Daniel J. Kersten, BA

Case Report

Ventricular Pacing Redundancy Revisited: Brief Case

08/05/2015

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

Sam N. Schwarzwald , BS;

Alexandru Mitrache , PA, RPAC;

This case illustrates and reviews the importance of having a second redundant ventricular lead in the event of lead failure.

This case illustrates and...

08/05/2015

EP Lab Digest

Case Report

Utility of an Implantable Loop Recorder in a Patient with a History of Syncope and Neurologic Disorder of Unknown Etiology

11/30/2014

Shicong Ye , MD;

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Jessica A. Chung ;

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

This case highlights the potential applications of a novel, miniaturized, subcutaneous injectable loop recorder for the diagnosis and treatment of syncope of unknown etiology, potentially helping with a previously undiagnosed neurological...

This case highlights the...

11/30/2014

EP Lab Digest

Case Study

Syncope in Pregnancy: Case Report and Review of the Literature

06/03/2015

Alexandru Mitrache , PA, RPAC;

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

Sam N. Schwarzwald , BS;

Syncope during pregnancy presents an inherent risk to the mother and unborn child. In all likelihood, the mechanism of syncope in this patient was neurocardiogenic in nature and, more precisely, vagally mediated.

Syncope during pregnancy...

06/03/2015

EP Lab Digest

Images

Clinical Images: Diagnosis of Syncope

11/04/2014

Roger S. Kersten , DO, FACC;

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

The authors demonstrate how an implantable loop recorder provides high-quality electrograms that are helpful in a diagnosis of syncope of unknown etiology.

The authors demonstrate how an...

11/04/2014

EP Lab Digest

Case Study

Situs Inversus Totalis: Case Report and Review

09/25/2013

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

Roger S. Kersten , DO, FACC;

Raphael Benabou , MS;

Jorge L. Gardyn , MD, FACP;

The authors present a brief case on situs inversus totalis, a congenital condition in which all the major visceral organs are mirrored from their normal position.(1,2)

The authors present a brief case...

09/25/2013

EP Lab Digest

Case Report

Contact Force Mapping with Remote Manipulation of a Mapping Catheter

08/28/2014

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

Alexandru Mitrache , PA, RPAC;

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Jessica A. Chung ;

Here we describe a case report of remote mapping with the Amigo™ Remote Catheter System using the Carto® 3 System and SmartTouch™ catheter.

Here we describe a case report...

08/28/2014

EP Lab Digest

Case Study

Pulmonary Embolism as a Complication of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation: Case Report and Review of the Literature

07/31/2014

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

Alyssa M. Feldman , MS;

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a relatively uncommon but serious complication of radiofrequency catheter ablation. A better understanding of PE risk factors and the proactive administration of thromboprophylaxis in high-risk patients may help...

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a...

07/31/2014

EP Lab Digest

Original Contribution

Mechanisms of Lead Failure by Recall Status and Manufacturer: Results From the Pacemaker and Implantable Defibrillator Leads Survival Study ("PAIDLESS")

03/30/2018

Zohaib A. Shaikh , BSE;

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Alyssa M. Feldman , MS;

Joseph J. Germano , DO;

Shahidul Islam , PStat, MPH, CPH;

Brandon S. Needelman , BS;

The aim of this study was to determine the differences in lead failure mechanisms across the major United States implantable defibrillator lead manufacturers (Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and St. Jude Medical), between all non-recalled and...

The aim of this study was to...

03/30/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Differences in Approaches and Outcomes of Defibrillator Lead Implants Between High-Volume and Low-Volume Operators: Results From the Pacemaker and Implantable Defibrillator Leads Survival Study (‚ÄúPAIDLESS‚Äù)

11/29/2017

Wilbur J. Asheld , DO;

Joseph J. Germano , DO;

Shahidul Islam , PStat, MPH, CPH;

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Zohaib A. Shaikh , BSE;

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

Alyssa M. Feldman , MS;

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between operator volume and implantable defibrillator lead failure and patient mortality at a single large implanting center.

The purpose of this study was to...

11/29/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

11/25/2015

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Jessica A. Chung ;

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

Alyssa M. Feldman , MS;

Wilbur J. Asheld , DO;

Joseph J. Germano , DO;

Shahidul Islam , PStat, MPH, CPH;

This study analyzed the differences in gender and age in relation to defibrillator lead failure and mortality of patients in the Pacemaker and Implantable Defibrillator Leads Survival Study (PAIDLESS).

This study analyzed the...

11/25/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology