David E. Krummen, MD

Review

Focal Impulse and Rotor Modulation (FIRM) for Paroxysmal and Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

01/03/2013

This review focuses on the evidence that stable rotors and focal sources drive paroxysmal AF, as well as persistent AF, where FIRM can substantially reduce the extent of atrial ablation and increase success rates.

This review focuses on the...

01/03/2013

EP Lab Digest

Review

Ablating Rotors and Focal Beat Sources of Atrial Fibrillation to Improve Outcome: The CONFIRM Trial

02/28/2012

Kalayanam Shivkumar , MD, PhD;

David E. Krummen , MD;

Sanjiv M. Narayan , MD, PhD, MSc;

John M. Miller , MD;

The success of the approach of Focal Impulse and Rotor Modulation (FIRM) ablation for AF led to the CONFIRM trial, and to the initiation of clinical programs for FIRM ablation at several institutions beyond the initial study group.

The success of the approach of...

02/28/2012

EP Lab Digest

Original Research

What is an Atrial Fibrillation Rotor – In Patients? Rationale for Focal Impulse and Rotor Mapping (FIRM)

04/23/2014

James Daubert , MD;

Gery Tomassoni , MD;

John D. Hummel , MD;

John M. Miller , MD;

David E. Krummen , MD;

Vijay Swarup , MD, FHRS;

Sanjiv M. Narayan , MD, PhD, MSc;

This brief review discusses some of the historical challenges in detecting AF rotors, then discusses the clinical method and pitfalls of FIRM-guided ablation, and summarizes long-term results.

This brief review discusses some...

04/23/2014

EP Lab Digest