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Publications for Stuart Thomas
2017
Bhaskaran, A., Nalliah, C., Chik, W., Pouliopoulos, J., Ng, J.,
Barry, M., Nadri, F., Al Raisi, S., Dandach, J., Thomas, S.,
Kovoor, P., Thiagalingam, A. (2017). Ninety Seconds Could be
the Optimal Duration for Ventricular Radiofrequency Ablation Results From a Myocardial Phantom Model. Heart, Lung and
Circulation, 26(3), 219-225. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2016.05.115">[More
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2016
Lee, A., See, V., Lim, T., Descallar, J., Chik, W., Ross, D.,
Thomas, S., Thomas, L. (2016). Atrial fibrillation ablation by
single ring isolation versus wide antral isolation: Effects on left
atrial size and function. International Journal of Cardiology,
206, 1-6. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.12.012">[More
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Bhaskaran, A., Barry, M., Pouliopoulos, J., Nalliah, C., Qian,
P., Chik, W., Thavapalachandran, S., Davis, L., McEwan, A.,
Thomas, S., Kovoor, P., Thiagalingam, A. (2016). Circuit
Impedance Could Be a Crucial Factor Influencing
Radiofrequency Ablation Ef�?cacy and Safety: A Myocardial
Phantom Study of the Problem and Its Correction. Journal of
Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 27(3), 351-357. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jce.12893">[More
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2015
Qian, P., Barry, M., Nguyen, T., Ross, D., Kovoor, P.,
McEwan, A., Thomas, S., Thiagalingam, A. (2015). A Novel
Microwave Catheter Can Perform Noncontact Circumferential
Endocardial Ablation in a Model of Pulmonary Vein Isolation.
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 26(7), 799-804.
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jce.12683">[More
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Bhaskaran, A., Chik, W., Thomas, S., Kovoor, P.,
Thiagalingam, A. (2015). A review of the safety aspects of
radio frequency ablation. International Journal of Cardiology Heart & Vasculature, 8, 147-153. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcha.2015.04.011">[More
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Chik, W., Kosobrodov, R., Bhaskaran, A., Barry, M., Nguyen,
D., Pouliopoulos, J., Byth Wilson, K., Sivagangabalan, G.,
Thomas, S., Ross, D., McEwan, A., Kovoor, P., Thiagalingam,
A. (2015). Acoustic Signal Emission Monitoring as a Novel
Method To Predict Steam Pops during Radiofrequency
Ablation: Preliminary Observations. Journal of Cardiovascular
Electrophysiology, 26(4), 440-447. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jce.12598">[More
Information]</a>
Gang, U., Nalliah, C., Lim, T., Thiagalingam, A., Kovoor, P.,
Ross, D., Thomas, S. (2015). Atrial Ectopy Predicts Late
Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation after Pulmonary Vein
Isolation. Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 8(3),
569-574. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCEP.114.002052">[More
Information]</a>
Nalliah, C., Lim, T., Kizana, E., Qian, P., Kovoor, P.,
Thiagalingam, A., Ross, D., Thomas, S. (2015). Clinical
significance of early atrial arrhythmia type and timing after
single ring isolation of the pulmonary veins. Europace, 17(7),
1038-1044. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/europace/euu314">[More
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Thomas, S., Thakkar, J., Kavoor, P., Thiagalingam, A., Ross,
D., MacIsaac, A., Jeremy, R. (2015). CSANZ Position
Statement on Sedation for Cardiovascular Procedures (2014).
Heart, Lung and Circulation, 24(11), 1041-1048. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2015.05.009">[More
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Chik, W., Robinson, D., Ross, D., Thomas, S., Kovoor, P.,
Thiagalingam, A. (2015). First-in-human case of repeat
pulmonary vein isolation by targeting visual interlesion gaps
using the direct endoscopic ablation catheter after single ring
pulmonary vein isolation. HeartRhythm Case Reports, 1(5), 279284. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hrcr.2014.12.009">[More
Information]</a>
Bhaskaran, A., Barry, M., Al Raisi, S., Chik, W., Nguyen, D.,
Pouliopoulos, J., Nalliah, C., Hendricks, R., Thomas, S.,
McEwan, A., Kovoor, P., Thiagalingam, A. (2015). Magnetic
guidance versus manual control: comparison of radiofrequency
lesion dimensions and evaluation of the effect of heart wall
motion in a myocardial phantom. Journal of Interventional
Cardiac Electrophysiology, 44(1), 1-8. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10840-015-0023-3">[More
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Phan, K., Wang, N., Pison, L., Kumar, N., Hitos, K., Thomas,
S. (2015). Meta-analysis of dabigatran vs warfarin in patients
undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. International
Journal of Cardiology, 189, 199-203. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.04.072">[More
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Phan, K., Ha, H., Phan, S., Medi, C., Thomas, S., Yan, T.
