending on the individual anatomy. This retrospective study evaluates the influence of box lesion surface area as a ratio of total LA surface area (box surface ratio) on arrhythmia recurrence. Methods: Seventy consecutive patients with... Abstract
Cited 6 times since 2019 (1.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
Netherlands heart journal : monthly journal of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology and the Netherlands Heart Foundation, Volume 27, Issue 1, 1 1 2019, Pages 18-23 Expectations and perceived barriers to widespread implementation of e‑Health in cardiology practice: Results from a national survey in the Netherlands. Treskes RW, Wildbergh TX, Schalij MJ, Scherptong RWC
Introduction: Expectations of physicians concerning e‑Health and perceived barriers to implementation in clinical practice are scarcely reported in the literature. The purpose of this study was to assess these aspects of cardiovascular e‑Health. Methods: A survey was sent to members of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology. In total, the questionnaire contained 30 questions about five topics: personal use of smartphones, digital communication between respondents and patients, current e‑Health im... Abstract
Cited 8 times since 2018 (1.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
JACC. Clinical electrophysiology, Volume 5, Issue 3, 26 4 2018, Pages 318-326 Incidence and Clinical Significance of Cerebral Embolism During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation With Duty-Cycled Phased-Radiofrequency Versus Cooled-Radiofrequency: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Keçe F, Bruggemans EF, de Riva M, Alizadeh Dehnavi R, Wijnmaalen AP, Meulman TJ, Brugman JA, Rooijmans AM, van Buchem MA, Middelkoop HA, Eikenboom J, Schalij MJ, Zeppenfeld K, Trines SA
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to randomly compare the incidence of asymptomatic cerebral embolism (ACE) between the second-generation pulmonary vein ablation catheter (PVAC Gold) and the irrigated Thermocool catheter. Background: Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) with the PVAC is associated with ACE. The PVAC Gold was designed to avoid this complication. Methods: Patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation were randomized 1:1 to PVI with the PVAC Gold or Thermocool catheter. Cerebral m... Abstract
Cited 15 times since 2018 (2.8 per year) source: EuropePMC
Cardiovascular research, Volume 114, Issue 14, 1 1 2018, Pages 1848-1859 Generation and primary characterization of iAM-1, a versatile new line of conditionally immortalized atrial myocytes with preserved cardiomyogenic differentiation capacity. Liu J, Volkers L, Jangsangthong W, Bart CI, Engels MC, Zhou G, Schalij MJ, Ypey DL, Pijnappels DA, de Vries AAF
Aims: The generation of homogeneous cardiomyocyte populations from fresh tissue or stem cells is laborious and costly. A potential solution to this problem would be to establish lines of immortalized cardiomyocytes. However, as proliferation and (terminal) differentiation of cardiomyocytes are mutually exclusive processes, their permanent immortalization causes loss of electrical and mechanical functions. We therefore aimed at developing conditionally immortalized atrial myocyte (iAM) lines allo... Abstract
Cited 13 times since 2018 (2.4 per year) source: EuropePMC
Heart (British Cardiac Society), Volume 105, Issue 10, 10 2 2018, Pages 790-796 Long-term outcome after atrial correction for transposition of the great arteries. Couperus LE, Vliegen HW, Zandstra TE, Kiès P, Jongbloed MRM, Holman ER, Zeppenfeld K, Hazekamp MG, Schalij MJ, Scherptong RWC
Objective: This study assessed adult survival and morbidity patterns in patients who underwent atrial correction according to Mustard or Senning for transposition of the great arteries (TGA). Methods: In 76 adult patients with TGA (59% male) after atrial correction, long-term survival and morbidity were investigated in three periods: early (30 years postoperatively). Results: The Mustard technique was performed in 41 (54%) patients, and the Senning technique was performed in 35 (46%) patients ag... Abstract
Cited 2 times since 2018 (0.4 per year) source: EuropePMC
Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007), Volume 302, Issue 1, 9 2 2018, Pages 83-92 Disruption of RHOA-ROCK Signaling Results in Atrioventricular Block and Disturbed Development of the Putative Atrioventricular Node. Kelder TP, Vicente-Steijn R, Poelmann RE, Schalij MJ, Deruiter MC, Jongbloed MRM, Gittenberger-de Groot AC
The RHOA-ROCK signaling pathway is involved in numerous developmental processes, including cell proliferation, differentiation and migration. RHOA is expressed in the atrioventricular node (AVN) and altered expression of RHOA results in atrioventricular (AV) conduction disorders in mice. The current study aims to detect functional AVN disorders after disturbing RHOA-ROCK signaling in chicken embryos. RHOA-ROCK signaling was inhibited chemically by using the Rho-kinase inhibitor compound Y-27632... Abstract
Cited 3 times since 2018 (0.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
European heart journal. Cardiovascular Imaging, Volume 19, Issue 11, 1 1 2018, Pages 1287-1293 Long-term prognostic value of single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging after primary PCI for STEMI. Smit JM, Hermans MP, Dimitriu-Leen AC, van Rosendael AR, Dibbets-Schneider P, de Geus-Oei LF, Mertens BJ, Schalij MJ, Bax JJ, Scholte AJ
Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the long-term prognostic value of infarct size and myocardial ischaemia on single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT MPI) after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Methods and results: In total, 1092 STEMI patients who underwent primary PCI and SPECT MPI within 1-6 months were included (median follow-up time of 6.9 years). In the entire cohort, SP... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2018 (0.2 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of atrial fibrillation, Volume 11, Issue 3, 31 5 2018, Pages 2068 Effect of Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking on Radiation Exposure during Pulmonary Vein Isolation: Comparison of Four ablation systems. Naruse Y, Keçe F, de Riva M, Watanabe M, Wijnmaalen AP, Dehnavi RA, Schalij MJ, Zeppenfeld K, Trines SA
Background: A novel non-fluoroscopic catheter tracking system (Mediguide) can be used in combination with a 3D mapping system for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. However, the benefit on radiation exposure of the Mediguide system compared to other ablation systems is unknown. Methods: We retrospectively enrolled consecutive 73 patients (51 men; 59±11 years; 60 paroxysmal AF) undergoing pulmonary vein isolation by the same operator. Radiation time, radiation effective dose, procedure time, AF r... Abstract
Cited 3 times since 2018 (0.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
Heart (British Cardiac Society), Volume 105, Issue 9, 27 4 2018, Pages 701-707 Coronary anatomy in Turner syndrome versus patients with isolated bicuspid aortic valves. Koenraadt WMC, Siebelink HJ, Bartelings MM, Schalij MJ, van der Vlugt MJ, van den Bosch AE, Budde RPJ, Roos-Hesselink JW, Duijnhouwer AL, van den Hoven AT, DeRuiter MC, Jongbloed MRM
Objective: Variations in coronary anatomy, like absent left main stem and left dominant coronary system, have been described in patients with Turner syndrome (TS) and in patients with bicuspid aortic valves (BAV). It is unknown whether coronary variations in TS are related to BAV and to specific BAV subtypes. Aim: To compare coronary anatomy in patients with TS with/without BAV versus isolated BAV and to study BAV morphology subtypes in these groups. Methods: Coronary anatomy and BAV morphology... Abstract
Cited 23 times since 2018 (4.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
Clinical research in cardiology : official journal of the German Cardiac Society, Volume 108, Issue 5, 8 2 2018, Pages 520-538 Apolipoproteins A1, B, and apoB/apoA1 ratio are associated with first ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction but not with recurrent events during long-term follow-up. Bodde MC, Hermans MPJ, Jukema JW, Schalij MJ, Lijfering WM, Rosendaal FR, Romijn FPHTM, Ruhaak LR, van der Laarse A, Cobbaert CM
Introduction: The current way to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is to measure conventional lipid and lipoprotein cholesterol fractions. Despite the success of statin treatment, residual cardiovascular risk remains high. Therefore, the value of extensive serum apolipoprotein (apo) profiling to assess the risk of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in patients with STEMI was investigated in a case-control design. Methods an... Abstract
