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Ahead of Print: Letter From the Editor
04/21/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
The outcomes of heart rhythm disorders and cardiac electrophysiology (EP) procedures have historically not been considered by hospital rankings. This is about to change.
The outcomes of heart rhythm disorders and cardiac electrophysiology (EP) procedures have historically not been considered by hospital rankings. This is about to change.
The outcomes of heart rhythm...
04/21/2025
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
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
Review
04/01/2025
Dorys Chavez, MD; Malik Ghawanmeh, MD; Cynthia Tracy
Dorys Chavez, MD, and colleagues explore the key challenges in diagnosis, risk stratification, pharmacology, procedural interventions, and management of atrial fibrillation in the long term.
Dorys Chavez, MD, and colleagues explore the key challenges in diagnosis, risk stratification, pharmacology, procedural interventions, and management of atrial fibrillation in the long term.
Dorys Chavez, MD, and colleagues...
04/01/2025
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Ahead of Print: Feature Interview
03/31/2025
Amin Yehya, MD, MS
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
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
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
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
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
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EP Spotlight
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
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
EP Tips & Techniques
02/01/2025
Osama T Niazi, DO; Hend Bcharah, BS
Osama T Niazi, DO, and Hend Bcharah, BS, provide an in-depth look at updates to their same-day discharge protocol, outlining eligibility criteria to identify suitable candidates, detailing advanced vascular access, and more.
Osama T Niazi, DO, and Hend Bcharah, BS, provide an in-depth look at updates to their same-day discharge protocol, outlining eligibility criteria to identify suitable candidates, detailing advanced vascular access, and more.
Osama T Niazi, DO, and Hend...
02/01/2025
EP Lab Digest

News

Radiation Protection Systems
04/24/2025
Rampart IC, a medical technology company developing market-leading radiation safety and orthopedic protection solutions for the interventional suite, announced the successful completion of its $21.6M Series B financing round. The round was...
Rampart IC, a medical technology company developing market-leading radiation safety and orthopedic protection solutions for the interventional suite, announced the successful completion of its $21.6M Series B financing round. The round was...
Rampart IC, a medical technology...
04/24/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Scientific Statement
04/24/2025
This document draws on global clinical data and real-world evidence to evaluate the impact of a cardiac ablation SDD strategy on patient safety, access, operational efficiencies, and healthcare costs. It also outlines best practices based on...
This document draws on global clinical data and real-world evidence to evaluate the impact of a cardiac ablation SDD strategy on patient safety, access, operational efficiencies, and healthcare costs. It also outlines best practices based on...
This document draws on global...
04/24/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
04/24/2025
IMPRoVED AF RCT and VITAL-EP Registry Reinforce Vektor’s Focus on Data That Drives EP Adoption and Ablation Outcomes
IMPRoVED AF RCT and VITAL-EP Registry Reinforce Vektor’s Focus on Data That Drives EP Adoption and Ablation Outcomes
IMPRoVED AF RCT and VITAL-EP...
04/24/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
04/23/2025
BRITE-MOM study uses Vivalink's wearable devices and data platform to examine arrhythmias in high-risk pregnancies
BRITE-MOM study uses Vivalink's wearable devices and data platform to examine arrhythmias in high-risk pregnancies
BRITE-MOM study uses Vivalink's...
04/23/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
04/23/2025
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) releases a framework outlining criteria for establishing an Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Center of Excellence (CoE) and key operational standards to provide multidisciplinary care for AF patients.
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) releases a framework outlining criteria for establishing an Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Center of Excellence (CoE) and key operational standards to provide multidisciplinary care for AF patients.
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)...
04/23/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
04/23/2025
Breakthrough Device Designation (“BDD”) applies to an estimated U.S. population of over 7.7 million patients with uncontrolled hypertension and increased cardiovascular risk
Breakthrough Device Designation (“BDD”) applies to an estimated U.S. population of over 7.7 million patients with uncontrolled hypertension and increased cardiovascular risk
Breakthrough Device Designation...
04/23/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
04/23/2025
Imricor Medical Systems, Inc. (ASX: IMR) is pleased to announce that it has commenced the VISABL-VT clinical trial by completing the first-in-human ventricular ablation guided by real-time MRI with the Company’s NorthStar Mapping System.
Imricor Medical Systems, Inc. (ASX: IMR) is pleased to announce that it has commenced the VISABL-VT clinical trial by completing the first-in-human ventricular ablation guided by real-time MRI with the Company’s NorthStar Mapping System.
Imricor Medical Systems,...
04/23/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
04/21/2025
Electrophysiologists from around the globe come together in San Diego to advance the field of EP and improve patient outcomes.
Electrophysiologists from around the globe come together in San Diego to advance the field of EP and improve patient outcomes.
Electrophysiologists from around...
04/21/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
04/21/2025
CathVision, a leader in advanced cardiac electrophysiology (EP) technology, is pleased to announce its participation and exhibition at the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) 2025 Annual Scientific Sessions at the San Diego Convention Center in San...
CathVision, a leader in advanced cardiac electrophysiology (EP) technology, is pleased to announce its participation and exhibition at the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) 2025 Annual Scientific Sessions at the San Diego Convention Center in San...
CathVision, a leader in advanced...
04/21/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
04/21/2025
Vektor Medical, a leader in non-invasive, AI-powered arrhythmia analysis technology, will showcase its transformative vMap technology at Heart Rhythm 2025, taking place April 25–27 in San Diego.
Vektor Medical, a leader in non-invasive, AI-powered arrhythmia analysis technology, will showcase its transformative vMap technology at Heart Rhythm 2025, taking place April 25–27 in San Diego.
Vektor Medical, a leader in...
04/21/2025
EP Lab Digest

