Daniel J. Kersten, BA

Case Report

Contact Force Mapping with Remote Manipulation of a Mapping Catheter

08/28/2014

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

Original Contribution

The Number of Recalled Leads is Highly Predictive of Lead Failure: Results From the Pacemaker and Implantable Defibrillator Leads Survival Study ("PAIDLESS")

11/30/2016

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

Alyssa M. Feldman , MS;

Wilbur J. Asheld , DO;

Joseph J. Germano , DO;

Shahidul Islam , PStat, MPH, CPH;

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Jinju Yi , BS;

Kunal Brahmbhatt , MD;

The purpose of this study was to determine if implantation of multiple recalled defibrillator leads is associated with an increased risk of lead failure.

The purpose of this study was to...

11/30/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

EP Research

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

07/02/2018

Zohaib A. Shaikh , BSE;

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

Alyssa M. Feldman , MS;

Joseph J. Germano , DO;

Shahidul Islam , PStat, MPH, CPH;

Brandon S. Needelman , BS;

Sam N. Schwarzwald , BS;

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

The aim of this study was to...

07/02/2018

EP Lab Digest

EP Tips & Techniques

Utility of the Manual Override Feature in Catheter Robotics’ Amigo Robotic Catheter Manipulation System

03/03/2015

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

Wilbur J. Asheld , DO;

Alexandru Mitrache , PA, RPAC;

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Remote manipulation with the Amigo system, the ThermoCool SmartTouch catheter, and Carto 3 System can be helpful in safely manipulating electrophysiology catheters.

Remote manipulation with the...

03/03/2015

EP Lab Digest

Original Research

Failures in Receiving Electronically Prescribed Antibiotics Following Cardiovascular Electronic Device Implantation

12/10/2017

Zohaib A. Shaikh , BSE;

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

Brandon S. Needelman , BS;

Melanie L. Gershman ;

Sam N. Schwarzwald , BS;

Daniel I. Meshoyrer , BS, DO;

Brian R. Malone , RPh, MS;

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

The purpose of this study was to review issues in receiving electronic prescriptions by patients’ pharmacies following implantation of cardiac implantable electronic devices at NYU Winthrop Hospital’s EP Lab, and determine the degree of...

The purpose of this study was to...

12/10/2017

EP Lab Digest

Review

Novel Methods to Decrease Radiation Exposure to Operators in the Electrophysiology Lab

03/31/2015

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

David Gregorius , MS;

With new methods of radiation protection, radiation exposure in the EP lab may become minimal to nonexistent in the near future. This is good news for EP doctors and staff.

With new methods of radiation...

03/31/2015

EP Lab Digest