Abstract

This is a continuing study of patients with chronic bifascicular block and intact atrioventricular conduction. Patients are studied clinically, electrocardiographically, and electrophysiologically (His bundle recording, pacing responses, and refractory periods). Attempts were made to delineate clinical, electrocardiographic, and electrophysiologic parameters which predict subsequent risks of AV block and sudden death. If a high risk group were to be defined, attempt at modification of life history with prophylactic pacing would be performed.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01HL018794-10
Application #
3335672
Study Section
Cardiovascular Study Section (CVA)
Project Start
1978-06-30
Project End
1986-12-31
Budget Start
1985-01-01
Budget End
1986-12-31
Support Year
10
Fiscal Year
1985
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
121911077
City
Chicago
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
60612

  Publications

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Gallastegui, J; Hariman, R J (1987) Indications for intracardiac electrophysiologic studies in patients with atrioventricular and intraventricular blocks not associated with acute myocardial infarction. Circulation 75:III103-9
Kim, S S; Gallastegui, J; Welch, W J et al. (1986) Paroxysmal fascicular tachycardia and ventricular tachycardia due to mechanical stimulation by a mitral valve prosthesis. J Am Coll Cardiol 7:176-9
Bauman, J L; Gallastegui, J; Strasberg, B et al. (1986) Long-term therapy with disopyramide phosphate: side effects and effectiveness. Am Heart J 111:654-60
Coelho, A; Palileo, E; Ashley, W et al. (1986) Tachyarrhythmias in young athletes. J Am Coll Cardiol 7:237-43
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