Cited 3 times since 2018 (0.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
International journal of cardiology, Volume 280, 1 1 2018, Pages 19-28 Chest pain in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease: A critical review of current concepts focusing on sex specificity, microcirculatory function, and clinical implications. Zijlstra LE, Bootsma M, Jukema JW, Schalij MJ, Vliegen HW, Bruschke AVG
Patients presenting with chest pain suggestive of coronary artery disease (CAD) who at coronary arteriography appear to be free of obstructive disease have presented a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge since the 1970's. Studies in female patient populations have suggested that this is predominantly a women's syndrome usually caused by microvascular endothelial dependent and independent dysfunction. A critical review of the literature focusing on studies including both women and men... Abstract
Cited 10 times since 2018 (1.8 per year) source: EuropePMC
European heart journal. Quality of care & clinical outcomes, Volume 4, Issue 4, 1 1 2018, Pages 239-245 Privacy of patient data in quality-of-care registries in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery: the impact of the new general data protection regulation EU-law. Wierda E, Eindhoven DC, Schalij MJ, Borleffs CJW, Amoroso G, van Veghel D, Mitchell CR, de Mol BAJM, Hirsch A, Ploem MC
Quality-of-care registries have been shown to improve quality of healthcare and should be facilitated and encouraged. The data of these registries are also very valuable for medical data research. While fully acknowledging the importance of re-using already available data for research purposes, there are concerns about how the applicable privacy legislation is dealt with. These concerns are also articulated in the new European law on privacy, the 'General Data Protection Regulation' (G... Abstract
Cited 2 times since 2018 (0.4 per year) source: EuropePMC
JACC. Clinical electrophysiology, Volume 4, Issue 10, 29 5 2018, Pages 1308-1318 Noninvasive Identification of Ventricular Tachycardia-Related Anatomical Isthmuses in Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot: What Is the Role of the 12-Lead Ventricular Tachycardia Electrocardiogram. Brouwer C, Kapel GFL, Jongbloed MRM, Schalij MJ, de Riva Silva M, Zeppenfeld K
Objectives: This study sought to evaluate the relation between 12-lead ventricular tachycardia (VT) electrocardiography (ECG) and VT-related anatomical isthmuses (AIs) in repaired tetralogy of Fallot (rTOF). Background: Slow-conducting AIs are the dominant VT substrate in rTOF. Whether an AI is considered critical relies on pace mapping (PM) guided by the VT ECG. Methods: VT ECGs, electroanatomical mapping data and PM results were analyzed in 25 rTOF patients (group 1) (age 57 ± 13 years). Selec... Abstract
Cited 3 times since 2018 (0.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
The American journal of cardiology, Volume 122, Issue 10, 20 3 2018, Pages 1591-1597 Effect of Guideline-Based Therapy on Left Ventricular Systolic Function Recovery After ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Abou R, Leung M, Goedemans L, Hoogslag GE, Schalij MJ, Marsan NA, Bax JJ, Delgado V
Little is known about the proportion of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention, who have reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) within 48 hours (baseline) of admission and exhibit LVEF recovery under optimal guideline-based medical treatment. Therefore, the present study evaluates the evolution of LVEF in patients after STEMI and under guideline-based medical therapy. In 2,853 STEMI patients treated with prim... Abstract
Cited 15 times since 2018 (2.6 per year) source: EuropePMC
The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, Volume 156, Issue 6, 18 3 2018, Pages 2260-2269 Coding of coronary arterial origin and branching in congenital heart disease: The modified Leiden Convention. Gittenberger-de Groot AC, Koenraadt WMC, Bartelings MM, Bökenkamp R, DeRuiter MC, Hazekamp MG, Bogers AJJC, Quaegebeur JM, Schalij MJ, Vliegen HW, Poelmann RE, Jongbloed MRM
