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Press Release
Targeted Lead Placement is No Better Than Standard Placement in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
10/13/2026
Targeted placement of the left ventricular lead did not improve outcomes in patients with heart failure undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy, according to results presented at ESC Congress 2026.
Targeted placement of the left ventricular lead did not improve outcomes in patients with heart failure undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy, according to results presented at ESC Congress 2026.
Targeted placement of the left...
10/13/2026
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
Altru Health System
10/01/2026
Theresia Rieger, RCIS; Angela Flitter, BSN, RN; Shannon Rud, RN; Angela Larson, RN, BSN
This month’s Spotlight Interview highlights Altru Health System, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, including their approach to lead management and extraction.
This month’s Spotlight Interview highlights Altru Health System, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, including their approach to lead management and extraction.
This month’s Spotlight Interview...
10/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
Lead Management Across a Lifetime: Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Challenges in the Extraction Era
09/10/2026
Jodie Elrod; Douglas Y. Mah, MD, FHRS, CEPS
Douglas Y Mah, MD, FHRS, CEPS-P, discusses long-term consequences of lead management decisions in pediatric and congenital heart disease patients, and the unanswered questions that remain.
Douglas Y Mah, MD, FHRS, CEPS-P, discusses long-term consequences of lead management decisions in pediatric and congenital heart disease patients, and the unanswered questions that remain.
Douglas Y Mah, MD, FHRS, CEPS-P,...
09/10/2026
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
Waterloo Regional Health Network
09/01/2026
William K. Chan, MD, FRCPC; Umjeet Jolly, MD, FRCPC; J. Gabriel Acosta, MD; Claus Rinne, MD, FRCP
In this month's Spotlight, the EP team at Waterloo Regional Health Network, Queen’s Blvd Campus, in Ontario, Canada, discusses its growing facility, including its dedicated EP lab and mobile EP capability.
In this month's Spotlight, the EP team at Waterloo Regional Health Network, Queen’s Blvd Campus, in Ontario, Canada, discusses its growing facility, including its dedicated EP lab and mobile EP capability.
In this month's Spotlight, the...
09/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
phlips news
Press Release
Philips and Imricor Launch Cardiac Interventional MR Lab Solution, Expanding Longstanding Collaboration
08/28/2026
Philips and Imricor have launched an interventional MR lab solution that combines Philips’ 1.5T MRI platform with Imricor’s MR-compatible technologies to support radiation-free, MR-guided cardiac procedures. The solution enables physicians to...
Philips and Imricor have launched an interventional MR lab solution that combines Philips’ 1.5T MRI platform with Imricor’s MR-compatible technologies to support radiation-free, MR-guided cardiac procedures. The solution enables physicians to...
Philips and Imricor have...
08/28/2026
EP Lab Digest
Videos
EP and Digital Health in 2026: ECGs, Wearables, and Remote Monitoring
06/18/2026
Graham Peigh, MD, MSc; Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS; Jodie Elrod
At Heart Rhythm 2026, Bradley Knight, MD, sits down with Graham Peigh, MD, to discuss the rapidly expanding role of digital health in EP.
At Heart Rhythm 2026, Bradley Knight, MD, sits down with Graham Peigh, MD, to discuss the rapidly expanding role of digital health in EP.
At Heart Rhythm 2026, Bradley...
06/18/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
What’s New With the Guidelines? Interview With Charles Love, MD
05/05/2026
Charles J. Love, MD, FACC, FAHA, FHRS, CCDS; Jodie Elrod
In this feature interview, EP Lab Digest talks with Dr Charles Love about his presentation at ACC 2026 presentation, “Leading the Way: What’s New With the Guidelines?”
In this feature interview, EP Lab Digest talks with Dr Charles Love about his presentation at ACC 2026 presentation, “Leading the Way: What’s New With the Guidelines?”
In this feature interview, EP...
05/05/2026
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
Anatomical Approach to Atrial Leadless Pacing in the Region of Bachmann’s Bundle
04/16/2026
Peter Farjo, MD, MS; Ashraf Alzahrani, MBBCh; Paari Dominic, MBBS, MPH; Steven Bailin, MD
This report describes the implantation of a leadless atrial pacemaker in the region of Bachmann’s Bundle, emphasizing procedural considerations, electrocardiographic findings, and short-term outcomes.
This report describes the implantation of a leadless atrial pacemaker in the region of Bachmann’s Bundle, emphasizing procedural considerations, electrocardiographic findings, and short-term outcomes.
This report describes the...
04/16/2026
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
Hartford Healthcare
04/01/2026
Dominique Petrucci, MSN, RN, RCES; Alexis Klemka, MSN, RN, CV-BC, RCES, NPD-C
Featured in this issue is the EP program at Hartford Healthcare in Hartford, Connecticut.
