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Letter from the Editor
05/01/2026
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
It is taking too long for patients with serious heart rhythm problems to be seen in clinic. Perhaps the most effective intervention is better triage by a health care professional so those with heart rhythm disorders can access care sooner.
It is taking too long for patients with serious heart rhythm problems to be seen in clinic. Perhaps the most effective intervention is better triage by a health care professional so those with heart rhythm disorders can access care sooner.
It is taking too long for...
05/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
04/01/2026
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
To evaluate whether a mapping system is necessary for PFA, a group in Basel, Switzerland, studied the role of 3D electroanatomic mapping on procedural characteristics and outcomes in patients undergoing PFA for AF.
To evaluate whether a mapping system is necessary for PFA, a group in Basel, Switzerland, studied the role of 3D electroanatomic mapping on procedural characteristics and outcomes in patients undergoing PFA for AF.
To evaluate whether a mapping...
04/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
03/01/2026
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
A new study on cardioversion for atrial fibrillation highlights the need for more rapid referral access to electrical cardioversion in all health care systems.
A new study on cardioversion for atrial fibrillation highlights the need for more rapid referral access to electrical cardioversion in all health care systems.
A new study on cardioversion for...
03/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
02/01/2026
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Visual auras after AF ablation—migraine or warning sign? New trial data show up to 15% of patients experience visual auras after left-sided ablation, highlighting the need to reduce cerebral embolic risk and recognize “silent” emboli.
Visual auras after AF ablation—migraine or warning sign? New trial data show up to 15% of patients experience visual auras after left-sided ablation, highlighting the need to reduce cerebral embolic risk and recognize “silent” emboli.
Visual auras after AF...
02/01/2026
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
01/16/2026
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
This editorial examines how current fair market value regulations and compensation models are creating challenges for cardiac electrophysiologists, highlighting the need for more accurate and equitable approaches to physician reimbursement.
This editorial examines how current fair market value regulations and compensation models are creating challenges for cardiac electrophysiologists, highlighting the need for more accurate and equitable approaches to physician reimbursement.
This editorial examines how...
01/16/2026
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
12/02/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
The VINTAGE approach represents another innovative concept that has demonstrated potential in the EP lab. Although the term “vintage” commonly describes something from a past era, in the case of this new guidewire-based navigation and...
The VINTAGE approach represents another innovative concept that has demonstrated potential in the EP lab. Although the term “vintage” commonly describes something from a past era, in the case of this new guidewire-based navigation and...
The VINTAGE approach represents...
12/02/2025
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
11/01/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
Although careful avoidance of excessive ablation is essential, novel PFA tools may offer a new option for patients with ventricular tachycardia refractory to conventional endocardial radiofrequency ablation.
Although careful avoidance of excessive ablation is essential, novel PFA tools may offer a new option for patients with ventricular tachycardia refractory to conventional endocardial radiofrequency ablation.
Although careful avoidance of...
11/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
10/06/2025
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
The new AAD compendium regarding the use of pharmacological therapy for heart rhythm disorders by the EHRA group is a timely and practical document that will serve as a useful resource moving forward.
The new AAD compendium regarding the use of pharmacological therapy for heart rhythm disorders by the EHRA group is a timely and practical document that will serve as a useful resource moving forward.
The new AAD compendium regarding...
10/06/2025
EP Lab Digest
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