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Volume 21 - Issue 4 - April 2021

Featured Article

Letter from the Editor
04/03/2021
There is a growing need for temporary epicardial and transvenous cardiac pacing. A fully bioresorbable, leadless, battery-free cardiac pacemaker has the potential to be used for a limited amount of time as an alternative to temporary...
There is a growing need for temporary epicardial and transvenous cardiac pacing. A fully bioresorbable, leadless, battery-free cardiac pacemaker has the potential to be used for a limited amount of time as an alternative to temporary...
There is a growing need for...
04/03/2021
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview: University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Spotlight Interview
04/02/2021
David M. Donaldson, MD, FACC, FHRS provides an overview of this EP program in Orange, California.
David M. Donaldson, MD, FACC, FHRS provides an overview of this EP program in Orange, California.
David M. Donaldson, MD, FACC,...
04/02/2021
EP Lab Digest
A Reflective Narrative: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on EP
Feature
04/02/2021
Dr. Tamirisa shares some of the lessons learned during the pandemic, including the key challenges that COVID-19 presented in the EP field. COVID-19 placed unprecedented stress on cardiovascular care. COVID-19 infection is associated...
Dr. Tamirisa shares some of the lessons learned during the pandemic, including the key challenges that COVID-19 presented in the EP field. COVID-19 placed unprecedented stress on cardiovascular care. COVID-19 infection is associated...
Dr. Tamirisa shares some of the...
04/02/2021
EP Lab Digest
Same-Day Discharge After Catheter Ablation: The British Columbia Approach
Feature
04/02/2021
Dr. Deyell and colleagues share the lessons they have learned to help other centers implement similar protocols.
Dr. Deyell and colleagues share the lessons they have learned to help other centers implement similar protocols.
Dr. Deyell and colleagues share...
04/02/2021
EP Lab Digest

Department

Letter to the Editor: AF Catheter Ablation Without Fluoroscopy and Protective Lead
Letters to the Editor
04/03/2021
Our findings suggest that the esophageal probe can be placed safely without fluoroscopy; however, these results still need to be further confirmed and validated in our laboratory.
Our findings suggest that the esophageal probe can be placed safely without fluoroscopy; however, these results still need to be further confirmed and validated in our laboratory.
Our findings suggest that the...
04/03/2021
EP Lab Digest
COVID-19 Dysautonomia: An Important Component of “Long-Hauler Syndrome”
Feature
04/03/2021
We have obtained a wealth of knowledge about COVID-19 over the last year, and the pace of developing therapeutics and very effective vaccines have been impressive. However, as our experience with COVID-19 accrues, so does our knowledge of its...
We have obtained a wealth of knowledge about COVID-19 over the last year, and the pace of developing therapeutics and very effective vaccines have been impressive. However, as our experience with COVID-19 accrues, so does our knowledge of its...
We have obtained a wealth of...
04/03/2021
EP Lab Digest
Cost-Benefit Analysis and Cost-Cutting Strategies That Deliver in the EP Lab
Feature
04/03/2021
Electrophysiology (EP) represents not only one of the fastest growing disciplines, but one of the costliest due to the rapid advancements in technology.1 Shifts in economics, shrinking Medicare reimbursement, and the high costs of new...
Electrophysiology (EP) represents not only one of the fastest growing disciplines, but one of the costliest due to the rapid advancements in technology.1 Shifts in economics, shrinking Medicare reimbursement, and the high costs of new...
Electrophysiology (EP)...
04/03/2021
EP Lab Digest
Preserved Left Atrial Function Following Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Stroke Prevention
Feature
04/02/2021
LA function is crucial for cardiovascular function and recurrence of AF.
LA function is crucial for cardiovascular function and recurrence of AF.
LA function is crucial for...
04/02/2021
EP Lab Digest

Column

Considerations for an Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence
Feature Interview
04/03/2021
Marshall Winner, MD, describes the Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence at TriHealth Heart Institute.
Marshall Winner, MD, describes the Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence at TriHealth Heart Institute.
Marshall Winner, MD, describes...
04/03/2021
EP Lab Digest
Register for Great Debates & Updates in Electrophysiology
Feature Interview
04/02/2021
Taking place online April 22-24, 2021, this interactive conference will connect the entire EP team and provide unique approaches that can be implemented into clinical practice and ultimately, improve the lives of patients.
Taking place online April 22-24, 2021, this interactive conference will connect the entire EP team and provide unique approaches that can be implemented into clinical practice and ultimately, improve the lives of patients.
Taking place online April 22-24,...
04/02/2021
EP Lab Digest

Feature

Cardioneuroablation in a Patient With Prolonged Cardioinhibitory Vasovagal Syncope
Case Report
04/02/2021
Hyperactivity of the parasympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system may lead to cardioinhibitory vasovagal syncope (VVS), functional bradycardia, or atrioventricular block (AVB). Elimination or reduction of the enhanced vagal tone may...
Hyperactivity of the parasympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system may lead to cardioinhibitory vasovagal syncope (VVS), functional bradycardia, or atrioventricular block (AVB). Elimination or reduction of the enhanced vagal tone may...
Hyperactivity of the...
04/02/2021
EP Lab Digest