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Sean Pokorney

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Cardiology

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Medicine · 2021 - Present Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute · 2017 - Present Duke Clinical Research Institute, Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published April 4, 2022
Few Patients Have Infected Heart Devices Removed Despite Lifesaving Benefits

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Recent Publications


Appropriate and inappropriate ICD shocks in patients with LVADs: Prevalence, associated factors, and etiologies.

Journal Article Heart Rhythm · February 2025 BACKGROUND: Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) shocks are a common complication after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation; however, data on their frequency and causes are limited. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to define ... 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 · January 29, 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

Design and rationale of a pragmatic randomized clinical trial of early dronedarone versus usual care to change and improve outcomes in persons with first-detected atrial fibrillation - the CHANGE AFIB study.

Journal Article Am Heart J · January 2025 BACKGROUND: While there are several completed clinical trials that address treatment strategies in patients with symptomatic and recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF), there are no randomized clinical trials that address first-line rhythm control of new-onset ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


AVANT GUARD

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Boston Scientific Corporation · 2024 - 2028

LUX-DX INSERTABLE CARDIAC MONITOR: INDEPENDENT EVENT ANALYSIS

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Boston Scientific Corporation · 2023 - 2025

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Education, Training & Certifications


Northwestern University · 2008 M.B.A.
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine · 2008 M.D.