HRS 2022: Biosense Webster Showcases Commitment to Patient-centered Innovation at Heart Rhythm 2022

– Presentations include data highlighting the role of diagnostic and therapeutic catheters, mapping software and digital technologies in advancing cardiac arrhythmia treatment, and real-world evidence informing treatment pathways and patient care 

– On-site booth will host interactive experiences including product trials, hands-on demonstrations, and education

San Francisco, CA – April 28, 2022 – Biosense Webster, the global leader in cardiac arrhythmia treatment and part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech*, announced today that data from 23 company-sponsored and funded studies will be presented at Heart Rhythm 2022, the Heart Rhythm Society's annual meeting, taking place in San Francisco April 29 – May 1. The data presented reflects Biosense Webster’s continued innovation and commitment to advancing science in the field of electrophysiology with the goal of improving the lives of patients. Presentation topics include new data on diagnostic and therapeutic catheters, the role of digital technologies in advancing cardiac arrhythmia treatment, and real-world evidence investigating the impact of catheter ablation on patient outcomes.  

“At Biosense Webster, our mission is to ‘discover a new possible’ to help those with cardiac arrhythmias live the lives they want,” said Michael Bodner, Ph.D., Worldwide President, Biosense Webster, Inc. “At Heart Rhythm 2022, we will showcase how we are living into this mission by leading the way in innovation, our service, partnerships, and our work to increase access to AFib care. We are excited to meet with our customers and partners at our interactive booth, highlight data from studies supported by our company, and invite physicians to experience our latest technology as we work together to advance the future of AFib treatment for patients around the world.”

Interactive In-Booth Experiences 

As part of the Biosense Webster booth, a variety of interactive experiences will be available including hands-on demonstrations of the new OCTARAY™ Mapping Catheter with TRUEref™ Technology, the recently 510(k) cleared OPTRELL™ Mapping Catheter, and the NUVISION™ Ultrasound Catheter with imaging support from GE Healthcare Vivid™ Ultra Edition ultrasound systems.  

A Commitment to Advancing Scientific Research 

Data from 23 Biosense Webster-sponsored and funded studies will be presented, spanning key topics in electrophysiology. Highlights of the data being presented include:

Therapeutic Catheters and Technology

• Late-breaking oral presentation Clinical and Economic Impact Of An Organized Treatment Pathway On Atrial Fibrillation Patient From The Emergency Room To Electrophysiology Service (ER2EP Study) Session LB-735 / Room 24. Presented April 29, 10:45 am – 10:57 am By Dr. Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy
• Tailored Ablation Index Based On Left Atrial Wall Thickness Assessed By Computed Tomography For Pulmonary Vein Isolation In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation. Oral Presentation Session CA-530-03 / Room 207. Presented April 29, 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm By Drs. So-Ryoung Lee and Eue-Keun Choi

Diagnostic and Mapping Technology

• Multipolar Electrograms: A Novel Algorithm For Accurate Annotation Of Near-Field Potentials In Scar. Poster Session PO-617-01 / Abstract Pavilion Pod 4. Presented April 29, 12:30 pm – 12:45 pm By Dr. Arwa Younis
• Prospective Evaluation Of The Wave Dynamics Using High Density Vector Field Mapping For Persistent Atrial Fibrillation To Detect The Arrhythmogenic Sources. Oral Presentation Session CA-529-02 / Room 205. Presented April 29, 1:15 pm – 1:30 pm By Dr. Yenn-Jiang Lin
• Characterisation of Fascicular Activation In The Post-Infarct Ventricle Using Ripple Mapping. Poster Session PO-684-03 / Abstract Pavilion Pod 11. Presented April 30, 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm By Drs. George Katritsis and Prapa Kanagaratnam
• The Clinical Value And Long-term Outcome Of Catheter Ablation By Using High Density Vector Field Mapping For Persistent Atrial Fibrillation. Poster Session PO-681-04 / Abstract Pavilion Pod 08. Presented April 30, 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm By Drs. Ming-Jen Kuo and Chia-Hsin Chiang
• Real-World Experience With A Novel 3D Intracardiac Echocardiography Catheter. Poster Session PO-696-06 / Abstract Pavilion Pod 08. Presented May 1, 10:45 am – 11:00 am By Dr. Domenico Della Rocca

Digital Technology 

• Lesion Quality And Safety Maintained As Trainees Develop Catheter Handling Skills And Progress To Independence: Cloud-Based Analysis. Oral Presentation Session HP-573-01 / Room 022 Presented April 30, 9:15 am – 9:30 am By Dr. John Whitaker
• The Association Between Intraprocedural Impedance Drop And Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Success Using CARTO Data Linked to Electronic Health Record Data. Poster Session PO-661-04 / Abstract Pavilion Pod 03. Presented April 30, 1:15 pm – 1:30 pm By Drs. Rahul Khanna and Amit Doshi

Real-World AFib Outcomes 

• Use Of Healthcare Data Collected By Apple Watch To Predict Atrial Fibrillation Attacks. Oral Presentation Session DH-576-01 / Room 011. Presented April 29, 10:30 am – 10:45 am By Dr. Takehiro Kimura
• Rates And Predictors Of Hospital And Emergency Department Care After Catheter Ablation Of Atrial Fibrillation. Poster Session PO-634-05/ Abstract Pavilion Pod 06. Presented April 29, 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm By Dr. Daniel Friedman
• Risk Of Dementia Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Treated With Catheter Ablation Versus Anti-arrhythmic Drugs. Oral Presentation Session CA-532-01 / Room 307. Presented April 30, 8:00 am – 8:15 am By Dr. Emily Zeitler

Data from REAL-AF Registry (NCT04088071)

• Clinical And Procedural Predictors Of First Pass Pulmonary Vein Isolation- Findings From The Analysis Of 1539 First Time Atrial Fibrillation Ablations In The REAL-AF Registry. Poster Session PO-636-05 / Abstract Pavilion Pod 08. Presented April 29, 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm By Dr. Omar Kreidieh 
• Same Day Discharge After Catheter Ablation Of Atrial Fibrillation In A Multicenter Registry (REAL-AF). Poster Session PO-667-01 / Abstract Pavilion Pod 09. Presented April 30, 12:30 pm – 12:45 pm By Dr. Anil Rajendra
• Radiofrequency Ablation Of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation In Octogenarians: Insights From A Multicenter Registry (REAL-AF). Poster Session PO-667-03 / Abstract Pavilion Pod 09. Presented April 30, 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm By Dr. Anil Rajendra
• Engagement In A Digital Registry-based Learning Collaborative: Preliminary Findings And Lessons Learned. Poster Session PO-659-06 / Abstract Pavilion Pod 01. Presented April 30, 1:45 – 2:00 pm By Dr. Allyson Varley
• Association Of Body Mass Index With Clinical And Procedural Characteristics in Patients Undergoing Catheter Ablation For Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. Poster Session PO-697-01 / Abstract Pavilion Pod 09. Presented May 1, 9:30 am – 9:45 am By Dr. Sandeep Goyal

For more information about Biosense Webster’s presence at Heart Rhythm 2022, visit www.BiosenseWebsterHRS.com.