Accepted for Publication: November 13, 2019.
Corresponding Author: Robert J. Siegel, MD, Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 127 S San Vicente Blvd, Room A3600, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (robert.siegel@cshs.org).
Published Online: January 29, 2020. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2019.5466
Author Contributions: Drs Flint and Siegel had full access to all of the data in the study and take responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis.
Concept and design: Flint, Raschpichler, Rader, Siegel.
Acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data: Flint, Shmueli.
Drafting of the manuscript: Flint, Raschpichler, Siegel.
Critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content: Flint, Raschpichler, Rader, Shmueli.
Administrative, technical, or material support: Flint, Shmueli.
Supervision: Rader, Siegel.
Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Rader reported receiving personal fees from ReCor Medical. No other disclosures were reported.
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