Podcasts

EP Edit Podcast
Podcasts
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
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
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
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
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
09/30/2024
Shailendra Upadhyay, MD; Irfan Warsy, 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
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
Jodie Hurwitz, Rod Passman
Podcasts
04/17/2024
Jodie Hurwitz, MD; Rod S. Passman, MD, MSCE, FACC, FHRS
In this episode, Rod Passman, MD, talks with Jodie Hurwitz, MD, about the selection of authors for Heart Rhythm Society clinical guidelines, how atrial fibrillation guidelines will change practice, pulsed field ablation, and more.
In this episode, Rod Passman, MD, talks with Jodie Hurwitz, MD, about the selection of authors for Heart Rhythm Society clinical guidelines, how atrial fibrillation guidelines will change practice, pulsed field ablation, and more.
In this episode, Rod Passman,...
04/17/2024
EP Lab Digest
Podcast discussion with William Cho, PA-C, and Monique Young, ACNP
Podcasts
02/20/2024
Jodie Elrod
In this episode, we share a discussion with William Cho, PA-C, and Monique Young, ACNP, on the benefits of advanced practice clinician (APC)-led clinical care for atrial fibrillation.
In this episode, we share a discussion with William Cho, PA-C, and Monique Young, ACNP, on the benefits of advanced practice clinician (APC)-led clinical care for atrial fibrillation.
In this episode, we share a...
02/20/2024
EP Lab Digest
Podcast discussion with Brett Atwater, MD; Courtney Channels, NP; Pamela Brandt, DO; and Eric Sklar, MD
Podcasts
02/06/2024
Jodie Elrod
In this episode, we share a discussion on the new guidelines for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation (AF). Featured in this discussion are Brett Atwater, MD; Courtney Channels, NP; Pamela Brandt, DO; and Eric Sklar, MD.
In this episode, we share a discussion on the new guidelines for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation (AF). Featured in this discussion are Brett Atwater, MD; Courtney Channels, NP; Pamela Brandt, DO; and Eric Sklar, MD.
In this episode, we share a...
02/06/2024
EP Lab Digest

