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EP Tips & Techniques
Same-Day Discharge: An Evolving Landscape for Atrial Fibrillation Ablations
11/01/2024
Dr Kunal Kapoor and colleagues discuss their approach to same-day discharge after atrial fibrillation ablation at Emory University.
Dr Kunal Kapoor and colleagues discuss their approach to same-day discharge after atrial fibrillation ablation at Emory University.
Dr Kunal Kapoor and colleagues...
11/01/2024
EP Lab Digest
Ahead of Print
The STYLE-AF Study: Implications on Clinical Practice and Future Directions
10/24/2024
In this interview, EP Lab Digest speaks with Sorin Ștefan Popescu, MD, and Roland Richard Tilz, MD, about their research comparing the safety and efficacy of a venous vascular closure system to the standard of care (figure-of-8 suture and...
In this interview, EP Lab Digest speaks with Sorin Ștefan Popescu, MD, and Roland Richard Tilz, MD, about their research comparing the safety and efficacy of a venous vascular closure system to the standard of care (figure-of-8 suture and...
In this interview, EP Lab Digest...
10/24/2024
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
Implementing a Nurse-Coordinated Same-Day Discharge Program for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
09/19/2024
EP Lab Digest talks with Till Althoff, MD, about implementation of a streamlined same-day discharge (SDD) program after atrial fibrillation ablation, including development of a standardized protocol and creation of a dedicated SDD coordinator.
EP Lab Digest talks with Till Althoff, MD, about implementation of a streamlined same-day discharge (SDD) program after atrial fibrillation ablation, including development of a standardized protocol and creation of a dedicated SDD coordinator.
EP Lab Digest talks with Till...
09/19/2024
EP Lab Digest
Vascular Closure
Haemonetics Announces Full Market Release for Vascade MVP XL Vascular Closure System
08/15/2024
The VASCADE MVP XL system is now available to U.S. hospitals as the newest addition to Haemonetics' VASCADE® portfolio of vascular closure systems featuring an innovative collapsible disc technology and a proprietary resorbable collagen patch...
The VASCADE MVP XL system is now available to U.S. hospitals as the newest addition to Haemonetics' VASCADE® portfolio of vascular closure systems featuring an innovative collapsible disc technology and a proprietary resorbable collagen patch...
The VASCADE MVP XL system is now...
08/15/2024
EP Lab Digest
Dr DeLurgio
Video
Improved Patient Satisfaction Through Early Ambulation Following Ablations
06/05/2024
Dr DeLurgio stresses the benefits of patient satisfaction following early ambulation, particularly for patients undergoing repeat ablations.
Dr DeLurgio stresses the benefits of patient satisfaction following early ambulation, particularly for patients undergoing repeat ablations.
Dr DeLurgio stresses the...
06/05/2024
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
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
Workflow for Efficiency and Same-Day Discharge: Experience at Ascension St Vincent’s Medical Center
03/01/2024
Saumil Oza, MD, and Anthony Magnano, MD, describe the different layers of preprocedural planning, procedure workflow, safety protocols, and follow-up routines that have been implemented at their institution.
Saumil Oza, MD, and Anthony Magnano, MD, describe the different layers of preprocedural planning, procedure workflow, safety protocols, and follow-up routines that have been implemented at their institution.
Saumil Oza, MD, and Anthony...
03/01/2024
EP Lab Digest
Same Day Discharge
Logistics for Same-Day Discharge Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation and Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Implantation: Single-Center Experience From Munson Health Care
02/07/2024
Dr Dillon and colleagues review their single-center workflow for same-day discharge following ablation for atrial fibrillation and cardiac implantable electronic device implantations.
Dr Dillon and colleagues review their single-center workflow for same-day discharge following ablation for atrial fibrillation and cardiac implantable electronic device implantations.
Dr Dillon and colleagues review...
02/07/2024
EP Lab Digest
Hranitzky Screen Shot
Video
Benefits of Early Ambulation and Same Day Discharge
11/14/2023
Dr Patrick Hranitzky from Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia discusses his experience with early ambulation and same day discharge.
Dr Patrick Hranitzky from Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia discusses his experience with early ambulation and same day discharge.
Dr Patrick Hranitzky from Texas...
11/14/2023
EP Lab Digest
Dr Al-Ahmad quote
Video
Challenges With Patient Satisfaction Using Figure of Eight Sutures for Vascular Closure
10/17/2023
Hear from Dr Amin Al-Ahmad as he discusses the importance patient satisfaction when considering vascular closure.
Hear from Dr Amin Al-Ahmad as he discusses the importance patient satisfaction when considering vascular closure.
Hear from Dr Amin Al-Ahmad as he...
10/17/2023
EP Lab Digest

Videos

Dr DeLurgio
Video
Improved Patient Satisfaction Through Early Ambulation Following Ablations
06/05/2024
Dr DeLurgio stresses the benefits of patient satisfaction following early ambulation, particularly for patients undergoing repeat ablations.
Dr DeLurgio stresses the benefits of patient satisfaction following early ambulation, particularly for patients undergoing repeat ablations.
Dr DeLurgio stresses the...
06/05/2024
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
EP Lab Digest
Hranitzky Screen Shot
Video
Benefits of Early Ambulation and Same Day Discharge
11/14/2023
Dr Patrick Hranitzky from Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia discusses his experience with early ambulation and same day discharge.
Dr Patrick Hranitzky from Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia discusses his experience with early ambulation and same day discharge.
Dr Patrick Hranitzky from Texas...
11/14/2023
EP Lab Digest
Dr Al-Ahmad quote
Video
Challenges With Patient Satisfaction Using Figure of Eight Sutures for Vascular Closure
10/17/2023
Hear from Dr Amin Al-Ahmad as he discusses the importance patient satisfaction when considering vascular closure.
Hear from Dr Amin Al-Ahmad as he discusses the importance patient satisfaction when considering vascular closure.
Hear from Dr Amin Al-Ahmad as he...
10/17/2023
EP Lab Digest
Dr D'Souza
Video
How to Approach Your Hospital Committee When Implementing an Early Ambulation and Same Day Discharge Program
06/01/2023
Dr D’Souza explains how to discuss both the clinical and economic value of same day discharge to your hospital administration.
Dr D’Souza explains how to discuss both the clinical and economic value of same day discharge to your hospital administration.
Dr D’Souza explains how to...
06/01/2023
EP Lab Digest
DeLurgio SDD Topic Center
Video
How an Early Ambulation Program Can Enable Urinary Catheter Reduction
05/18/2023
Dr DeLurgio discusses eliminating urinary catheters and adopting a same day discharge program as a result of early ambulation.
Dr DeLurgio discusses eliminating urinary catheters and adopting a same day discharge program as a result of early ambulation.
Dr DeLurgio discusses...
05/18/2023
EP Lab Digest
Dr D'Souza quote
Video
Benefits of Same Day Discharge Impact All Stakeholders—Patients, EPs, Staff, and Hospital Administration
04/04/2023
Dr. Benjamin D’Souza discusses the importance of workflow efficiencies and same day discharge, and the cost savings they have observed at Penn Presbyterian.
Dr. Benjamin D’Souza discusses the importance of workflow efficiencies and same day discharge, and the cost savings they have observed at Penn Presbyterian.
Dr. Benjamin D’Souza discusses...
04/04/2023
EP Lab Digest
Dr Mittal
Videos
Reduction in Opioid Use Post Ablation Through Early Ambulation and Same Day Discharge
02/07/2023
Dr. Suneet Mittal discusses the importance of opioid and pain medication reduction for ablation patients, and improving patient satisfaction during post-procedure care.
Dr. Suneet Mittal discusses the importance of opioid and pain medication reduction for ablation patients, and improving patient satisfaction during post-procedure care.
Dr. Suneet Mittal discusses the...
02/07/2023
EP Lab Digest
Dr D'Souza
Video
Same Day Discharge and Early Ambulation Impact Post-Ablation Workflow
01/24/2023
Hear from Dr D’Souza as he discusses the impact of same day discharge on cases that finish later in the afternoon.
Hear from Dr D’Souza as he discusses the impact of same day discharge on cases that finish later in the afternoon.
Hear from Dr D’Souza as he...
01/24/2023
EP Lab Digest
Dr De Lurgio
Video
Early Ambulation and Workflow Efficiencies
09/16/2022
Dr David De Lurgio from Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital shares how same day discharge is their new normal, with workflow efficiencies and cost savings to the hospital.
Dr David De Lurgio from Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital shares how same day discharge is their new normal, with workflow efficiencies and cost savings to the hospital.
Dr David De Lurgio from Emory...
09/16/2022
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, 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, 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
Dr DeLurgio
Video
Improved Patient Satisfaction Through Early Ambulation Following Ablations
06/05/2024
Dr DeLurgio stresses the benefits of patient satisfaction following early ambulation, particularly for patients undergoing repeat ablations.
Dr DeLurgio stresses the benefits of patient satisfaction following early ambulation, particularly for patients undergoing repeat ablations.
Dr DeLurgio stresses the...
06/05/2024
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
EP Lab Digest
Brad Knight video EPLD
HRS 2024 Conference Coverage
Bradley Knight, MD: Highlights From Heart Rhythm 2024
06/03/2024

