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Heart Rhythm TV Pod

Welcome to the Heart Rhythm TV Pod — your go-to source for the latest in cardiac electrophysiology. As the official news and media outlet of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), Heart Rhythm TV (HRStv) brings you expert insights, breaking news, and in-depth coverage of major events like the annual Heart Rhythm meeting and the innovation-focused HRX meeting. With a global audience spanning 98 countries on YouTube, we're now bringing the conversation to your favorite podcast platform—anytime, anywhere.

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    Episode 178: What Triggers Atrial Fibrillation? Insights from Human Electrophysiology

    In this new Global EP episode, #HRStv host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS, sits down with Elad Anter, MD, to revisit the foundational physiology behind atrial fibrillation. While tools for pulmonary vein isolation continue to improve, outcomes have plateaued, so what's actually missing? Dr. Anter offers insights from human electrophysiology research to help explain what triggers AFib and where the field may need to refocus its attention. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 177: What's New at HRX Live 2026?

    What happens when clinicians, innovators, researchers, investors, regulators, and industry leaders come together in one room? Go behind-the-scenes with HRX Live 2026 producers, Dr. Jonathan Piccini and Dr. Prashanthan Sanders, and HRX Live 2025 Executive Producer, Dr. Suneet Mittal, to find out what makes the conversations happening at HRX Live different. From Main Tent sessions and roundtables to the AP Shark Tank, Late-Breaking Clinical Trials, and the Pitch Competition, HRX Live is designed to bring together the entire heart rhythm ecosystem to see the same challenges from different perspectives. The result is an environment where ideas are shared, assumptions are challenged, connections are made, and innovation moves forward. If you're curious about where electrophysiology is headed, this is your invitation to be in the room. HRX Live 2026 September 18–20, 2026 Atlanta, Georgia 🔗 Learn More & Register: https://experiencehrx.com/hrx-live/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=hrstv&utm_campaign=hrx26-hr26producers Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 176: AI in EP Practice: How to Adopt, Monitor, and Know When to Stop

    #HRStv host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP, is joined by Michael A. Rosenberg, MD, FHRS, and Konstantinos C. Siontis, MD, FHRS to discuss the article "HRS scientific statement on artificial intelligence integration framework into clinical electrophysiology workflows". Additional Resources https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(26)02262-9/fulltext Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 175: Bridging the Gap: Using Digital Health to Scale Lifestyle and Risk Factor Modification in AF

    #HRStv host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP, is joined by Nino Isakadze, MD, MHS, and Michael J. Cutler, DO, PhD, FHRS to discuss the article "Digital health tools for patient-centered lifestyle and risk factor modification in atrial fibrillation management". Additional Resources https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(26)02249-6/fulltext  Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 174: Advances in Transseptal Access (EPNomics)

    In this episode of EPNomics, host Ambrose F. Panico, DO, sits down with David B. De Lurgio, MD, FHRS, and Bradley P. Knight, MD, FHRS to break down the latest advances shaping how EPs approach transseptal puncture today. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 173: ICE vs TEE for Watchman Procedures

    In this episode of #HRStv, host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, welcomes back Enrico Ferro, MD, for a deep dive into one of the key procedural debates in left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO): Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) versus Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) for Watchman implantation. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 172: Stroke Risk in PFA vs Radiofrequency Ablation

    In this episode of #HRStv, host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, is joined by Enrico Ferro, MD, for an expert discussion on the comparative stroke risk associated with Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) versus traditional Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 171: CIED Lead Management 2026 – Real-World Consequences & Clinical Impact

    Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, talks with Emily P. Zeitler, MD, MHS, FHRS, and Graham Peigh, MD, MS, to explore the real-world consequences of the "2026 HRS/AHA/APHRS/EHRA/IDSA/LAHRS/PACES/STS expert consensus statement update on cardiovascular implantable electronic device lead management and extraction." While our previous episode featured a conversation with the authors on what changed in the guidelines, this discussion shifts focus to what those changes mean in practice — how clinicians should be thinking about lead management and extraction decisions in their day-to-day work. Additional Resources https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(26)02264-2/fulltext Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 170: Final Results of the LEADR LBBAP clinical trial

    Recorded at #HRS2026 in Chicago, #HRStv host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, is joined by Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman, MD, FHRS, to discuss Longer-term safety and LOT-CRT functional outcomes using a novel, small-diameter defibrillation lead: Final Results of the LEADR LBBAP clinical trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 169: CIED Lead Management in 2026 - What's Changed and How It Impacts Practice

