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Building and Scaling a Successful LAAC Program: Insights From a 1000-Procedure Milestone
08/12/2026
Ali Al-Mudamgha, MD; Jodie Elrod
EP Lab Digest speaks with Ali Al-Mudamgha, MD, about the successful completion of 1000 Watchman device (Boston Scientific) procedures earlier this year at St. Joseph's Health Cardiovascular Institute—an important milestone in the growth of...
EP Lab Digest speaks with Ali Al-Mudamgha, MD, about the successful completion of 1000 Watchman device (Boston Scientific) procedures earlier this year at St. Joseph's Health Cardiovascular Institute—an important milestone in the growth of...
EP Lab Digest speaks with Ali...
08/12/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
Best Practices for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Insights From a High-Volume Center
07/28/2026
Thabet Alsheikh, MD, FACC, FHRS; Jodie Elrod
After reaching the milestone of 1500 LAAO procedures, Thabet Alsheikh, MD, shares the operational, clinical, and patient care strategies that have helped Baptist Health Care build a high-volume, high-performing LAAO program.
After reaching the milestone of 1500 LAAO procedures, Thabet Alsheikh, MD, shares the operational, clinical, and patient care strategies that have helped Baptist Health Care build a high-volume, high-performing LAAO program.
After reaching the milestone of...
07/28/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
The Role of the APP in EP Practices’ Success: Interview With Nadine Wlasiuk, DNP, APRN
07/14/2026
Nadine Wlasiuk, DNP, APRN; Jodie Elrod
Nadine Wlasiuk, DNP, APRN, highlights the vital role of APPs in expanding access, improving efficiency, and strengthening continuity of care in EP.
Nadine Wlasiuk, DNP, APRN, highlights the vital role of APPs in expanding access, improving efficiency, and strengthening continuity of care in EP.
Nadine Wlasiuk, DNP, APRN,...
07/14/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
Building a Next-Generation EP Lab: Lessons From HCA Florida Blake Hospital’s Expansion
07/01/2026
Jodie Elrod; Kimberly Chase, RCIS, BSBA, MHA
Kimberly Chase, RCIS, BSBA, MHA, discusses HCA Florida Blake Hospital’s approach to designing and expanding its next-generation electrophysiology lab, highlighting strategies for enhancing clinical efficiency and the patient experience.
Kimberly Chase, RCIS, BSBA, MHA, discusses HCA Florida Blake Hospital’s approach to designing and expanding its next-generation electrophysiology lab, highlighting strategies for enhancing clinical efficiency and the patient experience.
Kimberly Chase, RCIS, BSBA, MHA,...
07/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
Prevention and Treatment of Device-Related Thrombus: Interview With Madhu Reddy, MD, MBA, FACC, FHRS
Videos
Prevention and Treatment of Device-Related Thrombus: Interview With Madhu Reddy, MD, MBA, FACC, FHRS
06/18/2026
Madhu Reddy, MD, FACC, FHRS
EP Lab Digest talks with Madhu Reddy, MD, MBA, FACC, FHRS, about his presentation entitled "Prevention and Treatment of DRT" at Western AFib 2026.
EP Lab Digest talks with Madhu Reddy, MD, MBA, FACC, FHRS, about his presentation entitled "Prevention and Treatment of DRT" at Western AFib 2026.
EP Lab Digest talks with Madhu...
06/18/2026
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
South Georgia Medical Center
06/01/2026
Kamil Hanna, MD
In this month’s issue, we highlight the cardiac electrophysiology program at South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC Health) in Valdosta, Georgia.
In this month’s issue, we highlight the cardiac electrophysiology program at South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC Health) in Valdosta, Georgia.
In this month’s issue, we...
06/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
Inside the First Same-Day Pulmonary Vein Isolation and Left Atrial Appendage Closure at BayCare Winter Haven
05/13/2026
Ramez Morcos, MD; Jodie Elrod
In this interview, EP Lab Digest talks with Dr. Morcos about the successful completion of the first same-day pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) and left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) at BayCare Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida.
In this interview, EP Lab Digest talks with Dr. Morcos about the successful completion of the first same-day pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) and left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) at BayCare Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida.
In this interview, EP Lab Digest...
