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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 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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The Expanding Role of Intracardiac Echocardiography in Electrophysiology
01/27/2026
Jason S. Chinitz, MD
Jason Chinitz, MD discusses the central role of ICE in advancing procedural safety, efficiency, and operator control—spanning fluoroless AF ablation, LAAO, and concomitant procedures.
Jason Chinitz, MD discusses the central role of ICE in advancing procedural safety, efficiency, and operator control—spanning fluoroless AF ablation, LAAO, and concomitant procedures.
Jason Chinitz, MD discusses the...
01/27/2026
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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 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
EP Lab Digest
Expert Insights From Andrew M Goldsweig, MD, MS
Feature Interview
Transforming Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Procedures With 3D Intracardiac Echocardiography:
01/02/2026
Andrew M. Goldsweig, MD, MS; Jodie Elrod
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Andrew M. Goldsweig, coauthor of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) Position Statement on ICE to Guide Structural Heart Disease Interventions.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Andrew M. Goldsweig, coauthor of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) Position Statement on ICE to Guide Structural Heart Disease Interventions.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr....
01/02/2026
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Philips Joins Optum Healthcare’s Network as a Preferred Provider in the USA
09/25/2025
Philips’ ambulatory and diagnostic solutions and services are now available to 3.4 million Optum policyholders for enhanced outpatient cardiac monitoring
Philips’ ambulatory and diagnostic solutions and services are now available to 3.4 million Optum policyholders for enhanced outpatient cardiac monitoring
Philips’ ambulatory and...
09/25/2025
EP Lab Digest
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 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
EP Lab Digest
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 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
EP Lab Digest
Review
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes
02/01/2025
Nishka Dalal; Brian C Boursiquot, MD, MS; Larry R Jackson, II, MD, MHSc
In this clinical review, authors Nishka Dalal and colleagues discuss epidemiologic differences in the incidence and prevalence of atrial fibrillation, including disparities in AF management and outcomes, and future directions. .
In this clinical review, authors Nishka Dalal and colleagues discuss epidemiologic differences in the incidence and prevalence of atrial fibrillation, including disparities in AF management and outcomes, and future directions. .
In this clinical review, authors...
02/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Atrial Fibrillation Initiatives
Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Community-Based Atrial Fibrillation Clinic
01/10/2025
Andrew Rudnick, MD; Gautam Verma, MD; Laurie Marinaro-Pascale, CRNP; Meaghan Brown, CRNP; Andrew Giaquinto, PharmD
Andrew Rudnick, MD, and colleagues outline the Center for Atrial Fibrillation and Electrophysiology, which is structured to meet the varied needs of patients with AF.
Andrew Rudnick, MD, and colleagues outline the Center for Atrial Fibrillation and Electrophysiology, which is structured to meet the varied needs of patients with AF.
Andrew Rudnick, MD, and...
01/10/2025
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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, 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
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
Developing a Protocol for 4-Dimensional Intracardiac Echocardiography-Guided Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Procedures
10/03/2024
David Weisman, MD, FHRS
Dr Weisman discusses his approach for a 4-dimensional intracardiac echocardiography-guided approach to left atrial appendage occlusion procedures.
Dr Weisman discusses his approach for a 4-dimensional intracardiac echocardiography-guided approach to left atrial appendage occlusion procedures.
Dr Weisman discusses his...
10/03/2024
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Philips Joins Optum Healthcare’s Network as a Preferred Provider in the USA
09/25/2025
Philips’ ambulatory and diagnostic solutions and services are now available to 3.4 million Optum policyholders for enhanced outpatient cardiac monitoring
Philips’ ambulatory and diagnostic solutions and services are now available to 3.4 million Optum policyholders for enhanced outpatient cardiac monitoring
Philips’ ambulatory and...
09/25/2025
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Philips Announces Collaboration With Epic to Enhance Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring
07/24/2025
Royal Philips announced a collaboration with Epic to integrate Philips’ suite of cardiac ambulatory monitoring and diagnostics services with Aura.
Royal Philips announced a collaboration with Epic to integrate Philips’ suite of cardiac ambulatory monitoring and diagnostics services with Aura.
Royal Philips announced a...
07/24/2025
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Philips Aims to Transform Diagnostic Cardiology With Introduction of New Cardiac Workstation in the U.S.
01/31/2025
Philips Cardiac Workstation uses sophisticated algorithms to speed collection and processing of ECG data, helping streamline care and prioritize at-risk patients
Philips Cardiac Workstation uses sophisticated algorithms to speed collection and processing of ECG data, helping streamline care and prioritize at-risk patients
Philips Cardiac Workstation uses...
01/31/2025
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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...
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...
BIOTRONIK Press...
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...
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...
LUMA Vision Press...
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...
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...
St. David’s Medical Center Press...
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...
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...
Eko Health Press Release SAN...
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...
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...
BIOTRONIK Press...
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...
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...
Corify Care Press...
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...
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...
Cytokinetics Press...
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...
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...
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Press...
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,...
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...
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...
Kardium Press...
01/21/2026
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