Featured in this issue is the EP program at Hartford Healthcare in Hartford, Connecticut.
Featured in this issue is the EP...
04/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
Lead Extraction
A Team Approach to Lead Extraction: The UCSD Experience
03/16/2026
Stephanie H. Yoakum, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC; Travis Pollema, DO; Andrew Y. Lin, MD; Niki Aramburo, AA; Ulrika Birgersdotter-Green, MD, FHRS
Stephanie Yoakum, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC, and colleagues describe the lead management program at UC San Diego Health, which utilizes an experienced multidisciplinary team that has resulted in safe and effective patient outcomes.
Stephanie Yoakum, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC, and colleagues describe the lead management program at UC San Diego Health, which utilizes an experienced multidisciplinary team that has resulted in safe and effective patient outcomes.
Stephanie Yoakum, RN, MSN,...
03/16/2026
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

News

Press Release
Targeted Lead Placement is No Better Than Standard Placement in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
10/13/2026
Targeted placement of the left ventricular lead did not improve outcomes in patients with heart failure undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy, according to results presented at ESC Congress 2026.
Targeted placement of the left ventricular lead did not improve outcomes in patients with heart failure undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy, according to results presented at ESC Congress 2026.
Targeted placement of the left...
10/13/2026
EP Lab Digest
phlips news
Press Release
Philips and Imricor Launch Cardiac Interventional MR Lab Solution, Expanding Longstanding Collaboration
08/28/2026
Philips and Imricor have launched an interventional MR lab solution that combines Philips’ 1.5T MRI platform with Imricor’s MR-compatible technologies to support radiation-free, MR-guided cardiac procedures. The solution enables physicians to...
Philips and Imricor have launched an interventional MR lab solution that combines Philips’ 1.5T MRI platform with Imricor’s MR-compatible technologies to support radiation-free, MR-guided cardiac procedures. The solution enables physicians to...
Philips and Imricor have...
08/28/2026
EP Lab Digest
EHRA 2025 news
Press Release
Groundbreaking Consensus Statement on Conduction System Pacing Released: A Major Milestone in the Evolution of Pacing Therapy
04/01/2025
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has released a groundbreaking consensus statement on conduction system pacing (CSP), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of pacing therapy.
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has released a groundbreaking consensus statement on conduction system pacing (CSP), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of pacing therapy.
The European Society of...
04/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Philips Showcases Next Level Cardiology Innovations for Improved Patient Care at TCT 2024
10/21/2024
Philips portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions uniquely integrates artificial intelligence into imaging systems and software, with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic devices to support exceptional treatment for...
Philips portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions uniquely integrates artificial intelligence into imaging systems and software, with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic devices to support exceptional treatment for...
Philips portfolio of...
10/21/2024
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Merit Medical Signs Agreement to Purchase Lead Management Portfolio From Cook Medical
09/18/2024
Asset acquisition of Cook Medical’s end-to-end lead management product portfolio strengthens Merit’s existing electrophysiology and CRM business
Asset acquisition of Cook Medical’s end-to-end lead management product portfolio strengthens Merit’s existing electrophysiology and CRM business
Asset acquisition of Cook...
09/18/2024
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
BIOTRONIK Receives FDA Approval for LBBAP Indication on Pacing Lead and Delivery Catheter System
09/16/2024
BIOTRONIK Press Release LAKE OSWEGO, Oregon, USA – BIOTRONIK, a leading global medical technology company, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) labeling approval of its Selectra 3D catheter in conjunction...
BIOTRONIK Press Release LAKE OSWEGO, Oregon, USA – BIOTRONIK, a leading global medical technology company, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) labeling approval of its Selectra 3D catheter in conjunction...
BIOTRONIK Press Release LAKE...
09/16/2024
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
EBR Systems’ WiSE® System Demonstrates Acute QRS Narrowing in 100 US Patients
10/27/2026
EBR Systems, Inc., developer of the world’s only left ventricular endocardial pacing (LVEP) system for heart failure, today announced real-world findings from 100 patients across 31 US centers showing a mean acute reduction in QRS duration of...
EBR Systems, Inc., developer of the world’s only left ventricular endocardial pacing (LVEP) system for heart failure, today announced real-world findings from 100 patients across 31 US centers showing a mean acute reduction in QRS duration of...
EBR Systems, Inc., developer of...
10/27/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Stereotaxis Announces First Robotic Magnetic Navigation System in Latvia
10/22/2026
Stereotaxis Press Release ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22, 2026 -- Stereotaxis (NYSE: STXS), a pioneer and global leader in surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular intervention, today announced that Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University...
Stereotaxis Press Release ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22, 2026 -- Stereotaxis (NYSE: STXS), a pioneer and global leader in surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular intervention, today announced that Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University...
Stereotaxis Press Release ST....
