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BIOTRONIK and MiCare Path Announce First-of-Its-Kind Partnership

02/02/2026

BIOTRONIK Press Release  BIOTRONIK, a global leader in cardiac monitoring technology, is proud to announce a new partnership with MiCare Path, a pioneer in digital health solutions, to deliver a comprehensive Remote Physiologic...

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02/02/2026

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LUMA Vision VERAFEYE System to be Featured at AF Symposium in Recorded Case Presentation

02/02/2026

LUMA Vision Press Release DUBLIN, Feb. 2, 2026 -- LUMA Vision Ltd., a leader in next-generation cardiac 4D navigation and imaging, today announced that its proprietary VERAFEYE™ System will be showcased in a recorded clinical...

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02/02/2026

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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David’s Medical Center First in U.S. to Implant FDA-Approved Novel Defibrillation Lead

01/30/2026

St. David’s Medical Center Press Release  AUSTIN, Texas—Electrophysiologists at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center recently became the first in the nation to implant an FDA-approved novel...

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01/30/2026

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The Lancet Publishes TRICORDER Study: Real-World Evaluation Shows Increased Detection When Eko AI-Enabled Stethoscopes Are Used in Primary Care

01/29/2026

Eko Health Press Release SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29, 2026 -- Eko Health, a leader in AI-powered cardiac and pulmonary disease detection, today announced the publication of the TRICORDER (Triple Cardiovascular Disease Detection Using...

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01/29/2026

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BIOTRONIK Achieves First Human Implantations of LivIQ Leadless Pacemaker

01/28/2026

BIOTRONIK Press Release BIOTRONIK, a global leader in cardiovascular medical technology, today announced the successful first-in-human implantations of its LivIQ leadless pacemaker system. This was part of the BIO|CONCEPT.LivIQ study, a...

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01/28/2026

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Corify Care Introduces First Whole-Heart Mapping Technology, Delivering a Global View of Cardiac Arrhythmias in a Single Beat

01/28/2026

Corify Care Press Release MADRID, Jan. 28, 2026 -- Corify Care today announced a major breakthrough in cardiac electrophysiology with the publication of its proprietary Global Volumetric Mapping technology in Nature...

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01/28/2026

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Cytokinetics Announces MYQORZO™ (aficamten) Now Available in the U.S. for the Treatment of Adults with Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy to Improve Functional Capacity and Symptoms

01/27/2026

Cytokinetics Press Release SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026 -- Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced that MYQORZO™ (aficamten) is now available for prescription in 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg tablets in...

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01/27/2026

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Milestone Pharmaceuticals Announces U.S. Availability of CARDAMYST™ (etripamil) Nasal Spray, the First and Only FDA-Approved Self-Administered Treatment for Adults with Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)

01/26/2026

Milestone Pharmaceuticals Press Release MONTREAL and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 26, 2026 -- Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: MIST) today announced that CARDAMYST™ (etripamil) nasal spray, its first commercial product, is now...

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01/26/2026

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Affera™ Momentum Continues as Medtronic Announces CE Mark in Europe and U.S. IDE First Cases for Sphere-360™ PFA Catheter to Treat Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

01/23/2026

Medtronic Press Release GALWAY, Ireland, Jan. 23, 2026 - Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced two major milestones for the Affera™ Sphere-360™ catheter, a first-of-its-kind,...

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01/23/2026

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Kardium Announces Publication of PULSAR Pivotal Trial Results in JACC

01/21/2026

Kardium Press Release VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Kardium Inc., an emerging leader in advanced solutions for atrial fibrillation, is proud to announce the publication of the PULSAR clinical trial results in...

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01/21/2026

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Podcasts

Podcasts

The EP Edit Podcast Episode List

01/16/2026

The EP Edit is the official podcast of EP Lab Digest, a monthly publication for electrophysiologists and allied health professionals in the field of cardiac electrophysiology.

The EP Edit is the official...

01/16/2026

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Podcasts

From Screening to Arrhythmia Management: Cedars-Sinai’s Sports Cardiology Program

01/16/2026

Eli Friedman, MD; Jodie Elrod

EP Lab Digest speaks with Eli Friedman, MD, director of sports cardiology at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, about the launch of the institute’s new Sports Cardiology Program.

EP Lab Digest speaks with Eli...

