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Perspectives
The 7-Day Care Model: Preparing for the Future of Patient Access
04/01/2025
Jennifer Graham, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ; Joshua Peltz, MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE; Erin Frazier Roaché, MHA, RN, NE-BC; Mogregory Morgan, BAS, AAS, RT(R); Elizabeth Rogers, MHA, BSN, RN; Bill Viar, BSRT, RCP
Jennifer Graham, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ, and colleagues detail implementation of a 7-day care model approach in their EP lab.
Jennifer Graham, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ, and colleagues detail implementation of a 7-day care model approach in their EP lab.
Jennifer Graham, MSN, RN, NE-BC,...
04/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
Optimizing Cardiac Device Management: Modern Care Pathways and Workflow Innovation at Sutter Health
04/01/2025
Junior W DelGiorno, IBHRE CCDS, explores Sutter Health’s approach to chronic care of its patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices.
Junior W DelGiorno, IBHRE CCDS, explores Sutter Health’s approach to chronic care of its patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices.
Junior W DelGiorno, IBHRE CCDS,...
04/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
Optimizing Efficiency and Outcomes in the Electrophysiology Lab
04/01/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Improving efficiency in the EP lab is an important goal. By striving to operate at the top of the efficiency/outcomes curve, one can minimize complications and ultimately improve outcomes.
Improving efficiency in the EP lab is an important goal. By striving to operate at the top of the efficiency/outcomes curve, one can minimize complications and ultimately improve outcomes.
Improving efficiency in the EP...
04/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Ahead of Print: Feature Interview
Changing Role of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Therapy in the Era of Optimized Heart Failure Management
03/31/2025
EP Lab Digest speaks with Amin Yehya MD, MS, about the contemporary role for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy in the era of improved guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT), including the 4 pillars of GDMT for heart...
EP Lab Digest speaks with Amin Yehya MD, MS, about the contemporary role for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy in the era of improved guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT), including the 4 pillars of GDMT for heart...
EP Lab Digest speaks with Amin...
03/31/2025
EP Lab Digest
Review
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists: A New Frontier in Atrial Fibrillation Treatment
03/24/2025
Linda C. Moulton, RN, MS, MSN
Linda Moulton, RN, MS, reviews the characteristics of epicardial adipose tissue, its impact on atrial fibrillation, the action of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists to alter that fat, and drug side effects.
Linda Moulton, RN, MS, reviews the characteristics of epicardial adipose tissue, its impact on atrial fibrillation, the action of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists to alter that fat, and drug side effects.
Linda Moulton, RN, MS, reviews...
03/24/2025
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
Genetic Testing for Early-Onset Atrial Fibrillation: When Is It Necessary?
03/10/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
As evidence grows that these patients can be found to have a gene mutation which has a clinically meaningful impact on prognosis and treatment, it is likely that guidelines will recommend genetic testing more strongly in young patients.
As evidence grows that these patients can be found to have a gene mutation which has a clinically meaningful impact on prognosis and treatment, it is likely that guidelines will recommend genetic testing more strongly in young patients.
As evidence grows that these...
03/10/2025
EP Lab Digest
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 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
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
Understanding Arrhythmias: Clinical Challenges, Treatment Gaps, and Opportunities for Improved Care
03/05/2025
Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI
EP Lab Digest talks with Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, Medical Director, Women’s Heart Clinic, Ascension Medical Group, about challenges in cardiovascular care for women, gaps in knowledge, considerations during pregnancy and...
EP Lab Digest talks with Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, Medical Director, Women’s Heart Clinic, Ascension Medical Group, about challenges in cardiovascular care for women, gaps in knowledge, considerations during pregnancy and...
EP Lab Digest talks with Nishtha...
03/05/2025
EP Lab Digest
EP Spotlight
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
Letter from the Editor
Vertebral Vein Electrical Stimulation to Provoke Ventricular Ectopy During Ablation in the Electrophysiology Lab
02/01/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Electrical stimulation of the vertebral veins using a multielectrode EP catheter may be a promising new technique to provoke PVCs in the EP lab to facilitate mapping and successful catheter ablation.
Electrical stimulation of the vertebral veins using a multielectrode EP catheter may be a promising new technique to provoke PVCs in the EP lab to facilitate mapping and successful catheter ablation.
Electrical stimulation of the...
02/01/2025
EP Lab Digest

