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A New Investigational Concept in Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Interview With Atman P Shah, MD, FSCAI, FPICS
03/16/2026
Atman P. Shah, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Jodie Elrod
Atman P Shah, MD, FSCAI, FPICS, discusses current challenges in left atrial appendage closure (LAA) and shares insights into the early development of an investigational device designed to provide a more personalized approach to LAA closure.
Atman P Shah, MD, FSCAI, FPICS, discusses current challenges in left atrial appendage closure (LAA) and shares insights into the early development of an investigational device designed to provide a more personalized approach to LAA closure.
Atman P Shah, MD, FSCAI, FPICS,...
03/16/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Story
Expanding Excellence in Research and Patient Care in a “Priva-demics” Model: The New Heart and Vascular Tower at AdventHealth Littleton
03/16/2026
Daniel Alyesh, MD; Sri Sundaram, MD, FHRS; Nicholas Palmeri, MD
South Denver Cardiology exemplifies a “priva-demics” model, blending high-volume community care with leading clinical research and innovation in electrophysiology.
South Denver Cardiology exemplifies a “priva-demics” model, blending high-volume community care with leading clinical research and innovation in electrophysiology.
South Denver Cardiology...
03/16/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 2026 Guidelines for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation: A Phase-Based, Multimodal Approach
03/13/2026
Stefano Schena, MD, PhD; Subhasis Chatterjee, MD; Jodie Elrod
Subhasis Chatterjee, MD, and Stefano Schena, MD, PhD, discuss the STS’ 2026 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of New-Onset Postoperative AF After Cardiac Surgery.
Subhasis Chatterjee, MD, and Stefano Schena, MD, PhD, discuss the STS’ 2026 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of New-Onset Postoperative AF After Cardiac Surgery.
Subhasis Chatterjee, MD, and...
03/13/2026
EP Lab Digest
Feature Interview
Transforming Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Procedures With 3D Intracardiac Echocardiography
02/26/2026
Andrew M. Goldsweig, MD, MS; Jodie Elrod
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr Andrew Goldsweig, coauthor of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions Position Statement on Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) to Guide Structural Heart Disease Interventions.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr Andrew Goldsweig, coauthor of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions Position Statement on Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) to Guide Structural Heart Disease Interventions.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr...
02/26/2026
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
02/19/2026
Katie Smith, RCIS; Lindsay Salas, BSN, RN
This article offers an inside look at the teamwork, innovation, and clinical excellence driving UCHealth Memorial Hospital’s thriving EP program and its leadership in modern heart rhythm care.
This article offers an inside look at the teamwork, innovation, and clinical excellence driving UCHealth Memorial Hospital’s thriving EP program and its leadership in modern heart rhythm care.
This article offers an inside...
02/19/2026
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
Transcatheter Closure of the Left Atrial Appendage After Failed Surgical Closure
02/19/2026
Alok Gambhir, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS; John Ricketts, MD, FACC
Alok Gambhir, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS, and John Ricketts, MD, FACC, present a case of transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure in a patient who had incomplete surgical closure of the LAA.
Alok Gambhir, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS, and John Ricketts, MD, FACC, present a case of transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure in a patient who had incomplete surgical closure of the LAA.
Alok Gambhir, MD, PhD, FACC,...
02/19/2026
EP Lab Digest
Case Study
Intracardiac Echocardiography Guided Pulsed Field Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Closure: A One-Stop Solution for Rhythm and Stroke Management
02/19/2026
Yoel Vivas, MD, FHRS; Abhi S. Grewal
This report describes a successful single-procedure use of pulsed field ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion, guided entirely by intracardiac echocardiography, as a potential one-stop approach to complex AF management.
This report describes a successful single-procedure use of pulsed field ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion, guided entirely by intracardiac echocardiography, as a potential one-stop approach to complex AF management.
This report describes a...
02/19/2026
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News
Philips Joins Optum Healthcare’s Network as a Preferred Provider in the USA
09/25/2025
Philips’ ambulatory and diagnostic solutions and services are now available to 3.4 million Optum policyholders for enhanced outpatient cardiac monitoring
Philips’ ambulatory and diagnostic solutions and services are now available to 3.4 million Optum policyholders for enhanced outpatient cardiac monitoring
Philips’ ambulatory and...
