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1 Page 1 of 25 Mohammad ALi Sadr-Ameli M.D. Professor of Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiologist Academic Address: Shaheed Rajaei Cardiovascular, Medical & Research Center, Vali- Asr Avenue Tehran- Iran Tel / Fax: (+98) alisadr@rhc.ac.ir Education : : Alavi High School, Tehran : M.D., University of Tehran, School of Medicine, Tehran, IRAN 1975: ECFMG : Military Service Postgraduate Education: 1978: PLAB Jan-April 1978: Clinical attachment in gasteroenterology NorthweekPark Hospital, London Oct : Resident in Cardiology Dec. 1983: Board of Cardiology Jan-April 1984: Cardiologist in Heart Hospital, Tehran Aug Jan 1986: Research Fellowship (subspecialty in Cardiac Electrophysiology) Sacre-Coeur Hospital, University of Montreal Feb 1986-Aug 1986: Research Fellowship in Echocardiography Sacre-Coeur Hospital University of Montreal : Assistant Professor in Cardiology Heart Hospital, Iranian University of Medical Sciences : Associated Professor in Cardiology up to now: Director of pacemaker and Electrophysiologic Lab. 1994: Certificate in interventional cardiology up to now: Member of Board Examination (CARDIOLOGY) June 2003: Full Professor in Cardiology : Head of EP branch of Iranian Heart Association 2010: President of Iranian Heart Rhythm Society ABSTRACTS:

2 Page 2 of M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Shenasa, M., Lacombe. P.: Faugere; G.; Nadeau; R.: Tachycardia cycle length relationship to maximum capacity of anterograde and retrograde conduction in pateitns with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. Clin Res; 33:223A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Shenasa, M., Lacombe, P., Faugere, G., Nadeau, R.: Efficacy and safety of intravenous and oral dilitiazem in the WPW syndrom. Circulation, 72 (Suppl. III), M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Shenasa, M., Faugere, G., Lacombe, P., nadeau, R.: Effect of autonomic nervous system modulation on retrograde AV nodal conduction in the human heart. Clin Res, 33:223A, LA combe, P., Shenasa, M., Godin, M., M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Faugere, G., Nadeau, R.: Atrioventricular nodal conduction and refractoriness response to sudden changes in cycle length PACE, 8:318, Shenasa, M., Nadeau, R., Cardinal, R., M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Page, P.: Incidence and diagnostic value of QRS altemans during wide QRS tachycardia. JournalAm college Cardiology, 7: Fromer, M., M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Faugere, G., Cote, M.A., Shenasa, M.: Relationship between refractoriness of right ventricular tachycardia. Clin Res, 34: Shenasa, M., Fromer, M., M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Faugere, G., Nadeau, R., Primeau, R.: Effect of preexisting bundle branch block on morphology and QRS duration of sustained ventricular tachycardia. Societe francaise de cardiologie, Vittel (France), Shenasa, M., M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Fromer, M.A, Faugere, G., Nadeau, R.: Indirect evidence for participation of His-Purkinje system in ventricular activation during ventricular techycardia. Br Heart Journal, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Principles of color Doppler in Rheumatic heart Disease. 2nd Iranian Congress of Cardiology, 1987; M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Complete congenital heart block. 3rd Iranian Congress of Cardiology,, 1988.

3 Page 3 of M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., I.Firoozi. Mitral valve Prolapse and related arrhythmias in hyperthyroidim. 4th Iranian congress of Cardiology, 1989, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., F. Reihani. Sustenance of electrically induced atrial fibrillation after intravenous verapamil. 9th Iranian Congress of Physiology and Pharamacology, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., M. Mohajeri, A. Mohebbi. Diagnosis and management of cannon fragments in the heart. XII th Congress of the European Society of Cardiology Suppl Vol 11 August 1990 P M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., I.Firoozi, Y.Koohsoltani, M.J.Hashemi, M.Maleki and M.Momtahen. Balloon Pulmonary valvuloplasty in adults and it s comparison to surgical valvotomy. 5th Iranian Congress of Cardiology, 1990, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., R.Mohammadrezaee, I.Firoozi, A.Mohebbi. Prevalence of coronary artery disease in rheumatic mitral disease. 5th Iranian Congress of Cardiology, 1990, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., M.H.Rahbar, I.Firoozi. Prevalence of coronary artery disease in chronic rheumatic aortic regurgitation. 10th Asian-Pacific Congress of Cardiology, 1991, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., S.Kabiri, H.Firoozabadi, A.Mohebbi.Efficacy of Diltiazem In Microvascular angina. 25th International Symposium (calcium antagonists in Cardiovascular Care) Stokholm,1991: M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., R.Salehi.Measurement of pulmonary Artery Pressure by Doppler in primary pulmonary hypertension. 6th Iranian Congress of Cardiology 1993, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., I.Firoozi, M.Maleki.Restenosis following Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty. 7th Iranian Congress of Cardiology

