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Letter from the Editor
The Impact of a Single Study: SINGLE-AF
10/01/2026
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
A new study provides new information about the use of a direct oral anticoagulant in patients with atrial fibrillation whom most would consider at low risk for stroke.
A new study provides new information about the use of a direct oral anticoagulant in patients with atrial fibrillation whom most would consider at low risk for stroke.
A new study provides new...
10/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
Closing the Gap Between Discovery and Care: A Conversation With American Heart Association President Manesh Patel, MD
09/23/2026
Manesh R. Patel, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI; Isabel Vega
The American Heart Association has named Manesh R Patel, MD, as its volunteer president for 2026-2027, bringing decades of leadership in cardiovascular medicine, clinical research, and quality improvement to the role.
The American Heart Association has named Manesh R Patel, MD, as its volunteer president for 2026-2027, bringing decades of leadership in cardiovascular medicine, clinical research, and quality improvement to the role.
The American Heart Association...
09/23/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
Early Pulsed Field Ablation Experience in the Electrophysiology Lab: Insights From an EP Nurse Leader
08/01/2026
Jodie Elrod; Melissa May, MSN, RN
Melissa May, MSN, RN, describes the successful completion of the initial pulsed field ablation (PFA) cases for atrial fibrillation (AF) at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Melissa May, MSN, RN, describes the successful completion of the initial pulsed field ablation (PFA) cases for atrial fibrillation (AF) at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Melissa May, MSN, RN, describes...
08/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
Shock to the Heart: A Case of Holiday Heart With Recurrent Arrhythmias in a Patient With Alcohol Use Disorder and an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
05/01/2026
Bilal Niazi, BS; Ermin Tale, DO; Demetra Menoudakos, BS; Todd Cohen, MD
This case describes recurrent alcohol-induced arrhythmias in a patient with a single-chamber ICD resulting in multiple shocks, illustrating the challenges of patient adherence and management in this population.
This case describes recurrent alcohol-induced arrhythmias in a patient with a single-chamber ICD resulting in multiple shocks, illustrating the challenges of patient adherence and management in this population.
This case describes recurrent...
05/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
Cardioneuroablation and the VAFIT Protocol: Interview With José Carlos Pachón-Mateos, MD, PhD, FHRS, FEHRA
04/29/2026
Jose Carlos Pachon, MD, PhD, CCDS, FHRS, FLAHRS; Jodie Elrod
José Carlos Pachón-Mateos, MD, PhD, FHRS, FEHRA, discusses his recent data presented at CRT 2026.
José Carlos Pachón-Mateos, MD, PhD, FHRS, FEHRA, discusses his recent data presented at CRT 2026.
José Carlos Pachón-Mateos, MD,...
04/29/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in Aging Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Experience at the Cardiovascular Institute of Scottsdale
04/01/2026
Ashish Sadhu, MD, FHRS, FACC
Dr Sadhu describes the procedural workflow, patient selection criteria, and clinical rationale for a combined approach integrating PFA, 3D electroanatomic mapping, and 4D ICE with LAAO for the treatment of AF in older patients.
Dr Sadhu describes the procedural workflow, patient selection criteria, and clinical rationale for a combined approach integrating PFA, 3D electroanatomic mapping, and 4D ICE with LAAO for the treatment of AF in older patients.
Dr Sadhu describes the...
04/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
CHAMPION-AF Study of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device as a First-Line Therapy for Stroke Risk Reduction Meets All Primary and Secondary Safety and Efficacy Endpoints
03/30/2026
Data highlights the WATCHMAN FLX device provided statistically superior protection from bleeding, demonstrated similar efficacy compared to blood thinners in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Data highlights the WATCHMAN FLX device provided statistically superior protection from bleeding, demonstrated similar efficacy compared to blood thinners in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Data highlights the WATCHMAN FLX...
03/30/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
From Monitoring to Prediction: How Cardiovascular Digital Twins Could Transform Arrhythmia Care
03/26/2026
Amanda Randles, PhD; Jodie Elrod
Amanda Randles, PhD, explores how cardiovascular “digital twins” could move arrhythmia care beyond reactive monitoring toward proactive, personalized management.
Amanda Randles, PhD, explores how cardiovascular “digital twins” could move arrhythmia care beyond reactive monitoring toward proactive, personalized management.
Amanda Randles, PhD, explores...
03/26/2026
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
Endocardial Ablation of the Left Atrial Ridge for Treatment of a Marshall Bundle Tachycardia
03/16/2026
Tobias Ahnert; Ankit Maheshwari, MD
Tobias Ahnert, and Ankit Maheshwari, MD, describe a case of successful ablation of a Marshall bundle (MB) tachycardia.
