SHARI DE MARCO
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Shari De Marco is a leading expert in cardiac electrophysiology and catheter ablation technologies, with a particular focus on improving the safety and efficacy of arrhythmia treatments. Her seminal 2008 study, cited over 160 times, was among the first to systematically investigate the relationship between catheter contact force and lesion formation, specifically examining the mechanisms behind dangerous complications such as “popping,” char formation, and cardiac perforation. By leveraging a robotic navigation system equipped with a force sensor, De Marco demonstrated that excessive grams of force applied to the endocardium directly correlate with adverse lesion characteristics. This work provided critical, quantitative insights that have since informed the development of contact-force sensing catheters, now a standard tool in ablation procedures worldwide. Her research has profoundly impacted clinical practice, helping to reduce procedural risks and improve patient outcomes. De Marco’s contributions continue to guide both engineers designing next-generation ablation tools and clinicians striving for safer, more effective arrhythmia management.
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