01/16/2026

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From Transesophageal Echocardiography to 4-Dimensional Intracardiac Echocardiography: Redefining Imaging in Structural Heart Disease

Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium

WESTERN AF 2026 SESSION

My Indication for Concomitant LAAO With Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Insights From James Freeman, MD, MPH, MS

01/30/2026

James Freeman, MD, MPH, MS; Jodie Elrod

James Freeman, MD, MPH, MS, Professor of Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine, Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratories for Yale New Haven Health, and Director of the Yale Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Program, discusses his...

James Freeman, MD, MPH, MS,...

01/30/2026

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Lama Al Jebbawi, MD, discusses this upcoming roundtable at the 2026 Western Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Symposium.

WESTERN AF 2026 SESSION

Atrial Fibrillation’s Unanswered Questions: Lama Al Jebbawi, MD, on #ASKWAF at Western AFib 2026

01/30/2026

Lama Al Jebbawi, MD; Jodie Elrod

Lama Al Jebbawi, MD, discusses this upcoming roundtable at the 2026 Western Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Symposium.

Lama Al Jebbawi, MD, discusses...

01/30/2026

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WESTERN AF 2026 SESSION

Redo Ablation After Failed PFA—Go for Hybrid, Stick With Pulses or Switch to Thermal?

01/26/2026

Frank A. Cuoco, MD, MS, MBA, FHRS, FACC; Jodie Elrod

Frank Cuoco, MD, MBA, MS, co-director of Cardiac Electrophysiology and the Director of Cardiovascular Outreach for HCA Trident Health, discusses his upcoming roundtable at Western AFib 2026.

Frank Cuoco, MD, MBA, MS,...

01/26/2026

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Sana M. Al-Khatib, MD, MHS, FHRS, Duke University Medical Center

WESTERN AF 2025 SESSION

Utilizing Implantable Loop Recorders in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation

01/14/2026

Sana Al-Khatib, MD

Featured is the presentation entitled " Utilizing Implantable Loop Recorders in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation" by Sana M. Al-Khatib, MD, MHS, FHRS, from Session 6 at the 2025 Western AF Symposium.

Featured is the presentation...

01/14/2026

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WESTERN AF 2025 SESSION

Genetic Relationship Between Atrial Fibrillation Risk and Left Atrial Dysfunction

12/01/2025

Patrick T. Ellinor, MD, PhD

Featured is the presentation entitled "Genetic Relationship Between Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Risk and Left Atrial (LA) Dysfunction" by Patrick T Ellinor, MD, PhD, from Session 6 at Western AF 2025.

Featured is the presentation...

12/01/2025

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WESTERN AF 2025 SESSION

Association Between Obesity and Diastolic Dysfunction in Atrial Fibrillation Patients

11/14/2025

Prashanthan Sanders, MBBS, PhD, FHRS

Featured is the presentation entitled "Association Between Obesity and Diastolic Dysfunction in AF Patients" by Prashanthan Sanders, MBBS, PhD, FHRS, from Session 5 at Western AF 2025.

Featured is the presentation...

11/14/2025

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WESTERN AF 2025 SESSION

Randomized Comparison of Left Atrial Appendage Closure With Oral Anticoagulation After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

10/06/2025

Oussama Wazni, MD, MBA

Featured is the presentation entitled "Randomized Comparison of Left Atrial Appendage Closure With Oral Anticoagulation After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation" by Oussama M. Wazni, MD, MBA, from Session 1 at the 2025 Western AF...

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10/06/2025

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Western AF 2025 Session

Pulsed Field Ablation: A 10-Minute Update

09/10/2025

Vivek Y. Reddy, MD

Featured is the presentation entitled "Pulsed Field Ablation: A 10-Minute Update" by Vivek Reddy, MD, from Session 1 at the 2025 Western AF Symposium.

Featured is the presentation...

09/10/2025

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Western AF 2025 Session

Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2025: Session 9 Roundtable, Part 2

08/12/2025

Nicholas S. Peters, MD; Hamid Ghanbari, MD; Kevin J. Makati, MD; Nishaki Kiran Mehta, MD, FHRS, FACC; Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH; Chan Ho Lim

Featured is the Session 9 Roundtable entitled "Bridging AI Research and Real-World Clinical Practice for Atrial Fibrillation Management: Practical Examples and Lessons Learned" from WAFib 2025.

Featured is the Session 9...