Watch/Listen

Coverage from the Western AF Symposium

Western AF 2025
04/15/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS; Andrea M. Russo, MD
Watch as Bradley Knight, MD, and Andrea M Russo, MD, FACC, FHRS, FAHA, discuss use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists in the management of atrial fibrillation (AFib) at Western...
Watch as Bradley Knight, MD, and Andrea M Russo, MD, FACC, FHRS, FAHA, discuss use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists in the management of atrial fibrillation (AFib) at Western...
Watch as Bradley Knight, MD, and...
04/15/2025
EP Lab Digest
Western AF 2025
04/15/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS; Rod S. Passman, MD, MSCE, FACC, FHRS
Bradley Knight, MD, talks with Rod Passman, MD, about his presentation entitled “Wearables and Smartphones—Compliance in Atrial Fibrillation Monitoring” at Western AF 2025.
Bradley Knight, MD, talks with Rod Passman, MD, about his presentation entitled “Wearables and Smartphones—Compliance in Atrial Fibrillation Monitoring” at Western AF 2025.
Bradley Knight, MD, talks with...
04/15/2025
EP Lab Digest
Western AF 2025
04/15/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS; Stavros Stavrakis, MD, PhD
Bradley Knight, MD, talks with Stavros Stavrakis, MD, PhD, about his presentation on autonomic modulation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and heart failure at Western AF 2025.
Bradley Knight, MD, talks with Stavros Stavrakis, MD, PhD, about his presentation on autonomic modulation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and heart failure at Western AF 2025.
Bradley Knight, MD, talks with...
04/15/2025
EP Lab Digest
Conference Coverage
03/31/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS; Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH
Bradley Knight, MD, talks with Tina Baykaner, MD, about the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) in EP and how AI can help in the management of patients with heart rhythm disorders in the near future.
Bradley Knight, MD, talks with Tina Baykaner, MD, about the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) in EP and how AI can help in the management of patients with heart rhythm disorders in the near future.
Bradley Knight, MD, talks with...
03/31/2025
EP Lab Digest
Dr Sohns
Feature Interview
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
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
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

Ahead of Print: Letter From the Editor
04/21/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
The outcomes of heart rhythm disorders and cardiac electrophysiology (EP) procedures have historically not been considered by hospital rankings. This is about to change.
The outcomes of heart rhythm disorders and cardiac electrophysiology (EP) procedures have historically not been considered by hospital rankings. This is about to change.
The outcomes of heart rhythm...
04/21/2025
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Featured EP Programs

Spotlight Interview
05/01/2025
Benjamin A. Steinberg, MD, MHS, FHRS
In this month’s Spotlight Interview, EP Lab Digest highlights the cardiac electrophysiology program at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado.
In this month’s Spotlight Interview, EP Lab Digest highlights the cardiac electrophysiology program at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado.
In this month’s Spotlight...
05/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Case Studies

Case Study
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
10/03/2024
David Weisman, MD, FHRS
Dr Weisman discusses his approach for a 4-dimensional intracardiac echocardiography-guided approach to left atrial appendage occlusion procedures.
Dr Weisman discusses his approach for a 4-dimensional intracardiac echocardiography-guided approach to left atrial appendage occlusion procedures.
Dr Weisman discusses his...
10/03/2024
EP Lab Digest

Webinars

Boston Scientific Brady Implant
Summary This course is designed for Electrophysiologists, Electrophysiology Fellows, Interventional Cardiologists, and Cardiothoracic Surgeons who are interested in developing skills related to pacemaker implantation and management. Objectives -Understand Class I indications for a pace...

