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Feature Interview
09/08/2025
Jennifer N. Avari Silva, MD; Jodie Elrod
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Silva, Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology and Professor of Pediatrics and Biomedical Engineering at Washington University School of Medicine/St. Louis Children’s Hospital, in St. Louis, Missouri, about the...
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Silva, Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology and Professor of Pediatrics and Biomedical Engineering at Washington University School of Medicine/St. Louis Children’s Hospital, in St. Louis, Missouri, about the...
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr....
09/08/2025
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Feature Interview
09/08/2025
Marco Perez, MD; Jodie Elrod
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr Perez to discuss his moderated session entitled “Non-Watch Wearables in Cardiovascular Care” at HRX 2025, exploring his insights on clinical integration, challenges, and future applications in clinical practice.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr Perez to discuss his moderated session entitled “Non-Watch Wearables in Cardiovascular Care” at HRX 2025, exploring his insights on clinical integration, challenges, and future applications in clinical practice.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr...
09/08/2025
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Podcasts
09/01/2025
Olivia Gilbert, MD, MSc, FACC; Jodie Elrod
In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we speak with Olivia Gilbert, MD, MSc, FACC, about the new ACC Concise Clinical Guidance report on medical weight management for optimizing cardiovascular health.
In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we speak with Olivia Gilbert, MD, MSc, FACC, about the new ACC Concise Clinical Guidance report on medical weight management for optimizing cardiovascular health.
In this episode of The EP Edit...
09/01/2025
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Sponsored
09/01/2025
Benjamin D'Souza, MD; Alanna Miller, DNP, CRNP
At Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and 12 sites within UPHS, Dr D’Souza and the EP team took on the challenge of improving remote cardiac monitoring, conducting a system-wide evaluation to identify a more reliable solution.
At Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and 12 sites within UPHS, Dr D’Souza and the EP team took on the challenge of improving remote cardiac monitoring, conducting a system-wide evaluation to identify a more reliable solution.
At Penn Presbyterian Medical...
09/01/2025
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Sponsored
09/01/2025
Apoor Patel, MD
EP Lab Digest speaks with Apoor Patel, MD, to discuss atrial fibrillation and left atrial appendage occlusion concomitant procedures using the 4D ICE NUVISION Ultrasound Catheter (Johnson & Johnson MedTech).
EP Lab Digest speaks with Apoor Patel, MD, to discuss atrial fibrillation and left atrial appendage occlusion concomitant procedures using the 4D ICE NUVISION Ultrasound Catheter (Johnson & Johnson MedTech).
EP Lab Digest speaks with Apoor...
09/01/2025
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EPLD WAFib session 9 part 2
Western AF 2025 Session
08/12/2025
Nicholas S. Peters, MD; Hamid Ghanbari, MD; Kevin J. Makati, MD; Nishaki Kiran Mehta, MD, FHRS, FACC; Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH; Chan Ho Lim
Featured is the Session 9 Roundtable entitled "Bridging AI Research and Real-World Clinical Practice for Atrial Fibrillation Management: Practical Examples and Lessons Learned" from WAFib 2025.
Featured is the Session 9 Roundtable entitled "Bridging AI Research and Real-World Clinical Practice for Atrial Fibrillation Management: Practical Examples and Lessons Learned" from WAFib 2025.
Featured is the Session 9...
08/12/2025
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Spotlight Interview
08/01/2025
Alexandru Costea, MD; Edward J. Schloss, MD; Kate Warren, RN, BSN; Daniel J. Pelchovitz, MD, FHRS; Andrew Noll, MD
This month, EP Lab Digest highlights the EP program at the Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This month, EP Lab Digest highlights the EP program at the Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This month, EP Lab Digest...
08/01/2025
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Interview With Sunil Kapur, MD, and Cyrus Hadadi, MD
Sponsored Content
07/09/2025
Drs Sunil Kapur and Cyrus Hadadi explore the features of EluPro, Elutia’s advanced antibiotic-eluting BioEnvelope.
Drs Sunil Kapur and Cyrus Hadadi explore the features of EluPro, Elutia’s advanced antibiotic-eluting BioEnvelope.
Drs Sunil Kapur and Cyrus Hadadi...
07/09/2025
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Letter from the Editor
07/02/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
What role do surgical dressings play in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs)? At the 2025 Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Sessions, a satellite symposium highlighted the potential of silver-impregnated dressings to reduce SSI risk and...
What role do surgical dressings play in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs)? At the 2025 Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Sessions, a satellite symposium highlighted the potential of silver-impregnated dressings to reduce SSI risk and...
What role do surgical dressings...
07/02/2025
EP Lab Digest
quiz
Quiz
06/24/2025
Test your knowledge on whether wearables and smartphones are impacting clinical oversight.
Test your knowledge on whether wearables and smartphones are impacting clinical oversight.
Test your knowledge on whether...
06/24/2025
EP Lab Digest
Robert Foster, MD
SIRP 2025
06/09/2025
President of Occupational Radiation Safety in Interventional Fluoroscopy (ORSIF) Robert Foster, MD, shares his answers to vital questions about the inaugural Global Symposium on Interventional Radiation Protection (SIRP).
President of Occupational Radiation Safety in Interventional Fluoroscopy (ORSIF) Robert Foster, MD, shares his answers to vital questions about the inaugural Global Symposium on Interventional Radiation Protection (SIRP).
President of Occupational...
06/09/2025
Vascular Disease Management
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News

