Malcolm M Kirk MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
68 Cumberland St Suite 103 Woonsocket RI, 02895About
Dr. Malcolm Kirk is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in Woonsocket, RI. Dr. Kirk performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations.
Education and Training
Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1989
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Primary prevention of sudden cardiac death: trials in patients with coronary artery disease.
- True bipolar defibrillator leads have increased sensing latency and threshold compared with the integrated bipolar configuration.
- Coronary sinus and fossa ovalis ablation: effect on interatrial conduction and atrial fibrillation.
- A case series of anomalous high pacing lead impedances in normally functioning leads.
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomyopathy
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