Heart Rhythm TV Pod

Rahul Doshi, MD, FHRS, the new Editor-in-Chief of Heart Rhythm Case Reports (#HRCR), sits down with HRCR's new Heart Rhythm TV Correspondent Daniel Alyesh, MD, FHRS to discuss his vision for "the people's journal," including its new partnership with #HRStv. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [ Heart Rhythm TV ].

In Episode 2 of Unlocking Antiarrhythmics From ABCs to Action, #HRStv host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP is joined by Jose L. Merino, MD, PhD to explore what it means to truly personalize antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy across diverse patient populations. Together, they discuss real-world strategies for tailoring treatment based on age, comorbidities, arrhythmia type, and individual risk fact...

In this Breaking News conversation, #HRStv host Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS, is joined by Melanie Gunawardene, MD, FHRS, and Julian Chun, MD, to discuss a recent Circulation Research Letter describing life-threatening delayed myocardial ischemia and arrhythmias following PFA for AFib. They explore the proposed mechanisms and its correlation with the MANIFEST US study, as well as comparisons with th...

Unlocking Antiarrhythmics From ABCs to Action is a new 3-part series designed to strengthen foundational knowledge and support real-world clinical decision-making for allied professionals. From the basics to advanced strategies, this episode breaks down antiarrhythmic drug classes, safety considerations, and how to personalize therapy across diverse patient populations — including the latest on ou...

Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS, talks with Amit J. Shanker, MD, FHRS, author of "HRS/ACC scientific statement: Guiding principles on the performance of intracardiac ablation procedures in ambulatory surgical centers", which published in the January 2026 issue of Heart Rhythm.  Additional Resources Article: https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(25)02874-7/fulltext Issue: https://www.heartr...

In this episode of Left to Our Own Devices, #HRStv host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS is joined by Jurgen Kuschyk, MD, PhD for a clinician-focused introduction to CCM therapy, highlighting key developments, evolving indications, and practical considerations based on 2025 clinical insights and experience. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [...

The Heart Rhythm Society announced plans to develop a first-of-its-kind Pulsed Field Ablation data collection platform (registry), sponsored in part by Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a global leader in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders. The platform will offer a national, technology-enabled infrastructure designed to advance clinical evidence, improve patient outcomes, and support post-market su...

In this new Global EP episode, Prashanthan Sanders, MBBS, PhD, FHRS is joined by Minglong Chen, MD, PhD to highlight exciting developments on PFA in China. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [ Heart Rhythm TV ].

The Heart Rhythm Society is pleased to announce Christina Wurster, MBA, CAE, as its next Chief Executive Officer. In this conversation, Christina reflects on her previous 12 years with HRS, her leadership as CEO of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), and what excites her about returning to HRS and the field of electrophysiology. Read the full press release here: https://www.hrsonline.o...

In this Global EP episode, #HRStv Senior Correspondent Peter M. Kistler, MBBS, PhD, FHRS, sits down with Prashanthan Sanders, MBBS, PhD, FHRS, to discuss what's next for PFA. In this episode they highlight key aspects of PFA delivery, and more! Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [ Heart Rhythm TV ].

In this Inside the EP Lab episode, #HRStv host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP is joined by Birju Rao, MD, MSci, Michael S. Lloyd, MD, FHRS, and Nathan Yenerich, BS, to break down how ICD therapy is evolving—moving beyond traditional transvenous systems toward smarter, safer solutions. From the S-ICD to the FDA-approved EV-ICD, the discussion highlights how clinicians are delivering life-saving p...

In this Advancing Allieds interview, #HRStv host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP is joined by Rachel Schreier, MSN, ACNP, APRN and Julie Thomas, PA-C, CCDS, the incoming AHP Council Chair and Co-Chair, for an insightful conversation on leadership and growth within the Heart Rhythm Society. Together, they discuss the new roles they're stepping into, including the development of a new leadership pa...

Join #HRStv host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS as he sits down with Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS to explore new perspectives on VT ablation. In this engaging discussion, Dr. Tung shares insights from his plenary lecture, "Newest Insights into Human: Question the Status Quo!", presented at APHRS 2025 / JHRS 2025 in Yokohama, Japan. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our...