4 Page 4 of Firoozi, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., M.Maleki, F.Noohi.Angioplasty in Total Occlusion of Coronary Arteries. 7th Iranian congress of Cardiology, 1994, A.Rye A.R.Assare, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Predictors of mortality and morbidity and late coronary events in patients with Non-Q-WAVE myocardial infarction. 8th Iranian congress of Cardiology, 1995: M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., A.Siahi. Atrial Standstill with Atrial inexitability.8th Iranian Congress of Cardiology, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Stress Echocardiography. 8th Iranian Congress of Cardiology, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Iran Firoozi, M.Taghi Salehi Emran. M.Jafar. Hashemi. Late results of Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty in adults. JACC Feb abst. 167A. 25. M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Z.Ojaghi, A.A.Yousefi, H.A.Bassiri and M.J.Hashemi. Short term results of atriovantricular sequential pacing in patients with intractable atrial fibrillation and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. 7th European symposium on cardiac pacing (Europace 95), 1995; M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., M.H., Rahmani. Natural history of bioprosthetic valves, A 15 year follow-up. 11th Asian-Pacific Congress of Cardiology, 1995; M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., S.Habibian, I.Firoozi, M.Maleki. Percutaneous Transluminal Mitral Valvuloplasty in patients with restenosis after Closed Mitral valve commissurotomy. 11th Asian-Pacific congress of Cardiology, 1995; A.Shamszade. M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Evaluation of conventional dose of Digoxin in Iranian patients. 9th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Life Threatening Arrythmias. 9th congress of Iranian Heart Association, 1996.

5 Page 5 of M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., M.Sepah Dosst. M.Mohammad Khah. Complete Heart Block during acute inferior myocardial infarction. 9th Iranian Heart Association, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., I.Firrozi, M.Maleki, S.Abdi, M.Dehghan, F.Noohi, A.Mohebbi, H.A.Bassiri. Predictors of Subacute Stent Thrombosis in coronary Artery Stenting. 10th Iranian Congress of Cardiology, Medical Journal of Islamic Republic of Iran, suppl, Vol 11, 1997, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., S.Abdi, M.Kiavar, A.A.Yousefi, F.Noohi, A.Mohebbi, H.A.Basiri. Comparison of Coronary stenting with Balloon Angioplsty in Coronary Artery disease. 10th Iranian Congress of Cardiology, Medical Journal of Islamic Republic of Iran, suppl, Vol 11, 1997, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., F.Safi, V.Sinesepehr. Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography for the Diagnosis of Coronary artery Disease in middle-aged Women. 10th Iranian Congress of Cardiology, Medical Journal of Islamic Republic of Iran, Supl, Vol 11,1997, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., F.Safi, F.Sheikholeslami. Interferon-Induced Cardiomyopathy. 10th Iranian Congress of Cardiology, Medical Journal of Islamic Repulblic of Iran, Suppl, Vol 11, 1997, A.Arvandi, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Doubtamine Stress Echocardiography for the detection of viable myocardium.10th Iranian congress of cardiology, Medical Journal of Islamic Republic of Iran, Suppl, Vol 11, 1997, H.A.Bassiri, M.Dehghani, A.Mohebbi, F.Noohi, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., F.Sheikholeslami, A.Moloudi. Primary Coronary Angioplasty versus Intravenous Streptokinase in Acute Myocardial Infarction. 10th Iranian Congress of Cardiology, Medical Journal of Islamic Republic of Iran, Suppl, Vol 11, 1997, S.Abdi, F.Sheikholeslami, M.Dehghan, a.moloudi, D.Kazemi and M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Short and Long Term Results of Coronary stenting. Iranian Heart Journal, Suppl, 1998, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias In Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. 11th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, 1998.

6 Page 6 of M.Kiavar, S.Abdi, H.Bassiri, A.Mohebbi, F.Noohi, A.A.Yusefi, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. et al. Early and Midterm Results of endothelial revascularization of Renal artery stenosis. Iranian Heart Journal 1 (3) 2001, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., S.Abdi, A.Mohebbi et al. Clinical and angiograhic outcome of direct stenting at Shaheed Rajaei Cardiovascular, Medical & Research Center. Iranian Heart Journal 1(3) 2001, S.Abdi, M.D, M.Kiavar, M.D, H.Bassiri, M.D, A.Mohebbi, M.D, F.Noohi, M.D, M.Maleki, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., M.D, M.Momtahen, M.D, H.Azarnik, M.D, Journal.Hashemi, M.D, A.Yusefi, M.D & M.Peighambari, M.D. Percutaneous Mitral commissurotomy During Pregnancy. 42. H.Bassiri, M.D, S.Abdi, M.D, A.Mohebbi, M.D, F.Noohi, M.D, M.Maleki, M.D, M.Kiavar, M.D, M.A.Sadr- Ameli M.D., H.Azarnik, M.D, F.Mirbolook, M.D, M.Naghibzadeh, M.D & A.Abdolrahimi, M.D. Procedural Results and Intermediate Clinical Outcomes of Bypass Graft Angioplasty. 43. M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., M.Eftekharzadeh, S.Oraii. Variant Clinical Presentation of Primary Atrial Standstill. Pace, 24(9), 2001, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D.,F.Safarpour. Electrocardiographic Diagnosis of AMI in patients with Permanent Pacemaker. Europace; Haghjoo M, Bakhshian R, Emkanjoo R, Arya A, Samieenasab M.R., Shamsali Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Peritoneal Migration of Epicardially Placed Pacemaker. Iranian Heart Journal 2002;3: M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Z.Emkanjoo, R.Bakhshian. Comparison of single versus dual-chamber ICD for inappropriate therapies. Pace, 26(2) 2003, R.Bakhshian,Z.Emkanjou,A.Arya,M.Haghjou, M,Samieenasab, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Right posteroseptal accessory pathways higher success rate in ablating ventricular insertion site. Middle East Cardiostim,2003