News
09/08/2025
Pulse Biosciences, Inc., announced that the U.S. FDA has granted approval for the Company’s Investigational Device Exemption, allowing Pulse Biosciences to proceed with the initiation of its nsPFA Cardiac Surgery System Study, NANOCLAMP AF,...
Pulse Biosciences, Inc., announced that the U.S. FDA has granted approval for the Company’s Investigational Device Exemption, allowing Pulse Biosciences to proceed with the initiation of its nsPFA Cardiac Surgery System Study, NANOCLAMP AF,...
Pulse Biosciences, Inc.,...
09/08/2025
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Mitral Valve Intervention
09/08/2025
The Sutra Hemi-valve™ is a novel posterior leaflet replacement technology designed to restore mitral valve function without obstructing the left ventricular outflow tract.
The Sutra Hemi-valve™ is a novel posterior leaflet replacement technology designed to restore mitral valve function without obstructing the left ventricular outflow tract.
The Sutra Hemi-valve™ is a novel...
09/08/2025
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Podcasts

EP Edit Podcast
Podcasts
09/12/2025
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...
09/12/2025
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
09/01/2025
Olivia Gilbert, MD, MSc, FACC; Jodie Elrod
In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we speak with Olivia Gilbert, MD, MSc, FACC, about the new ACC Concise Clinical Guidance report on medical weight management for optimizing cardiovascular health.
In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we speak with Olivia Gilbert, MD, MSc, FACC, about the new ACC Concise Clinical Guidance report on medical weight management for optimizing cardiovascular health.
In this episode of The EP Edit...
09/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Heart Rhythm 2025
06/04/2025
Tara U. Mudd, MSN, APRN; Courtney Channels, APRN; Jodie Elrod
In this onsite conversation from Heart Rhythm 2025, Tara U. Mudd, MSN, APRN, NP-C, and Courtney Channels, APRN, share insights on building and advancing Atrial Fibrillation Centers of Excellence.
In this onsite conversation from Heart Rhythm 2025, Tara U. Mudd, MSN, APRN, NP-C, and Courtney Channels, APRN, share insights on building and advancing Atrial Fibrillation Centers of Excellence.
In this onsite conversation from...
06/04/2025
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
05/08/2025
Andrea M. Russo, MD; Jodie Elrod
In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we are joined by Andrea Russo, MD, to discuss the 2025 Appropriate Use Criteria for ICDs, CRT, and Pacing. Dr Russo shares key updates, clinical implications, and more.
In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we are joined by Andrea Russo, MD, to discuss the 2025 Appropriate Use Criteria for ICDs, CRT, and Pacing. Dr Russo shares key updates, clinical implications, and more.
In this episode of The EP Edit...
05/08/2025
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
04/21/2025
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...
04/21/2025
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