Coverage from the Heart Rhythm conference

News
04/23/2025
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) releases a framework outlining criteria for establishing an Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Center of Excellence (CoE) and key operational standards to provide multidisciplinary care for AF patients.
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) releases a framework outlining criteria for establishing an Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Center of Excellence (CoE) and key operational standards to provide multidisciplinary care for AF patients.
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)...
04/23/2025
EP Lab Digest
Interview With William F McIntyre, MD, PhD, FRCPC
Heart Rhythm 2025
04/23/2025
William F McIntyre, MD, PhD, FRCPC, from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, discusses his session ahead of Heart Rhythm 2025, which takes place April 24-27, 2025.
William F McIntyre, MD, PhD, FRCPC, from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, discusses his session ahead of Heart Rhythm 2025, which takes place April 24-27, 2025.
William F McIntyre, MD, PhD,...
04/23/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
04/21/2025
Electrophysiologists from around the globe come together in San Diego to advance the field of EP and improve patient outcomes.
Electrophysiologists from around the globe come together in San Diego to advance the field of EP and improve patient outcomes.
Electrophysiologists from around...
04/21/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
04/21/2025
CathVision, a leader in advanced cardiac electrophysiology (EP) technology, is pleased to announce its participation and exhibition at the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) 2025 Annual Scientific Sessions at the San Diego Convention Center in San...
CathVision, a leader in advanced cardiac electrophysiology (EP) technology, is pleased to announce its participation and exhibition at the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) 2025 Annual Scientific Sessions at the San Diego Convention Center in San...
CathVision, a leader in advanced...
04/21/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
04/21/2025
Vektor Medical, a leader in non-invasive, AI-powered arrhythmia analysis technology, will showcase its transformative vMap technology at Heart Rhythm 2025, taking place April 25–27 in San Diego.
Vektor Medical, a leader in non-invasive, AI-powered arrhythmia analysis technology, will showcase its transformative vMap technology at Heart Rhythm 2025, taking place April 25–27 in San Diego.
Vektor Medical, a leader in...
04/21/2025
EP Lab Digest
Jacob Hantla, BSBME, MS, CRNA, CCDS, FHRS
Heart Rhythm 2025
04/21/2025
Jacob Hantla, CRNA, FHRS
Jacob Hantla, BSBME, MS, CRNA, CCDS, FHRS, with Arizona Anesthesia Solutions, discusses his abstract ahead of Heart Rhythm 2025, which takes place April 24-27, 2025. This study was done with Dr. Akash Makkar
Jacob Hantla, BSBME, MS, CRNA, CCDS, FHRS, with Arizona Anesthesia Solutions, discusses his abstract ahead of Heart Rhythm 2025, which takes place April 24-27, 2025. This study was done with Dr. Akash Makkar
Jacob Hantla, BSBME, MS, CRNA,...
04/21/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
04/15/2025
Volta Medical Press Release  MARSEILLE, France, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Volta Medical, a pioneering health technology company developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to assist electrophysiologists in...
Volta Medical Press Release  MARSEILLE, France, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Volta Medical, a pioneering health technology company developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to assist electrophysiologists in...
Volta Medical Press...
04/15/2025
EP Lab Digest
Arash Aryana, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS
Heart Rhythm 2025
04/14/2025
Arash Aryana, MD, PhD
Arash Aryana, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS, Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Service Line and Medical Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory at Mercy General Hospital, and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Creighton University...
Arash Aryana, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS, Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Service Line and Medical Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory at Mercy General Hospital, and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Creighton University...
Arash Aryana, MD, PhD, FACC,...
04/14/2025
EP Lab Digest
Michelle Meyer, RN-BC, BSN, MBA
Heart Rhythm 2025
04/14/2025
Michelle D. Meyer, RN, BSN
Michelle Meyer, RN-BC, BSN, MBA, Executive Director for the Cardiovascular Service Line for HCA Healthcare, discusses her abstract ahead of Heart Rhythm 2025, which takes place April 24-27, 2025.
Michelle Meyer, RN-BC, BSN, MBA, Executive Director for the Cardiovascular Service Line for HCA Healthcare, discusses her abstract ahead of Heart Rhythm 2025, which takes place April 24-27, 2025.
Michelle Meyer, RN-BC, BSN, MBA,...
04/14/2025
EP Lab Digest
Dr Gandhavadi
Heart Rhythm 2025
04/10/2025
Maheer Gandhavadi, MD
Maheer Gandhavadi, MD, Medical Director of Electrophysiology at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue, Washington, discusses his session ahead of Heart Rhythm 2025, which takes place April 24-27, 2025.
Maheer Gandhavadi, MD, Medical Director of Electrophysiology at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue, Washington, discusses his session ahead of Heart Rhythm 2025, which takes place April 24-27, 2025.
Maheer Gandhavadi, MD, Medical...
04/10/2025
EP Lab Digest