08/12/2025

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Western AF 2025 Session

Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2025: Session 9 Roundtable

07/07/2025

Saman Nazarian, MD, PhD; Andrea Natale, MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC; David B. DeLurgio, MD; Luigi Di Biase, MD, PhD, FHRS; Michael Riley, MD; Ralph Damiano, MD; Jamil Borgi, MD

Featured is the Session 9 Roundtable entitled "Surgical MAZE and Hybrid Procedure—Patient Selection" from WAFib 2025.

Featured is the Session 9...

07/07/2025

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Featured Quiz

Quiz

Test Your Knowledge of Bachmann’s Bundle Pacing

01/21/2026

This brief quiz highlights key clinical and electrocardiographic concepts from a recent review article to reinforce how Bachmann’s bundle pacing differs from traditional right atrial appendage pacing—and why it may matter in everyday...

This brief quiz highlights key...

01/21/2026

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Designing a High-Performance EP Lab: Key Strategies for Building a Modern Electrophysiology Program

12/11/2025

Test your understanding of the essential planning, design, and infrastructure decisions that go into creating a safe, efficient, and future-ready cardiac electrophysiology laboratory.

Test your understanding of the...

12/11/2025

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Coping with Loss in the Cath and EP Lab: Understanding the Psychological Impact of Patient Death on Health Care Teams

Quiz

Coping With Loss in the EP Lab: Understanding the Psychological Impact of Patient Death on Health Care Teams

11/14/2025

The loss of a patient during a procedure can leave a lasting emotional mark on even the most experienced health care professionals. This brief quiz explores key takeaways on how clinicians experience, process, and recover from such events.

The loss of a patient during a...

11/14/2025

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Quiz

Pharmacologic Weight Reduction and Atrial Fibrillation: Translating Evidence Into EP Practice

10/22/2025

Test your knowledge of the practical considerations discussed by Dr Olivia Gilbert in this EP Lab Digest podcast on integrating pharmacologic weight management strategies into the EP practice to optimize atrial fibrillation outcomes.

Test your knowledge of the...

10/22/2025

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Quiz

Bringing Innovation to the EP Lab: Navigating Challenges and Solutions

08/13/2025

Test your knowledge on the challenges associated with adopting new technologies in the EP lab.

Test your knowledge on the...

08/13/2025

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Quiz

Cardiac Arrhythmias in Athletes: Strategies for Diagnosis, Risk Stratification, and Management

07/10/2025

Test your knowledge on Arrhythmias in Athletes: Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, and Treatment Approaches.

Test your knowledge on...

07/10/2025

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Quiz

Atrial Fibrillation Monitoring: Wearables, Smartphones, and Clinical Practice

06/24/2025

Test your knowledge on whether wearables and smartphones are impacting clinical oversight.

Test your knowledge on whether...

06/24/2025

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Quiz

Know the Guidelines: 2025 AUC for Cardiac Devices

06/19/2025

Test your knowledge on the ACC/AHA/ASE/HFSA/HRS/SCAI/SCCT/SCMR Appropriate Use Criteria for device-based therapy in cardiovascular care.

Test your knowledge on the...

06/19/2025

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Quiz

Quiz: Personalized Left Atrium Wall Thickness-Based Radiofrequency Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

10/26/2022

Giulio Falasconi, MD; Jose Alderete, MD; Julio Martí-Almor, MD, PhD; Diego Penela, MD, PhD; Antonio Berruezo, MD, PhD; Daniel Viveros, MD; David Soto-Iglesias, PhD, MD; Aldo Bellido, MD; Claudia Scherer, MD

Test your knowledge! This quiz is based on the recent EP Lab Digest case study entitled Personalized Left Atrium Wall Thickness-Based Radiofrequency Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.

Test your knowledge! This quiz...

10/26/2022

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Quiz

Quiz: Mapping Unstable Ventricular Tachycardia

09/29/2022

Praveen Rao, MD

Test your knowledge on mapping complex ventricular cases!

Test your knowledge on mapping...

09/29/2022

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Letters From the Editor

Letter from the Editor

What is the Source of Migraines After Left-Sided Ablation Procedures?

02/01/2026

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS

Visual auras after AF ablation—migraine or warning sign? New trial data show up to 15% of patients experience visual auras after left-sided ablation, highlighting the need to reduce cerebral embolic risk and recognize “silent” emboli.

Visual auras after AF...