Edited by Jodie Elrod

Edited by Jodie Elrod
In this video, Bradley Knight, MD, Editor-in-Chief of EP Lab Digest, discusses highlights from Heart Rhythm 2024.
In this video, Bradley Knight, MD, Editor-in-Chief of EP Lab Digest, discusses highlights from Heart Rhythm 2024.
In this video, Bradley Knight,...
06/03/2024
EP Lab Digest
Applying Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health to Predict, Diagnose, and Manage Clinical Outcomes
Videos
Applying Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health to Predict, Diagnose, and Manage Clinical Outcomes
05/09/2024

Interview by Jodie Elrod

Interview by Jodie Elrod
Rebecca Yapejian, MSN, FNP-C, CCDS, AACC, discusses her session ahead of Heart Rhythm 2024, which takes place May 16-19, 2024.
Rebecca Yapejian, MSN, FNP-C, CCDS, AACC, discusses her session ahead of Heart Rhythm 2024, which takes place May 16-19, 2024.
Rebecca Yapejian, MSN, FNP-C,...
05/09/2024
EP Lab Digest
Emily Murtagh, BSc, RCT, FHRS, CCDS, CEPS
Videos
The ABCs of PVCs for the Allied Health Professional
05/09/2024

Interview by Jodie Elrod

Interview by Jodie Elrod
Emily Murtagh, BSc, RCT, FHRS, CCDS, CEPS, discusses her session ahead of Heart Rhythm 2024, which takes place May 16-19, 2024.
Emily Murtagh, BSc, RCT, FHRS, CCDS, CEPS, discusses her session ahead of Heart Rhythm 2024, which takes place May 16-19, 2024.
Emily Murtagh, BSc, RCT, FHRS,...
05/09/2024
EP Lab Digest