(2015). New-onset atrial fibrillation following coronary bypass
surgery predicts long-term mortality: a systematic review and
meta-analysis. European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery,
48(6), 817-824. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezu551">[More
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Bhaskaran, A., Chik, W., Nalliah, C., Pouliopoulos, J., Barry,
M., Nguyen, D., Midekin, C., Samanta, R., Farraha, M.,
Thomas, S., Kovoor, P., Thiagalingam, A. (2015). Observations
on attenuation of local electrogram amplitude and circuit
impedance during atrial radiofrequency ablation: An in vivo
investigation using a novel direct endocardial visualization
catheter. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 26(11),
1250-1256. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jce.12774">[More
Information]</a>
Nalliah, C., Lim, T., Bhaskaran, A., Kizana, E., Kovoor, P.,
Thomas, L., Ross, D., Thomas, S. (2015). Posterior left atrial
isolation for atrial fibrillation in left ventricular diastolic
impairment is associated with better arrhythmia free survival.
International Journal of Cardiology, 184(1), 674-679. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.01.068">[More
Information]</a>
Phan, K., Wang, N., Pison, L., Kumar, N., Hitos, K., Thomas,
S. (2015). Rivaroxaban versus warfarin or dabigatran in patients
undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: A metaanalysis. International Journal of Cardiology, 185, 209-213. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.03.102">[More
Information]</a>
Thomas, S., Thakkar, J., Kovoor, P., Thiagalingam, A., Ross,
D. (2014). Sedation for Electrophysiological Procedures. PACE
- Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 37(6), 781-790. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/pace.12370">[More
Information]</a>
2014
Zaman, S., Narayan, A., Thiagalingam, A., Sivagangabalan, G.,
Thomas, S., Ross, D., Kovoor, P. (2014). Significance of
Repeat Programmed Ventricular Stimulation at
Electrophysiology Study for Arrhythmia Prediction after Acute
Myocardial Infarction. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology,
37(7), 795-802. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/pace.12391">[More
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Chik, W., Chan, J., Ross, D., Wagstaff, J., Kizana, E.,
Thiagalingam, A., Kovoor, P., Thomas, S. (2014). Atrial
Tachycardias Utilizing the Ligament of Marshall Region
Following Single Ring Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Atrial
Fibrillation. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology, 37(9),
1149-1158. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/pace.12423">[More
Information]</a>
Chik, W., Barry, M., Pouliopoulos, J., Byth Wilson, K.,
Midekin, C., Bhaskaran, A., Sivagangabalan, G., Thomas, S.,
Ross, D., McEwan, A., Kovoor, P., Thiagalingam, A. (2014).
Electrogram-Gated Radiofrequency Ablations with Duty Cycle
Power Delivery Negate Effects of Ablation Catheter Motion.
Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 7(5), 920-928.
