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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


Emergency Department Visits in the United States for Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia Are Increasing Among Adults: An Analysis from the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample

Journal Article Jacep Open · April 1, 2026 Objectives: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is an arrhythmia that may be challenging to diagnose because of its sudden and episodic nature and its presentation, which may be confused with acute anxiety, especially after spontaneous resolutio ... Full text Cite

Patient Care Pathways and Outcomes Following Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation.

Journal Article J Am Heart Assoc · March 31, 2026 BACKGROUND: Care pathways for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are poorly understood and may influence the likelihood of guideline concordant oral anticoagulation or antiarrhythmic drug therapy and associated outcomes. METHODS: Adult patients in the ... Full text Link to item Cite

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
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Recent Grants


AVANT GUARD

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

ICD-in-HFmrEF Virtual Trial analyses

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Medtronic, Inc. · 2023 - 2026

Independent Core Lab

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Biotronik, Inc. · 2025 - 2026

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Education


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