News

News
Heart Rhythm Case Reports Publishes Notable Case Detailing First Use of AI-Guided ECG Mapping for Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing
04/01/2025
Vektor Medical Press Release  SAN DIEGO -- Vektor Medical, a leader in non-invasive, AI-powered arrhythmia analysis technology, today announced the publication of a groundbreaking case in Heart Rhythm Case...
Vektor Medical Press Release  SAN DIEGO -- Vektor Medical, a leader in non-invasive, AI-powered arrhythmia analysis technology, today announced the publication of a groundbreaking case in Heart Rhythm Case...
Vektor Medical Press...
04/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
EHRA 2025: The European Society of Cardiology Calls for Revision of Medical Device Regulation
04/01/2025
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has urged the European Commission to revise the Medical Device Regulation (EU 745/2017, MDR) following significant challenges in its implementation.
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has urged the European Commission to revise the Medical Device Regulation (EU 745/2017, MDR) following significant challenges in its implementation.
The European Society of...
04/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
EHRA 2025: Use of Antidepressant Medication Linked to Substantial Increase in Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
04/01/2025
In new research presented at EHRA 2025,  a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, researchers show that, compared with the general population with no history of antidepressant (AD) use, individuals with a history of AD use...
In new research presented at EHRA 2025,  a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, researchers show that, compared with the general population with no history of antidepressant (AD) use, individuals with a history of AD use...
In new research presented at...
04/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
EHRA 2025 news
News
EHRA 2025: Groundbreaking Consensus Statement on Conduction System Pacing Released: A Major Milestone in the Evolution of Pacing Therapy
04/01/2025
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has released a groundbreaking consensus statement on conduction system pacing (CSP), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of pacing therapy.
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has released a groundbreaking consensus statement on conduction system pacing (CSP), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of pacing therapy.
The European Society of...
04/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
EHRA 2025: Using Artificial Intelligence to Calculate the Heart’s Biological Age Through ECG Data Predicts Increased Risk of Mortality and Cardiovascular Events
04/01/2025
While everybody’s heart has an absolute chonological age (as old as that person is), hearts also have a theoretical ‘biological’ age1 that is based on how the heart functions.
While everybody’s heart has an absolute chonological age (as old as that person is), hearts also have a theoretical ‘biological’ age1 that is based on how the heart functions.
While everybody’s heart has an...
04/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
ACC 2025: Dr. Christopher Kramer is New American College of Cardiology President
04/01/2025
Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC, today assumed the role of president of the American College of Cardiology.
Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC, today assumed the role of president of the American College of Cardiology.
Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC,...
04/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
ACC 2025: Rivaroxaban Comparable to Warfarin in Left Ventricular Blood Clots
04/01/2025
At 3 months of follow-up, patients hospitalized for a serious heart attack who were treated with the oral blood thinner rivaroxaban for a blood clot in the left ventricle did as well as similar patients who received standard treatment with...
At 3 months of follow-up, patients hospitalized for a serious heart attack who were treated with the oral blood thinner rivaroxaban for a blood clot in the left ventricle did as well as similar patients who received standard treatment with...
At 3 months of follow-up,...
04/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
ACC 2025: Survival of Athletes After Sudden Cardiac Arrest Varies by Race
04/01/2025
The American College of Cardiology Press Release CHICAGO (Mar 30, 2025) - The overall survival rate of athletes who suffer sudden cardiac arrest has improved over the past decade, but the likelihood of surviving varies by...
The American College of Cardiology Press Release CHICAGO (Mar 30, 2025) - The overall survival rate of athletes who suffer sudden cardiac arrest has improved over the past decade, but the likelihood of surviving varies by...
The American College of...
04/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
ACC 2025: Oral Semaglutide Reduces Cardiovascular Events by 14% at Four Years
04/01/2025
The American College of Cardiology Press Release  CHICAGO (Mar 29, 2025) - People taking an oral formulation of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist semaglutide were 14% less likely than those taking a placebo to experience...
The American College of Cardiology Press Release  CHICAGO (Mar 29, 2025) - People taking an oral formulation of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist semaglutide were 14% less likely than those taking a placebo to experience...
The American College of...
04/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
iRhythm Unveils New Real-World Data at ACC.25 Demonstrating the Benefits of Zio® Long-Term Continuous Monitoring for Arrhythmia Detection
03/31/2025
iRhythm Technologies Press Release  SAN FRANCISCO, March 31, 2025 -- iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRTC) today announced results from two large real-world retrospective analyses presented at the American College of...
iRhythm Technologies Press Release  SAN FRANCISCO, March 31, 2025 -- iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRTC) today announced results from two large real-world retrospective analyses presented at the American College of...
iRhythm Technologies Press...
03/31/2025
EP Lab Digest