Quizzes

Quiz: Latest Trends in Same Day Discharge for AF Ablation
Quiz
Quiz: Latest Trends in Same Day Discharge for AF Ablation
04/06/2021
Quiz provided by Cardiva Medical. 
Quiz provided by Cardiva Medical. 
Quiz provided by Cardiva...
04/06/2021
EP Lab Digest
Quiz: Early Ambulation and Same-Day Discharge for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Quiz
Quiz: Early Ambulation and Same-Day Discharge for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
06/05/2020
Quiz submitted by Sumit Verma, MD.
Quiz submitted by Sumit Verma, MD.
Quiz submitted by Sumit Verma,...
06/05/2020
EP Lab Digest
EPLD Quiz
Quiz
Quiz: Personalized Left Atrium Wall Thickness-Based Radiofrequency Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
10/26/2022
Test your knowledge! This quiz is based on the recent EP Lab Digest case study entitled Personalized Left Atrium Wall Thickness-Based Radiofrequency Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.
Test your knowledge! This quiz is based on the recent EP Lab Digest case study entitled Personalized Left Atrium Wall Thickness-Based Radiofrequency Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.
Test your knowledge! This quiz...
10/26/2022
EP Lab Digest
EP Lab Digest quiz
Quiz
Quiz: Mapping Unstable Ventricular Tachycardia
09/29/2022
Test your knowledge on mapping complex ventricular cases!
Test your knowledge on mapping complex ventricular cases!
Test your knowledge on mapping...
09/29/2022
EP Lab Digest
EPLD Quiz
Quiz
Quiz: Atrial Fibrillation and Dementia
08/22/2022
Test your knowledge on the relationship between atrial fibrillation (AF) and dementia by taking this quiz, created by Linda Moulton, RN, MS.
Test your knowledge on the relationship between atrial fibrillation (AF) and dementia by taking this quiz, created by Linda Moulton, RN, MS.
Test your knowledge on the...
08/22/2022
EP Lab Digest
EPLD News Logo
Quiz
Quiz: Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia in the Setting of Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
06/08/2022
Test your knowledge on VT ablation in the setting of ischemic cardiomyopathy.
Test your knowledge on VT ablation in the setting of ischemic cardiomyopathy.
Test your knowledge on VT...
06/08/2022
EP Lab Digest
EPLD Quiz
Quiz
Quiz: Establishing a Successful Lead Management Program
05/11/2022
Quiz provided by Krittapoom Akrawinthawong, MD, MSc, FACC, FHRS
Quiz provided by Krittapoom Akrawinthawong, MD, MSc, FACC, FHRS
Quiz provided by Krittapoom...
05/11/2022
EP Lab Digest
EP Lab Digest quiz
Quiz
Quiz: Clinical Considerations for Transvenous Lead Extraction
04/14/2022
Quiz provided by Ziad F. Issa, MD, MMM
Quiz provided by Ziad F. Issa, MD, MMM
Quiz provided by Ziad F. Issa,...
04/14/2022
EP Lab Digest
Quiz: Assessment and Management of Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (nOH) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Quiz
Quiz: Assessment and Management of Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (nOH) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
05/18/2021
Quiz provided by Jacquie Baker, BSc, MSc, PhD; Sevan Letourneau-Shesaf, MD; and Satish R. Raj, MD, MSCI, FRCPC. 
Quiz provided by Jacquie Baker, BSc, MSc, PhD; Sevan Letourneau-Shesaf, MD; and Satish R. Raj, MD, MSCI, FRCPC. 
Quiz provided by Jacquie Baker,...
05/18/2021
EP Lab Digest
Quiz: Latest Trends in Same Day Discharge for AF Ablation
Quiz
Quiz: Latest Trends in Same Day Discharge for AF Ablation
04/06/2021
Quiz provided by Cardiva Medical. 
Quiz provided by Cardiva Medical. 
Quiz provided by Cardiva...
04/06/2021
EP Lab Digest
Quiz: How much do you know about COVID-19 cardiotoxicity and cardioprotection?
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about COVID-19 cardiotoxicity and cardioprotection?
02/11/2021
02/11/2021
EP Lab Digest
Quiz: Expanding the Pediatric Cardiac Monitoring Tool Box - Novel Ambulatory Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring Technologies
Quiz
Quiz: Expanding the Pediatric Cardiac Monitoring Tool Box - Novel Ambulatory Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring Technologies
10/22/2020
Quiz contributed by Angela G. Romme, MSc, and Hoang H. Nguyen, MD, MSCR, MSCA.
Quiz contributed by Angela G. Romme, MSc, and Hoang H. Nguyen, MD, MSCR, MSCA.
Quiz contributed by Angela G....
10/22/2020
EP Lab Digest

Clinical Experience

Dr McElderry

Highlighted Content! "UAB Real World Experience: Same Day Discharge Program for AF Ablation Using VASCADE MVP" by Tom McElderry, MD, FACC, FHRS: UAB Medicine

 

> David B. DeLurgio, MD, FACC, FHRS: Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

> Benjamin Jenny, MD, MBA, FACC: Tri-City Cardiology

> Gery Tomassoni, MD: Baptist Health Lexington

> Luigi Di Biase, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS: Montefiore Medical Center

> David B. DeLurgio, MD, FACC, FHRS: Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

> Jaskanwal Bisla, MD: Chandler Regional Medical Center & Mercy Gilbert Medical Center 

> William H. Nesbitt, MD, MPH, FHRS: Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia

> Heath Saltzman, MD, FACC, FHRS, FACP, et al: Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital 

> Benjamin D'Souza, MD: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

> Zayd A. Eldadah, MD, PhD: MedStar Health

> David B. DeLurgio, MD, FACC, FHRS: Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital

> Javier Sanchez, MD: Medical City Heart Hospital

> Andrea Natale, MD, and Amin Al-Ahmad, MD: Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David’s Medical Center

> Charles A. Joyner, MD, FACC: Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists

> Suneet Mittal, MD: Valley Hospital

> Patrick Hranitzky, MD, FACC, FHRS: WakeMed Heart and Vascular Center

> William Spear, MD, FACC, FHRS: Advocate Christ Medical Center

> Zayd A. Eldadah, MD, PhD: MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute

> Christopher P. Porterfield, MD, MPH, FACC: French Hospital Medical Center

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