Objectives: Variations in coronary anatomy are common and may relate to the position of the coronary ostium relative to the aortic sinus, the angle of coronary take-off, or the course of the coronary arterial branches. Several classification systems have been proposed. However, they all lack a simple rationale that is applicable irrespective of the relative position of the great arteries, as well as in bicuspid aortic valves. We present a modification of a relatively simple system introduced in... Abstract
Cited 10 times since 2018 (1.7 per year) source: EuropePMC
American heart journal, Volume 205, 16 3 2018, Pages 70-76 Mortality differences in acute myocardial infarction patients in the Netherlands: The weekend-effect. Eindhoven DC, Wu HW, Kremer SWF, van Erkelens JA, Cannegieter SC, Schalij MJ, Borleffs CJW
Objective: Several studies have shown that patients admitted with an acute myocardial infarction during the weekends have a higher mortality rate than those admitted during weekdays, possibly attributable to less trained personnel available and a lower use of medical procedures. The current study aimed to assess this ‘weekend-effect’ in a nationwide registry. Methods: In the Netherlands, all inhabitants are, by law, obliged to have health insurance and all claim data are centrally registered. In... Abstract
JACC. Cardiovascular interventions, Volume 11, Issue 17, 15 3 2018, Pages e141-e142 Difficult Vascular Access in Urgent Coronary Artery Angiogram: A Rare Case of a Persistent Sciatic Artery. van Rees JB, Montero-Cabezas JM, Ghariq E, Schalij MJ
Cited 3 times since 2018 (0.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
The Annals of thoracic surgery, Volume 106, Issue 5, 14 2 2018, Pages 1371-1378 Vasoplegia After Surgical Left Ventricular Restoration: 2-Year Follow-Up. van Vessem ME, Palmen M, Couperus LE, Stijnen T, Berendsen RR, Aarts LPHJ, de Jonge E, Klautz RJM, Schalij MJ, Beeres SLMA
Background: Vasoplegia is a severe complication that can develop after surgical procedures for heart failure. The current study evaluated the effect of vasoplegia on survival, cardiac function, and renal function 2 years after surgical left ventricular restoration (SVR). Methods: Heart failure patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 0.35 or less who underwent SVR in 2006 to 2014 were included. Vasoplegia was defined as the continuous need of vasopressors (norepinephrine ≥0.2... Abstract
Cited 2 times since 2018 (0.3 per year) source: EuropePMC
International journal of cardiology, Volume 273, 24 4 2018, Pages 203-206 ECG derived ventricular gradient exceeds echocardiography in the early detection of pulmonary hypertension in scleroderma patients. Meijer FMM, Kies P, Jongbloed MRM, van Wijngaarden SE, Swenne CA, Man S, Schalij MJ, de Vries-Bouwstra JK, Vliegen HW
Background: Patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) are at risk for developing pulmonary hypertension (PH) which is a major cause of death in this population. Echocardiographic (TTE) derived pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) can be unreliable for the early detection of PH. Previous studies demonstrate that the ECG derived ventricular gradient optimized for right ventricular pressure overload (VG-RVPO) can detect PH in a heterogeneous population suspected of PH. The aim of this study is to assess... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2018 (0.2 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 1, 1 1 2018, Pages 98-105 Programmed electrical stimulation-guided encircling cryoablation concomitant to surgical ventricular reconstruction for primary prevention of ventricular arrhythmias. van Huls van Taxis CF, Wijnmaalen AP, Klein P, Dekkers OM, Braun J, Verwey HF, Schalij MJ, Klautz RJ, Zeppenfeld K
Objectives: Surgical ventricular reconstruction (SVR) is an effective treatment to improve left ventricular (LV) function in patients with ischaemic heart failure and an LV anterior-apical aneurysm. Ventricular arrhythmia (VA) is an important cause for morbidity and mortality in these patients. Therefore, encircling cryoablation targeting the VA substrate may be required. Programmed electrical stimulation (PES) can identify patients at risk for VA. The objective of this study was to evaluate the... Abstract