    Mikhael F. El-Chami, MD, FHRS, talks with Yong-Mei Cha, MD, FHRS, and Christopher F. Liu, MD, FHRS, authors of "2026 HRS/AHA/APHRS/EHRA/IDSA/LAHRS/PACES/STS expert consensus statement update on cardiovascular implantable electronic device lead management and extraction", which published in the April 2026 issue of Heart Rhythm. Additional Resources https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(26)02264-2/fulltext Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 168: 2026 ACC/AHA/HRS Advanced Training Statement on Clinical Cardiac EP

    Mehak Dhande, MD, MS, talks with Jose A. Joglar, MD, FHRS, author of "2026 ACC/AHA/HRS advanced training statement on clinical cardiac electrophysiology (Revision of the 2015 ACC/AHA/HRS advanced training statement on clinical cardiac electrophysiology)", which published in the April 2026 issue of Heart Rhythm. Additional Resources  https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(26)02116-8/fulltext  Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].  

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    Episode 167: Subthreshold broadband stimulation restores intrinsic sinoatrial pacemaker cell activity (HRS 2026)

    Recorded at #HRS2026 in Chicago, #HRStv host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, is joined by Isabella He, to discuss Beyond electronic pacing: subthreshold broadband stimulation restores intrinsic sinoatrial pacemaker cell activity. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 166: Long term effect on coronary artery after pulsed field ablation (HRS 2026)

    Recorded at #HRS2026 in Chicago, #HRStv host Mehak Dhande, MD, MS, is joined by Mark TK Tam, MBChB, to discuss Long term effect on coronary artery after pulsed field ablation - a serial OCT study with extended follow-up. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 165: Results of the ASCEND EV Pilot Study (HRS 2026)

    Recorded at #HRS2026 in Chicago, #HRStv host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, is joined by Paul A. Friedman, MD, FHRS, to discuss Six-Month Outcomes with a Novel Parasternal Extravascular ICD (EV-ICD) Lead: Results of the ASCEND EV Pilot Study. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 164: A Matter of Concern? The TiFFANY Study (HRS 2026)

    Recorded at #HRS2026 in Chicago, #HRStv host Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS, is joined by Roland R. Tilz, MD, FHRS, to discuss Total Fatal Adverse Events Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Reported in an FDA Mandatory Reporting System: A Matter of Concern? The TiFFANY Study Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 163: ELEVATE PF - A First-In-Human Trial of a Novel Large Focal Map-And-Ablate PFA Catheter (HRS 2026)

    Recorded at #HRS2026 in Chicago, #HRStv host Jeanne du Fay de Lavallaz, MD, is joined by Vivek Y. Reddy, MD, to discuss ELEVATE PF: A First-In-Human Trial of a Novel Large Focal Map-And-Ablate PFA Catheter. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 162: Ventricular Intramyocardial Navigation and Tachycardia Ablation Guided by Electrograms (VINTAGE): First-in-Human Experience with a Novel Therapy for Refractory Ventricular Arrhythmias - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS, sat down with Neal K. Bhatia, MD, to discuss Ventricular Intramyocardial Navigation and Tachycardia Ablation Guided by Electrograms (VINTAGE): First-in-Human Experience with a Novel Therapy for Refractory Ventricular Arrhythmias. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 161: #HRS2026 Day 4 Wrap Up

    And just like that — #HRS2026 is officially a wrap! For our final day, we're looking back at an incredible HRS Gala, celebrating community at the President's Social, and highlighting the remaining late-breaking science that kept us on the edge of our seats through the very last session. Four days of connection, discovery, and moments we won't forget. We hope you walked away inspired, energized, and ready for what's next — because we sure did. Until next year — see you in San Francisco for #HRS2027! Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 160: #HRS2026 Day 3 Wrap Up

    Another packed day and we're breaking it ALL down! More late-breaking science and high-impact science you need to know about, the annual passing of the torch to our new President-elect — plus so much more. Stay informed. Stay ahead. This is your Day 3 wrap-up. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 159: #HRS2026 Day 2 Wrap Up

    Day 2 of #HRS2026 delivered! Dr. Glaucomflecken kicked things off right at the Opening Plenary — and the buzz hasn't stopped since. Late-Breaking Clinical Trials are in full swing, and Chicago is not letting us down. Watch the full wrap-up above and stay tuned to #HRStv for more coverage all week. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 158: #HRS2026 Day 1 Wrap Up

    Day 1 of #HRS2026 did not disappoint! 🔥 Our #HRStv crew was on the ground for every moment — from the PFA Live Case Summit and the Global Summit on Sports, Exercise, and Medicine, to the incredible History of EP museum and so much more. Missed the action? We've got you covered with the full Day 1 rundown. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the 🔔 so you never miss a moment from #HRS2026! Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 157: The Landscape of ASCs in EP - Safety, Quality and Physician Alignment