09/25/2025
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
Denver Health Medical Center
05/12/2025
Benjamin A. Steinberg, MD, MHS, FHRS; Christopher Barrett, MD; Amy Unteutsch, BSN, RN; Jenn Forristall, RN; Jocelyn Legner, BSN, RN; Richard Roberts, RCIS; John Nichols, CEPS, RCIS; Anissa Phothiboupha, RCIS; Aaron Seidler, BSN, RN; Eric Smith, RCIS
In this month’s Spotlight Interview, EP Lab Digest highlights the cardiac electrophysiology program at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado.
In this month’s Spotlight Interview, EP Lab Digest highlights the cardiac electrophysiology program at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado.
In this month’s Spotlight...
05/12/2025
EP Lab Digest
Spotlight Interview
Delray Medical Center
03/01/2025
Yoel Vivas, MD, FHRS; Dora Jean-Charles, MSN, RN
In this month’s Spotlight Interview, EP Lab Digest highlights the EP program at Delray Medical Center, in Delray Beach, Florida, located in Palm Beach County.
In this month’s Spotlight Interview, EP Lab Digest highlights the EP program at Delray Medical Center, in Delray Beach, Florida, located in Palm Beach County.
In this month’s Spotlight...
03/01/2025
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Philips Joins Optum Healthcare’s Network as a Preferred Provider in the USA
09/25/2025
Philips’ ambulatory and diagnostic solutions and services are now available to 3.4 million Optum policyholders for enhanced outpatient cardiac monitoring
Philips’ ambulatory and diagnostic solutions and services are now available to 3.4 million Optum policyholders for enhanced outpatient cardiac monitoring
Philips’ ambulatory and...
09/25/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
Philips Announces Collaboration With Epic to Enhance Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring
07/24/2025
Royal Philips announced a collaboration with Epic to integrate Philips’ suite of cardiac ambulatory monitoring and diagnostics services with Aura.
Royal Philips announced a collaboration with Epic to integrate Philips’ suite of cardiac ambulatory monitoring and diagnostics services with Aura.
Royal Philips announced a...
07/24/2025
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Philips Aims to Transform Diagnostic Cardiology With Introduction of New Cardiac Workstation in the U.S.
01/31/2025
Philips Cardiac Workstation uses sophisticated algorithms to speed collection and processing of ECG data, helping streamline care and prioritize at-risk patients
Philips Cardiac Workstation uses sophisticated algorithms to speed collection and processing of ECG data, helping streamline care and prioritize at-risk patients
Philips Cardiac Workstation uses...
01/31/2025
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News
Exactice Medical and ImSonic Announce Product Development and Supply Agreement for AIM Device in Transseptal Procedures
04/02/2026
Exactice Medical Press Release SAN DIEGO -- Exactice Medical, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement with ImSonic Medical, Inc. to complete advanced prototype development of its AIM device—the industry’s first combined imaging and...
Exactice Medical Press Release SAN DIEGO -- Exactice Medical, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement with ImSonic Medical, Inc. to complete advanced prototype development of its AIM device—the industry’s first combined imaging and...
Exactice Medical Press...
04/02/2026
EP Lab Digest
News
New Study Finds BIOTRONIK’s CRT-DX Technology Enables Effective CRT-D Therapy with Fewer Leads
03/31/2026
Results from the multicenter CRT‑NEXT Study show that CRT‑DX, BIOTRONIK’s 2-lead CRT-D system, is as safe and effective as conventional 3-lead CRT‑D therapy. The study confirms that most CRT candidates do not develop the need for atrial...
Results from the multicenter CRT‑NEXT Study show that CRT‑DX, BIOTRONIK’s 2-lead CRT-D system, is as safe and effective as conventional 3-lead CRT‑D therapy. The study confirms that most CRT candidates do not develop the need for atrial...
Results from the multicenter...