<a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCEP.113.001112">[More
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Al Raisi, S., Pouliopoulos, J., Barry, M., Swinnen, J.,
Thiagalingam, A., Thomas, S., Sivagangabalan, G., Chow, C.,
Chong, J., Kizana, E., Kovoor, P. (2014). Evaluation of lesion
and thermodynamic characteristics of Symplicity and
EnligHTN renal denervation systems in a phantom renal artery
model. EuroIntervention, 10(2), 277-284. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.4244/EIJV10I2A46">[More
Information]</a>
Zaman, S., Narayan, A., Thiagalingam, A., Sivagangabalan, G.,
Thomas, S., Ross, D., Kovoor, P. (2014). Long-Term
Arrhythmia-Free Survival in Patients with Severe Left
Ventricular Dysfunction and No Inducible Ventricular
Tachycardia Post Myocardial Infarction. Circulation, 129(8),
848-854. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.113.0051
46">[More Information]</a>
Chik, W., Barry, M., Pouliopoulos, J., Bhaskaran, A., Midekin,
C., Sivagangabalan, G., Thomas, S., ROSS, D., McEwan, A.,
Kovoor, P., et al (2014). O154 Minimisation of the Effects from
Ablation Catheter Sliding Movements during Radiofrequency
(RF) Ablations by Electrogram Gated RF Delivery. Global
Heart, 9(1, Supplement), e42-e42. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gheart.2014.03.1361">[More
Information]</a>
Zaman, S., Narayan, A., Thiagalingam, A., Sivagangabalan, G.,
Thomas, S., Ross, D., Kovoor, P. (2014). Response to letters
regarding article, long-term arrhythmia-free survival in patients
with severe left ventricular dysfunction and no inducible
ventricular tachycardia after myocardial infarction. Circulation,
130(20), e179-e179. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.114.0123
49">[More Information]</a>
Thakkar, J., Zaman, S., Byth Wilson, K., Narayan, A.,
Thiagalingam, A., Chow, C., Thomas, S., Sivagangabalan, G.,
Farlow, D., Barnett, R., Kovoor, P. (2014). Right Ventricular
Dysfunction Predisposes to Inducible Ventricular Tachycardia
at Electrophysiology Studies in Patients with Acute ST
Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Reduced Left Ventricle
Ejection Fraction. Circulation: Arrhythmia and
Electrophysiology, 7(5), 898-905. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCEP.113.001594">[More
Information]</a>
Zaman, S., Narayan, A., Thiagalingam, A., Sivagangabalan, G.,
Thomas, S., Ross, D., Kovoor, P. (2014). What is the optimal
left ventricular ejection fraction cut-off for risk stratification for
primary prevention of sudden cardiac death early after
myocardial infarction? Europace, 16(9), 1315-1321. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/europace/euu026">[More
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2013
Thomas, S. (2013). Defining the Role of Catheter Ablation for
Atrial Fibrillation in Australia. Heart, Lung and Circulation,
22(9), 697-698. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2013.06.008">[More
Information]</a>
Hsieh, C., Chia, E., Huang, K., Lu, J., Barry, M., Pouliopoulos,
J., Ross, D., Thomas, S., Kovoor, P. (2013). Evolution of
Ventricular Tachycardia and Its Electrophysiological Substrate
Early After Myocardial Infarction: An Ovine Model.
Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 6(5), 10101017. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCEP.113.000348">[More
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Chik, W., Barry, M., Thavapalachandran, S., Midekin, C.,
Pouliopoulos, J., Lim, T., Sivagangabalan, G., Thomas, S.,
Ross, D., McEwan, A., Kovoor, P., Thiagalingam, A. (2013).
High Spatial Resolution Thermal Mapping of Radiofrequency
Ablation Lesions Using a Novel Thermochromic Liquid Crystal
Myocardial Phantom. Journal of Cardiovascular
Electrophysiology, 24(11), 1278-1286. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jce.12209">[More
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Pouliopoulos, J., Chik, W., Kanthan, A., Sivagangabalan, G.,
Barry, M., Fahmy, P., Midekin, C., Lu, J., Kizana, E., Thomas,
S., Thiagalingam, A., Kovoor, P. (2013). Intramyocardial
Adiposity After Myocardial Infarction: New Implications of a
Substrate for Ventricular Tachycardia. Circulation, 128(21),
2296-2308. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.113.0022
38">[More Information]</a>
Hsieh, C., Chia, E., Huang, K., Lu, J., Barry, M., Pouliopoulos,
J., Ross, D., Thomas, S., Kovoor, P. (2013). Primary
Radiofrequency Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia Early after
Myocardial Infarction: Evaluation in an Ovine Model.
Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 6(6), 12151221. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCEP.113.000447">[More
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2012
Thomas, S., Sanders, P. (2012). Catheter ablation for atrial
fibrillation. Heart, Lung and Circulation, 21(6-7), 395-401. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2012.03.122">[More
Information]</a>
Thomas, S. (2012). How Cool is Cryoablation? Heart, Lung
and Circulation, 21(8), 425-426. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2012.05.738">[More
Information]</a>
Chik, W., Barry, M., Malchano, Z., Wylie, B., Pouliopoulos, J.,
Huang, K., Lu, J., Thavapalachandrian, S., Robinson, D.,
Saadat, V., Thomas, S., Ross, D., Kovoor, P., Thiagalingam, A.