05/13/2026
EP Lab Digest
EP Tips & Techniques
Team-Based Innovation in the EP Lab: Single-Operator Transesophageal Echocardiography During Combined Pulsed Field Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Closure Procedures
05/01/2026
Carolyne Myers, RT(R)
Learn about how Franciscan Health Michigan City is advancing AF treatment, having completed more than 45 combined PFA and Watchman (Boston Scientific) LAAC procedures using a single-operator TEE workflow without ICE.
Learn about how Franciscan Health Michigan City is advancing AF treatment, having completed more than 45 combined PFA and Watchman (Boston Scientific) LAAC procedures using a single-operator TEE workflow without ICE.
Learn about how Franciscan...
05/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 2026 Guidelines for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation: A Phase-Based, Multimodal Approach
04/16/2026
Stefano Schena, MD, PhD; Subhasis Chatterjee, MD; Jodie Elrod
Subhasis Chatterjee, MD, and Stefano Schena, MD, PhD, discuss the STS’ 2026 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of New-Onset Postoperative AF After Cardiac Surgery.
Subhasis Chatterjee, MD, and Stefano Schena, MD, PhD, discuss the STS’ 2026 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of New-Onset Postoperative AF After Cardiac Surgery.
Subhasis Chatterjee, MD, and...
04/16/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
A New Investigational Concept in Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Interview With Atman P Shah, MD, FSCAI, FPICS
03/16/2026
Atman P. Shah, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Jodie Elrod
Atman P Shah, MD, FSCAI, FPICS, discusses current challenges in left atrial appendage closure (LAA) and shares insights into the early development of an investigational device designed to provide a more personalized approach to LAA closure.
Atman P Shah, MD, FSCAI, FPICS, discusses current challenges in left atrial appendage closure (LAA) and shares insights into the early development of an investigational device designed to provide a more personalized approach to LAA closure.
Atman P Shah, MD, FSCAI, FPICS,...
03/16/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
Expanding Excellence in Research and Patient Care in a “Priva-demics” Model: The New Heart and Vascular Tower at AdventHealth Littleton
03/16/2026
Daniel Alyesh, MD; Sri Sundaram, MD, FHRS; Nicholas Palmeri, MD
South Denver Cardiology exemplifies a “priva-demics” model, blending high-volume community care with leading clinical research and innovation in electrophysiology.
South Denver Cardiology exemplifies a “priva-demics” model, blending high-volume community care with leading clinical research and innovation in electrophysiology.
South Denver Cardiology...
03/16/2026
EP Lab Digest

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Press Release
Philips Joins Optum Healthcare’s Network as a Preferred Provider in the USA
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
Press Release
Philips Announces Collaboration With Epic to Enhance Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring
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
Press Release
Philips Aims to Transform Diagnostic Cardiology With Introduction of New Cardiac Workstation in the U.S.
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
Press Release
ACCESS Announces Multi-Year Strategic Agreement to Bring Advanced Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologies to Ambulatory Surgery Centers
08/10/2026
ACCESS Press Release NEW YORK -- ACCESS, through its physician-led group purchasing organization, ACCESS GPO, today announced a multi-year preferred portfolio agreement with Johnson & Johnson to support the adoption of advanced cardiac...
ACCESS Press Release NEW YORK -- ACCESS, through its physician-led group purchasing organization, ACCESS GPO, today announced a multi-year preferred portfolio agreement with Johnson & Johnson to support the adoption of advanced cardiac...
ACCESS Press Release NEW YORK...
08/10/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Medtronic Announces Expanded CE Mark Indication for Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System and Sphere-9™ Catheter for Treatment of Ventricular Arrhythmias
08/06/2026
Medtronic Press Release GALWAY, Ireland, Aug. 6, 2026 -- Medtronic (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced an expanded CE Mark indication for the Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System with Sphere-9™...
Medtronic Press Release GALWAY, Ireland, Aug. 6, 2026 -- Medtronic (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced an expanded CE Mark indication for the Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System with Sphere-9™...
Medtronic Press...
08/06/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Kardium Receives Health Canada Approval for the Globe® Pulsed Field System
08/06/2026
Kardium Press Release VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Kardium Inc., a private medical device company that’s advancing the way the world treats atrial fibrillation (AF), announced today that Health Canada has granted a Medical Device Licence...
