Jonathan S. Steinberg
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University, University of Rochester, The Arrhythmia Institute
Papers
8
Total Citations
260
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7
About
Jonathan S. Steinberg is a cardiologist and clinical researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of cardiac electrophysiology, with a particular focus on cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) and atrial fibrillation ablation. He is perhaps best recognized as a pioneering figure in the development and long-term validation of robotically assisted left ventricular epicardial lead implantation for biventricular pacing — a minimally invasive technique that transformed options for patients in whom conventional coronary sinus lead placement had failed. His landmark 2003 paper on this approach has accumulated 122 citations, establishing him as a foundational voice in the field. Across a sustained body of work spanning more than a decade, Steinberg meticulously tracked lead stability, patient outcomes, and response rates in robotic CRT procedures, providing the long-term evidence necessary to build clinical confidence in the technique. Beyond device-based therapies, he contributed meaningfully to catheter ablation practice through a comprehensive 2008 text offering practical guidance on atrial fibrillation ablation. Steinberg's career reflects a consistent commitment to refining interventional strategies for heart rhythm disorders, producing research that has informed both clinical protocols and device implantation standards worldwide.
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- 3A practical approach to catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation32 citations · 2008
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- 7Robotic-Assisted Left Ventricular Lead Placement9 citations · 2016
- 8Robotic-Assisted Left Ventricular Lead Placement4 citations · 2015