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Atrial Fibrillation

Cover Story
06/30/2021

Nishaki K. Mehta, MD, FHRS, FACC, and David E. Haines, MD, FHRS, FACC

Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Beaumont Hospital, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, Michigan

Nishaki K. Mehta, MD, FHRS, FACC, and...
Dr. Mehta and Dr. Haines provide an update on pulsed field ablation (PFA) technology for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.
Dr. Mehta and Dr. Haines provide an update on pulsed field ablation (PFA) technology for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.
Dr. Mehta and Dr. Haines provide...
06/30/2021
EP Lab Digest
How Can We Stop Heparin Bridging in Patients Taking NOACs?
Letter from the Editor
05/02/2021

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Editor-in-Chief

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Ed...
The rapid offset and onset of NOACs obviates the need for bridging anticoagulation.
The rapid offset and onset of NOACs obviates the need for bridging anticoagulation.
The rapid offset and onset of...
05/02/2021
EP Lab Digest
The Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Atrial Fibrillation
Inside the EP Lab
05/02/2021

Erin D. Sharpe, ARNP; W. Michael Kutayli, MD, FACC; Matthew J. Kapalis, DO, FHRS; Robert L. Percell, Jr., MD, FACC, FHRS

Bryan Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence, 

Lincoln, Nebraska

Erin D. Sharpe, ARNP; W. Michael Kuta...
The Bryan Heart Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence (BRACE) Clinic was established 10 years ago to develop high-quality care for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients.
The Bryan Heart Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence (BRACE) Clinic was established 10 years ago to develop high-quality care for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients.
The Bryan Heart Atrial...
05/02/2021
EP Lab Digest
Pulsed Field Ablation Technology: Not a Flash in the Pan
Letter from the Editor
02/27/2021

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, 

Editor-in-Chief, EP Lab Digest

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS,  ...
This year’s AF Symposium provided further evidence that PFA was not a “flash in the pan.”
This year’s AF Symposium provided further evidence that PFA was not a “flash in the pan.”
This year’s AF Symposium...
02/27/2021
EP Lab Digest
Minimizing Occupational Radiation Exposure in the EP Lab: Theories, Implications, and Recommendations That Potentially Extend EP Team Longevity
Cover Story
02/26/2021

Shannon Gleason, DNP1; Sarah Kennedy2; Isabell Sagar3,4; Sandeep Sagar, MD, PhD1

1Owensboro Health Regional Hospital (OHRH), Owensboro, Kentucky; 2University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana; 3Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts; 4Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

Shannon Gleason, DNP1; Sarah Kennedy2...
The goal of this 2-part analysis is to provide electrophysiologists and EP staff with a basic understanding of the biology of ionizing radiation, the mechanism of injury induced by x-ray, and simple tools for reducing x-ray exposure.
The goal of this 2-part analysis is to provide electrophysiologists and EP staff with a basic understanding of the biology of ionizing radiation, the mechanism of injury induced by x-ray, and simple tools for reducing x-ray exposure.
The goal of this 2-part analysis...
02/26/2021
EP Lab Digest
Considerations for a New Heart Rhythm Clinic: Experience at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
Feature Interview
02/04/2021

Interview by Jodie Elrod

Interview by Jodie Elrod
In this interview, EP Lab Digest speaks with electrophysiologist Venkata Bavikati, MD, MPH about the new Heart Rhythm Clinic at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH). How will the new Heart Rhythm Clinic complement the care provided at...
In this interview, EP Lab Digest speaks with electrophysiologist Venkata Bavikati, MD, MPH about the new Heart Rhythm Clinic at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH). How will the new Heart Rhythm Clinic complement the care provided at...
In this interview, EP Lab Digest...
02/04/2021
EP Lab Digest
Macroreentrant and Localized Reentrant Tachycardias Involving the Marshall Bundle After Left Atrial Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Cover Story
02/04/2021

Venkat N. Tholakanahalli, MD, FHRS; Chris Johnson, RTRCI, RCES; Frank E. Farnsworth, RT; Neeraj Sathnur, MD; Darshan Krishnappa, MD; Maria T. Anderson, MD, FACC; Selcuk Adabag, MD, MS, FHRS
Division of Cardiology, Section of Cardiac Electrophysiology; Minneapolis VA Health Care System; University of Minnesota; Minneapolis, Minnesota

Venkat N. Tholakanahalli, MD, FHRS; C...
Atrial flutter (AFL) involving the vein of Marshall (VOM) after left atrial (LA) ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) is a recognized form of atrial flutter. In one series reported by Vlachos et al,1 the Marshall bundle (MB)...
Atrial flutter (AFL) involving the vein of Marshall (VOM) after left atrial (LA) ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) is a recognized form of atrial flutter. In one series reported by Vlachos et al,1 the Marshall bundle (MB)...
Atrial flutter (AFL) involving...
02/04/2021
EP Lab Digest
Acute Flecainide Toxicity: A Case Report
Case Study
10/01/2020

Ganesh Venkataraman, MD, Colorado Heart and Vascular, PC, Lakewood, Colorado

Ganesh Venkataraman, MD, Colorado Hea...
This case illustrates the importance of prompt symptom and ECG recognition, as well as the specific management of acute flecainide toxicity.
This case illustrates the importance of prompt symptom and ECG recognition, as well as the specific management of acute flecainide toxicity.
This case illustrates the...
10/01/2020
EP Lab Digest
How to Protect the Esophagus: A Review of Past, Present, and Future Approaches
Cover Story
10/01/2020

Linda Moulton, RN, MS; Faculty, Order and Disorder EP Training Program;
Critical Care ED/CCE Consulting; Calistoga, California

Linda Moulton, RN, MS; Faculty, Order...
One of the most worrisome complications of AF ablation has been the development of atrioesophageal lesions post procedure, the rate of which has been reported at between 2-47%.
One of the most worrisome complications of AF ablation has been the development of atrioesophageal lesions post procedure, the rate of which has been reported at between 2-47%.
One of the most worrisome...
10/01/2020
EP Lab Digest
The Direction of Therapies for Atrial Fibrillation
Letter from the Editor
08/31/2020

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Editor-in-Chief

Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Ed...
Interventions for AF are headed in multiple directions.
Interventions for AF are headed in multiple directions.
Interventions for AF are headed...
08/31/2020
EP Lab Digest

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