7 Page 7 of Arya A, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z, Bakhshian R, Samieenasab M.R., Shamsali Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Dual Chamber Pacing Via a Persistent Left-Sided Superior Vena Cava. Iranian Heart Journal 2003;4: Z.Emkanjou,A.Arya,M.Haghjou,R.Bakhshian, M.Samieenasab, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. The results of cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with advanced congestive heart failure. Middle East Cardiostim, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Arya A, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z. Patient Selection for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Iranian Heart Journal 2003;4: M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Z.Emkanjou, R.Bakhshian, A.Arya. Ansseptal approach for ablationof left sided accessory pathways and its comparison with conventional retrograde method. Pace, M.R.Samieenasab, Z.Emkanjou, R.Bakhshian, A.Arya, M.Haghjou, Z.Shamsali, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Midseptal area might be associated with a higher success rate of slow pathway ablation in patients with atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia. 3rd Iranian Society of Cardiac Surgeons, M.A.Sadr -Ameli M.D., M.Haghjou, F.Fanai, Z.Emkanjou, R.Bakhshian, A.Arya, M.Samieenasab. Evaluation of initiation of monomorphic ventricular tachycardia by recording intracardiac electrogram. Europace, 4;2003, p Arya A, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z, Bakhshian R, Samieenasab MR, Shamsali Z and M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Significance of Late Diastolic Potential in Ablation of Verapamil-Sensitive Idiopathic. Left Ventricular Tachycardia. Middle East Cardiostim 2003 Beyrout, Lebanon. 55. Shamsali Z, Anousheh A, Emkanjoo Z, Arya A, Haghjoo M, Bakhshian R, Samieenasab M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Morphology and Polarity of Retrograde P waves to delineate the location of Concealed Accessory Pathway. Middle East Cardiostim 2003 Beyrout, Lebanon. 56. Samieenasab M, Emkanjoo Z, Bakhshian R, Arya A, Haghjoo M, Shamsali Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Misseptal Area Might be Associated with a Higher Success Rate of Slow Pathway ablation in Patients with AVNRT. Middle East Cardiostim 2003 Beyrout, Lebanon.

8 Page 8 of Bakhshian R, Emkanjoo Z, Arya A, Haghjoo M, Samieenasab M, Shamsali Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Right Posteroseptal Accessory Pathway: Higher Success by ablating Ventricular Insertion Site. Middle East Cardiostim 2003 Beyrout, Lebanon. 58. M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Emkanjoo Z, Bakhshian R, Arya A, Haghjoo M, Samieenasab M, Shamsali Z. Transseptal Approach for Ablation of Left Sided Accessory Pathway and Its Comparison with Conventional Retrograde Method. Middle East Cardiostim 2003 Beyrout, Lebanon. 59. M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Haghjoo M, Fanai F, Emkanjoo Z, Bakhshian R, Arya A, Samieenasab M, Shamsali Z. Evaluation of Initiation of Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia by Recorded Intracardiac Electrograms. Europace 2003, Paris, France. 60. Haghjoo M, Arya A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Clinical and Electrophysiologic Characteristics of Patients with Brugada Syndrome: mid-term Follow-Up. Iranian Heart Journal 2004;5: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Clinical and Electrophysiologic Characteristics of Patients with Brugada Syndrome: A Mid Term Follow Up. 14th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, Tehran November 2004, Iran. 62. Moshkani M, Bagherzaderh A, Emkanjoo Z, Bakhshian R, Arya A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Early Complication and Malfunctions of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation. 14th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, Tehran November 2004, Iran. 63. Jafari A, Arya A, Haghjoo M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Effect of Conduction Mode and Location on Electrophysiologic Characteristics of Accessory Pathways. 14th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, Tehran November 2004, Iran. 64. Haghjoo M, Arya A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Evaluation of initiation of monomorphic ventricular tachycardia by recorded intracardiac electrograms. Iranian Heart Journal 2005; 6:

9 Page 9 of Arya A., M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Haghjoo M, Kazemi B, Emkanjoo Z. Role of amiodarone in patients with hemodynamically stable sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia and coronary artery disease. Iranian Heart Journal 2005: Accepted, In Press. 66. Arya A, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Comparision of Presystolic Purkinje and Late Diastolic Potentials for Selection of Ablation Site in Idiopathic Verapamil-Sensitive Left Ventricular Tachycardia. EUROPACE 2005, Prague, Czech Republic. 67. Haghjoo M, Arya A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Optimal Side of Implant for Single Lead VDD Implantation. EUROPACE 2005, Prague, Czech Republic. 68. Alasti M, Emkanjoo Z, Arya A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Heart Rate Variability after Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Supraventricular Tachycardias. EUROPACE 2005, Prague, Czech Republic. 69. M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Arya A, Khosrawi A, et al. Predictors of Arrhythmic Events during Second-Day Holter Monitoring in Patients with Normal First-Day Holter Recordings. EUROPACE 2005, Prague, Czech Republic. 70. Haghjoo M, Arya A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Is activation potential of Mahaim Pathway always a fast potential? Implication for radiofrequency catheter ablation. 15th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, Tehran November 2006, Iran. 71. Haghjoo M, Arya A, Parsaie M, Dehghani MR, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Does the abnormal signal-averaged electrocardiogram predict future appropriate therapy in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators? 15th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, Tehran November 2006, Iran 72. Alizadeh A, Maleki M, Bassiri HA, Alasti M, Emkanjoo Z, Haghjoo M, Fazelifar AF, Bagherzadeh AA, M.A.Sadr -Ameli M.D. Evaluation of atrial thrombus formation and atrial appendage function in patients with pacemakers by transesophageal echocardiography. 15th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, Tehran November 2006, Iran