Podcasts

EP Edit Podcast
Podcasts
The EP Edit Podcast Episode List
03/05/2025
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 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...
03/05/2025
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
Understanding Arrhythmias: Clinical Challenges, Treatment Gaps, and Opportunities for Improved Care
03/05/2025
Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI
EP Lab Digest talks with Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, Medical Director, Women’s Heart Clinic, Ascension Medical Group, about challenges in cardiovascular care for women, gaps in knowledge, considerations during pregnancy and...
EP Lab Digest talks with Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, Medical Director, Women’s Heart Clinic, Ascension Medical Group, about challenges in cardiovascular care for women, gaps in knowledge, considerations during pregnancy and...
EP Lab Digest talks with Nishtha...
03/05/2025
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
Enhancing Patient Outcomes: Inside Tampa General Hospital’s Innovative NeuroCardiac Program
02/07/2025
Bibhu D. Mohanty, MD; Elizabeth Schetina, BSN, RN
EP Lab Digest highlights Tampa General Hospital’s NeuroCardiac Program, a unique, collaborative approach to patient care that is shaping the future of heart-brain health.
EP Lab Digest highlights Tampa General Hospital’s NeuroCardiac Program, a unique, collaborative approach to patient care that is shaping the future of heart-brain health.
EP Lab Digest highlights Tampa...
02/07/2025
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2025: What to Expect, and Future Perspectives in Electrophysiology
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
New Guidance on Cardiac Arrhythmias and Autonomic Dysfunction Associated With COVID-19, and Cardiac Contributions to Brain Health
Podcasts
Review of New Scientific Statements in Cardiovascular Health
12/06/2024
Rakesh Gopinathannair, MD, MA, FACC, FHRS; Elaine Y. Wan, MD, FACC, FAHA, FHRS
This episode features interviews with Drs Rakesh Gopinathannair and Elaine Wan about new scientific statements from the American Heart Association.
This episode features interviews with Drs Rakesh Gopinathannair and Elaine Wan about new scientific statements from the American Heart Association.
This episode features interviews...
12/06/2024
EP Lab Digest
Podcast discussion with Shailendra Upadhyay, MD, CEPS, FHRS, and Irfan Warsy, MD
Podcasts
Management of Children and Adults with Congenital Heart Disease
09/30/2024
Shailendra Upadhyay, MD
EP Lab Digest talks with Drs Irfan Warsy and Shay Upadhyay from Connecticut Children's Heart Center about updates in the management of children and adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), including evolution of their program and more.
EP Lab Digest talks with Drs Irfan Warsy and Shay Upadhyay from Connecticut Children's Heart Center about updates in the management of children and adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), including evolution of their program and more.
EP Lab Digest talks with Drs...
09/30/2024
EP Lab Digest
HRX interview with Dr. Silva and Dr. Mittal
Feature Interview
HRX 2024: Interview With Jennifer Avari Silva, MD, FHRS, and Suneet Mittal, MD, FHRS
08/16/2024
EP Lab Digest speaks with Jennifer N Avari Silva, MD, FHRS, Executive Producer, and Suneet Mittal, MD, FHRS, about what to expect at the upcoming conference, taking place September 5-7, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Jennifer N Avari Silva, MD, FHRS, Executive Producer, and Suneet Mittal, MD, FHRS, about what to expect at the upcoming conference, taking place September 5-7, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.
EP Lab Digest speaks with...
08/16/2024
EP Lab Digest