10/22/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Medtronic Announces Positive Results From Real-World Registries for the Sphere-9™ Catheter and PulseSelect™ PFA System at APHRS 2026
10/22/2026
Medtronic Press Release  GALWAY, Ireland, Oct. 22, 2026 -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced positive real-world registry results for the Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System with the...
Medtronic Press Release  GALWAY, Ireland, Oct. 22, 2026 -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced positive real-world registry results for the Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System with the...
Medtronic Press...
10/22/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Johnson & Johnson Reports First Real-World VARIPULSE Pro Platform Data and 12-Month OMNYPULSE Platform Outcomes for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment at APHRS 2026
10/22/2026
Johnson & Johnson Press Release IRVINE, Calif. -- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced new data from the late-breaking VARIPURE and Omny-IRE studies presented at the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) 2026 Annual...
Johnson & Johnson Press Release IRVINE, Calif. -- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced new data from the late-breaking VARIPURE and Omny-IRE studies presented at the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) 2026 Annual...
Johnson & Johnson Press...
10/22/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Kardium Announces First Patient Enrollment in the Globe Registry, Expanding Real-World Evidence for the Globe® Pulsed Field System Following Strong Early Commercial Experience
10/21/2026
Kardium Press Release VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Kardium today announced the first site activation and first patient enrollment in the Globe Registry: Globe® Pulsed Field System Registry for Treating Patients with Symptomatic Atrial...
Kardium Press Release VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Kardium today announced the first site activation and first patient enrollment in the Globe Registry: Globe® Pulsed Field System Registry for Treating Patients with Symptomatic Atrial...
Kardium Press...
10/21/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Vektor Medical Completes Enrollment in IMPRoVED-AF Clinical Study and Announces Appointment of Brandon Allen as Senior Vice President of Sales
10/21/2026
Vektor Medical Press Release SAN DIEGO -- Vektor Medical, a medical technology company advancing the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias through its non-invasive, AI-based arrhythmia analysis technology, vMap®, today announced the completion...
Vektor Medical Press Release SAN DIEGO -- Vektor Medical, a medical technology company advancing the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias through its non-invasive, AI-based arrhythmia analysis technology, vMap®, today announced the completion...
Vektor Medical Press...
10/21/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
EBR Systems Appoints Robert Canby, MD, as Chief Medical Officer
10/20/2026
EBR Systems Press Release SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EBR Systems, Inc., developer of the world’s only left ventricular endocardial pacing (LVEP) system for heart failure, announces the appointment of Robert C. Canby, MD, as Chief...
EBR Systems Press Release SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EBR Systems, Inc., developer of the world’s only left ventricular endocardial pacing (LVEP) system for heart failure, announces the appointment of Robert C. Canby, MD, as Chief...
EBR Systems Press...
10/20/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Medtronic Receives CE Mark for Next-Generation Portfolio of Pacemakers Engineered for Conduction System Pacing
10/19/2026
GALWAY, Ireland – October 19 – Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced that its Vitalis™ portfolio of cardiac devices – ReSyncra CSP™, Restoria CSP™, Refina CSP™, Effectra™, and Confirma™...
GALWAY, Ireland – October 19 – Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced that its Vitalis™ portfolio of cardiac devices – ReSyncra CSP™, Restoria CSP™, Refina CSP™, Effectra™, and Confirma™...
GALWAY, Ireland – October 19 –...
10/19/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Exercise Should Be Prescribed as a Core Component of Cardiovascular Care
10/15/2026
ACC Press Release WASHINGTON (Oct 15, 2026) - Exercise should be prescribed as a foundational component of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and treatment, according to a new American College of Cardiology Scientific Statement...
ACC Press Release WASHINGTON (Oct 15, 2026) - Exercise should be prescribed as a foundational component of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and treatment, according to a new American College of Cardiology Scientific Statement...
ACC Press Release WASHINGTON...
10/15/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Targeted Lead Placement is No Better Than Standard Placement in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
10/13/2026
Targeted placement of the left ventricular lead did not improve outcomes in patients with heart failure undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy, according to results presented at ESC Congress 2026.
Targeted placement of the left ventricular lead did not improve outcomes in patients with heart failure undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy, according to results presented at ESC Congress 2026.
Targeted placement of the left...
10/13/2026
EP Lab Digest

Podcasts

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
Drs. Jonathan Salcedo and Robert Schaller
Podcasts
Advanced Lead Extraction Techniques: Current Approaches and Future Trends
11/02/2021
In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we’re featuring a discussion with Jonathan Salcedo, MD, and Robert Schaller, DO, about advanced lead extraction techniques.
In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we’re featuring a discussion with Jonathan Salcedo, MD, and Robert Schaller, DO, about advanced lead extraction techniques.
In this episode of The EP Edit...
11/02/2021
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
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