10 Page 10 of Alasti M, Emkanjoo Z, Givtaj N,, Arya A, Haghjoo M, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, Mottadayen M, M.A.Sadr- Ameli M.D. Evaluation of post-radiofrequency myocardial injury by measuring cardiac troponin I levels. 15th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, Tehran November 2006, Iran 74. Kazemi B, Haghjoo M, Arya A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Predictors of Response to the Head-Up Tilt Test in Patients with Unexplained Syncope or Presyncope. 15th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, Tehran November 2006, Iran 75. Bagherzadeh A, Haghjoo M, Moshkani Farahani M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Evaluation of mechanical dyssynchrony in patients with right bundle branch block. 15th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, Tehran November 2006, Iran. 76. Bagherzadeh A, Haghjoo M, Moshkani Farahani M, Ojaghi Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Relationship between baseline electrocardiographic characteristics and left ventricular dyssynchrony in patients with end-stage heart failure. 15th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, Tehran November 2006, Iran. 77. Mostafavi A, Haghjoo M, Alizadeh A, Fazelifar AF, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Efficacy and complications of cardiac resynchronization therapy in congestive heart failure. 15th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, Tehran November 2006, Iran. 78. Bagherzadeh A, Emkanjoo Z, Haghjoo M, Moshkani Farahani M, Alizadeh A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Complications of single- versus dual-chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillators. 15th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, Tehran November 2006, Iran. 79. Sanati HR, Emkanjoo Z, Alizadeh A, Haghjoo M, Fazelifar AF, Jorat MV, Nikoo H, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Implications of diagnostic tests in syncope. 15th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, Tehran November 2006, Iran. 80. Nikoo H, Emkanjoo Z, Bagherzadeh A, Jorat MV, Kharazi A, Taiebi M, Haghjoo M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Does pattern of junctional rhythm predict success in atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia? 15th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, Tehran November 2006, Iran.

11 Page 11 of Mirzaali M, Emkanjoo Z, Haghjoo M, Alizadeh A, Fazelifar AF, Bagherzadeh A, Nikoo H, Jorat MV, M.A.Sadr- Ameli M.D. Determinants of conduction disturbances after open-heart surgery. 15th Congress of Iranian Heart Association, Tehran November 2006, Iran. (Abstracts were presented orally on 15th Congress of Iranian Heart Association Tehran, 2006) 82. Bagherzadeh A, Moshkani Farahani M, Haghjoo M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Evaluation of mechanical dyssynchrony in patients with right bundle branch block. EUROECHO, the Tenth Annual Meeting of the European Association of Echocardiography, Haghjoo M, Bagherzadeh A, Fazelifar AF, Ojaghi Haghighi Z, Esmaielzadeh M, Alizadeh A, Emkanjoo Z, Sadeghpour A, Samiei N, Moshkani Farahani M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Maleki M, Noohi F. Prevalence of Mechanical Dyssynchrony in Heart Failure Patients with Different QRS Durations. Heart Rhythm 2007, Denver Colorado. 84. Haghjoo M, Nikoo MH, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Predictors of Venous Obstruction Following Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Implantation: A Contrast Venographic Study on 100 Patients Admitted for Generator Change, Lead Revision, or Device Upgrade. Europace 2007, Lisbon, Portugal. 85. Haghjoo M, Arya A, Heidari AR, Fazelifar AF, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Optimal target temperature for slow pathway ablation in patients with atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia. Europace 2007, Lisbon, Portugal. PUBLICATIONS: 1. Tavassolie H. Mir-Madlessi SH. M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. The endoscopic demonstration of Kaposi s sarcoma of the colon. Gastrontest Endosc 1983 Nov: 29(4): M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Shenasa M, Lacombe P, Faugere G. Effect of autonomic nervous system modulation on retrograde atrioventricular nodal conduction in the human Heart. Nadeau R Cardiovasc Res 1987 Jan; 21 (1):45-54.

12 Page 12 of Shenasa M. Fromer M.Faugere G.Nadeau R. Leblance RA. Lambert C. M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Efficacy and safety of intravenous and oral diltiazem for Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. Am Journal. Cardiol 1987 Feb 1;59(4): Shenasa, M., Lacombe, P., Cote, M.A. Sadr-Ameli M.D., Nadeau, R. Depressant effect on the retrograde atrial ventricular nodal conduction of beta-adrenergic block by propanolol in humans. Can JournalCardiol. 3: , M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Lacombe P, Fromer M., Nadau R, Shenasa M. Tachycardia cycle length and maximum capacity of anterograde and retrograde atrioventricular conduction in paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. Can JournalCardiol 1988 Apr, 4(3): Shenasa M, Lacombe P, Godin D, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Faugere G, Nadeau RA. Atrioventricular nodal conduction and refractioriness following abrupt changes in cycle length. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 1988 Sep; 11(9): M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Page P, Cardinal R, Nadeau RA, Shenasa M. Catheter recording of left atrial activation from left pulmonary artery in the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome: Validation of the technique with inttraoperative mapping results Lacombe P. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 1988 Dec; 11(121): Shenasa M, Lacombe P, Cardinal R, Page P, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Differential effects of abrupt cycle length changes on the refractoriness of accessory pathway, His-Purkinie system, atrial and ventricular myocardium in Wolff-Poarkinson-White syndrome. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 1989 Jan; 12(Pt 1): M.Pourmoghadda, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Coronary arteriovenous fistula. Medical Journal of Islamic Republic of Iran. No 2, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., M.Mohajeri, A.Mohebbi. Shell fragments in the heart, diagnosis and Magagement. Medical Journal of Islamic Republic of Iran. No 3, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Sheikholeslami F, Firoozi I, Azarnik H. Late results of balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty in adults. Am JournalCardiol 1998 Aug 1; 82(3):

