Mapping/Ablation

Letter from the Editor

A Systematic Approach to the Evaluation of Patients with Ventricular Ectopy

02/27/2019

Cardiologists and electrophysiologists are commonly asked to evaluate and manage patients with premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). A systematic flow diagram summarizing the evaluation and treatment of patients with PVCs is below...

Cardiologists and...

02/27/2019

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Women in Electrophysiology: Supporting Each Other to Achieve Success

02/26/2019

Elaine Y. Wan , MD, FACC, FAHA, FHRS;

The rapid evolution of new technologies, drugs, and devices to treat arrhythmias has made cardiac electrophysiology a fertile field for research and development. Such progress was made possible by the brilliant male and female scientists who...

The rapid evolution of new...

02/26/2019

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Digital Health Summit: Inaugural Event at Heart Rhythm 2019

02/26/2019

Jodie Elrod ;

In this interview, we learn more about Heart Rhythm Society’s first-ever Digital Health Summit taking place May 8, 2019, at the 40th Annual Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions in San Francisco. EP Lab Digest speaks with Nassir F. Marrouche, MD,...

In this interview, we learn more...

02/26/2019

EP Lab Digest

Letter from the Editor

The Primacy of the Primary Data

02/05/2019

Bradley P. Knight , MD, FACC, FHRS;

A 68-year-old woman presents to clinic for a second opinion after being recently diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib). She is relatively healthy, but has a history of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy that was diagnosed four years ago...

A 68-year-old woman presents to...

02/05/2019

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Contemporary Atrial Fibrillation Management: Spectrum Health’s Comprehensive AFib Program

02/04/2019

Andre J. Gauri , MD, FHRS;

Veronica Sanders , RN, BSN;

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) continues to rise, with the projected number of cases to exceed 12 million by the year 2030.1 Patients with atrial fibrillation often first seek medical attention through the emergency department...

The prevalence of atrial...

02/04/2019

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

Fluoroless Cryoballoon Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

02/04/2019

Nilubon Methachittiphan , MD, FACC;

Demyan Tekmenzhi , RCIS;

Billy Coliron , CEPS, RCES;

Stephanie Sheridan , RN, MSN;

Nazem Akoum , MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, FHRS;

Case Description We present the case of a 60-year-old woman with systemic sclerosis manifesting with esophageal dysmotility and difficulty swallowing as well as pulmonary hypertension. The patient first developed atrial fibrillation 13...

Case Description We present the...

02/04/2019

EP Lab Digest

Feature Interview

New Advanced Certificate Program in Cardiac Sciences

01/11/2019

Jodie Elrod ;

In this interview, we speak with Robin Wolfe, Program Head and Instructor of Advanced Cardiac Sciences at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), and Emily Murtagh, EP Instructor at BCIT, about the Advanced Certificate in Cardiac...

In this interview, we speak with...

01/11/2019

EP Lab Digest

Feature Interview

Medical Mission to Bolivia: Collaboration with Project Pacer International

01/11/2019

Jodie Elrod ;

Adelqui Peralta, MD, Director of Project Pacer International, a nonprofit organization that provides cardiac care to indigent patients in the developing world, shares his recent humanitarian work in Bolivia.

Adelqui Peralta, MD, Director of...

01/11/2019

EP Lab Digest

Feature Interview

Doctors on Social Media: Tips for Staying Connected in the World of Medicine

01/11/2019

Jodie Elrod ;

In this interview, we speak with Dana Corriel, MD, creator of the  #SoMeDocs blog and groups on Facebook and Twitter.

In this interview, we speak with...

01/11/2019

EP Lab Digest

Letter from the Editor

Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Is Relieving Symptoms Good Enough?

01/04/2019

Bradley P. Knight , MD, FACC, FHRS;

When discussing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AFib) since CABANA, it is commonly asked whether or not relieving symptoms is good enough. The answer is yes. There should be no dispute that catheter ablation can be effective for...

When discussing catheter...

01/04/2019

EP Lab Digest

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