Publications for Stuart Thomas
Publications for Stuart Thomas
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 Information]</a>
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
Efficacy 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">[Mor
e Information]</a>
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">[Mor
e Information]</a>
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">[Mor
e Information]</a>
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.2015.04.0
11">[More Information]</a>
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">[Mor
e 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.114.00
2052">[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 Information]</a>
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.2015.05.00
9">[More Information]</a>
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), 279-284. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hrcr.2014.12.00
9">[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/s10840-015-002
3-3">[More Information]</a>
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 Information]</a>
Publications for Stuart Thomas
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 Information]</a>
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">[Mor
e 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
meta-analysis. International Journal of
Cardiology, 185, 209-213. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.03.
102">[More Information]</a>
2014
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">[M
ore 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.113.00
1112">[More Information]</a>
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/CIRCULATION
AHA.113.005146">[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/CIRCULATION
AHA.114.012349">[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.113.00
1594">[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">[M
ore Information]</a>
Publications for Stuart Thomas
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">[M
ore 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 Information]</a>
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.2013.06.00
8">[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), 1010-1017. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCEP.113.00
0348">[More Information]</a>
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">[Mor
e Information]</a>
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/CIRCULATION
AHA.113.002238">[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), 1215-1221. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCEP.113.00
0447">[More Information]</a>
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.2012.03.12
2">[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.2012.05.73
8">[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.1540-8167.201
1.02169.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.111.97
0293">[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
Publications for Stuart Thomas
Electrophysiology, 33(1), 16-26. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8159.200
9.02602.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.109.90
6628">[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://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=20840465">[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">[More 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.1540-8159.201
0.02822.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.1540-8167.200
8.01272.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">[More Information]</a>
Lim, T., Clout, R., Barry, M., Lu, J., Huang, K.,
Thomas, S. (2009). Percutaneous Microwave
Ablation with a Long Side-Firing 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.1540-8167.200
9.01545.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.108.84
2872">[More Information]</a>
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.
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.108.79
9619">[More Information]</a>
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">[More 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">[More 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://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=17923474">[More Information]</a>
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 Information]</a>
Thomas, S. (2007). Operative and percutaneous
procedures for cure of atrial fibrillation. Heart,
Lung and Circulation, 16, 229-233. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2007.03.00
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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.1540-8167.200
7.00863.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://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=16838030">[More Information]</a>
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=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=16650265">[More Information]</a>
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.2006.02.05
0">[More Information]</a>
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 Information]</a>
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://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=16635992">[More Information]</a>
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.
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.2005.02.0
28">[More Information]</a>
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.1540-8159.200
5.40040.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">[More 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.
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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
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eupc.2004.03.0
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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
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2003.0
9.033">[More Information]</a>
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.
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
Publications for Stuart Thomas
And Clinical Electrophysiology, 27(10),
1362-1370.
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,
Digoxin-Controlled Trial. American Heart
Journal, 147(1), 1-6. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0002-8703(03)
00526-X">[More Information]</a>
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
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ehj.2003.08.01
8">[More Information]</a>
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://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
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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.