13 Page 13 of M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., F.Safi, A.Foroud.Interferon Induced Cardiomyopathy. Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Under publication, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., A.Baigan and N.Givtaj. Elevated C-Reactive Protein as a predictor of further coronary Events in Unstable angina IR. Heart Journal. 1; 2000, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., 2001, M.Sharifi. The Natural History of Ectatic Coronary Artery Disease. IR. Heart Journal2; 15. M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., F.Safarpour, S.Oraii. Electrocardiographic Diagnosis of acute myocardial Infarction in patients with permanent pacemaker. Ir. Heart Journal, 2;2001, S.Hekmat, F.Rastgoo, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., N. Yaghoobi, H.Firouzabadi. Diagnostic Efficacy of Radionuclide ventriculography in Identifying the Location of Accessory Pathway(s) in Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome. Ir. Heart Journal, 2;2002, H.Azarnik, S.Homayounfar, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., K.Raissi. Natural History of symptomatic sinus node dysfunction after permanent ventricular pacing. Ir. Heart Journal2;2002, Majid Haghjou, A.J.Khamoushi, Z.Emkanjoo, R.Bakhshian, A.Aria, M.R.Samieenasab, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Peritoneal Migration of Epicardially-placed pacemaker. Ir.Heart Journal3;2002, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Arya A, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z. Patient Selection for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Iranian Heart Journal 2003; 4: Arya A, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z, Bakhshian R, Samieenasab MR, Shamsali Z and M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Significance of Late Diastolic Potential in Ablation of Verapamil-Sensitive Idiopathic Left Ventricular Tachycardia. Middle East Cardiostim 2003 Beyrout, Lebanon.

14 Page 14 of Arash Arya,Majid Haghjoo,Ramazan Bakhshian,Zahra Emkanjoo,Mohammadreza Samieenasab, M.A.Sadr- Ameli M.D. Dual chamber pacing via a persistent left-sided superior vena cava. Ir Heart Journal4:2004, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., A.Arya, M.Haghjoo. Patient selection for cardiac resynchronization therapy. Iranian Heart Journal 2003;4: A.Arya,M.Haghjoo, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Who is the best candidate for cardiac resynchronization therapy: Implication of recent studies. Indian Heart Journal 2003;55: Arya A, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia: It Is Not Always As It Is Expected. Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal. 2004; 4: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Dehghani MR, Emkanjoo Z, Fazelifar AF, Heydari A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Coexistence of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia and Idiopathic Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Tachycardia. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol Joutnal 2005; 5: Arya A, Haghjoo M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Who is the Best Candidate for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Implications of Recent Studies. (Review) Indian Heart Journal 2003;55: Arya A, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Comparison of Presystolic Purkinje and Late Diastolic Potentials for Selection of Ablation Site in Idiopathic Verapamil Sensitive Left Ventricular Tachycardia. Journal. Int. Card. Electrophysiology. 2004:11: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Idiopathic Left Ventricular Tachycardia Originating in Both Left Posterior and Anterior Fascicles. JournalInterv Card Electrophysiol 2004; 11: Arya A, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Comparison of Presystolic Purkinje and Late Diastolic Potentials for Selection of Ablation Site in Idiopathic Verapamil Sensitive Left Ventricular Tachycardia. JournalInterv Card Electrophysiol 2004; 11:

15 Page 15 of Arya A, Haghjoo M, Jafari A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Effect of Conduction Mode and Location on Electrophysiologic Characteristics of Accessory Pathways. Am JournalCardiol 2005; 95: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Heydari A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Suppression of Electrical Storm by Oral Quinidine in a Patient with Brugada Syndrome. JournalCardiovasc Electrophysiol 2005; 16: Arya A, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia: It Is Not Always As It Is Expected. Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal. 2004;4: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Idiopathic Left Ventricular Tachycardia Originating in Both Left Posterior and Anterior Fascicles. Journal. Int. Card. Electrophysiology. 2004: 11: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Dehghani MR, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Multiple Arrhythmogenic Substrate for Tachycardia in a Patient with Frequent Palpitations. Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal. 2004; 5(1): Haghjoo M, Arya A, Emkanjoo Z, Sheikholeslami F, Bakhshian R, Samieenasab MR, Shamsali Z, M.A.Sadr- Ameli M.D. Clinical and Electrophysiologic Characteristics of Patients with Brugada Syndrome: mid-term Follow-Up. Iranian Heart Journal 2004; 5: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Clinical and Electrophysiologic Profiles of Iranian Patients with Brugada Syndrome. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann* 2005; 13: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Optimal Side of Implant For Single Lead VDD Pacing: Right-sided Versus Left-sided Implantation. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2005; 28: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Evaluation of initiation of monomorphic ventricular tachycardia by recorded intracardiac electrograms. Iranian Heart Journal 2005; 6:

16 Page 16 of Arya A, Haghjoo M, Khosrawi A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Predictors of Arrhythmic Events during Second Day Holter Monitoring in Patients with Normal First Day Recordings. Indian Heart Journal2005; 57: Haghjoo M, Arya A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Pattern of initiation of monomorphic ventricular tachycardia in recorded intracardiac electrograms. Indian Pacing Electrophysiology Journal2005; 5: Kazemi B, Arya A, Haghjoo M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Idiopathic Submitral Left Ventricular Aneurysm: An unusual substrate for left ventricular tachycardia in Caucasians. Indian Pacing Electrophysiology Journal2005; 5: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Dehghani MR, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Coexistence of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia and Idiopathic Left Ventricular Outflow-Tract Tachycardia. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol Journal2005; 5: Arya A, Haghjoo M, Dehghani MR, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Effect of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy on Incidence of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients with Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator. Heart Rhythm 2005; 2: Alasti M, Haghjoo M, Alizadeh A, Fazelifar AF, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Inappropriate Therapy due to Triple counting of the Ventricular Electrogram in a Patient with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. Heart Rhythm 2005; 2: Fazelifar AF, Arya A, Haghjoo M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Familial Atrial Standstill in Association with Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2005: 28: Arya A, Haghjoo M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Can amiodarone prevent sudden cardiac death in patients with hemodynamically tolerated sustained ventricular tachycardia and coronary artery disease? Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 2005; 19: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Is activation potential of Mahaim Pathway always a fast potential? Implication for radiofrequency catheter ablation. Europace 2005; 7:

17 Page 17 of Arya A, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Coronary Sinus Mapping to Differentiate Left versus Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Tachycardias. Europace 2005; 7: Arya A, Haghjoo M, Jafari A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Effect of Conduction Mode and Location on Electrophysiologic Characteristics of Accessory Pathways. Am JournalCardiol 2005; 95: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Heidari A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Suppression of Electrical Storm by Oral Quinidine in a Patient with Brugada Syndrome. JournalCardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2005; 16: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Optimal Side of Implant For Single Lead VDD Pacing: Right-sided Versus Left-sided Implantation. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2005; 28: Shojaeifard M, Arya A, Haghjoo M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. What is the mechanism of group beating? Iranian Heart Journal 2006; 7: Haghjoo M, Zameni, MA, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. A randomized trial of oral propranolol versus metoprolol in treatment of neurally-mediated syncope. Indian Heart Journal 2006; 2006; 58: Alasti M, Alizadeh A, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Shortening of ventriculoatrial interval after ablation of an accessory pathway. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol Journal2006; 6: Bagherzadeh A, Emkanjoo Z, Haghjoo M, Moskani FM, Alizadeh A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Complication and mortality of single-chamber versus dual chamber implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. Indian Pacing Electrophysiology Journal2006; 6: Alasti M, Haghjoo M, Alizadeh A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Concealed malfunction of the temporary pacemaker. Indian Pacing Electrophysiology Journal2006; 6:

18 Page 18 of Dehghani MR, Arya A, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z, Alasti M, Kazemi B, Nikoo MH, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Predictors of appropriate ICD therapy in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Indian Pacing Electrophysiology Journal2006; 6: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Dehghani MR, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Changing QRS morphology: What is the mechanism? Indian Pacing Electrophysiology Journal2006; 6: Arya A, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z, Dehghani MR, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Does the rate of inappropriate therapy differ in implantable cardioverter-defibrillators from different manufacturers? JournalInterv Card Electrophysiol 2006; 17: Emkanjoo Z, Alizadeh A, Alasti M, Fadaie AA, Haghjoo M, Fazelifar AF, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Correlation between results of head-up tilt test and clinical features in patients with syncope or presyncope. JournalElectrocardiol 2006; 40: Jorat MV, Haghjoo M, Alizadeh A, Fazelifar AF, Nikoo MH, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Latent atriofascicular pathway participating in a wide complex tachycardia: Differentiation from ventricular tachycardia. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2006; 29: Arya A, Haghjoo M, Nikoo MH, Dehghani MR, Fazelifar AF, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Effect of first ventricular tachycardia cycle length on rate of ventricular arrhythmia recurrence in patients with implantable cardioverterdefibrillator. JournalElectrocardiol 2006; 39: Alizadeh A, Maleki M, Bassiri HA, Alasti M, Emkanjoo Z, Haghjoo M, Fazelifar AF, Bagherzadeh AA, M.A.Sadr -Ameli M.D. Evaluation of atrial thrombus formation and atrial appendage function in patients with pacemakers by transesophageal echocardiography. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2006; 29: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Heidari AR, Fazelifar AF, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Optimal target temperature for slow pathway ablation in patients with atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia. JournalInterv Card Electrophysiol 2006; 15:

