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Expert Insights From Andrew M Goldsweig, MD, MS
Feature Interview
01/02/2026
Andrew M. Goldsweig, MD, MS; Jodie Elrod
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Andrew M. Goldsweig, coauthor of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) Position Statement on ICE to Guide Structural Heart Disease Interventions.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Andrew M. Goldsweig, coauthor of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) Position Statement on ICE to Guide Structural Heart Disease Interventions.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr....
01/02/2026
EP Lab Digest
EP Lab Spotlight
01/01/2026
Katie Smith, RCIS; Lindsay Salas, BSN, RN
This article offers an inside look at the teamwork, innovation, and clinical excellence driving UCHealth Memorial Hospital’s thriving EP program and its leadership in modern heart rhythm care.
This article offers an inside look at the teamwork, innovation, and clinical excellence driving UCHealth Memorial Hospital’s thriving EP program and its leadership in modern heart rhythm care.
This article offers an inside...
01/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
EPLD news
News
09/25/2025
Philips’ ambulatory and diagnostic solutions and services are now available to 3.4 million Optum policyholders for enhanced outpatient cardiac monitoring
Philips’ ambulatory and diagnostic solutions and services are now available to 3.4 million Optum policyholders for enhanced outpatient cardiac monitoring
Philips’ ambulatory and...
09/25/2025
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
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
Review
02/01/2025
Nishka Dalal; Brian C Boursiquot, MD, MS; Larry R Jackson, II, MD, MHSc
In this clinical review, authors Nishka Dalal and colleagues discuss epidemiologic differences in the incidence and prevalence of atrial fibrillation, including disparities in AF management and outcomes, and future directions. .
In this clinical review, authors Nishka Dalal and colleagues discuss epidemiologic differences in the incidence and prevalence of atrial fibrillation, including disparities in AF management and outcomes, and future directions. .
In this clinical review, authors...
02/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Atrial Fibrillation Initiatives
01/10/2025
Andrew Rudnick, MD; Gautam Verma, MD; Laurie Marinaro-Pascale, CRNP; Meaghan Brown, CRNP; Andrew Giaquinto, PharmD
Andrew Rudnick, MD, and colleagues outline the Center for Atrial Fibrillation and Electrophysiology, which is structured to meet the varied needs of patients with AF.
Andrew Rudnick, MD, and colleagues outline the Center for Atrial Fibrillation and Electrophysiology, which is structured to meet the varied needs of patients with AF.
Andrew Rudnick, MD, and...
01/10/2025
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
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
EP Tips & Techniques
07/02/2024
Sanjaya Gupta, MD, MBA, FACC, FHRS; Chetan P. Huded, MD, MSc
The use of 4D intracardiac echocardiography catheters for left atrial appendage occlusion holds tremendous promise for improved efficiency and decreased overall resource utilization.
The use of 4D intracardiac echocardiography catheters for left atrial appendage occlusion holds tremendous promise for improved efficiency and decreased overall resource utilization.
The use of 4D intracardiac...
07/02/2024
EP Lab Digest
EP Review
06/15/2023
Marc Erickson, MD; Harish Manyam, MD
In this review, Marc Erickson, MD, and Harish Manyam, MD, discuss endocardial left atrial appendage occlusion, including their approach, shared decision-making, current advances, and future perspectives.
In this review, Marc Erickson, MD, and Harish Manyam, MD, discuss endocardial left atrial appendage occlusion, including their approach, shared decision-making, current advances, and future perspectives.
In this review, Marc Erickson,...
06/15/2023
EP Lab Digest

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EPLD news
News
09/25/2025
Philips’ ambulatory and diagnostic solutions and services are now available to 3.4 million Optum policyholders for enhanced outpatient cardiac monitoring
Philips’ ambulatory and diagnostic solutions and services are now available to 3.4 million Optum policyholders for enhanced outpatient cardiac monitoring
Philips’ ambulatory and...
09/25/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
07/24/2025
Royal Philips announced a collaboration with Epic to integrate Philips’ suite of cardiac ambulatory monitoring and diagnostics services with Aura.
Royal Philips announced a collaboration with Epic to integrate Philips’ suite of cardiac ambulatory monitoring and diagnostics services with Aura.
Royal Philips announced a...
07/24/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
01/31/2025
Philips Cardiac Workstation uses sophisticated algorithms to speed collection and processing of ECG data, helping streamline care and prioritize at-risk patients
Philips Cardiac Workstation uses sophisticated algorithms to speed collection and processing of ECG data, helping streamline care and prioritize at-risk patients
Philips Cardiac Workstation uses...
