Overview
My research areas of interest include improving the safety and efficacy of complex ablation and optimal use of pacemakers in patients with heart failure, including cardiac resynchronization therapy and conduction system pacing. I am also interested in non-pharmacologic management of atrial fibrillation, including catheter ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion, and understanding optimal use of novel and emerging technologies.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Medicine
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2023 - Present
Medicine, Cardiology,
Medicine
Recent Publications
Long-Term Outcomes Following Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in Medicare Beneficiaries: Outcomes From the National Cardiovascular Data Registry.
Journal Article J Am Heart Assoc · August 19, 2025 BACKGROUND: Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is an alternative to long-term anticoagulation for preventing ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. There are limited long-term outcomes data for "real-world" patients undergoi ... Full text Link to item CitePerformance of an active fixation stylet-driven lead in left bundle branch area pacing: Results from INSIGHT-LBBA.
Journal Article Heart Rhythm · August 2025 BACKGROUND: Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) has been rapidly adopted despite a lack of leads with approved indications for LBBAP. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to analyze the performance of a 6Fr active fixation, stylet-driven lead in LBBAP. METHODS: T ... Full text Link to item CiteComparing Claims Data to Stroke and Bleeding in the NCDR Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Registry.
Journal Article JACC Adv · August 2025 BACKGROUND: Claims data are increasingly used for postmarketing surveillance of therapies such as transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), but their accuracy remains uncertain. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to compare stroke and bleeding events ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
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Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Medtronic, Inc. · 2024 - 2029Probing Regional Metabolism During Exercise through Coronary Sinus Sampling
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute · 2025 - 2027TRANSvENous Diaphragmatic Pacing for Heart Failure:(TRANSCEND-HF)
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Medtronic, Inc. · 2025 - 2026View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Cornell University, Weill Medical College ·
2010
M.D.
Cornell University ·
2006
B.S.
High School ·
2002
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