03/31/2026
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News
Data Presented at ACC.26 Further Demonstrate the Benefits of iRhythm’s Zio® Ambulatory ECG Portfolio Across Multiple Patient Populations as Company Launches New Digital Education Platform
03/30/2026
iRhythm Holdings Press Release SAN FRANCISCO, March 30, 2026 -- iRhythm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRTC) announced results from three retrospective analyses presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2026 Annual...
iRhythm Holdings Press Release SAN FRANCISCO, March 30, 2026 -- iRhythm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRTC) announced results from three retrospective analyses presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2026 Annual...
iRhythm Holdings Press...
03/30/2026
EP Lab Digest
News
CHAMPION-AF Study of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device as a First-Line Therapy for Stroke Risk Reduction Meets All Primary and Secondary Safety and Efficacy Endpoints
03/30/2026
Data highlights the WATCHMAN FLX device provided statistically superior protection from bleeding, demonstrated similar efficacy compared to blood thinners in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Data highlights the WATCHMAN FLX device provided statistically superior protection from bleeding, demonstrated similar efficacy compared to blood thinners in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Data highlights the WATCHMAN FLX...
03/30/2026
EP Lab Digest
News
BIOTRONIK Announces First U.S. Commercial Implant of Solia CSP S, World’s First Pacing Lead Specifically Designed for LBBAP
03/26/2026
BIOTRONIK Press Release BIOTRONIK, a global leader in cardiovascular medical technology, today announced the first commercial implant of the Solia CSP S pacing lead, marking its first use in routine clinical practice following U.S. Food...
BIOTRONIK Press Release BIOTRONIK, a global leader in cardiovascular medical technology, today announced the first commercial implant of the Solia CSP S pacing lead, marking its first use in routine clinical practice following U.S. Food...
BIOTRONIK Press...
03/26/2026
EP Lab Digest
News
Medical Societies Call for ‘ALARA+’ Safety Standard to Reduce Radiation and Injury Risks in Fluoroscopy Labs
03/24/2026
HRS Press Release WASHINGTON—Nine leading medical societies are calling for updated safety standards in fluoroscopy laboratories, often called “cath labs,” where clinicians performing minimally invasive procedures face radiation exposure...
HRS Press Release WASHINGTON—Nine leading medical societies are calling for updated safety standards in fluoroscopy laboratories, often called “cath labs,” where clinicians performing minimally invasive procedures face radiation exposure...
HRS Press...
03/24/2026
EP Lab Digest
News
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals Names Dr. Jim Perry as Pediatric Chief Medical Officer
03/24/2026
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals has named Dr. Jim Perry as Pediatric Chief Medical Officer.
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals has named Dr. Jim Perry as Pediatric Chief Medical Officer.
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals has...
03/24/2026
EP Lab Digest
News
Adagio Medical Announces Publication of Pre-Clinical Results for Next Generation Ventricular Ablation Catheter
03/24/2026
Adagio Medical Press Release LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. -- Adagio Medical Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADGM) (“Adagio” or “the Company”), a leading innovator in catheter ablation technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, today announced...
Adagio Medical Press Release LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. -- Adagio Medical Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADGM) (“Adagio” or “the Company”), a leading innovator in catheter ablation technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, today announced...
Adagio Medical Press...
03/24/2026
EP Lab Digest
News
Medtronic OmniaSecure™ Defibrillation Lead is the First Lead of its Kind to Receive FDA Approval for Conduction System Pacing
03/23/2026
Medtronic Press Release GALWAY, Ireland, March 23, 2026 -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an expanded indication for the...
Medtronic Press Release GALWAY, Ireland, March 23, 2026 -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an expanded indication for the...
Medtronic Press...
03/23/2026
EP Lab Digest
News
Three New Studies Show Viz.ai’s Cardio Suite Speeds Detection of Cardiac Disease and Improves Patient Follow-Up
03/23/2026
Viz.ai Press Release SAN FRANCISCO -- Viz.ai, the leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced that three abstracts featuring Viz HCM, the company’s AI-powered ECG analysis and care coordination...
Viz.ai Press Release SAN FRANCISCO -- Viz.ai, the leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced that three abstracts featuring Viz HCM, the company’s AI-powered ECG analysis and care coordination...
Viz.ai Press Release SAN...
03/23/2026
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