(2012). In Vivo Evaluation of Virtual Electrode Mapping and
Ablation Utilizing a Direct Endocardial Visualization Ablation
Catheter. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 23(1),
88-95. <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.15408167.2011.02169.x">[More Information]</a>
Zaman, S., Kumar, S., Narayan, A., Sivagangabalan, G.,
Thiagalingam, A., Ross, D., Thomas, S., Kovoor, P. (2012).
Induction of ventricular tachycardia with the fourth
extrastimulus and its relationship to risk of arrhythmic events in
patients with post-myocardial infarct left ventricular
dysfunction. Europace, 14(12), 1771-1777. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/europace/eus199">[More
Information]</a>
Lim, T., Koay, C., See, V., McCall, R., Chik, W., Zecchin, R.,
Byth Wilson, K., Seow, S., Thomas, L., Ross, D., Thomas, S.
(2012). Single-Ring Posterior Left Atrial (Box) Isolation
Results in a Different Mode of Recurrence Compared to Wide
Antral Pulmonary Vein Isolation on Long-Term Follow-Up:
Longer Atrial Fibrillation-Free Survival Time but Similar
Survival Time Free of Any Atrial Arrhythmia. Circulation:
Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 5(5), 968-977. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCEP.111.970293">[More
Information]</a>
2010
Sivagangabalan, G., Barry, M., Huang, K., Lu, J., Pouliopoulos,
J., Thomas, S., Ross, D., Thiagalingam, A., Kovoor, P. (2010).
Bipolar ablation of the interventricular septum is more efficient
at creating a transmural line than sequential unipolar ablation.
Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology, 33(1), 16-26. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.15408159.2009.02602.x">[More Information]</a>
Hsieh, C., Thomas, S., Ross, D. (2010). Direct Transthoracic
Access to the Left Ventricle for Catheter Ablation of
Ventricular Tachycardia. Circulation: Arrhythmia and
Electrophysiology, 3(2), 178-185. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCEP.109.906628">[More
Information]</a>
Ganesan, A., Wu, G., Liou, K., Pouliopoulos, J., Barry, M.,
Thomas, S. (2010). Evaluation of Noncontact Mapping By
Comparison With Simultaneous Multisite Contact Recordings
in Acute Ischemic Ventricular Fibrillation. Journal of
Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 22(3), 334-339. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.15408167.2010.01900.x">[More Information]</a>
Rahman, N., Chard, R., Thomas, S. (2010). Outcomes for
surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation using cryoablation during
concomitant cardiac procedures. The Annals of Thoracic
Surgery, 90(5), 1523-1527. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.05.037">[Mor
e Information]</a>
Lim, T., Wu, G., Ross, D., Thomas, S. (2010). P-wave
Measurements and Electrical Reconnection of the Posterior Left
Atrium after Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation. Pacing
And Clinical Electrophysiology, 33(11), 1324-1334. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.15408159.2010.02822.x">[More Information]</a>
2009
McCall, R., Thomas, S. (2009). Esophageal Hematoma
Complicating Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation. Journal
of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 20(2), 221-3. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.15408167.2008.01272.x">[More Information]</a>
Thomas, S. (2009). Invited commentary. The Annals of
Thoracic Surgery, 88(3), 807-808. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.05.004">[Mor
e Information]</a>
Lim, T., Clout, R., Barry, M., Lu, J., Huang, K., Thomas, S.
(2009). Percutaneous Microwave Ablation with a Long SideFiring Antenna Array Can Successfully Treat a Nonsurgical
Chronic Ovine Atrial Flutter Model. Journal of Cardiovascular
Electrophysiology, 20(11), 1255-1261. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.15408167.2009.01545.x">[More Information]</a>
Sivagangabalan, G., Pouliopoulos, J., Huang, K., Barry, M., Lu,
J., Thomas, S., Ross, D., Thiagalingam, A., Kovoor, P. (2009).
Simultaneous biventricular noncontact mapping and ablation of
septal ventricular tachycardia in a chronic ovine infarct model.
Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 2(4), 441-449.
<a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCEP.108.842872">[More
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2008
Lim, T., Koay, C., McCall, R., See, V., Ross, D., Thomas, S.
(2008). Atrial arrhythmias after single ring isolation of the
posterior left atrium and pulmonary veins for atrial fibrillation:
mechanisms and management. Circulation: Arrhythmia and
Electrophysiology, 1(2), 120-126. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCEP.108.769752">[More
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Sivagangabalan, G., Pouliopoulos, J., Huang, K., Lu, J., Barry,
M., Thiagalingam, A., Ross, D., Thomas, S., Kovoor, P. (2008).
Comparison of electroanatomic contact and noncontact
mapping of ventricular scar in a postinfarct ovine model with
intramural needle electrode recording and histological
validation. Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology,
1(5), 363-369. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCEP.108.799619">[More
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Thomas, S. (2008). Dose-related effect of statins on atrial
fibrillation after cardiac surgery. Invited commentary. The
Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 85(5), 1520. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.02.057">[Mor
e Information]</a>
Thomas, S. (2008). Invited commentary. The Annals of
Thoracic Surgery, 85(1), 48-9. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.08.059">[Mor
e Information]</a>
2007
Seow, S., Lim, T., Koay, C., Ross, D., Thomas, S. (2007).
Efficacy and late recurrences with wide electrical pulmonary
vein isolation for persistent and permanent atrial fibrillation.
Europace, 9(12), 1129-1133. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/europace/eum219">[More
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Thomas, S., Lim, T., McCall, R., Ross, D. (2007). Electrical
isolation of the posterior left atrial wall and pulmonary veins for
atrial fibrillation: feasibility of and rationale for a single-ring
approach. Heart Rhythm, 4(6), 722-730. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hrthm.2007.01.034">[More
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Thomas, S. (2007). Operative and percutaneous procedures for
cure of atrial fibrillation. Heart, Lung and Circulation, 16, 229233. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2007.03.008">[More
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McCall, R., Ross, D., Thomas, S. (2007). Structural Changes
Following Linear Ablation in the Left Atrium for Treatment of
Atrial Fibrillation. Journal of Cardiovascular
Electrophysiology, 18, 1003. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.15408167.2007.00863.x">[More Information]</a>
2006
Kizana, E., Ginn, S., Smyth, C., Boyd, A., Thomas, S., Allen,
D., Ross, D., Alexander, I. (2006). Fibroblasts modulate
cardiomyocyte excitability: implications for cardiac gene
therapy. Gene Therapy (Basingstoke), 13(22), 1611-1615. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.gt.3302813">[More
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Lim, T., Jassal, I., Ross, D., Thomas, S. (2006). Medium-term
efficacy of segmental ostial pulmonary vein isolation for the
treatment of permanent and persistent atrial fibrillation. Pacing
And Clinical Electrophysiology, 29(4), 374-37. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retri
eve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=16650265">[More
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Sacher, F., Monahan, K., Thomas, S., Davidson, N., Adragao,
P., Sanders, P., Hocini, M., Takahashi, Y., Rotter, M., Rostock,
T., Ross, D., et al (2006). Phrenic nerve injury after atrial
fibrillation catheter ablation: characterization and outcome in a
multicenter study. Journal of the American College of
Cardiology, 47(12), 2498-2503. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2006.02.050">[More
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Thomas, S., Hu, X. (2006). Pulmonary vein activation in atrial
fibrillation and sinus rhythm. Europace, 8(12), 1031-1037. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/europace/eul120">[More
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Chong, J., Kumar, S., Thomas, L., Thomas, S. (2006).
Supraventricular ectopy and recurrence of atrial fibrillation after
electrical cardioversion. Europace, 8(5), 341-344. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/adc.2004.069575">[More
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Foster, S., Hunt, G., Thomas, S., Ross, D., Pearson, M., Malik,
R. (2006). Tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy in a young
boxer dog with supraventricular tachycardia due to accessory
pathway. Australian Veterinary Journal, 84(9), 326-333. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.17510813.2006.00030.x">[More Information]</a>
2005
Bugge, E., Nicholson, I., Thomas, S. (2005). Comparison of
bipolar and unipolar radiofrequency ablation in an in vivo
experimental model. European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic
Surgery, 28(1), 76-80. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcts.2005.02.028">[More
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Kizana, E., Ginn, S., Smyth, C., Thomas, S., Allen, D., Ross,
D., Alexander, I. (2005). Fibroblasts Modulate Cardiomyocyte
Excitability:
Insights from Fibroblasts with Genetically Altered Connexin43
Expression. Journal of Gene Medicine, 7(point P8 on page
1127), 1127-1127.
