Sana Al-Khatib MD MHS

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Duke University School of Medicine

Duke University Medical CenterDurham, NC 27705
Phone+1 919-668-8649
Fax+1 919-668-7058

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Education & Training

Duke University HospitalFellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 1999 - 2000
Duke University HospitalFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1996 - 2000
Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1996
Duke University HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1994
American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineClass of 1993

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Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 1996 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Pulmonary Vein Isolation Plus Adjunct Techniques Versus Pulmonary Vein Isolation Alone for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Ran...
Zain Ul Abideen Asad, Aditi Bhamare, Usama Qamar, Laila Hashim, Siddharth Agarwal
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. 2026-07-08
Prioritizing Discovery and Advancements in Arrhythmia Therapies: NIH/NHLBI Workshop.
Peter Hanna, Patrick M Boyle, Jessica L Caldwell, Mona El Refaey, William R Goodyer
JACC. Clinical Electrophysiology. 2026-06-01
The present and the future of risk stratification for and prevention of sudden cardiac death: A Heart Rhythm Society think tank meeting.
Sana M Al-Khatib, Michael J Ackerman, Robert M Califf, Mina K Chung, Sumeet S Chugh
Heart Rhythm. 2026-05-28

Lectures

Parsing the Guidelines New Insights on Bradycardia Ventricular Arrhythmias Lead Management and Arrhythmo genic Cardiomyopathies
2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019
Ventricular Arrhythmia and Sudden Death Discussant and Panelist
2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019
The EP View: What I Need From the Imager in 2018
2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019

Authored Content

Reply the Benefit of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Is Not Hindered by the Number of ComorbiditiesOctober 2017

Press Mentions

Heart Rhythm Society and Milestone Pharmaceuticals Partner to Expand SVT Patient Education Through UpBeat.orgApril 26th, 2026
Everyone Deserves a Shot at the American Dream: Sinus RhythmJuly 24th, 2025
Catheter Ablation Superior to Antiarrhythmic Drugs in VT with Ischemic CardiomyopathyNovember 17th, 2024