Watch/Listen

Coverage from the Western AF Symposium

Videos
Bridging Artificial Intelligence Research and Real-World Clinical Practice for Atrial Fibrillation Management
03/31/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS; Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH
In this discussion, Bradley Knight, MD, talks with Tina Baykaner, MD, about the potential for artificial intelligence in EP, how AI can help in the management of patients with heart rhythm disorders in the near future, and take-home messages...
In this discussion, Bradley Knight, MD, talks with Tina Baykaner, MD, about the potential for artificial intelligence in EP, how AI can help in the management of patients with heart rhythm disorders in the near future, and take-home messages...
In this discussion, Bradley...
03/31/2025
EP Lab Digest
Dr Sohns
Feature Interview
Two-Year Follow-Up of the CASTLE-HTx Trial
03/28/2025
Christian Sohns, MD, FEHRA
Watch as Christian Sohns, MD, discusses his Western AF 2025 presentation on follow-up data from the CASTLE-HTx trial.
Watch as Christian Sohns, MD, discusses his Western AF 2025 presentation on follow-up data from the CASTLE-HTx trial.
Watch as Christian Sohns, MD,...
03/28/2025
EP Lab Digest
WAFib 2025 Research Competition
Conference Coverage
Top 5 Winners of the David E. Haines EP Fellows Research Competition: Western AF Symposium 2025
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
News
Catheter Precision to Attend and Participate in the Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium
03/14/2025
Catheter Precision, Inc., a US-based medical device company focused on developing technologically advanced products for the cardiac electrophysiology market announced their attendance at the 18th Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium from...
Catheter Precision, Inc., a US-based medical device company focused on developing technologically advanced products for the cardiac electrophysiology market announced their attendance at the 18th Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium from...
Catheter Precision, Inc., a...
03/14/2025
EP Lab Digest

