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Robert J. Myerburg

Robert J. Myerburg

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Medicine

D-Index
106
Citations
47259
World Ranking
6458
National Ranking
3435

Research.com Recognitions

  • Member of the Association of American Physicians
  • Member of the Association of American Physicians

Overview

Robert J. Myerburg is affiliated with the University of Miami in the United States and has developed a research portfolio predominantly in the field of medicine, with a specialized focus on cardiology and cardiovascular medicine. Their work extensively covers cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias, cardiovascular effects of exercise, and cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies, among other topics.

The main areas of study for Myerburg include:

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Core topics addressed in Myerburg's research consist of:

  • Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
  • Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
  • Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
  • Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
  • Viral Infections and Immunology Research
  • Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
  • Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies

Notable recent publications by Myerburg include:

  • Association of SGLT2 inhibitors with arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in patients with type 2 diabetes or heart failure: A meta-analysis of 34 randomized controlled trials, 2021, Heart Rhythm
  • Plaque histology and myocardial disease in sudden coronary death: the Fingesture study, 2022, European Heart Journal
  • Electrocardiographic associations with myocardial fibrosis among sudden cardiac death victims, 2020, Heart
  • Risk of sudden cardiac death associated with QRS, QTc, and JTc intervals in the general population, 2022, Heart Rhythm
  • Network meta-analysis of His bundle, biventricular, or right ventricular pacing as a primary strategy for advanced atrioventricular conduction disease with normal or mildly reduced ejection fraction, 2020, Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

The scientist frequently collaborates with other researchers including Jeffrey J. Goldberger, Juhani Junttila, Heikki V. Huikuri, Raul D. Mitrani, and Lauri Holmström.

Publications by Myerburg have appeared repeatedly in specific venues such as:

  • Heart Rhythm
  • Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
  • European Heart Journal
  • Heart

Robert J. Myerburg has been recognized as a member of the Association of American Physicians. This affiliation reflects involvement within the medical academic community, though the specific year of inclusion is not provided.

Best Publications

  • ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force and the European Society of Cardiology Committee for Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Develop Guidelines for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death)

    Douglas P. Zipes;A. John Camm;Martin Borggrefe;Alfred E. Buxton

  • 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS guideline for management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society.

    Sana M. Al-Khatib;William G. Stevenson;Michael J. Ackerman;William J. Bryant

  • Sudden death due to cardiac arrhythmias.

    Heikki V. Huikuri;Agustin Castellanos;Robert J. Myerburg

  • Guías de Práctica Clínica del ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 sobre el manejo de pacientes con arritmias ventriculares y la prevención de la muerte cardiaca súbita. Versión resumida.

    Douglas P. Zipes;A. John Camm;Martin Borggrefe;Alfred E. Buxton

  • 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS guideline for management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death: Executive summary: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society.

    Sana M. Al-Khatib;William G. Stevenson;Michael J. Ackerman;William J. Bryant

  • ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 guidelines for management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death

    Douglas P. Zipes;A. John Camm;Martin Borggrefe;Alfred E. Buxton

  • Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the Subcommittee on Electrocardiography and Electrophysiology, American Heart Association

    E. N. Prystowsky;D. W. Benson;V. Fuster;R. G. Hart

  • Sudden Cardiac Death: Epidemiology, Transient Risk, and Intervention Assessment

    Robert J. Myerburg;Kenneth M. Kessler;Kenneth M. Kessler;Agustin Castellanos

  • ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death. A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force and the European Society of Cardiology Committee for Practice Guidelines.

    Douglas P. Zipes;A. John Camm;Martin Borggrefe;Alfred E. Buxton

  • Sudden cardiac death. Structure, function, and time-dependence of risk.

    Robert J. Myerburg;Kenneth M. Kessler;Agustin Castellanos

  • Recommendations for Physical Activity and Recreational Sports Participation for Young Patients With Genetic Cardiovascular Diseases

    Barry J. Maron;Bernard R. Chaitman;Michael J. Ackerman;Antonio Bayés De Luna

  • Frequency of Sudden Cardiac Death and Profiles of Risk

    Robert J Myerburg;Alberto Interian;Raul M Mitrani;Kenneth M Kessler

  • 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death

    Sana M. Al-Khatib;William G. Stevenson;Michael John Ackerman;William J. Bryant

  • Sudden Cardiac Death Caused by Coronary Heart Disease

    Robert J. Myerburg;M. Juhani Junttila

  • Life-Threatening Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients with Silent Myocardial Ischemia Due to Coronary Artery Spasm

    Robert J. Myerburg;Kenneth M. Kessler;Kenneth M. Kessler;Stephen M. Mallon;Marilyn M. Cox

  • Early Repolarization Electrocardiographic Phenotypes Associated With Favorable Long-Term Outcome

    Jani T. Tikkanen;M. Juhani Junttila;Olli Anttonen;Aapo L. Aro

  • Clinical, radiographic, and hemodynamic correlations in chronic congestive heart failure: conflicting results may lead to inappropriate care.

    Simon C Chakko;David Woska;Humberto Martinez;Eduardo De Marchena

  • Clinical, electrophysiologic and hemodynamic profile of patients resuscitated from prehospital cardiac arrest

    Robert J. Myerburg;Cesar A. Conde;Ruey J. Sung;Alvaro Mayorga-Cortes

  • Risk stratification for sudden cardiac death: current status and challenges for the future

    Hein J.J. Wellens;Peter J. Schwartz;Fred W. Lindemans;Alfred E Buxton

  • Guidelines for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death.

    Douglas P Zipes;A John Camm;Martin Borggrefe;Alfred E Buxton

Frequent Co-Authors

Heikki V. Huikuri
Heikki V. Huikuri University of Oulu
Douglas P. Zipes
Douglas P. Zipes Indiana University
Dan M. Roden
Dan M. Roden Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Miguel A. Quinones
Miguel A. Quinones Houston Methodist
Bernard R. Chaitman
Bernard R. Chaitman Saint Louis University
Alfred E. Buxton
Alfred E. Buxton Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Paul D. Thompson
Paul D. Thompson Hartford Hospital
A. John Camm
A. John Camm St George's, University of London
Arthur J. Moss
Arthur J. Moss University of Rochester Medical Center

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