Bruce L. Wilkoff, MD

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Malfunctions in implantable cardiac devices: Putting the risk in perspective

Author:: Bruce L. Wilkoff, MD

Publish date: September 1, 2005

A device recall does not call for panic. Physicians should weigh the risks and benefits for the individual patient.

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Pacing in heart failure: The benefit of resynchronization

Author:: Bruce L. Wilkoff, MD

Publish date: October 1, 2003

Many patients with congestive heart failure might benefit from a new type of pacemaker with a lead in the left ventricle.

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Preventing sudden death in coronary cardiomyopathy: Implantable defibrillators lead the way

Author:: Bruce L. Wilkoff, MD

Publish date: February 1, 2001

Implantable defibrillators, but not antiarrhythmic drugs reduce the mortality rate in MI survivors at high risk.

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What internists should know about amiodarone

Author:: Bruce L. Wilkoff, MD

Publish date: March 1, 1998

Despite side effects involving the lungs, heart, thyroid, and other organs, amiodarone is effective in the treatment of refractory atrial and ventr...