Daniel L. Lustgarten, MD, Ph.D

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Biography:

Dr. Lustgarten has earned a combined MD and PhD.  His doctoral training in immunology focused on cell biology. He is Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Animal Laboratory at the University of Vermont College of Medicine and Fletcher Allen Health Care. Dr. Lustgarten was recruited by Dr. Spector from the internationally renowned Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Institute at Oklahoma University, where he worked in partnership with Dr. Warren "Sonny" Jackman. Dr. Lustgarten is the recipient of academic honors and a member of several professional societies and scientific councils.  Born and raised in a New York City suburb, Dr. Lustgarten now lives in Burlington.

Major Research Interests:

Dr. Lustgarten has made significant basic contributions to the fields of cardiac ablation and device therapy. He is recognized for his work exploring the use of cryotherapy in the setting of cardiac ablation, and additionally is a recognized expert in the field of selective site pacing. In conjunction with Dr Spector, he teaches established electrophysiologists and trainees of other programs in a nationally attended course on the biophysics of ablation and on the performance of transeptal puncture. His current research interests include direct His bundle pacing, impedance monitoring during radiofrequency ablation, the creation of an ischemic canine model for understanding biventricular pacing in the treatment of congestive heart failure, and interpretation and understanding of complex fractionated electrograms occuring in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Publications:

Lustgarten DL, Bell S, Hardin N, Calame J, Spector PS.  Safety and Efficacy of Epicardial Cryoablation in a Canine Model.  Heart Rhythm 2005;2:82-90.

Lustgarten, DL: Advances in Diagnostics: Novel Mapping Systems and Techniques. Coronary Artery Disease. Accepted for publication.

Sun Y, Arruda MS, Otomo K, Beckman K, Nakagawa H, Calame J, Po S, Spector P, Lustgarten DL, Herring L, Lazzara R, Jackman W: Epicardial Posteroseptal and Left Posterior Accessory Pathways are formed by Extensions of the Coronary Sinus Myocardial Coat. Circulation. 2002 Sep 10;106(11):1362-7.

Lustgarten DL, Spector P: Ablation Strategy Reflects Evolving Concepts of Atrial Fibrillation Mechanisms. Journal of Electrocardiology, 2001 34: 129-134.

Lustgarten DL, Keane D, Ruskin J: Cryothermal ablation: mechanism of tissue injury and current experience in the treatment of tachyarrhythmias. Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 1999 May-Jun;41(6): 481-98