Kardium Press Release VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Kardium Inc., a private medical device company that’s advancing the way the world treats atrial fibrillation (AF), announced today that Health Canada has granted a Medical Device Licence...
Kardium Press...
08/06/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Even Light Activity May Lower Stroke, Death Risk in People With Atrial Fibrillation
08/05/2026
American Heart Association Press Release DALLAS, Aug. 5, 2026 — Being physically active was linked to a lower risk of stroke and death for adults with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, according to new, independent research published...
American Heart Association Press Release DALLAS, Aug. 5, 2026 — Being physically active was linked to a lower risk of stroke and death for adults with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, according to new, independent research published...
American Heart Association Press...
08/05/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
ALARA+ Coalition Launches Toolkits to Speed Adoption of Enhanced Radiation Protection in Cath Labs
08/05/2026
HRS Press Release WASHINGTON D.C., August 5, 2026 — The ALARA+ (“As Low And As Light As Reasonably Achievable”) Coalition, comprised of nine leading medical societies, today released a suite of resources to help hospital leadership...
HRS Press Release WASHINGTON D.C., August 5, 2026 — The ALARA+ (“As Low And As Light As Reasonably Achievable”) Coalition, comprised of nine leading medical societies, today released a suite of resources to help hospital leadership...
HRS Press Release WASHINGTON...
08/05/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Editas Medicine Strengthens Board of Directors With Appointment of Patrick T. Ellinor, MD, PhD
08/04/2026
Editas Medicine Press Release CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 04, 2026 --  Editas Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDIT), a pioneering gene editing company focused on developing transformative medicines for serious diseases, today announced...
Editas Medicine Press Release CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 04, 2026 --  Editas Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDIT), a pioneering gene editing company focused on developing transformative medicines for serious diseases, today announced...
Editas Medicine Press...
08/04/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Adagio Medical Treats First Patient with Faster, Single-Freeze Next-Generation ULTA System
08/03/2026
 Adagio Medical Holdings Press Release LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. -- Adagio Medical Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADGM) (“Adagio” or “the Company”), a leading innovator in catheter ablation technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias,...
 Adagio Medical Holdings Press Release LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. -- Adagio Medical Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADGM) (“Adagio” or “the Company”), a leading innovator in catheter ablation technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias,...
 Adagio Medical Holdings...
08/03/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
New Study Offers Additional Evidence for the VASCADE MVP® XL System's Effectiveness in Electrophysiology Procedures with Large Bore Sheaths
08/03/2026
Haemonetics Press Release BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2026 -- Haemonetics Corporation (NYSE: HAE), a global medical technology company focused on delivering innovative solutions designed to improve patient outcomes, today...
Haemonetics Press Release BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2026 -- Haemonetics Corporation (NYSE: HAE), a global medical technology company focused on delivering innovative solutions designed to improve patient outcomes, today...
Haemonetics Press...
08/03/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
New Study Shows Low-Dose Omega-3 Intake Does Not Raise Atrial Fibrillation Risk
08/03/2026
Wright On Marketing & Communications Press Release A new meta-analysis led by researchers from the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) provides the clearest picture to date of the relationship between omega-3 fatty acid...
Wright On Marketing & Communications Press Release A new meta-analysis led by researchers from the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) provides the clearest picture to date of the relationship between omega-3 fatty acid...
Wright On Marketing &...
08/03/2026
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
Imricor Launches Imricor Cardiovascular, Opening New U.S. Market for Radiation-Free Cardiac Catheterization
08/03/2026
Imricor Medical Systems Press Release MINNEAPOLIS -- Imricor Medical Systems, Inc. (Company or Imricor) (ASX: IMR) is pleased to announce the launch of Imricor Cardiovascular, a new vertical that expands the interventional MR (iMR)...
Imricor Medical Systems Press Release MINNEAPOLIS -- Imricor Medical Systems, Inc. (Company or Imricor) (ASX: IMR) is pleased to announce the launch of Imricor Cardiovascular, a new vertical that expands the interventional MR (iMR)...
Imricor Medical Systems Press...
08/03/2026
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