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Feature Interviews

My Indication for Concomitant LAAO With Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Insights From James Freeman, MD, MPH, MS
WESTERN AF 2026 SESSION
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, 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
EP Lab Digest
WESTERN AF 2026 SESSION
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 this upcoming roundtable at the 2026 Western Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Symposium.
Lama Al Jebbawi, MD, discusses...
01/30/2026
EP Lab Digest
Interview With Frank Cuoco, MD, MBA, MS
WESTERN AF 2026 SESSION
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, 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
EP Lab Digest
Dr Mittal Western AF
Western AF 2024 Interview
04/15/2024
Suneet Mittal, MD, FACC, FHRS; Jodie Elrod
In this interview from Western AF 2024, we speak with Suneet Mittal, MD, from the Valley Health System on what it takes to move atrial fibrillation (AF) practice to the outpatient setting.
In this interview from Western AF 2024, we speak with Suneet Mittal, MD, from the Valley Health System on what it takes to move atrial fibrillation (AF) practice to the outpatient setting.
In this interview from Western...
04/15/2024
EP Lab Digest
Mina Chung
Western AF 2024 Interview
04/15/2024
Mina K. Chung, MD; Jodie Elrod
In this interview from Western AF 2024, we speak with Mina Chung, MD, from the Cleveland Clinic about the 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS guideline for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation (AF).
In this interview from Western AF 2024, we speak with Mina Chung, MD, from the Cleveland Clinic about the 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS guideline for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation (AF).
In this interview from Western...
04/15/2024
EP Lab Digest

Conference Coverage

Sana M. Al-Khatib, MD, MHS, FHRS, Duke University Medical Center
WESTERN AF 2025 SESSION
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 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
EP Lab Digest
Genetic Relationship Between Atrial Fibrillation Risk and Left Atrial Dysfunction
WESTERN AF 2025 SESSION
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 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
EP Lab Digest
Prash Sanders WAFib 2025
WESTERN AF 2025 SESSION
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 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
EP Lab Digest
Randomized Comparison of Left Atrial Appendage Closure With Oral Anticoagulation After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
WESTERN AF 2025 SESSION
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...
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...
Featured is the presentation...
10/06/2025
EP Lab Digest
Western AF 2025 Session
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 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
EP Lab Digest

Abstracts

EPLD Kataoka WAFib 2026
Conference Coverage
03/17/2026
Shohei Kataoka, MD; Jodie Elrod
EPLD speaks with abstract winner Shohei Kataoka, MD, about the study, “Long PR Interval Leads to Worsening Atrial Function and Inducible Atrial Fibrillation in Swine,” presented at Western AFib 2026.
EPLD speaks with abstract winner Shohei Kataoka, MD, about the study, “Long PR Interval Leads to Worsening Atrial Function and Inducible Atrial Fibrillation in Swine,” presented at Western AFib 2026.
EPLD speaks with abstract winner...
03/17/2026
EP Lab Digest
Conference Coverage
03/12/2026
Matthew Segar, MD, MS; Jodie Elrod
At WesternAFib 2026, Matthew Segar, MD, MS, was recognized as one of two abstract award winners for his presentation, “Atrial Cardiomyopathy Drives Stroke Risk Independent of AFib: A Multi-Cohort Analysis.”
At WesternAFib 2026, Matthew Segar, MD, MS, was recognized as one of two abstract award winners for his presentation, “Atrial Cardiomyopathy Drives Stroke Risk Independent of AFib: A Multi-Cohort Analysis.”
At WesternAFib 2026, Matthew...
03/12/2026
EP Lab Digest
EPLD abstract winners at western AF 2026
Conference Coverage
03/10/2026
Jodie Elrod
At the 2026 Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, emerging clinical fellows in electrophysiology took center stage during the EP Fellows in Training Scientific Research Competition.
At the 2026 Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, emerging clinical fellows in electrophysiology took center stage during the EP Fellows in Training Scientific Research Competition.
At the 2026 Western Atrial...
03/10/2026
EP Lab Digest
WAFib 2025 Research Competition
Conference Coverage
03/19/2025
Jodie Elrod
The top 5 winners of the David E. Haines EP Fellows Research Competition were announced at Western AF Symposium 2025.
The top 5 winners of the David E. Haines EP Fellows Research Competition were announced at Western AF Symposium 2025.
The top 5 winners of the David...
03/19/2025
EP Lab Digest

Podcasts

Contemporary AF Management: Addressing Increased Detection, Early Rhythm Control and Role of AADs
Podcasts
03/17/2026
T. Jared Bunch, MD; Christian Sohns, MD, FEHRA; Jason G. Andrade, MD; Peter Hanna, MD, PhD; Edward P. Gerstenfeld, MD; Qussay Marashly, MD
This podcast series was originally presented and recorded for CME credit at WAFIB 2026.
This podcast series was originally presented and recorded for CME credit at WAFIB 2026.
This podcast series was...
03/17/2026
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
01/10/2025
Nassir F. Marrouche, MD; Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab...
01/10/2025
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
01/10/2025
Nassir F. Marrouche, MD; Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab...
01/10/2025
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
01/10/2025
Nassir F. Marrouche, MD; Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab...
01/10/2025
EP Lab Digest
Podcast discussion with William Cho, PA-C, and Monique Young, ACNP
Podcasts
02/20/2024
Jodie Elrod
In this episode, we share a discussion with William Cho, PA-C, and Monique Young, ACNP, on the benefits of advanced practice clinician (APC)-led clinical care for atrial fibrillation.
In this episode, we share a discussion with William Cho, PA-C, and Monique Young, ACNP, on the benefits of advanced practice clinician (APC)-led clinical care for atrial fibrillation.
In this episode, we share a...
02/20/2024
EP Lab Digest