01/31/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
01/13/2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., January 13, 2026 – Innovative Health, Inc. today announced that the company has received its 50th clearance from FDA to reprocess single-use medical devices used in electrophysiology and cardiology labs. This latest...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., January 13, 2026 – Innovative Health, Inc. today announced that the company has received its 50th clearance from FDA to reprocess single-use medical devices used in electrophysiology and cardiology labs. This latest...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., January 13,...
01/13/2026
EP Lab Digest
News
01/12/2026
Abbott Park, Ill., Jan. 12, 2026 — Abbott today announced a collaboration with AtaCor Medical to advance a next-generation investigational extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator (EV-ICD) system designed to deliver defibrillation...
Abbott Park, Ill., Jan. 12, 2026 — Abbott today announced a collaboration with AtaCor Medical to advance a next-generation investigational extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator (EV-ICD) system designed to deliver defibrillation...
Abbott Park, Ill., Jan. 12, 2026...
01/12/2026
EP Lab Digest
News
01/08/2026
AccurKardia Press Release NEW YORK -- AccurKardia, an ECG-led diagnostics software company focused on transforming ECG data into a more powerful diagnostic tool and broad biomarker to improve patient outcomes and save lives, today...
AccurKardia Press Release NEW YORK -- AccurKardia, an ECG-led diagnostics software company focused on transforming ECG data into a more powerful diagnostic tool and broad biomarker to improve patient outcomes and save lives, today...
AccurKardia Press Release NEW...
01/08/2026
EP Lab Digest
News
01/07/2026
European Society of Cardiology Press Release Sophia Antipolis 6 January 2026: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and is linked to stroke, heart failure, and other serious complications. It affects millions...
European Society of Cardiology Press Release Sophia Antipolis 6 January 2026: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and is linked to stroke, heart failure, and other serious complications. It affects millions...
European Society of Cardiology...
01/07/2026
EP Lab Digest
News
01/07/2026
SAN FRANCISCO - Jan. 7, 2026 — Murj®, a cardiac device management software company, today announced record year-over-year growth for the third consecutive year. The company software is now being used by more than 1,100 clinics to care...
SAN FRANCISCO - Jan. 7, 2026 — Murj®, a cardiac device management software company, today announced record year-over-year growth for the third consecutive year. The company software is now being used by more than 1,100 clinics to care...
SAN FRANCISCO - Jan. 7,...
01/07/2026
EP Lab Digest
News
01/06/2026
Stereotaxis Press Release St. Louis, January 6, 2026  – Stereotaxis (NYSE: STXS), a pioneer and global leader in surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular intervention, today announced it obtained U.S. Food and Drug...
Stereotaxis Press Release St. Louis, January 6, 2026  – Stereotaxis (NYSE: STXS), a pioneer and global leader in surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular intervention, today announced it obtained U.S. Food and Drug...
Stereotaxis Press Release St....
01/06/2026
EP Lab Digest
News
12/24/2025
Edgewise Therapeutics Press Release BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 24, 2025 -- Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc., (Nasdaq: EWTX), today announced positive updates from the ongoing CIRRUS-HCM, Phase 2 clinical trial of EDG-7500, a novel oral,...
Edgewise Therapeutics Press Release BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 24, 2025 -- Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc., (Nasdaq: EWTX), today announced positive updates from the ongoing CIRRUS-HCM, Phase 2 clinical trial of EDG-7500, a novel oral,...
Edgewise Therapeutics Press...
12/24/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
12/22/2025
Abbott's Volt™ PFA System, the latest generation of cardiac ablation technology, is designed for people battling heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation (AFib)
Abbott's Volt™ PFA System, the latest generation of cardiac ablation technology, is designed for people battling heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation (AFib)
Abbott's Volt™ PFA System, the...
12/22/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
12/22/2025
Huxley Medical, Inc. announced the SANSA® home sleep apnea test has received regulatory clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be used as a diagnostic ECG monitor, making SANSA the first home sleep apnea test...
Huxley Medical, Inc. announced the SANSA® home sleep apnea test has received regulatory clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be used as a diagnostic ECG monitor, making SANSA the first home sleep apnea test...
Huxley Medical, Inc. announced...
12/22/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
12/19/2025
ZOLL Press Release  CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- ZOLL®, an Asahi Kasei company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, announced the U.S. launch of the next generation LifeVest® wearable cardioverter...
ZOLL Press Release  CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- ZOLL®, an Asahi Kasei company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, announced the U.S. launch of the next generation LifeVest® wearable cardioverter...
ZOLL Press...
12/19/2025
EP Lab Digest