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Timothy Patrick Donahue

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Cardiology
Duke Box 3126, Durham, NC 27704
1821 Hillandale Rd, Suite 25C, Durham, NC 27705

Selected Publications


Obesity and dysrhythmias.

Journal Article J Cardiometab Syndr · 2008 In the United States, obesity has reached epidemic proportions. Results from the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey estimated that 66% of US adults are either overweight (body mass index [BMI] 25-30 kg/m(2)) or obese (BMI>30 kg/m(2) ... Full text Link to item Cite

Long-term mortality in patients with pauses in ventricular electrical activity.

Journal Article Pacing Clin Electrophysiol · November 2005 BACKGROUND: The long-term significance of ventricular pauses of > or =3.0 seconds observed on Holter monitor is unclear, as previously conducted retrospective studies have been poorly controlled. We compared the prognosis of patients with pauses > or =3.0 ... Full text Link to item Cite

Left atrial tachycardia originating from the mitral annulus-aorta junction.

Journal Article Circulation · November 16, 2004 BACKGROUND: At the mitral annulus-aorta (MA-Ao) junction, the left atrium is continuous through the subaortic curtain with the musculature of the anterior mitral leaflet. Under experimental conditions, this region can generate abnormal electrical activity. ... Full text Link to item Cite

Atrial fibrillation: rate control versus maintenance of sinus rhythm.

Journal Article Curr Opin Cardiol · January 2001 Atrial fibrillation is a common tachyarrhythmia encountered in clinical practice. Management has become increasingly complex as the therapeutic options have multiplied. Two basic strategies are available: rhythm control with or without pharmacologic manipu ... Full text Link to item Cite