    #HRStv host Mehak Dhande is joined by Joseph E. Marine, MBA, MD, FHRS, and Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS, for an in-depth look at the growing landscape of Ambulatory Surgery Centers in Electrophysiology. From safety and quality benchmarks to the critical question of physician alignment — this conversation covers what's shaping the future of EP care outside the hospital setting. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 156: Long-term outcomes after left atrial appendage closure in anticoagulation-ineligible atrial fibrillation Patients: The Randomized ASAP-TOO Clinical Trial - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP, sat down with Vivek Y. Reddy, MD, to discuss Long-term outcomes after left atrial appendage closure in anticoagulation-ineligible atrial fibrillation Patients: The Randomized ASAP-TOO Clinical Trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 154: Proton beam cardiac radioablation for refractory ventricular tachycardia: results from a first-in-human, prospective, non-randomized trial - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP, sat down with Konstantinos C. Siontis, MD, FHRS, to discuss Proton beam cardiac radioablation for refractory ventricular tachycardia: results from a first-in-human, prospective, non-randomized trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 155: Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Closure vs Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Prior Ablation: A Sub-analysis of the CHAMPION-AF Clinical Trial - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS, sat down with Kenneth Ellebogen, MD, FHRS, to discuss Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Closure vs Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Prior Ablation: A Sub-analysis of the CHAMPION-AF Clinical Trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 153: Early U.S. Experience with Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias with a Dual-Energy Lattice-Tip Catheter - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS, sat down with Osama Dasa, MD, MPH, PhD, to discuss Early U.S. Experience with Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias with a Dual-Energy Lattice-Tip Catheter. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 152: Catheter Ablation versus Anti-arrhythmic Drugs for Ventricular Tachycardia in Ischaemic and Non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy: results from the CAAD-VT multi-centre randomized controlled trial - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS, sat down with Saurabh Kumar, MD, PhD, FHRS, to discuss Catheter Ablation versus Anti-arrhythmic Drugs for Ventricular Tachycardia in Ischaemic and Non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy: results from the CAAD-VT multi-centre randomized controlled trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 151: One-year Outcomes of Nanosecond Pulse Field Ablation Using A Compliant Circular Catheter To Treat Atrial Fibrillation: A Multicenter Experience - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, sat down with Vivek Y. Reddy, MD, to discuss One-year Outcomes of Nanosecond Pulse Field Ablation Using A Compliant Circular Catheter To Treat Atrial Fibrillation: A Multicenter Experience. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 150: Safety and Effectiveness of a Dual-Energy Focal Ablation Catheter to Treat Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: 6-Month Results of the FlexPulse IDE Study - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS, sat down with Jonathan P. Piccini, Sr., MD, MHS, FHRS, to discuss Safety and Effectiveness of a Dual-Energy Focal Ablation Catheter to Treat Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: 6-Month Results of the FlexPulse IDE Study. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 148: Prospective Randomized Multicenter Global Study Comparing Pulsed Field Ablation versus Anti-Arrhythmic Drug Therapy as a First Line Treatment for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (AVANT GUARD) - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS, sat down with Oussama M. Wazni, MD, FHRS, to discuss A Prospective Randomized Multicenter Global Study Comparing Pulsed Field Ablation versus Anti-Arrhythmic Drug Therapy as a First Line Treatment for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (AVANT GUARD). Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 149: Six-Month Outcomes from the Sphere-9 Ventricular Tachycardia Early Feasibility Study: Dual-Energy Lattice-Tip Mapping and Ablation Catheter for Ventricular Tachycardia Treatment - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS, sat down with Vivek Y. Reddy, MD, to discuss Six-Month Outcomes from the Sphere-9 Ventricular Tachycardia Early Feasibility Study: Dual-Energy Lattice-Tip Mapping and Ablation Catheter for Ventricular Tachycardia Treatment. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 147: Real-World Experience with the Extravascular ICD through One Year from the Enlighten Post-Approval Registry Study - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP, sat down with Lucas V. A. Boersma, MD, PhD, to discuss Real-World Experience with the Extravascular ICD through One Year from the Enlighten Post-Approval Registry Study. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 146: Safety and Efficacy of a Novel ICD Lead for Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing: Results from the ASCEND CSP Trial - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS, sat down with Robert D Schaller, DO, FHRS, to discuss Safety and Efficacy of a Novel ICD Lead for Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing: Results from the ASCEND CSP Trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 145: LEAP2: A First-In-Human Study of a Chronically-Implanted Novel Leadless Pacemaker for Conduction System Pacing - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS, sat down with Vivek Y. Reddy, MD, to discuss LEAP2: A First-In-Human Study of a Chronically-Implanted Novel Leadless Pacemaker for Conduction System Pacing. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 144: The primary results of the PRAETORIAN-DFT Trial - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, sat down with Reinoud Knops, MD, PhD, FHRS, to discuss A randomized comparison of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation with or without defibrillation testing: the primary results of the PRAETORIAN-DFT Trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 143: Variable Loop Circular Catheter Pulsed Field Ablation in Real-World Practice - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Ambrose F. Panico, DO, sat down with Christopher P. Porterfield, MD, MPH, PhD, FHRS, to discuss Variable Loop Circular Catheter Pulsed Field Ablation in Real-World Practice: Low Complication Rates Across Patient and Procedural Characteristics. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 142: A Substudy of the ALONE-AF Trial - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS, sat down with Boyoung Joung, MD, PhD, FHRS, to discuss Cognitive Function and Anticoagulation Discontinuation in Patients Without Long-Term Recurrence After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Substudy of the ALONE-AF Trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 141: Primary Results of the COMPASS HRS Quality Improvement Initiative - #HRS2026 LBCT

    Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Mehak Dhande, MD, MS, sat down with Sean D. Pokorney, MBA, MD, and Roopinder K. Sandhu, MD, MPH, FHRS, to discuss Centers of Excellence Optimal Management Pathways for Atrial Fibrillation Specialty Services Early Rhythm Control Treatment Care Pathway: Primary Results of the COMPASS Heart Rhythm Society Quality Improvement Initiative. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 140: BEAT PERS AF, a randomised comparison of PFA vs RFA - #EHRA2026 LBCT

    In this #EHRA2026 Update, Suneet Mittal, MD, FHRS, is joined by Pierre Jais, MD, to discuss the BEAT PERS AF trial — a randomised comparison of Pulsed Field Ablation versus Radiofrequency Ablation in persistent atrial fibrillation. Get the trial results, expert analysis, and what this means for the future of AF ablation. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 139: When to Stop Anticoagulation after successful PVI? - #EHRA2026 LBCT

    In this #EHRA2026 Update, Suneet Mittal, MD, FHRS, is joined by Andre Rodrigues Pontes Briosa e Gala, MD, CCDS, discussing the validation of the OCEAN/ALONE-AF criteria using continuous rhythm monitoring — and what it means for your patients. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 138: PERFECT-PAF: PFA versus CRYO for Paroxysmal AF - #EHRA2026 LBCT

    In this #EHRA2026 Update, Suneet Mittal, MD, FHRS, is joined by Gian Battista Chierchia, MD, PhD, to break down the PERFECT-PAF trial — a head-to-head comparison of PFA versus Cryo for Paroxysmal AFib. Tune in for key findings, clinical implications, and expert insights. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 137: Controversies in EP: GLP-1 Agonists - Hype, Help, or Here to Stay?

    In this episode of Controversies in EP, #HRStv host Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS, sits down with Nicolette Bembenek, MD, to unpack the GLP-1 agonist boom. Together, they discuss the science behind how GLP-1s work, their expanding role beyond diabetes and obesity, and the critical misconceptions that even experienced clinicians get wrong. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 136: ACC 2026 - The CHAMPION AF Trial

    In this Breaking News update, #HRStv host Daniel Alyesh, MD, FHRS, is joined by Shephal K. Doshi, MD, to discuss the late breaking clinical trial CHAMPION-AF at ACC 2026, a prospective, randomized, multi-center non inferiority trial seeking to understand LAAO as an alternative to DOACs. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 135: ICE Image of the Month - PFA and VT Ablation (Part II)

    In this episode of ICE Image of the Month, #HRStv host Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS is joined by Konstantinos C. Siontis, MD, FHRS to review a case report of the first in human application of colocalized PF and RF using the dual energy STSF with ICE guidance. They discuss procedural, anatomic, and biophysical concepts. Additional Resources Patil, S., Siontis, K.C. First-in-human use of the dual-energy SMARTTOUCH™ SF radiofrequency and pulsed field ablation catheter for ventricular arrhythmia treatment. J Interv Card Electrophysiol (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10840-025-02219-0 Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 134: Obesity, GLP 1s, and the Missing Link in AFib Care