Coverage from Western AFib 2025

Western AF 2025 Session
09/10/2025
Vivek Y. Reddy, MD
Featured is the presentation entitled "Pulsed Field Ablation: A 10-Minute Update" by Vivek Reddy, MD, from Session 1 at the 2025 Western AF Symposium. 
Featured is the presentation entitled "Pulsed Field Ablation: A 10-Minute Update" by Vivek Reddy, MD, from Session 1 at the 2025 Western AF Symposium. 
Featured is the presentation...
09/10/2025
EP Lab Digest
EPLD WAFib session 9 part 2
Western AF 2025 Session
08/12/2025
Nicholas S. Peters, MD; Hamid Ghanbari, MD; Kevin J. Makati, MD; Nishaki Kiran Mehta, MD, FHRS, FACC; Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH; Chan Ho Lim
Featured is the Session 9 Roundtable entitled "Bridging AI Research and Real-World Clinical Practice for Atrial Fibrillation Management: Practical Examples and Lessons Learned" from WAFib 2025.
Featured is the Session 9 Roundtable entitled "Bridging AI Research and Real-World Clinical Practice for Atrial Fibrillation Management: Practical Examples and Lessons Learned" from WAFib 2025.
Featured is the Session 9...
08/12/2025
EP Lab Digest
EPLD WAFib session 9 part 1
Western AF 2025 Session
07/07/2025
Saman Nazarian, MD, PhD; Andrea Natale, MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC; David B. DeLurgio, MD; Luigi Di Biase, MD, PhD, FHRS; Michael Riley, MD; Ralph Damiano, MD; Jamil Borgi, MD
Featured is the Session 9 Roundtable entitled "Surgical MAZE and Hybrid Procedure—Patient Selection" from WAFib 2025.
Featured is the Session 9 Roundtable entitled "Surgical MAZE and Hybrid Procedure—Patient Selection" from WAFib 2025.
Featured is the Session 9...
07/07/2025
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Risk Factors for Development of Atrial Fibrillation on Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Therapy
Western AF 2025
05/17/2025
Watch as Muhammad Fazal, MD, MS, with Stanford University, discusses his winning abstract at Western AFib 2025.
Watch as Muhammad Fazal, MD, MS, with Stanford University, discusses his winning abstract at Western AFib 2025.
Watch as Muhammad Fazal, MD, MS,...
05/17/2025
EP Lab Digest
Interview With Edward Gerstenfeld, MD, MS
Western AF 2025
05/17/2025
Edward P. Gerstenfeld, MD; Jodie Elrod
Watch as Edward Gerstenfeld, MD, MS, from UCSF Health, discusses his presentation at Western AF 2025.
Watch as Edward Gerstenfeld, MD, MS, from UCSF Health, discusses his presentation at Western AF 2025.
Watch as Edward Gerstenfeld, MD,...
05/17/2025
EP Lab Digest
Western AF 2025
05/17/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS; Stavros Stavrakis, MD, PhD; Jodie Elrod
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 AFib 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 AFib 2025.
Bradley Knight, MD, talks with...
05/17/2025
EP Lab Digest
Interview With Andrea Natale, MD, FACC
Western AF 2025
05/17/2025
Andrea Natale, MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC; Jodie Elrod
Watch as Andrea Natale, MD, FACC, from Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David's Medical Center, discusses his Western AF 2025 presentation.
Watch as Andrea Natale, MD, FACC, from Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David's Medical Center, discusses his Western AF 2025 presentation.
Watch as Andrea Natale, MD,...
05/17/2025
EP Lab Digest
Interview With Nazem Akoum, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, FHRS
Western AF 2025
05/14/2025
Nazem Akoum, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, FHRS; Jodie Elrod
Watch as Nazem Akoum, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, FHRS, from UW Medicine, discusses his presentation at Western AF 2025.
Watch as Nazem Akoum, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, FHRS, from UW Medicine, discusses his presentation at Western AF 2025.
Watch as Nazem Akoum, MD, MS,...
05/14/2025
EP Lab Digest
Interview With Kamala Tamirisa, MD
Western AF 2025
05/14/2025
Kamala P. Tamirisa, MD, FACC, FHRS; Jodie Elrod
Watch as Kamala Tamirisa, MD, from Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, discusses her presentation at Western AF 2025.
Watch as Kamala Tamirisa, MD, from Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, discusses her presentation at Western AF 2025.
Watch as Kamala Tamirisa, MD,...
05/14/2025
EP Lab Digest