Chua, R., Thomas, S. (2005). Infrequent syncope in a heavy
vehicle driver. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology, 28(4),
346-7. <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.15408159.2005.40040.x">[More Information]</a>
Thomas, S. (2005). Invited commentary. The Annals of
Thoracic Surgery, 80(3), 887. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2005.04.069">[Mor
e Information]</a>
Thomas, S., Thiagalingam, A., Wallace, E., Kovoor, P., Ross,
D. (2005). Organization of Myocardial Activation During
Ventricular Fibrillation After Myocardial Infarction: Evidence
for Sustained High-Frequency Sources. Circulation, 112(2),
157-163. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retri
eve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15998683">[More
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2004
Thomas, S., Aggarwal, G., Boyd, A., Jin, Y., Ross, D. (2004).
A Comparison Of Open Irrigated And Non-Irrigated Tip
Catheter Ablation For Pulmonary Vein Isolation. Europace,
6(4), 330-335. <a
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Thomas, L., Thomas, S., Hoy, M., Boyd, A., Schiller, N., Ross,
D. (2004). Comparison Of Left Atrial Volume And Function
After Linear Ablation And After Cardioversion For Chronic
Atrial Fibrillation. The American Journal of Cardiology, 93(2),
165-170. <a
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Thomas, S., Boyd, A., Aggarwal, G., Jin, Y., Ross, D. (2004).
Percutaneous Pulmonary Vein Isolation For Treatment Of
Atrial Fibrillation. Internal Medicine Journal, 34(8), 453-457.
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Jin, Y., Ross, D., Thomas, S. (2004). Pulmonary Vein Stenosis
And Remodeling After Electrical Isolation For Treatment Of
Atrial Fibrillation: Short- And Medium-Term Follow-Up.
Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology, 27(10), 1362-1370. <a
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Thomas, S., Guy, D., Wallace, E., Crampton, R., Kijvanit, P.,
Eipper, V., Ross, D., Cooper, M. (2004). Rapid Loading Of
Sotalol Or Amiodarone For Management Of Recent Onset
Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation: A Randomized, DigoxinControlled Trial. American Heart Journal, 147(1), 1-6. <a
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2003
Thomas, L., Boyd, A., Thomas, S., Schiller, N., Ross, D.
(2003). Atrial structural remodelling and restoration of atrial
contraction after linear ablation for atrial fibrillation. European
Heart Journal, 24(21), 1942-1951. <a
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Thomas, S., Guy, D., Boyd, A., Eipper, V., Ross, D., Chard, R.
(2003). Comparison of epicardial and endocardial linear
ablation using handheld probes. The Annals of Thoracic
Surgery, 75, 543-548.
Thomas, S., Kucera, J., Bircher-Lehmann, L., Rudy, Y., Saffitz,
J., Kléber, A. (2003). Impulse propagation in synthetic strands
of neonatal cardiac myocytes with genetically reduced levels of
connexin43. Circulation Research, 92(11), 1209-1216. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/01.RES.0000074916.41221.EA"
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Guy, D., Boyd, A., Thomas, S., Ross, D. (2003). Increasing
power verses duration for radiofrequency ablation with a high
superfusate flow: implications for pulmonary vein ablation?
Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology, 26(6), 1379-1385.
2001
Thomas, S., Guy, D., Rees, A., Collins, L., Ross, D. (2001).
Production of narrow but deep lesions suitable for ablation of
atrial fibrillation using a saline-cooled narrow beam Nd:YAG
laser catheter. Lasers in Surgery And Medicine, 28(4), 375-380.
Thomas, S., Nicholson, I., Nunn, G., Ross, D. (2001).
Radiofrequency lesions produced by handheld temperature
controlled probes for use in atrial fibrillation surgery. European
Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 20, 1188-1193.