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Kevin Patrick Jackson

Associate Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Cardiology
Duke Box 3816, Durham, NC 27710
Duke North Rm 7406, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Research interests include:
- optimization of device timing for Cardiac Resynchronzation Therapy (CRT)
- novel cardiac imaging technologies for CRT
- catheter ablation versus anti-arrhythmic drug for treatment of atrial fibrillation.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Medicine · 2021 - Present Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine

Recent Publications


Sex-Based Differences in Left Bundle Branch Capture During Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing.

Journal Article Pacing Clin Electrophysiol · February 25, 2026 OBJECTIVE: To identify sex-based differences in meeting left bundle branch (LBB) capture criteria on postimplant ECGs. BACKGROUND: Despite differences in QRS duration (QRSd) between males and females, no sex-based criteria have been established for definin ... Full text Link to item Cite

Complications associated with pulsed field ablation vs radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.

Journal Article Heart Rhythm · September 2025 BACKGROUND: The first commercial systems for pulsed field ablation (PFA) were recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration, but their safety profile in nationwide practice remains underexplored. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to describe reported ad ... Full text Link to item Cite

Use of a Stylet Driven Lead With a Flexible Neck for Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing: A Single Center Experience.

Journal Article J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol · April 2025 BACKGROUND: The majority of data on left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) are on a lumenless lead. Data on the safety and effectiveness of stylet driven leads are comparatively lacking. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 265 patients who underwent attem ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


PULSED AF Post-Approval Study, an Addendum to the PulseSelect¿ PFA Global Registry

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Medtronic, Inc. · 2025 - 2029

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by St. Jude Medical Business Services Inc. · 2022 - 2025

ECG Belt

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Medtronic, Inc. · 2018 - 2022

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Education


Columbia University · 2000 M.D.