In this timely conversation, #HRStv host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS, is joined by global leaders Wataru Shimizu, MD, PhD, APHRS 2025 Congress President, and Nestor Lopez-Cabanillas, MD, President of LAHRS. Together, they discuss the importance of strengthening global collaboration across EP societies, with a focus on shared education, research, innovation, and regional perspectives shaping the futu...

Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS, talks with Muthiah Subramanian, DM, FRCP, and Calambur Narasimhan, MD, authors of "Accelerated Bachmann bundle area pacing for atrial resynchronization in patients with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A randomized crossover trial", which published in the November 2025 issue of Heart Rhythm. Additional Resource...

Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #APHRS2025 / #JHRS2025, Heart Rhythm TV host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS spoke with Po-Hsueh Su, MD to discuss Safety and Outcomes of Class Ic Antiarrhythmic Use in Post-PCI Patients With New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation: A Nationwide Cohort Study. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [ Heart Rhythm TV ].

Our Heart Rhythm TV correspondents Peter M. Kistler, MBBS, PhD, FHRS, Rose Farrar Crowley, MD, Alessandra Pina, MD, and Melissa E. Middeldorp, MPH, PhD break down the major Day 3 highlights, including additional late-breaking clinical trials and an increased focus on pulsed field ablation. From scientific sessions to meaningful networking across regions, APHRS/JHRS 2025 continues to showcase impac...

Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #APHRS2025 / #JHRS2025, Heart Rhythm TV host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS spoke with Ian G. Crozier, MD, FHRS to discuss Real-World Safety and Efficacy of the Extravascular ICD through Six Months: Outcomes from the Enlighten Study Post Approval Registry. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [ Heart Rhythm...

Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #APHRS2025 / #JHRS2025, Heart Rhythm TV guest host Alessandra Pina, MD sat down with Rahul N. Doshi, MD, FHRS to discuss Dual-chamber leadless pacemaker outcomes in patients under 65 years of age. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [ Heart Rhythm TV ].

Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #APHRS2025 / #JHRS2025, Heart Rhythm TV guest host Alessandra Pina, MD sat down with Anne M. Kroman, DO, PhD to discuss Are Dual Leadless Pacemakers Safer than Transvenous Devices? Real-World Evidence from Aveir DR Coverage with Evidence Development Study. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [ Heart R...

Heart Rhythm TV is onsite in Yokohama, Japan for APHRS/JHRS 2025. Our correspondents Rod Tung, MD, FHRS, Alessandra Pina, MD, and Juan Carlos Zerpa, MD, FHRS share the key takeaways and major highlights from Day 2 of the meeting. If you weren't able to join us in person, this recap covers what you might have missed — from late-breaking clinical trials presented during Day 1 and Day 2, to an exciti...

In this exclusive interview from the American Heart Association Annual Meeting, Mikhael F. El-Chami, MD, FHRS and Vivek Y. Reddy, MD delve into the SHAM-PFA trial, a pivotal study comparing pulsed field ablation to a sham procedure in treating atrial fibrillation. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [ Heart Rhythm TV ].

In this edition of #HRStv Journal Club, Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS and Atul Verma, MD, FHRS dive into the OCEAN trial, a late-breaking study from the American Heart Association Annual Meeting. The trial explores the role of anticoagulation versus low-dose aspirin following successful atrial fibrillation ablation. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel –...

In this episode of CardioNerds Journal Club, Jeanne du Fay de Lavallaz, MD and Ramy Doss, MD are joined by Varun Sundaram, MD, and Sanjeev Saksena, MBBS, MD, FHRS to break down the TRANSFORM-AF trial — a groundbreaking study from the Veterans Affairs health system examining how GLP-1 receptor agonists influence outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The panel unpacks the science conne...

In this Breaking News #HRStv episode focused on LAAO 2025, host Daniel Alyesh, MD, FHRS is joined by John M. Mandrola, MD, and Luigi Di Biase, MD, PhD, FHRS to explore the evolving evidence behind left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). The experts review key clinical trials—including PROTECT, PREVAIL, and OPTION—alongside insights from the NCDR registry, weighing the data on both efficacy and saf...