Tobias Ahnert, and Ankit Maheshwari, MD, describe a case of successful ablation of a Marshall bundle (MB) tachycardia.
Tobias Ahnert, and Ankit...
03/16/2026
EP Lab Digest

Podcasts

Podcasts
Closing the Gap Between Discovery and Care: A Conversation With American Heart Association President Manesh Patel, MD
09/23/2026
Manesh R. Patel, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI; Isabel Vega
The American Heart Association has named Manesh R Patel, MD, as its volunteer president for 2026-2027, bringing decades of leadership in cardiovascular medicine, clinical research, and quality improvement to the role.
The American Heart Association has named Manesh R Patel, MD, as its volunteer president for 2026-2027, bringing decades of leadership in cardiovascular medicine, clinical research, and quality improvement to the role.
The American Heart Association...
09/23/2026
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
From Screening to Arrhythmia Management: Cedars-Sinai’s Sports Cardiology Program
01/16/2026
Eli Friedman, MD; Jodie Elrod
EP Lab Digest speaks with Eli Friedman, MD, director of sports cardiology at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, about the launch of the institute’s new Sports Cardiology Program.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Eli Friedman, MD, director of sports cardiology at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, about the launch of the institute’s new Sports Cardiology Program.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Eli...
01/16/2026
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2025: What to Expect, and Future Perspectives in Electrophysiology
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
Podcast discussion with William Cho, PA-C, and Monique Young, ACNP
Podcasts
The Added Value of Advanced Practice Clinician-Led Care in Atrial Fibrillation
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
Review of the 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation, Including Impact on Clinical Practice
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
Dr Marrouche
Podcasts
Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium
09/16/2022
Jodie Elrod
In this episode, we speak with Nassir F. Marrouche, MD, director of the Western Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Symposium, about this premier educational event focused exclusively on AFib.
In this episode, we speak with Nassir F. Marrouche, MD, director of the Western Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Symposium, about this premier educational event focused exclusively on AFib.
In this episode, we speak with...
09/16/2022
EP Lab Digest
Moulton and Bower
Podcasts
Atrial Fibrillation: Commentaries on Recent Publications
08/02/2022
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS; Jodie Elrod
In this episode of The EP Edit, we’re featuring commentaries from the authors of 2 recent articles in EP Lab Digest.
In this episode of The EP Edit, we’re featuring commentaries from the authors of 2 recent articles in EP Lab Digest.
In this episode of The EP Edit,...
08/02/2022
EP Lab Digest
Susan Kim, MD and Jessica Charron, APN
Podcasts
Great Debates & Updates in Electrophysiology: Highlights and What to Expect at Upcoming Sessions
05/24/2022
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS; Jodie Elrod
In this episode, we are highlighting the GDUEP conference with course codirectors Jessica Charron, APN, and Susan Kim, MD.
In this episode, we are highlighting the GDUEP conference with course codirectors Jessica Charron, APN, and Susan Kim, MD.
In this episode, we are...
05/24/2022
EP Lab Digest
Baymon Baugh podcast
Podcasts
Managing Atrial Fibrillation in the Emergency Department
01/21/2020
In this episode, we’re talking with Dr. DaMarcus Baymon and Dr. Christopher Baugh about their strategies for achieving best outcomes for patients with AF in the emergency department.
In this episode, we’re talking with Dr. DaMarcus Baymon and Dr. Christopher Baugh about their strategies for achieving best outcomes for patients with AF in the emergency department.
In this episode, we’re talking...
01/21/2020
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
Advancing Atrial Fibrillation Care Through Clinical Performance and Quality Measures
11/01/2026
Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM; Jodie Elrod
In this interview, Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM, discusses the new 2026 AHA/ACC Clinical Performance and Quality Measures for atrial fibrillation and how they translate evidence into measurable standards for clinical practice.
In this interview, Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM, discusses the new 2026 AHA/ACC Clinical Performance and Quality Measures for atrial fibrillation and how they translate evidence into measurable standards for clinical practice.
In this interview, Emelia J....
11/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
EP Edit Podcast
Podcasts
The EP Edit Podcast Episode List
10/13/2026
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...
10/13/2026
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
Closing the Gap Between Discovery and Care: A Conversation With American Heart Association President Manesh Patel, MD
09/23/2026
Manesh R. Patel, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI; Isabel Vega
The American Heart Association has named Manesh R Patel, MD, as its volunteer president for 2026-2027, bringing decades of leadership in cardiovascular medicine, clinical research, and quality improvement to the role.
The American Heart Association has named Manesh R Patel, MD, as its volunteer president for 2026-2027, bringing decades of leadership in cardiovascular medicine, clinical research, and quality improvement to the role.
The American Heart Association...
09/23/2026
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
Standardizing Cardiovascular Screening for Military Personnel
09/15/2026
Isabel Vega; Mark Abela, MD
In this episode, Mark Abela, MD, discusses the first international consensus statement on cardiovascular evaluation in military personnel, which establishes a standardized framework for screening recruits and service members.
In this episode, Mark Abela, MD, discusses the first international consensus statement on cardiovascular evaluation in military personnel, which establishes a standardized framework for screening recruits and service members.
In this episode, Mark Abela, MD,...
09/15/2026
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
Breaking Barriers: Bringing Cardiac Ablation to ASCs
07/14/2026
Arash Aryana, MD, PhD; Jodie Elrod
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Arash Aryana to discuss what it really takes to build an ambulatory surgery center-based ablation program.
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Arash Aryana to discuss what it really takes to build an ambulatory surgery center-based ablation program.
In this episode, we’re joined by...
07/14/2026
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
Same-Day Discharge After Intravenous Sotalol Loading in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
05/31/2026
Imdad Ahmed, MD, MBA, CPE, FHRS, FACC; Jodie Elrod
In this episode, Imdad Ahmed, MD, MBA, CPE, FACC, FHRS, FACP, discusses a protocol using IV sotalol initiation followed by same-day discharge and outpatient mobile cardiac monitoring for patients with AF.
In this episode, Imdad Ahmed, MD, MBA, CPE, FACC, FHRS, FACP, discusses a protocol using IV sotalol initiation followed by same-day discharge and outpatient mobile cardiac monitoring for patients with AF.
In this episode, Imdad Ahmed,...
05/31/2026
EP Lab Digest
Contemporary AF Management: Addressing Increased Detection, Early Rhythm Control and Role of AADs
Podcasts
Contemporary AF Management: Addressing Increased Detection, Early Rhythm Control and Role of AADs
03/17/2026
T. Jared Bunch, MD; Christian Sohns, MD, FEHRA; Jason G. Andrade, MD; Peter Hanna, MD, PhD; Edward P. Gerstenfeld, MD; Qussay Marashly, MD
This podcast series was originally presented and recorded for CME credit at WAFIB 2026.
This podcast series was originally presented and recorded for CME credit at WAFIB 2026.
This podcast series was...
03/17/2026
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
When Not to Extract: Navigating Clinical and Ethical Boundaries
02/25/2026
Raymond Schaerf, MD; Isabel Vega
EPLD speaks with Dr Raymond Schaerf to discuss his presentation from the recent Virtual Lead Extraction Experts Meeting titled, "When Not to Extract: Navigating Clinical and Ethical Boundaries."
EPLD speaks with Dr Raymond Schaerf to discuss his presentation from the recent Virtual Lead Extraction Experts Meeting titled, "When Not to Extract: Navigating Clinical and Ethical Boundaries."
EPLD speaks with Dr Raymond...
02/25/2026
EP Lab Digest
Ryan K. Kaple, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Heart Failure Care
Integrated Heart Failure Care with PA Pressure Monitoring: CardioMEMS™ HF System in Structural Heart
01/23/2026
Ryan Kaple, MD
In this 35-minute podcast, Dr. Kaple discusses how the CardioMEMS™ HF System has become an essential tool in managing patients with chronic heart failure.
In this 35-minute podcast, Dr. Kaple discusses how the CardioMEMS™ HF System has become an essential tool in managing patients with chronic heart failure.
In this 35-minute podcast, Dr....
01/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Podcasts
From Screening to Arrhythmia Management: Cedars-Sinai’s Sports Cardiology Program
01/16/2026
Eli Friedman, MD; Jodie Elrod
EP Lab Digest speaks with Eli Friedman, MD, director of sports cardiology at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, about the launch of the institute’s new Sports Cardiology Program.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Eli Friedman, MD, director of sports cardiology at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, about the launch of the institute’s new Sports Cardiology Program.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Eli...
01/16/2026
EP Lab Digest

Quizzes

Quiz
Quiz
Cardiac Arrhythmias in Athletes: Strategies for Diagnosis, Risk Stratification, and Management
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
Atrial Fibrillation Monitoring: Wearables, Smartphones, and Clinical Practice
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
quiz
Quiz
Quiz: Atrial Fibrillation and Dementia
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
Quiz
Quiz: Presentation and Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Athletes
04/14/2020
Quiz provided by Eugene H. Chung, MD, and McKenna Noe, BS.