Coverage from Heart Rhythm 2025

Interview With Sunil Kapur, MD, and Cyrus Hadadi, MD
Sponsored Content
07/09/2025
Drs Sunil Kapur and Cyrus Hadadi explore the features of EluPro, Elutia’s advanced antibiotic-eluting BioEnvelope.
Drs Sunil Kapur and Cyrus Hadadi explore the features of EluPro, Elutia’s advanced antibiotic-eluting BioEnvelope.
Drs Sunil Kapur and Cyrus Hadadi...
07/09/2025
EP Lab Digest
Heart Rhythm 2025
06/04/2025
Tara U. Mudd, MSN, APRN; Courtney Channels, APRN; Jodie Elrod
In this onsite conversation from Heart Rhythm 2025, Tara U. Mudd, MSN, APRN, NP-C, and Courtney Channels, APRN, share insights on building and advancing Atrial Fibrillation Centers of Excellence.
In this onsite conversation from Heart Rhythm 2025, Tara U. Mudd, MSN, APRN, NP-C, and Courtney Channels, APRN, share insights on building and advancing Atrial Fibrillation Centers of Excellence.
In this onsite conversation from...
06/04/2025
EP Lab Digest
Heart Rhythm 2025
05/29/2025
Jodie Elrod; Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS; David Benditt, MD
Bradley Knight, MD, and David Benditt, MD, discuss the moderated session on “Syncope: Novel Investigation Strategies and Treatment Approaches” at Heart Rhythm 2025.
Bradley Knight, MD, and David Benditt, MD, discuss the moderated session on “Syncope: Novel Investigation Strategies and Treatment Approaches” at Heart Rhythm 2025.
Bradley Knight, MD, and David...
05/29/2025
EP Lab Digest
Interview With Lindsay Harris, MSN, APRN
Heart Rhythm 2025
05/20/2025
Lindsay Harris, MBA, APRN, NE-BC; Jodie Elrod
Watch as Lindsay Harris, MBA, APRN, NE-BC, discusses her presentation at Heart Rhythm 2025.
Watch as Lindsay Harris, MBA, APRN, NE-BC, discusses her presentation at Heart Rhythm 2025.
Watch as Lindsay Harris, MBA,...
05/20/2025
EP Lab Digest
Heart Rhythm 2025
05/19/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS; Christopher R. Ellis, MD, FACC, FHRS; Jodie Elrod
Watch as Bradley Knight, MD, and Christopher Ellis, MD, discuss the 2025 SCAI/HRS Clinical Practice Guidelines on Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Closure at Heart Rhythm 2025.
Watch as Bradley Knight, MD, and Christopher Ellis, MD, discuss the 2025 SCAI/HRS Clinical Practice Guidelines on Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Closure at Heart Rhythm 2025.
Watch as Bradley Knight, MD, and...
05/19/2025
EP Lab Digest
Interview With Kristie Coleman, MPH, RN
Heart Rhythm 2025
05/19/2025
Kristie Coleman, MPH, RN; Jodie Elrod
Watch as Kristie Coleman, MPH, RN, discusses her abstract at HRS 2025.
Watch as Kristie Coleman, MPH, RN, discusses her abstract at HRS 2025.
Watch as Kristie Coleman, MPH,...
05/19/2025
EP Lab Digest
Heart Rhythm 2025
05/12/2025
T. Jared Bunch, MD; Jodie Elrod
EP Lab Digest talks with T Jared Bunch, MD, FACC, FHRS, about the new criteria for establishing an Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence, including key operational standards to provide multidisciplinary care.
EP Lab Digest talks with T Jared Bunch, MD, FACC, FHRS, about the new criteria for establishing an Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence, including key operational standards to provide multidisciplinary care.
EP Lab Digest talks with T Jared...
05/12/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
05/01/2025
Groundbreaking device sets new standard in the management of patients with an elevated risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Groundbreaking device sets new standard in the management of patients with an elevated risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Groundbreaking device sets new...
05/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
05/01/2025
Catheter Precision, Inc., a US-based medical device company focused on developing technologically advanced products for the cardiac electrophysiology market, announced that new clinical data about VIVO is available.
Catheter Precision, Inc., a US-based medical device company focused on developing technologically advanced products for the cardiac electrophysiology market, announced that new clinical data about VIVO is available.
Catheter Precision, Inc., a...
05/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
04/29/2025
Milestone results formed the basis of HeartBeam’s 12-lead ECG synthesis software application submitted to FDA in January 2025
Milestone results formed the basis of HeartBeam’s 12-lead ECG synthesis software application submitted to FDA in January 2025
Milestone results formed the...
04/29/2025
EP Lab Digest

