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Volume 20 - Issue 3 - March 2020

Featured Article

Is Incessant “Asymptomatic” Supraventricular Tachycardia Worth Ablating?
Cover Story
03/02/2020

Gurmeet Singh, DO1, Sagar Patel, DO1, Rakesh Gopinathannair, MD2, Ketan Koranne, MD1, Brian Olshansky, MD1

1Mercy Hospital-North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa; 2Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, Overland Park, Kansas

Gurmeet Singh, DO1, Sagar Patel, DO1,...
We address the question: for older patients with persistent tachycardia, no obvious symptoms, and normal ventricular function, is the best approach to treatment either catheter-based ablation, drugs, or no treatment at all? 
We address the question: for older patients with persistent tachycardia, no obvious symptoms, and normal ventricular function, is the best approach to treatment either catheter-based ablation, drugs, or no treatment at all? 
We address the question: for...
03/02/2020
EP Lab Digest
An Effective Hybrid Ablation Procedure Performed Completely in the EP Lab
Cover Story
03/02/2020

Jonathan S. Steinberg, MD, Robert Altman, MD, and Mark Anderson, MD 

Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University, Arrhythmia Center, Summit Medical Group; Hackensack and Short Hills, New Jersey

Jonathan S. Steinberg, MD, Robert Alt...
We believe we now have the “go to” procedure that we have long sought for patients who did not respond to initial ablation or have the most challenging substrate.
We believe we now have the “go to” procedure that we have long sought for patients who did not respond to initial ablation or have the most challenging substrate.
We believe we now have the “go...
03/02/2020
EP Lab Digest

Insights

Videos
03/19/2020
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Abraham Kocheril about preparations and changes in response to COVID-19.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Abraham Kocheril about preparations and changes in response to COVID-19.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr....
03/19/2020
EP Lab Digest
 Perspectives on COVID-19 from an Electrophysiologist: Podcast Interview with Dr. Suneet Mittal
Feature
03/17/2020
In a special episode of The EP Edit podcast, we’re speaking with cardiac electrophysiologist Suneet Mittal, MD, FACC, FHRS about the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
In a special episode of The EP Edit podcast, we’re speaking with cardiac electrophysiologist Suneet Mittal, MD, FACC, FHRS about the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
In a special episode of The EP...
03/17/2020
EP Lab Digest
Improving Workflow and Addressing Challenges in the Device Clinic
Feature
03/02/2020

Scott Brancato, MD, FHRS

Medical Director, Cardiac Device and Monitoring Clinics; Providence St. Vincent Medical Center; Portland, Oregon

Scott Brancato, MD, FHRS Medical Dir...
With 6 device clinic locations in the Portland metropolitan area, and 3 device clinic locations elsewhere in the state, Providence Oregon device clinic staff care for over 7,000 patients with implanted cardiac devices.
With 6 device clinic locations in the Portland metropolitan area, and 3 device clinic locations elsewhere in the state, Providence Oregon device clinic staff care for over 7,000 patients with implanted cardiac devices.
With 6 device clinic locations...
03/02/2020
EP Lab Digest

Column

The 25th Annual AF Symposium: Summary of the Session on Early Stage and Emerging New Technologies and Drugs
Letter from the Editor
03/02/2020

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Editor-in-Chief, 

@DrBradleyKnight

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Ed...
The 25th Annual International Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Symposium was held in Washington, DC from January 23-25, 2020.
The 25th Annual International Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Symposium was held in Washington, DC from January 23-25, 2020.
The 25th Annual International...
03/02/2020
EP Lab Digest
The EP Edit Podcast: Current Uses of 3D Printing in EP
Feature Interview
03/02/2020

