Simultaneous with Dr. Lopez-de-Sa’s presentation at the meeting, the study findings were published online (Circulation 2012 Nov. 6 [doi: 10.1161/circulationaha.112.136408]).
The study was funded by La Paz University Hospital. Dr. Lopez-de-Sa reported having no financial conflicts. Dr. Nichol receives research funding from Medtronic, ZOLL, Physio-Control, and Cardiac Science.