Quiz provided by Eugene H. Chung, MD, and McKenna Noe, BS.
Quiz provided by Eugene H....
04/14/2020
EP Lab Digest
Quiz
Quiz: The Knowns and the Unknowns of Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
03/19/2020
Quiz submitted by Prof. Dhiraj Gupta MD DM FESC FRCP.
Quiz submitted by Prof. Dhiraj Gupta MD DM FESC FRCP.
Quiz submitted by Prof. Dhiraj...
03/19/2020
EP Lab Digest
Taking EP to the ASC: Building a High-Performance Outpatient Electrophysiology Program
Quiz
Taking EP to the ASC: Building a High-Performance Outpatient Electrophysiology Program
03/13/2026
Ambulatory surgery centers are emerging as a powerful platform for EP services. This quiz draws on key lessons from one center’s experience to help clinicians understand best practices for developing ASC-based EP services.
Ambulatory surgery centers are emerging as a powerful platform for EP services. This quiz draws on key lessons from one center’s experience to help clinicians understand best practices for developing ASC-based EP services.
Ambulatory surgery centers are...
03/13/2026
EP Lab Digest
Test Your Knowledge: Understanding Visual Auras After Left-Sided Ablation
Quiz
Test Your Knowledge: Understanding Visual Auras After Left-Sided Ablation
02/12/2026
This brief quiz reinforces what to know about neurologic symptoms following ablation.
This brief quiz reinforces what to know about neurologic symptoms following ablation.
This brief quiz reinforces what...
02/12/2026
EP Lab Digest
Test Your Knowledge of Bachmann’s Bundle Pacing
Quiz
Test Your Knowledge of Bachmann’s Bundle Pacing
01/21/2026
This brief quiz highlights key clinical and electrocardiographic concepts from a recent review article to reinforce how Bachmann’s bundle pacing differs from traditional right atrial appendage pacing.
This brief quiz highlights key clinical and electrocardiographic concepts from a recent review article to reinforce how Bachmann’s bundle pacing differs from traditional right atrial appendage pacing.
This brief quiz highlights key...
01/21/2026
EP Lab Digest
Designing a High-Performance EP Lab: Key Strategies for Building a Modern Electrophysiology Program
Quiz
Designing a High-Performance EP Lab: Key Strategies for Building a Modern Electrophysiology Program
12/11/2025
Test your understanding of the essential planning, design, and infrastructure decisions that go into creating a safe, efficient, and future-ready cardiac electrophysiology laboratory.
Test your understanding of the essential planning, design, and infrastructure decisions that go into creating a safe, efficient, and future-ready cardiac electrophysiology laboratory.
Test your understanding of the...
12/11/2025
EP Lab Digest
Coping with Loss in the Cath and EP Lab: Understanding the Psychological Impact of Patient Death on Health Care Teams
Quiz
Coping With Loss in the EP Lab: Understanding the Psychological Impact of Patient Death on Health Care Teams
11/14/2025
The loss of a patient during a procedure can leave a lasting emotional mark on even the most experienced health care professionals. This brief quiz explores key takeaways on how clinicians experience, process, and recover from such events.
The loss of a patient during a procedure can leave a lasting emotional mark on even the most experienced health care professionals. This brief quiz explores key takeaways on how clinicians experience, process, and recover from such events.
The loss of a patient during a...
11/14/2025
EP Lab Digest
Pharmacologic Weight Reduction and Atrial Fibrillation: Translating Evidence Into EP Practice
Quiz
Pharmacologic Weight Reduction and Atrial Fibrillation: Translating Evidence Into EP Practice
10/22/2025
Test your knowledge of the practical considerations discussed by Dr Olivia Gilbert in this EP Lab Digest podcast on integrating pharmacologic weight management strategies into the EP practice to optimize atrial fibrillation outcomes.
Test your knowledge of the practical considerations discussed by Dr Olivia Gilbert in this EP Lab Digest podcast on integrating pharmacologic weight management strategies into the EP practice to optimize atrial fibrillation outcomes.
Test your knowledge of the...
10/22/2025
EP Lab Digest
Bringing Innovation to the EP Lab: Navigating Challenges and Solutions
Quiz
Bringing Innovation to the EP Lab: Navigating Challenges and Solutions
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
Cardiac Arrhythmias in Athletes: Strategies for Diagnosis, Risk Stratification, and Management
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
Atrial Fibrillation Monitoring: Wearables, Smartphones, and Clinical Practice
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
Know the Guidelines: 2025 AUC for Cardiac Devices
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
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