EP Lab Digest

A monthly journal for the cardiac electrophysiology (EP) lab professional.

[EP Lab Digest @EPLabDigest]

Beyond PVI for persistent AF—are we finally making progress? The future of persistent AF ablation may depend less on how much tissue we ablate and more on whether we are ablating the right tissue.

https://t.co/ufsRo0UsJ7 @DrBradleyKnight

[EP Lab Digest @EPLabDigest]

EPLD's Lead Extraction Topic Center delivers in-depth articles and up-to-date news dedicated to this growing field.

Explore how Henry Ford Health manages complex lead extractions, hybrid OR resources, and urgent cases in this Spotlight Interview.

https://t.co/OkqfQkwiSO

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EPLD's LAAO Topic Center is designed to bring together expert perspectives, clinical articles, and news in one place.

Adnan Alexander Kassier, MD, discusses ICE-guided LAAC and how 3D imaging supports device placement and leak assessment.

https://t.co/1wNJmHor0x

[Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium @westernAFib]

Stay where Western AFib takes place: Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, Feb 25–27, 2027.

Explore the discounted room rate and book before Jan 27, subject to availability: https://t.co/RW6MV4Xw5v

@nmarrouche @EPLabDigest

[EP Lab Digest @EPLabDigest]

#EPeeps, EPLD’s Mapping/Ablation Topic Center is your go-to hub for the latest in arrhythmia care!

Amanda Randles, PhD, discusses Duke’s Digital Twin Initiative and its potential to personalize care and detect deterioration earlier.

Read more: https://t.co/0fkHioSHx5

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#EPeeps, stay ahead in AF care with expert insights on EPLD’s AF Topic Center!

Dr Vivas shares practical strategies for combining atrial fibrillation ablation and left atrial appendage closure, highlighting procedural planning, imaging, and technique.

📖https://t.co/oUMZO1uoDU

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The Next Era of LAAO: One Size Does Not Fit All

Through a case example, Paul C. Weber, DO, and Dipak P. Shah, MD, highlight the need for more anatomically relevant metrics to better define clinically meaningful peri-device leaks and guide long-term care.

https://t.co/s5PRElfeKc

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Lifetime management is not only a structural heart concept. Igor Gosev, MD, PhD, discusses how HeartMate 3 LVAD therapy and earlier advanced HF referral can preserve future treatment options beyond the next procedure.

https://t.co/Jz9dqXgQ4N #cardiotwitter

[Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium @westernAFib]

EP fellows: showcase your AFib research at Western AFib! Four finalists present live and receive complimentary registration + a $1,000 travel stipend.

Submit by January 4, 2027: https://t.co/OwYjbNwH4m

@nmarrouche @EPLabDigest

[EP Lab Digest @EPLabDigest]

How does Altru Health System expand access to arrhythmia care across its large service area? Its team discusses new EP labs, expanded staffing, and the introduction of PFA in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

https://t.co/pH44LmXI6o

[EP Lab Digest @EPLabDigest]

🎧 In this podcast episode, AHA President Manesh R Patel, MD, discusses the future of arrhythmia care, AI, and how to get proven cardiovascular treatments to patients sooner.

Listen now: https://t.co/filSNOShtp

[Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium @westernAFib]

Follow clinical decision-making through Western AFib’s live cases on Feb 25, 2027. Each live case is Non-CME. Register by Nov 13 for the lowest rates: https://t.co/auzwc5rJ9d

@nmarrouche @EPLabDigest

[Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium @westernAFib]

How do academic innovators balance scientific rigor with commercial realities? Explore this Western AFib roundtable. Register at our lowest rates before Nov 13: https://t.co/bj5RSQjAWP

@nmarrouche @EPLabDigest @khaldountarakji @leftbundle

[EP Lab Digest @EPLabDigest]

EPLD's LAAO Topic Center is designed to bring together expert perspectives, clinical articles, and news in one place.

Alok Gambhir, MD, discusses how standardized workflows and 3D ICE support Northside Hospital’s high-volume LAAO program.

https://t.co/rOjyOiizNo

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Should patients with AFib and heart failure undergo ablation earlier?

At the 2026 @westernafib, @chris_sohns, @cmahnkopf, and @netta_doc discussed early intervention and individualized care in #ASKWAF.

Join us for #WAFIB2027, Feb. 25–27! https://t.co/tdsEcoITP7 @nmarrouche

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Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Challenges in the Extraction Era:

Douglas Y. Mah, MD, discusses lifelong lead management, emerging pacing and ICD options, and questions about extraction safety and lead durability in this patient population.

https://t.co/sJMY5ywJF2

[EP Lab Digest @EPLabDigest]

#EPeeps, EPLD’s Mapping/Ablation Topic Center is your go-to hub for the latest in arrhythmia care!

🎧 Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, discusses how emerging PFA evidence could shape AF quality measures and patient selection.

Read more: https://t.co/yr7wLo085A

[Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium @westernAFib]

EP fellows: Your Western AFib 2027 scholarship awaits! 🎓

Eligible applicants can receive complimentary registration and a $1,000 travel stipend. Spots are limited, so explore the requirements and apply today: https://t.co/hN5p5UUOAX

@nmarrouche @EPLabDigest

[EP Lab Digest @EPLabDigest]

EPLD's Lead Extraction Topic Center delivers in-depth articles and news dedicated to this growing field.

In the DANISH-CRT trial, targeted left ventricular lead placement did not improve outcomes over standard placement for patients undergoing CRT.

https://t.co/2KWp64uf2L

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Procedural choices today can affect tomorrow’s HF options. Igor Gosev, MD, PhD, discusses sternum-preserving HeartMate 3 LVAD implantation and how it may fit into a lifetime advanced HF treatment strategy.

https://t.co/ps1sDogufq #cardiotwitter