Featured Quiz

Bringing Innovation to the EP Lab: Navigating Challenges and Solutions
Quiz
08/13/2025
Test your knowledge on the challenges associated with adopting new technologies in the EP lab.
Test your knowledge on the challenges associated with adopting new technologies in the EP lab.
Test your knowledge on the...
08/13/2025
EP Lab Digest
Quiz
Quiz
07/10/2025
Test your knowledge on Arrhythmias in Athletes: Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, and Treatment Approaches.
Test your knowledge on Arrhythmias in Athletes: Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, and Treatment Approaches.
Test your knowledge on...
07/10/2025
EP Lab Digest
quiz
Quiz
06/24/2025
Test your knowledge on whether wearables and smartphones are impacting clinical oversight.
Test your knowledge on whether wearables and smartphones are impacting clinical oversight.
Test your knowledge on whether...
06/24/2025
EP Lab Digest
Know the Guidelines: 2025 AUC for Cardiac Devices
Quiz
06/19/2025
Test your knowledge on the ACC/AHA/ASE/HFSA/HRS/SCAI/SCCT/SCMR Appropriate Use Criteria for device-based therapy in cardiovascular care.
Test your knowledge on the ACC/AHA/ASE/HFSA/HRS/SCAI/SCCT/SCMR Appropriate Use Criteria for device-based therapy in cardiovascular care.
Test your knowledge on the...
06/19/2025
EP Lab Digest
quiz
Quiz
10/26/2022
Giulio Falasconi, MD; Jose Alderete, MD; Julio Martí-Almor, MD, PhD; Diego Penela, MD, PhD; Antonio Berruezo, MD, PhD; Daniel Viveros, MD; David Soto-Iglesias, PhD, MD; Aldo Bellido, MD; Claudia Scherer, MD
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
09/29/2022
Praveen Rao, MD
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
quiz
Quiz
08/22/2022
Linda C. Moulton, RN, MS, MSN
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
06/08/2022
Jake Goldstein, BS; Alexander Turin, MD; Smit Vasaiwala, MD
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
05/11/2022
Krittapoom Akrawinthawong, MD, MSc, FACC, FHRS
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
04/14/2022
Ziad F. Issa, MD, MMM
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