02/01/2026

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Letter from the Editor

Cardiac Electrophysiologist Compensation and the Helix

01/16/2026

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS

This editorial examines how current fair market value regulations and compensation models are creating challenges for cardiac electrophysiologists, highlighting the need for more accurate and equitable approaches to physician reimbursement.

This editorial examines how...

01/16/2026

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Letter from the Editor

VINTAGE: A Future Guidewire-Based Ablation Technique for Deep Targets?

12/02/2025

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS

The VINTAGE approach represents another innovative concept that has demonstrated potential in the EP lab. Although the term “vintage” commonly describes something from a past era, in the case of this new guidewire-based navigation and...

The VINTAGE approach represents...

12/02/2025

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Letter from the Editor

Pulsed Field Ablation for Ventricular Arrhythmias—Going Deep

11/01/2025

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS

Although careful avoidance of excessive ablation is essential, novel PFA tools may offer a new option for patients with ventricular tachycardia refractory to conventional endocardial radiofrequency ablation.

Although careful avoidance of...

11/01/2025

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Letter from the Editor

Fresh Advice From the 2025 European Heart Rhythm Association Practical Compendium of Antiarrhythmic Drugs

10/06/2025

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS

The new AAD compendium regarding the use of pharmacological therapy for heart rhythm disorders by the EHRA group is a timely and practical document that will serve as a useful resource moving forward.

The new AAD compendium regarding...

10/06/2025

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Letter from the Editor

Addressing Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter in Patients With Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation Undergoing Evaluation for a Transcatheter Valve Procedure

09/01/2025

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS

Evaluation for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement provides an important opportunity to reassess the management of atrial fibrillation.

Evaluation for transcatheter...

09/01/2025

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Letter from the Editor

When Will Pulsed Field Ablation Replace Radiofrequency Ablation for Cavotricuspid Isthmus-Dependent Atrial Flutter?

08/01/2025

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS

Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has quickly become the preferred energy source for catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing pulmonary vein isolation.

Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has...

08/01/2025

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Letter from the Editor

Postoperative Wound Management Following Pacemaker and Defibrillator Implantation

07/02/2025

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS

What role do surgical dressings play in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs)? At the 2025 Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Sessions, a satellite symposium highlighted the potential of silver-impregnated dressings to reduce SSI risk and...

What role do surgical dressings...

07/02/2025

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Letter from the Editor

Managing Heart Rhythm and Implantable Device Considerations in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement

06/09/2025

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS

The FDA recently approved the EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System (Edwards Lifesciences) for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation. This procedure requires close collaboration between interventionalists and electrophysiologists.

The FDA recently approved the...

06/09/2025

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Letter from the Editor

Hospital Rankings for Heart and Heart Surgery Will Soon Include Heart Rhythm Outcomes in Their Metrics

04/21/2025

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS

The outcomes of heart rhythm disorders and cardiac electrophysiology (EP) procedures have historically not been considered by hospital rankings. This is about to change.

The outcomes of heart rhythm...

04/21/2025

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Featured EP Programs

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Spotlight Interview

Intermountain Medical Center

02/01/2026

Michael J. Cutler, DO, PhD

This article offers an inside look at Intermountain Health’s EP program, showcasing a legacy of innovation, collaborative culture, and advanced therapies that drive high-quality, research-engaged heart rhythm care.

This article offers an inside...

02/01/2026

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Spotlight Interview

UCHealth Memorial Hospital

01/19/2026

Katie Smith, RCIS; Lindsay Salas, BSN, RN

This article offers an inside look at the teamwork, innovation, and clinical excellence driving UCHealth Memorial Hospital’s thriving EP program and its leadership in modern heart rhythm care.

This article offers an inside...

01/19/2026

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Spotlight Interview

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

10/01/2025

Nicholas Serafini, MD

This month, EP Lab Digest highlights the EP program at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois.

This month, EP Lab Digest...

10/01/2025

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Spotlight Interview

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

09/01/2025

Jordan Hamilton, BSN, RN, RCES; Cameron R. Mulloy, RN, BSN, CCRN, RCES; Monica Preiser, RN

This month, EP Lab Digest highlights the EP program at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular in Falls Church, Virginia.

This month, EP Lab Digest...

09/01/2025

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Spotlight Interview

St Luke’s Health System

07/02/2025

Marcos Daccarett, MD; Karen Dey, RN, BSN

In this month’s Spotlight Interview, EP Lab Digest highlights the EP program at St Luke’s Health System in Boise, Idaho.