    In this Controversies in EP episode, #HRStv host Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS, is joined by Nicolette Bembenek, MD, to discuss a key gap in managing AFib. While electrophysiologists are comfortable prescribing antiarrhythmic drugs and performing ablations, there's often no clear plan when it comes to addressing weight management. In this discussion, they explore the complex risk factors behind obesity, how it impacts AFib care, and where emerging therapies like GLP-1 receptor agonists may fit into the conversation. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 133: Understanding Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

    In this episode of Advancing Allieds, #HRStv host Deepthy Varghese is joined by Lauren Sell, MSN, APRN, CPNP, and Margo Walton, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, CHFN, to break down Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). They review diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and common symptoms, with a focused discussion on tilt table testing—its role and limitations. The episode also highlights POTS subtypes, treatment strategies (both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic), and key differential diagnoses, including Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia. A practical, clinically focused conversation designed to support allied professionals in improving diagnostic accuracy and patient care. Additional Resources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqWXChgKtCc  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5267948/  Usefulness of Tilt Testing in Children with Syncope: A Survey of Pediatric Electrophysiologists – PMC https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11571393/  https://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/pdf/CHOP_Modified_Dallas_POTS_Exercise_Program.pdf   https://www.jimharrismd.com/articles/exercise-for-pots-chop-protocol-dallas-protocol-and-levine-protocol  Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 132: Early Outcomes of the VERITAS Study and Amulet 360

    In this Breaking News update, #HRStv host Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS, and Devi G. Nair, MD, FHRS, discuss the early outcomes of the Amulet 360 left atrial appendage occlusion device as presented at the 2026 AF Symposium as part of the pre-clinical VERITAS study. Additional Resources Nair, D, Freixa, X, Ellis, C. et al. Early Outcomes With a Next-Generation Dual-Seal Left Atrial Appendage Occluder: Results From the VERITAS Study. J Am Coll Cardiol EP. null2026, 0 (0). Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].  

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    Episode 131: Unlocking Antiarrhythmics From ABCs to Action — Next-Gen Rhythm Monitoring at Home

    In Episode 3 of Unlocking Antiarrhythmics From ABCs to Action, #HRStv host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP is joined by Megan Labreck, PharmD, Jose L. Merino, MD, PhD, and Rachel Schreier, MSN, ACNP, APRN, to explore the cutting-edge intersection of wearable technology and antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) in managing heart rhythm conditions from home. Discover how next-generation wearables are making continuous arrhythmia monitoring possible — delivering real-time data that helps guide treatment decisions and improve patient outcomes. We break down how these devices work alongside AAD therapy, highlight the latest innovations in remote cardiac monitoring, and share practical insights on integrating technology into everyday care. Additional Resources https://www.jacc.org/doi/abs/10.1016/j.jacep.2024.10.003  https://www.heartrhythmopen.com/article/S2666-5018(24)00147-8/fulltext  https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacep.2022.11.026  https://academic.oup.com/europace/article/27/8/euaf076/8100306?login=true  https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacep.2022.09.011  https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cardiovascular-medicine/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1172666/full Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].  

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    Episode 130: Results from the I-CLAS Study - a Journal Club in Collaboration with CardioNerds

    In this episode of CardioNerds Journal Club, Naima Maqsood, MBBS, and Sukriti Banthiya, MD, are joined by Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman, MD, FHRS, and Theofanie Mela, MD, to break down results from the I-CLAS Study — a timely investigation exploring new insights into atrial fibrillation management and outcomes across diverse patient populations. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].

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    Episode 129: A Sneak Peek at Heart Rhythm 2026 - Must See Science, Sessions & Community

    Heart Rhythm 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting programs we've ever assembled, bringing the global electrophysiology community together for four days of groundbreaking science, education, and connection. Join us in Chicago at McCormick Place, April 23–26, 2026, for more than 200 expert-led sessions, late-breaking clinical trials, hands-on learning, Hyde Park debates, abstract presentations, and the latest innovations in the Exhibit Hall. Highlights include Global Summit 2026, Friday's Opening Plenary featuring keynote speaker Dr. Glaucomflecken, the return of the Heart Rhythm Bowl, and enhanced programming through Sunday afternoon. Heart Rhythm 2026 is more than a meeting — it's where the EP community comes together to shape what's next for the field and improve outcomes for patients worldwide. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3NRagMP Early-bird rates are available through February 10.

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Welcome to the Heart Rhythm TV Pod — your go-to source for the latest in cardiac electrophysiology. As the official news and media outlet of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), Heart Rhythm TV (HRStv) brings you expert insights, breaking news, and in-depth coverage of major events like the annual Heart Rhythm meeting and the innovation-focused HRX meeting. With a global audience spanning 98 countries on YouTube, we're now bringing the conversation to your favorite podcast platform—anytime, anywhere.

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