Letters From the Editor

Letter from the Editor
Optimizing Efficiency and Outcomes in the Electrophysiology Lab
04/01/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Improving efficiency in the EP lab is an important goal. By striving to operate at the top of the efficiency/outcomes curve, one can minimize complications and ultimately improve outcomes.
Improving efficiency in the EP lab is an important goal. By striving to operate at the top of the efficiency/outcomes curve, one can minimize complications and ultimately improve outcomes.
Improving efficiency in the EP...
04/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
Genetic Testing for Early-Onset Atrial Fibrillation: When Is It Necessary?
03/10/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
As evidence grows that these patients can be found to have a gene mutation which has a clinically meaningful impact on prognosis and treatment, it is likely that guidelines will recommend genetic testing more strongly in young patients.
As evidence grows that these patients can be found to have a gene mutation which has a clinically meaningful impact on prognosis and treatment, it is likely that guidelines will recommend genetic testing more strongly in young patients.
As evidence grows that these...
03/10/2025
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
Vertebral Vein Electrical Stimulation to Provoke Ventricular Ectopy During Ablation in the Electrophysiology Lab
02/01/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Electrical stimulation of the vertebral veins using a multielectrode EP catheter may be a promising new technique to provoke PVCs in the EP lab to facilitate mapping and successful catheter ablation.
Electrical stimulation of the vertebral veins using a multielectrode EP catheter may be a promising new technique to provoke PVCs in the EP lab to facilitate mapping and successful catheter ablation.
Electrical stimulation of the...
02/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
Intravascular Hemolysis Related to Pulsed Field Ablation
01/10/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Introduction of this new energy source and the associated electrode catheters designed to deliver PFA has come with the recognition of novel procedural risks and complications that were not considered in the past when using RF or cryo.
Introduction of this new energy source and the associated electrode catheters designed to deliver PFA has come with the recognition of novel procedural risks and complications that were not considered in the past when using RF or cryo.
Introduction of this new energy...
01/10/2025
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
The Most Significant Updates in Electrophysiology in 2024
12/01/2024
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
What were the most significant guideline updates and clinical trials in clinical cardiac electrophysiology in 2024? Here is a list of 8 high-impact guidelines and studies published in 2024.
What were the most significant guideline updates and clinical trials in clinical cardiac electrophysiology in 2024? Here is a list of 8 high-impact guidelines and studies published in 2024.
What were the most significant...
12/01/2024
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
Does the Presence of an Isoelectric Period Predict the Mechanism of a Post-Ablation Atrial Arrhythmia?
11/01/2024
A study using ultra-high-density mapping of post-ablation atrial arrhythmias teaches us that over one-third of patients who present with an atrial tachycardia that demonstrates an isoelectric period actually have a macroreentrant mechanism.
A study using ultra-high-density mapping of post-ablation atrial arrhythmias teaches us that over one-third of patients who present with an atrial tachycardia that demonstrates an isoelectric period actually have a macroreentrant mechanism.
A study using ultra-high-density...
11/01/2024
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
How Was a Sham-Controlled Trial for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in Humans Ever Justified?
09/04/2024
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
In September 2024, the first sham-controlled AF ablation trial was published simultaneous with presentation of the study findings at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2024.
In September 2024, the first sham-controlled AF ablation trial was published simultaneous with presentation of the study findings at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2024.
In September 2024, the first...
09/04/2024
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
Hospital Rankings for Heart and Heart Surgery Need to Include Electrophysiology Procedures in Their Metrics
09/01/2024
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Historically, more resources, attention, and personnel are dedicated to the cardiac operating rooms, cardiac intensive care units, and catheterization laboratories than to the EP laboratories. There are many reasons why.
Historically, more resources, attention, and personnel are dedicated to the cardiac operating rooms, cardiac intensive care units, and catheterization laboratories than to the EP laboratories. There are many reasons why.
Historically, more resources,...
09/01/2024
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
Reducing the Rate of Serious Adverse Events in the Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory From 2% to 1%
08/16/2024
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
It is unrealistic to expect zero complications from an invasive procedure. It is also important to learn that trying to lower the rate of serious adverse events from 2% to 1% in the EP lab can require much more than twice the effort.
It is unrealistic to expect zero complications from an invasive procedure. It is also important to learn that trying to lower the rate of serious adverse events from 2% to 1% in the EP lab can require much more than twice the effort.
It is unrealistic to expect zero...
08/16/2024
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
Are Disease-Modifying Treatments on the Horizon for Patients With Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy?
07/02/2024
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Gene therapy targeting the underlying desmosomal mutation and approaches to prevent myocardial fibrosis independent of the specific genetic defect by increasing cardiac levels of FGF21 may be on the horizon for patients with ARVC.
Gene therapy targeting the underlying desmosomal mutation and approaches to prevent myocardial fibrosis independent of the specific genetic defect by increasing cardiac levels of FGF21 may be on the horizon for patients with ARVC.
Gene therapy targeting the...
07/02/2024
EP Lab Digest

