Basic Research

CLINICAL, PHARMACOLOGIC AND DEVICE TRIALS
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The Basic Research lab is a state of the art facility for conducting research into the development of new treatment options for cardiac disease.

Current electrophysiology research projects:

Navigation for Pacemaker Lead Implantation without the Use of Live Fluoroscopy

Electromagnetic navigation for cardiac device implantation has the potential advantage of reducing dependence on fluoroscopy.  We are currently conducting ongoing studies into this subject with an approach that would reduce the use of fluoroscopy to less than 1 minute for most implant procedures.

Dominant Frequency Analysis of Atrial Fibrillation

The most frequently used approaches to ablation for atrial fibrillation are primarily anatomically based.  While proven safe, the success rate in these procedures is limited and could be improved.  One important theory for the mechanism of atrial fibrillation is that it is maintained by high frequency “rotors” that are needed to sustain this rhythm.  To date, there are not adequate techniques for mapping these rotors within the heart.  We are working to develop dominant frequency mapping algorithms to aid in mapping this complex rhythm and potentially improve the outcome of ablation procedures.

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