19 Page 19 of Fazelifar AF, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z, Arya A, Kazemi B, Bagherzadeh A, Nikoo MH, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Spontaneous Alternans in Brugada ECG morphology. JournalInterv Card Electrophysiol 2006: 15: Kazemi B, Haghjoo M, Arya A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Spontaneous High Degree Atrioventricular Block during AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia. Europace 2006: 8: Alizadeh A, Haghjoo M, Arya A, Fazelifar AF, Alasti M, Bagherzadeh AA, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Inappropriate ICD discharge due to T-wave oversensing in a patient with the Brugada syndrome. JournalInterv Card Electrophysiol 2006; 15: Fazelifar AF, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z, Alizadeh A, Alasti A, Peighambari M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Brugadatype ECG association with unexpected sick sinus syndrome. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2006; 29: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Parsaie M, Dehghani MR, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Does the abnormal signal-averaged electrocardiogram predict future appropriate therapy in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators? JournalElectrocardiol 2006; 39: Arya A, Haghjoo M, Dehghani MR, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Prevalence and Predictors of Electrical Storm in Patients with Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator. Am JournalCardiol 2006; 97: Emkanjoo Z, Mottadayen M, Givtaj N, Alasti M, Arya A, Haghjoo M, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Evaluation of post-radiofrequency myocardial injury by measuring cardiac troponin I levels. Int JournalCardiol 2007; 117: Kazemi B, Haghjoo M, Arya A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Predictors of Response to the Head-Up Tilt Test in Patients with Unexplained Syncope or Presyncope. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2006; 29: Kazemi B, Arya A, Haghjoo M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Coincident atrioventricular reentrant and idiopathic ventricular tachycardia. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2006; 14):

20 Page 20 of Dehghani MR, Samiei Nasab MR, Haghjoo M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Short QT Syndrome: A review of current literature. Iranian Heart Journal 2006; 7: Arya A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Haghjoo M, Kazemi B, Emkanjoo Z. Can Amiodarone Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death in Patients with Hemodynamically-Tolerated Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia and Coronary Artery Disease? Iranian Heart Journal 2006; 7: Arya A, Haghjoo M, Davari P, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Resolution of Tachycardia-Induced Cardiomyopathy Following Ablation of Verapamil-Sensitive Idiopathic Left Ventricular Tachycardia. Pediatric Cardiology 2006: 27: Arya A, Haghjoo M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. ICD Therapy: What Have We Learned From The Clinical Trials? Heart, Lung and Circulation 2006: 15: Haghjoo M, Arya A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. T-wave Alternans: A Review of Techniques, Interpretation, Utility, Clinical Studies, and Future Perspectives. Int JournalCardiol 2006: 109: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Alizadeh A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Bidirectional ventricular tachycardia and fatty infiltration of anterior right ventricular free wall. Cardiol Rev 2006: 14:e Haghjoo M, Ali M, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. A Randomized Trial Oral Propranolol versus Metroprolol in Treatment of Neurally Medicated Cyncope. Indian Heart Journal Nov-Dec;58 (6): Arya A, Haghjoo M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Risk Stratification for Arrhythmic Death after Myocardial Infarction: Current Perspective and Future Direction. Int JournalCardiol. 2006; 108: Haghjoo M, Kiani R, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Early risk stratification for arrhythmic death in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol Journal2007; 7:

21 Page 21 of Haghjoo M, Mahmoudi E, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, Hashemi MJ, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Electrocardiographic and Electrophysiologic Predictors of Successful Ablation Site in Patients with Manifest Posteroseptal Accessory Pathway. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2008; 31: Haghjoo M, Kharazi A, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Electrocardiographic and Electrophysiologic Characteristics of Anteroseptal, Midseptal, and Posteroseptal Accessory Pathways. Heart Rhythm 2007;4: Haghjoo M, Saravi M, Hashemi MJ, Hosseini S, Givtaj N, Ghafarinejad MH, Khamoushi AJ, Emkanjoo Z, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Optimal Beta-blocker for Prevention of Atrial fibrillation After On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Carvedilol versus Metoprolol. Heart rhythm 2007; 4: Haghjoo M, Bagherzadeh A, Fazelifar AF, Ojaghi Haghighi Z, Esmaielzadeh M, Alizadeh A, Emkanjoo Z, Sadeghpour A, Samiei N, Moshkani Farahani M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Maleki M, Noohi F. Prevalence of Mechanical Dyssynchrony in Heart Failure Patients with Different QRS Durations. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2007; 30: Haghjoo M, Nikoo MH, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Predictors of Venous Obstruction Following Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Implantation: A Contrast Venographic Study on 100 Patients Admitted for Generator Change, Lead Revision, or Device Upgrade. Europace 2007; 9: Haghjoo M, Arya A, Heidari AR, Fazelifar AF, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Electrophysiologic Characteristics and Results of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation in Elderly Patients with Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia. JournalElectrocardiol 2007; 40: Emkanjoo Z, Esmaielzadeh M, Mohammad Hadi N, Alizadeh A, Tayyebi M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Frequency of Inter and Intra-Ventricular Dyssynchrony in Patients with Heart Failure according to QRS Width. Europace. In Press. 90. Nikoo M.H, Emkanjoo Z, Jorat M.V, Kharazi A, Alizadeh A, Fazelifar A.F, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Can Successful RF ablation of atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia be predicted by pattern of junctional ectopy? JournalElectrocardiol. In Press.

22 Page 22 of Kharazi A, Emkanjoo Z, Alizadeh A, Nikoo M.H, Jorat M.V, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Mid-term follow-up of patients with Brugada syndrome following a cardioverter defibrillator implantation: A single center experience. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol Journal.2007 Jan 1; 7(1): Emkanjoo Z, Alizadeh A, Alasti M, Fadaie AA, Haghjoo M, Fazelifar AF, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Correlation between results of head-up tilt test and Electrocardiol Apr;40(2): Epub 2006 Sep 11 clinical features in patients with syncope or presyncope. J 93. Fazelifar AF, Nikoo MH, Haghjoo M, Emkanjoo Z, Alizadeh A, Bonakdar HR, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. A patient with sick sinus syndrome, atrial flutter and bidirectional ventricular tachycardia: Coincident or concomitant presentations?cardiol Journal. 2007;14(6): Haghjoo M, Kharazi A, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Electrocardiographic and electrophysiologic characteristics of anteroseptal, midseptal, and posteroseptal accessory pathways. Heart Rhythm Nov;4(11): Epub 2007 Jul Emkanjoo Z, Esmaeilzadeh M, Mohammad Hadi N, Alizadeh A, Tayyebi M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Frequency of inter- and intraventricular dyssynchrony in patients with heart failure according to QRS width. Europace Dec;9(12): Epub 2007 Oct Nikoo MH, Emkanjoo Z, Jorat MV, Kharazi A, Alizadeh A, Fazelifar AF, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Can successful radiofrequency ablation of atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia be predicted by pattern of junctional ectopy? JournalElectrocardiol Jan-Feb;41(1): Epub 2007 Sep Haghjoo M, Saravi M, Hashemi MJ, Hosseini S, Givtaj N, Ghafarinejad MH, Khamoushi AJ, Emkanjoo Z, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Optimal beta-blocker for prevention of atrial fibrillation after on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery: (9): Epub 2007 May 5. carvedilol versus metoprolol. Heart Rhythm Sep;4 98. Haghjoo M, Bagherzadeh A, Fazelifar AF, Haghighi ZO, Esmaielzadeh M, Alizadeh A, Emkanjoo Z, Sadeghpour A, Samiei N, Farahani MM, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Maleki M, Noohi F.Prevalence of mechanical

23 Page 23 of 25 dyssynchrony in heart failure patients with different QRS durations. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol May;30 (5): Haghjoo M, Nikoo MH, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Predictors of venous obstruction following pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation: a contrast venographic study on 100 patients admitted for generator change, lead revision, or device upgrade. Europace May;9 (5): Epub 2007 Mar Kharazi A, Emkanjoo Z, Alizadeh A, Nikoo MH, Jorat MV, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Mid-term follow-up of patients with Brugada syndrome following a cardioverter defibrillator implantation: a single center experience.indian Pacing Electrophysiol Journal Jan 1;7(1): Haghjoo M, Kiani R, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Early risk stratification for arrhythmic death in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol Journal Jan 1;7(1): Haghjoo M, Arya A, Heidari A, Fazelifar AF, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Electrophysiologic characteristics and results of radiofrequency catheter ablation in elderly patients with atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia. J Electrocardiol Apr;40(2): Epub 2006 Oct Fazelifar AF, Basiri HA, Tolooie A, Haghjoo M, Barakpour H, Emkanjoo Z, Abkenar HB, Zeighami M, Asgari F, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Can 2008;15(5): prodromal symptoms predict recurrence of vasovagal syncope? Cardiol Journal Fazelifar AF, Bonakdar HR, Alizadeh K, Azarnik H, Haghjoo M, Abkenar HB, Samiei N, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Relationship between QRS complex notch and ventricular dyssynchrony in patients with heart failure and prolonged QRS duration.cardiol Journal. 2008;15(4): Bonakdar HR, Fazelifar AF, Emkanjoo Z, Haghjoo M, Alizadeh A, Tayyebi M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Early septal activation, successful lateral ablation. Cardiol Journal. 2008;15(2):181-5.

24 Page 24 of Haghjoo M, Bagherzadeh A, Farahani MM, Haghighi ZO, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Significance of QRS morphology in determining the prevalence of mechanical dyssynchrony in heart failure patients eligible for cardiac resynchronization: particular focus on patients with right bundle branch block with and without coexistent left-sided conduction defects. Europace May;10(5): Epub 2008 Apr Bonakdar H, Haghjoo M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Brugada Syndrome Manifested by the Typical Electrocardiographic Pattern both in the Right Precordial and the High Lateral Leads. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol Journal Apr 1;8(2): Haghjoo M, Basiri H, Salek M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D., Kargar F, Raissi K, Omrani G, Tabatabaie MB, Sadeghi HM, Tabaie AS, Baghaie R. Predictors of postoperative atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol Journal Apr 1;8(2): Emkanjoo Z, Mirza-Ali M, Alizadeh A, Hosseini S, Jorat MV, Nikoo MH, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Predictors and frequency of conduction disturbances after open-heart surgery. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol Journal Feb 1;8(1): Haghjoo M, Mahmoodi E, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, Hashemi MJ, Emkanjoo Z, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Electrocardiographic and electrophysiologic predictors of successful ablation site in patients with manifest posteroseptal accessory pathway. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Jan;31(1): Emkanjoo Z, Ebadi K, Sharifi M, Alizadeh A, Barakpour H, Phaghfourian B, Fazelifar AF, Haghjoo M, M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. Electrophysiological characteristics of orthodromic reentrant tachycardia in patients with Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome and atrial print] fibrillation. Int JournalCardiol Dec 14. [Epub ahead of 112. Haghjoo M, Bonakdar HR, Jorat MV, Fazelifar AF, Alizadeh A, Ojaghi-Haghjghi Z, Esmaielzadeh M, M.A.Sadr -Ameli M.D. Effect of right ventricular lead location on response to cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with end-stage heart failure. Europace Jan 9. [Epub ahead of print] BOOKS: 1. CARDIAC DYSRHYTHMIAS AND CONDUCTION ABNORMALITIES. publications, Tehran. M.A.Sadr-Ameli M.D. 1992, Scientific

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