Featured EP Programs

Spotlight Interview
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 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
EP Lab Digest
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 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
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
Harlingen Medical Center
12/01/2024
Linda Bull, LVN, CVT
In this month’s issue, EP Lab Digest showcases the cardiac electrophysiology program at Harlingen Medical Center, a 112-bed community hospital in Harlingen, Texas.
In this month’s issue, EP Lab Digest showcases the cardiac electrophysiology program at Harlingen Medical Center, a 112-bed community hospital in Harlingen, Texas.
In this month’s issue, EP Lab...
12/01/2024
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute
11/01/2024
This month, we highlight this electrophysiology (EP) program in Minneapolis. Their main EP facility consists of 4 EP procedure rooms, as well as 2 additional EP procedure rooms used at an offsite stand-alone surgical center.
This month, we highlight this electrophysiology (EP) program in Minneapolis. Their main EP facility consists of 4 EP procedure rooms, as well as 2 additional EP procedure rooms used at an offsite stand-alone surgical center.
This month, we highlight this...
11/01/2024
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
Spotlight Interview: Banner Cardiovascular Center – West Valley
09/04/2024
In this month’s issue, we highlight the EP program at Banner Cardiovascular Center – West Valley (BCC-WV), an outpatient cardiac catheterization and EP laboratory that opened in June 2021.
In this month’s issue, we highlight the EP program at Banner Cardiovascular Center – West Valley (BCC-WV), an outpatient cardiac catheterization and EP laboratory that opened in June 2021.
In this month’s issue, we...
09/04/2024
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
Spotlight Interview Update: El Camino Health
03/25/2024
Evy Nitzany, MS, RCES
In this issue, we highlight this cardiac electrophysiology program in Mountain View, California.
In this issue, we highlight this cardiac electrophysiology program in Mountain View, California.
In this issue, we highlight this...
03/25/2024
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
Spotlight Interview Update: Huntsville Hospital
03/07/2024
Jay Dinerman, MD, FACC
This month, we share an update from this EP program in Huntsville, Alabama.
This month, we share an update from this EP program in Huntsville, Alabama.
This month, we share an update...
03/07/2024
EP Lab Digest
EP Spotlight
Spotlight Interview Update: Concord Hospital
11/30/2023
Adam Chodosh, MD, FHRS; Amanda Fernandez, RN, RCIS; Stacy Shelto-Smith, RCIS, MS, RT(R)
This month, EP Lab Digest features an update on the EP program at Concord Hospital in central New Hampshire, which has 1 dedicated EP lab and 1 crossover lab.
This month, EP Lab Digest features an update on the EP program at Concord Hospital in central New Hampshire, which has 1 dedicated EP lab and 1 crossover lab.
This month, EP Lab Digest...
11/30/2023
EP Lab Digest
EP Lab Spotlight
Spotlight Interview: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
10/31/2023
Bruce Hook, MD
In this issue, EP Lab Digest highlights the program at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, which has 3 dedicated EP labs.
In this issue, EP Lab Digest highlights the program at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, which has 3 dedicated EP labs.
In this issue, EP Lab Digest...
10/31/2023
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
Spotlight Interview: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital
09/26/2023
Natasha Sells, BSN, RN, PCCN, RCES
In this issue, EP Lab Digest highlights the program at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, which has 4 procedure rooms and 4 holding bays.
In this issue, EP Lab Digest highlights the program at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, which has 4 procedure rooms and 4 holding bays.
In this issue, EP Lab Digest...
09/26/2023
EP Lab Digest