Interview by Jodie Elrod

Interview by Jodie Elrod
In our next episode of The EP Edit podcast, we’re following up with Alejandro Jimenez Restrepo, MD about his work utilizing three-dimensional (3D) printing in cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in...
In our next episode of The EP Edit podcast, we’re following up with Alejandro Jimenez Restrepo, MD about his work utilizing three-dimensional (3D) printing in cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in...
In our next episode of The EP...
03/02/2020
EP Lab Digest
HRS Leadership and Education for Allied Professionals (LEAP) Program
Feature Interview
03/02/2020

Interview by Jodie Elrod

Interview by Jodie Elrod
In this interview, EP Lab Digest speaks with Jill Schaeffer, MSN, CRNP, FHRS, CEPS, CCDS about the inaugural Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Leadership and Education for Allied Professionals (LEAP) Program.
In this interview, EP Lab Digest speaks with Jill Schaeffer, MSN, CRNP, FHRS, CEPS, CCDS about the inaugural Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Leadership and Education for Allied Professionals (LEAP) Program.
In this interview, EP Lab Digest...
03/02/2020
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview: AdventHealth Orlando
Spotlight Interview
03/02/2020

Amber Arnold, RN, BS, RCIS, EPS Invasive Lab Supervisor; Orlando, Florida

Amber Arnold, RN, BS, RCIS, EPS Invas...
AdventHealth Orlando is a designated statutory teaching hospital and trains physicians from around the world on the newest technology and procedures. AdventHealth Orlando was recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Florida as well as the top in...
AdventHealth Orlando is a designated statutory teaching hospital and trains physicians from around the world on the newest technology and procedures. AdventHealth Orlando was recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Florida as well as the top in...
AdventHealth Orlando is a...
03/02/2020
EP Lab Digest

Feature

Mapping of a Left Lateral Accessory Pathway with a High-Density Multipolar Mapping Catheter
Case Study
03/02/2020

Antonio Navarrete, MD, FACC, FHRS, CCDS

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University Health; Fishers, Indiana

Antonio Navarrete, MD, FACC, FHRS, CC...
The availability of multipolar catheters with smaller electrodes (including the Advisor HD Grid, Abbott; CARTO PENTARAY, Biosense Webster, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company; and INTELLAMAP ORION, Boston Scientific) has changed the way that...
The availability of multipolar catheters with smaller electrodes (including the Advisor HD Grid, Abbott; CARTO PENTARAY, Biosense Webster, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company; and INTELLAMAP ORION, Boston Scientific) has changed the way that...
The availability of multipolar...
03/02/2020
EP Lab Digest
Atrioventricular Node Ablation Combined with His Bundle Pacing to Reverse Atrial Fibrillation-Induced Cardiomyopathy
Case Study
03/02/2020

Giovanni Coluccia, MD

Arrhythmia Center, Department of Cardiology, Ospedali del Tigullio; Lavagna (GE), Italy 

Giovanni Coluccia, MD Arrhythmia Cen...
We present a case of a patient with heart failure (HF) related to high ventricular rate AF that caused a tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy; the condition progressively improved after AVNA and HBP until substantial reversal during early...
We present a case of a patient with heart failure (HF) related to high ventricular rate AF that caused a tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy; the condition progressively improved after AVNA and HBP until substantial reversal during early...
We present a case of a patient...
03/02/2020
EP Lab Digest
Pulsed Field Ablation and Stereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation: Exciting New Approaches to Arrhythmia Treatment
Review
03/02/2020

Linda Moulton, RN, MS

Faculty: Order and Disorder EP Training Program; Critical Care ED/CCE Consulting; Calistoga, California

Linda Moulton, RN, MS Faculty: Order...
Recently, a couple of promising approaches to ablating arrhythmic foci have been proposed, and clinical studies are starting to be published. These new therapies are electroporation with pulsed field ablation and stereotactic arrhythmia...
Recently, a couple of promising approaches to ablating arrhythmic foci have been proposed, and clinical studies are starting to be published. These new therapies are electroporation with pulsed field ablation and stereotactic arrhythmia...
Recently, a couple of promising...
03/02/2020
EP Lab Digest

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