In this month’s Spotlight...

07/02/2025

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Spotlight Interview

Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital Denton

06/01/2025

Matthew Evans, MD

In this month’s Spotlight Interview, EP Lab Digest highlights the EP program at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital Denton in Denton, Texas.

In this month’s Spotlight...

06/01/2025

EP Lab Digest

Front row, from left to right: Christopher Barrett, MD; Amy Unteutsch, BSN, RN; Jenn Forristall, RN; Jocelyn Legner, BSN, RN; Richard Roberts, RCIS. Back row, from left to right: John Nichols, CEPS, RCIS; Anissa Phothiboupha, RCIS, AART; Aaron Seidler, BSN, RN; Eric Smith, RCIS; Benjamin A Steinberg, MD, MHS.

Spotlight Interview

Denver Health Medical Center

05/12/2025

Benjamin A. Steinberg, MD, MHS, FHRS; Christopher Barrett, MD; Amy Unteutsch, BSN, RN; Jenn Forristall, RN; Jocelyn Legner, BSN, RN; Richard Roberts, RCIS; John Nichols, CEPS, RCIS; Anissa Phothiboupha, RCIS; Aaron Seidler, BSN, RN; Eric Smith, RCIS

In this month’s Spotlight Interview, EP Lab Digest highlights the cardiac electrophysiology program at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado.

In this month’s Spotlight...

05/12/2025

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Spotlight Interview

Delray Medical Center

03/01/2025

Yoel Vivas, MD, FHRS; Dora Jean-Charles, MSN, RN

In this month’s Spotlight Interview, EP Lab Digest highlights the EP program at Delray Medical Center, in Delray Beach, Florida, located in Palm Beach County.

In this month’s Spotlight...

03/01/2025

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Spotlight Interview

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health

02/01/2025

Eileen Sandlin, MSN, RN; Bryson Waller, BSN, RN

In this month’s Spotlight Interview, EP Lab Digest showcases the EP program at MUSC Health, Heart and Vascular, in Charleston, South Carolina.

In this month’s Spotlight...

02/01/2025

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Spotlight Interview

Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas

01/01/2025

Praveen Rao, MD; Manish Assar, MD; Ophebia Pegues, RN, BSN

In this month’s issue, EP Lab Digest showcases the cardiac electrophysiology program at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas in Dallas, Texas.

In this month’s issue, EP Lab...

01/01/2025

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Watch/Listen

Heart Failure

CardioMEMS™ HF System in Structural Heart: Integrated Heart Failure Care with PA Pressure Monitoring

10/28/2025

Ryan Kaple, MD

In this video, Ryan K. Kaple, MD, FACC, FSCAI, discusses how the CardioMEMS™ HF System has become an essential tool in managing patients with chronic heart failure.

In this video, Ryan K. Kaple,...

10/28/2025

Cath Lab Digest

Interview With Sunil Kapur, MD, and Cyrus Hadadi, MD

Case Studies

Case Study

Intracardiac Echocardiography Guided Pulsed Field Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Closure: A One-Stop Solution for Rhythm and Stroke Management

02/01/2026

Yoel Vivas, MD, FHRS; Abhi S. Grewal

This report describes a successful single-procedure use of pulsed field ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion, guided entirely by intracardiac echocardiography, as a potential one-stop approach to complex AF management.

This report describes a...

02/01/2026

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Case Study

Femoral Access Retrieval of Dislodged Leadless Pacemaker From the Pulmonary Artery

11/14/2025

James Greelish, MD; Gregory Woo, MD, FHRS, FACC; Brittany Eaker, MSN, FNP-C; Kolade Agboola, MD, FACC; John Schindler, MD, FACC; Rick Turek, BS, CCDS

Brittany Eaker, MSN, FNP-C, et al describe their initial experience retrieving a leadless pacemaker from the pulmonary artery.

Brittany Eaker, MSN, FNP-C, et...

11/14/2025

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Case Study

View From the Left Ventricular Summit: Endocardial Ablation of Premature Ventricular Complexes Utilizing an Anatomic Approach

10/01/2025

Ibragim Al-Seykal, MD; Tobias Ahnert; Ankit Maheshwari, MD

Ibragim Al-Seykal, MD, and colleagues describe a case of successful left ventricular summit premature ventricular complex ablation.

Ibragim Al-Seykal, MD, and...