Case Studies

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 Santucci, MD, discuss the pathophysiology and ablation strategies for managing complex macroreentrant atrial flutters.
Tiffany Y Hu, MD, and Peter A...
04/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
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 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
EP Lab Digest
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 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
EP Lab Digest
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
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 colleagues share a case highlighting a complex left-sided catheter ablation performed in their ambulatory surgery center.
Dr Sudarone Thihalolipavan and...
12/01/2024
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
Initial Experience With Zero-Fluoroscopy Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Case Study and Workflow Analysis
11/01/2024
Dr Hany Demo outlines his initial experience with zero-fluoroscopy pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation, focusing on patient selection, procedural workflow, and practical tips for incorporating this technique into clinical practice.
Dr Hany Demo outlines his initial experience with zero-fluoroscopy pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation, focusing on patient selection, procedural workflow, and practical tips for incorporating this technique into clinical practice.
Dr Hany Demo outlines his...
11/01/2024
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
Initial Experience With the Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator: Procedure Workflow and Patient Selection
11/01/2024
Dr Chinmaya Mareddy and colleagues share their experience with extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation cases from their center.
Dr Chinmaya Mareddy and colleagues share their experience with extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation cases from their center.
Dr Chinmaya Mareddy and...
11/01/2024
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
Transvenous, Extraction, Leadless: Opportunities in the New Era of Leadless Pacemakers
11/01/2024
Dr Samira Teeri and colleagues share a case highlighting the management of transvenous lead-related complications in a patient with a dual-chamber pacemaker through the use of leadless pacemaker technology.
Dr Samira Teeri and colleagues share a case highlighting the management of transvenous lead-related complications in a patient with a dual-chamber pacemaker through the use of leadless pacemaker technology.
Dr Samira Teeri and colleagues...
11/01/2024
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
Use of Left Atrial Intracardiac Echocardiography and Electroanatomic Mapping for a Zero-Fluoroscopy Pulsed Field Ablation Workflow in Pulmonary Vein and Posterior Wall Isolation
10/03/2024
Eduardo B. Saad, MD, PhD, FHRS, FESC; Ronuk M Modi, MD
Drs Modi and Saad share their workflow for a safe and efficient zero-fluoroscopy PFA for pulmonary vein and posterior wall isolation using near-field intracardiac echocardiography (in the left atrium) and electroanatomic mapping.
Drs Modi and Saad share their workflow for a safe and efficient zero-fluoroscopy PFA for pulmonary vein and posterior wall isolation using near-field intracardiac echocardiography (in the left atrium) and electroanatomic mapping.
Drs Modi and Saad share their...
10/03/2024
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News
Lucia and Heart Rhythm Society Announce Strategic Collaboration to Enhance UpBeat.org for AFib Patients, Sponsored by the BMS-Pfizer Alliance
01/31/2025
Lucia, a leader in health AI and patient engagement solutions, and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), the international leader in science, education, and advocacy for cardiac arrhythmia professionals and patients, today announced a strategic...
Lucia, a leader in health AI and patient engagement solutions, and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), the international leader in science, education, and advocacy for cardiac arrhythmia professionals and patients, today announced a strategic...
Lucia, a leader in health AI and...
01/31/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
Heart Rhythm Society Establishes New Advocacy Organization to Address the Needs of Electrophysiologists and Their Patients
10/18/2024
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Board of Trustees unanimously approved the formation of Heart Rhythm Advocates, a new, shared vision, cause-related nonprofit 501(c)(4) advocacy organization to complement the primary 501(c)(3) nonprofit...
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Board of Trustees unanimously approved the formation of Heart Rhythm Advocates, a new, shared vision, cause-related nonprofit 501(c)(4) advocacy organization to complement the primary 501(c)(3) nonprofit...
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)...
10/18/2024
EP Lab Digest
News
The Heart Rhythm Society Releases New Policy Statement Underscoring Requirements for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
09/27/2024
Heart Rhythm Society Press Release  WASHINGTON, DC (September 27, 2024) – The Health Policy and Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) recently published a statement online in the Heart Rhythm Journal...
Heart Rhythm Society Press Release  WASHINGTON, DC (September 27, 2024) – The Health Policy and Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) recently published a statement online in the Heart Rhythm Journal...
Heart Rhythm Society Press...
09/27/2024
EP Lab Digest
News
HRS and ACC Joint Comment on Coverage for Pulsed Field Ablation
09/09/2024
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) are global leaders in science, education and transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all.
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) are global leaders in science, education and transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all.
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)...
09/09/2024
EP Lab Digest
Lauren Sell EPLD
HRS 2024 Conference Coverage
Post-Implant: Best Practices for Wound Care and Follow-Up
06/18/2024

