EP Lab Digest

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

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Featured Case!

Management of Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Therapy After Stroke in the Setting of Recurrent Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Dynamic Shared Decision-Making Approach

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August EP Spotlight: Baptist Health Lexington

🌟 Discover how Baptist Health Lexington's collaborative approach supports safe, efficient care in a high-volume EP program.

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Explore EPLD’s Lead Extraction Topic Center for the latest news and insights in this complex field.

Video: Mikhael El-Chami, MD, discusses new guidance on minimizing leads, shared decision-making, and more.

https://t.co/0ZVlOZSS4o

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

Dr Al-Mudamgha shares lessons from building a high-volume LAAC program after reaching 1000 Watchman procedures at St. Joseph's Health.

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What happens when an Apple Watch flags AFib—but continuous monitoring finds nothing?

▶️ Watch the Session 8 Roundtable from #WAFib2026: https://t.co/8ncLBVnKrH

#EPeeps, join us for the 20th Annual Western AFib, Feb. 25–27, 2027, in Salt Lake City!

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

Auroa Badin, MD, demonstrates the Philips VeriSight Single Plane Steerable Enhanced 2D ICE approach during PFA.

Read: https://t.co/ftGg30ZhAj

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

This case examines the complex management of anticoagulation and stroke risk in a patient with infrequent recurrent AF and life-threatening GI bleeding.

https://t.co/imHjqrCwYf

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Read the latest from the EPLD Newsroom:

• Medtronic Expands CE Mark for Affera and Sphere-9
• ALARA+ Coalition Launches Cath Lab Radiation Safety Toolkits
• Light Activity May Lower Stroke Risk

Read more: https://https://t.co/kQvxHkyxUm #EPeeps

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Early PFA Experience in the EP Lab: Insights From an EP Nurse Leader

Melissa May, MSN, RN, describes the initial PFA cases for AFib at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, including workflow considerations, practical insights, and more!

👉 https://t.co/VB3uxQxYK5 #EPeeps

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Inova’s High-Volume AF Ablation Program: Leveraging a Novel Mapping and Ablation System to Improve Efficiency and Outcomes

Stephen Gaeta, MD, PhD, discusses the impact of adopting the Affera™ mapping and ablation system across a high-volume EP practice.

https://t.co/MtCWOBAFnj

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

Gery Tomassoni, MD, and Rachelle Whitaker, RT(R)(CT), discuss their lab's collaborative approach to lead extraction.

Read: https://t.co/0Aquexk8TK

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From the August Issue: More Evidence That Apixaban Causes Less Bleeding Than Rivaroxaban

New COBRRA trial data show rivaroxaban was associated with nearly twice the rate of clinically relevant bleeding compared with apixaban.

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

After reaching 1,500 LAAO procedures, Dr Alsheikh discusses the strategies behind building a high-volume, high-performing LAAO program.

https://t.co/G7MWL9aMze

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Read the latest from the EPLD Newsroom:

• Six Medical Societies Call for Enhanced Radiation Protection in Fluoroscopy Labs
• B-Secur and CSEM Partner on Heart Monitoring for Wearables

Read more: https://https://t.co/CFPZssj63T #EPeeps

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

Learn more: The integration of the FARAWAVE™ NAV PFA Catheter with the OPAL HDx™ Mapping System software 7.0 offers an efficient and intuitive workflow.

https://t.co/95l86pZLQv

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

Melissa May, MSN, RN, discusses the successful launch of PFA for AF at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, sharing insights on planning, workflow, and implementation.

Read: https://t.co/jFH23GtZvJ

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What does it take to build a next-generation EP lab? From designing technology-forward spaces to improving the patient experience, Kimberly Chase, RCIS, BSBA, MHA, shares how HCA Florida Blake Hospital is preparing for the future of EP.

https://t.co/4H0FoxooDc

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

Kelly M. Bergen, MSN, AGACNP-BC, FHRS, CCDS, on how APPs serve as critical connectors across the extraction team.

Read more: https://t.co/BZQ70EbibW

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Dr Mehrdad Golian shares lessons from a complex LBBAP case in a patient with dextrocardia and situs inversus, highlighting strategies for successful conduction system pacing in challenging anatomy.

https://t.co/YBwUDFFrCM #EPeeps

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

Nadine Wlasiuk, DNP, APRN, shares how APP-led care pathways improve access, efficiency, and continuity of LAAO care.

https://t.co/QeA7kYj2C4