10/01/2025

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Case Study

Atrial Lead Failure Secondary to Hemostatic Surgical Clip Entrapment

09/18/2025

Anish Amin, MD; Aimee E. Willett, DO; Wesley F. Kim, MD; Ankur Shah, DO

This report highlights a unique etiology, diagnostic evaluation, and management of iatrogenic atrial lead failure secondary to hemostatic surgical clip entrapment.

This report highlights a unique...

09/18/2025

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Case Report

A Functional Approach to Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation in Surgically Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot

08/12/2025

James Russell, DO; Richard Amoateng, MD; Dana Johnson, MD; Adarsh Bhan, MD; Frank Zimmerman, MD

The authors describe how the care of this complex patient population necessitates knowledge of the hemodynamic, surgical, and arrhythmic histories to plan for the most effective electrophysiologic intervention.

The authors describe how the...

08/12/2025

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Case Study

Impact of Pulsed Field Ablation on Atrial Fibrillation: Insights From Winchester Medical Center-Valley Health

04/01/2025

Emmanuel Ekanem, MD; Todd Teigeler, MD; Daniel V. Alexander, DO, FACC, CCDS; Timothy O'Neal; Allison Haggerty, MSN, RN; Taylor Young, RN; Rasheva Sperry, BSN, RN; Bethany Larrimore, BSN, RN; Debra Jenkins, CEPS, RCES; Daniel Reno, RCIS; Jessica Horton, MS; Heather Hostetler, MSN, RN; Gabrielle Miller, BSN, RN

Emmanuel Ekanem, MD, and colleagues provide a brief perspective on their pulsed field ablation journey and approach based on real-world experience.

Emmanuel Ekanem, MD, and...

04/01/2025

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Case Study

Advanced Techniques for Managing Complex Atrial Flutters

04/01/2025

Peter A. Santucci, MD; Tiffany Y. Hu, MD

Tiffany Y Hu, MD, and Peter A Santucci, MD, discuss the pathophysiology and ablation strategies for managing complex macroreentrant atrial flutters.

Tiffany Y Hu, MD, and Peter A...

04/01/2025

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Case Study

Candida Parapsilosis Endocarditis With Early Lead Extraction and Vacuum Aspiration Device-Assisted Percutaneous Debulking

03/10/2025

Laura Bradel, DO; Lu Chen, MD; Jonathan Arnedo, MD; Moshe Y Gunsburg, MD; Tatyana Zagoruy, MD; Berhane Worku, MD; Rajesh Malik, MD; Jude ElSaygh, MD; Abeer Ashfaq, MD; Gioia Turitto, MD; Bharath Reddy, MD; Brian Wong, MD; Jeremy Berman, MD

Fungal endocarditis in the setting of cardiac devices is becoming increasingly common. A high index of suspicion is recommended for diagnosis, and the treatment usually involves a combination of early medical and surgical therapies.

Fungal endocarditis in the...

03/10/2025

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Case Study

Transcatheter Closure of the Left Atrial Appendage After Failed Surgical Closure

01/01/2025

Alok Gambhir, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS; John Ricketts, MD, FACC

Alok Gambhir, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS, and John Ricketts, MD, FACC, present a case of transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure in a patient who had incomplete surgical closure of the LAA.

Alok Gambhir, MD, PhD, FACC,...

01/01/2025

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Case Study

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in a Patient With Atrial Septal Closure Device Performed in an Outpatient Same Day Ambulatory Surgery Center

12/01/2024

Sudarone Thihalolipavan, MD; Vijay Swarup, MD, FHRS; Jacob Hantla, CRNA, FHRS

Dr Sudarone Thihalolipavan and colleagues share a case highlighting a complex left-sided catheter ablation performed in their ambulatory surgery center.

Dr Sudarone Thihalolipavan and...

12/01/2024

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Webinars

CLOSING IN ON EXCELLENCE: Early Ambulation & Same-Day Discharge Post-AF Ablations

On-Demand

Improving EP Lab Efficiency: The Added Value of High Fidelity Electrograms

On-Demand

On-Demand Webinar: Dual-Chamber Brady Pacemaker Implant Procedure

Summary This course is designed for Electrophysiologists, Electrophysiology Fellows, Interventional Cardiologists, and Cardiothoracic Surgeons who are interested in developing skills related to pacemaker implantation and management. Objectives -Understand Class I indications for a pace...