Edited by Jodie Elrod

Edited by Jodie Elrod
In this video, Lauren Sell, MSN, APRN, CPNP, discusses her presentation from Heart Rhythm 2024.
In this video, Lauren Sell, MSN, APRN, CPNP, discusses her presentation from Heart Rhythm 2024.
In this video, Lauren Sell, MSN,...
06/18/2024
EP Lab Digest
HRS 2024 Conference Coverage
Pharmacist Interventions for Atrial Fibrillation Symptom Management: Megan LaBreck, PharmD, BCPS, CACP, and Kristen Campbell, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
06/18/2024
Megan LaBreck, PharmD, BCPS; Kristen Campbell, PharmD, BCPS
Megan LaBreck, PharmD, BCPS, CACP, and Kristen Campbell, PharmD, BCPS, CPP, discuss the role of the pharmacist in electrophysiology, current challenges in antiarrhythmic drug therapy, and pharmacist-led educational intervention.
Megan LaBreck, PharmD, BCPS, CACP, and Kristen Campbell, PharmD, BCPS, CPP, discuss the role of the pharmacist in electrophysiology, current challenges in antiarrhythmic drug therapy, and pharmacist-led educational intervention.
Megan LaBreck, PharmD, BCPS,...
06/18/2024
EP Lab Digest
HRS 2024 Conference Coverage
Indications and Risks of Transvenous Lead Extraction: Discussion With Miguel Leal, MD, and Robert Schaller, DO
06/12/2024
Miguel Leal, MD; Robert Schaller, DO
Miguel Leal, MD, and Robert Schaller, DO, discuss current and evolving indications of lead extraction, as well as how to establish a relationship with the CT surgical team, prepare for complications, and mitigate risk during high-risk cases.
Miguel Leal, MD, and Robert Schaller, DO, discuss current and evolving indications of lead extraction, as well as how to establish a relationship with the CT surgical team, prepare for complications, and mitigate risk during high-risk cases.
Miguel Leal, MD, and Robert...
06/12/2024
EP Lab Digest
HRS 2024 Conference Coverage
Highlighting the 2024 HRS Expert Consensus Statement on Arrhythmias in the Athlete: Evaluation, Treatment, and Return to Play
06/11/2024

Interview by Jodie Elrod

Interview by Jodie Elrod
In this discussion, Mark Link, MD, and Rachel Lampert, MD, discuss the newly released 2024 HRS expert consensus statement on arrhythmias in the athlete.
In this discussion, Mark Link, MD, and Rachel Lampert, MD, discuss the newly released 2024 HRS expert consensus statement on arrhythmias in the athlete.
In this discussion, Mark Link,...
06/11/2024
EP Lab Digest
HRS 2024 Conference Coverage
Key Updates in the New Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines: Discussion With Bradley Knight, MD, and Jonathan Piccini, MD, MHS
06/03/2024

Interview by Jodie Elrod

Interview by Jodie Elrod
In this video discussion from Heart Rhythm 2024 with Bradley Knight, MD, and Jonathan Piccini, MD, MHS, key points from the 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation are discussed.
In this video discussion from Heart Rhythm 2024 with Bradley Knight, MD, and Jonathan Piccini, MD, MHS, key points from the 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation are discussed.
In this video discussion from...
06/03/2024
EP Lab Digest
Dr Nauffal EPLD
HRS 2024 Conference Coverage
Vascular Closure Devices Linked to Earlier Same-Day Discharge
06/03/2024

Edited by Jodie Elrod

Edited by Jodie Elrod
In this video, Victor Nauffal, MD, discusses his abstract from Heart Rhythm 2024.
In this video, Victor Nauffal, MD, discusses his abstract from Heart Rhythm 2024.
In this video, Victor Nauffal,...
06/03/2024
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