Letters From the Editor

Letter from the Editor
09/01/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Evaluation for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement provides an important opportunity to reassess the management of atrial fibrillation.
Evaluation for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement provides an important opportunity to reassess the management of atrial fibrillation.
Evaluation for transcatheter...
09/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
08/01/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has quickly become the preferred energy source for catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing pulmonary vein isolation.
Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has quickly become the preferred energy source for catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing pulmonary vein isolation.
Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has...
08/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
07/02/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
What role do surgical dressings play in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs)? At the 2025 Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Sessions, a satellite symposium highlighted the potential of silver-impregnated dressings to reduce SSI risk and...
What role do surgical dressings play in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs)? At the 2025 Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Sessions, a satellite symposium highlighted the potential of silver-impregnated dressings to reduce SSI risk and...
What role do surgical dressings...
07/02/2025
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
06/09/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
The FDA recently approved the EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System (Edwards Lifesciences) for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation. This procedure requires close collaboration between interventionalists and electrophysiologists.
The FDA recently approved the EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System (Edwards Lifesciences) for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation. This procedure requires close collaboration between interventionalists and electrophysiologists.
The FDA recently approved the...
06/09/2025
EP Lab Digest
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

Featured EP Programs

Spotlight Interview
09/01/2025
Jordan Hamilton, BSN, RN, RCES; Cameron R. Mulloy, RN, BSN, CCRN, RCES; Monica Preiser, RN
This month, EP Lab Digest highlights the EP program at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular in Falls Church, Virginia.
This month, EP Lab Digest highlights the EP program at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular in Falls Church, Virginia.
This month, EP Lab Digest...
09/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
07/02/2025
Marcos Daccarett, MD; Karen Dey, RN, BSN
In this month’s Spotlight Interview, EP Lab Digest highlights the EP program at St Luke’s Health System in Boise, Idaho.
In this month’s Spotlight Interview, EP Lab Digest highlights the EP program at St Luke’s Health System in Boise, Idaho.
In this month’s Spotlight...
07/02/2025
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
06/01/2025
Matthew Evans, MD
In this month’s Spotlight Interview, EP Lab Digest highlights the EP program at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital Denton in Denton, Texas.
In this month’s Spotlight Interview, EP Lab Digest highlights the EP program at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital Denton in Denton, Texas.
In this month’s Spotlight...
06/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
05/12/2025
Benjamin A. Steinberg, MD, MHS, FHRS; Christopher Barrett, MD; Amy Unteutsch, BSN, RN; Jenn Forristall, RN; Jocelyn Legner, BSN, RN; Richard Roberts, RCIS; John Nichols, CEPS, RCIS; Anissa Phothiboupha, RCIS; Aaron Seidler, BSN, RN; Eric Smith, RCIS
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...
05/12/2025
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

Watch/Listen

Case Studies

Case Study
09/01/2025
Anish Amin, MD; Aimee E. Willett, DO; Wesley F. Kim, MD; Ankur Shah, DO
This report highlights a unique etiology, diagnostic evaluation, and management of iatrogenic atrial lead failure secondary to hemostatic surgical clip entrapment.
This report highlights a unique etiology, diagnostic evaluation, and management of iatrogenic atrial lead failure secondary to hemostatic surgical clip entrapment.
This report highlights a unique...
09/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Case Report
08/12/2025
James Russell, DO; Richard Amoateng, MD; Dana Johnson, MD; Adarsh Bhan, MD; Frank Zimmerman, MD
The authors describe how the care of this complex patient population necessitates knowledge of the hemodynamic, surgical, and arrhythmic histories to plan for the most effective electrophysiologic intervention.
The authors describe how the care of this complex patient population necessitates knowledge of the hemodynamic, surgical, and arrhythmic histories to plan for the most effective electrophysiologic intervention.
The authors describe how the...
08/12/2025
EP Lab Digest
Sponsored Content
07/01/2025
Jason Meyers, MD; Justin Kline, BS, RN
In the evolving field of electrophysiology, clarity and efficiency are paramount. At MercyOne Iowa Heart Center, we have been early adopters of the FARAPULSE™ PFA Platform (Boston Scientific).
In the evolving field of electrophysiology, clarity and efficiency are paramount. At MercyOne Iowa Heart Center, we have been early adopters of the FARAPULSE™ PFA Platform (Boston Scientific).
In the evolving field of...
07/01/2025
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
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

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...