Heart Rhythm TV Pod

In this episode of ICE Image of the Month, #HRStv host Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS is joined by Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS to explore the emerging role of pulsed field ablation (PFA) for treating ventricular tachycardia (VT). They review real-world cases featuring the pentaspline and lattice tip catheters, highlighting imaging insights, procedural techniques, and key takeaways for clinical practice. A...

In this #HRStv episode, host JC Zerpa, MD, FHRS, sits down with Christina Y. Miyake, MD, MS, and Eduardo B. Saad, MD, PhD, FHRS, for an inspiring discussion on the global fight against sudden cardiac death. Discover key insights into how the U.S. approaches prevention and management, and learn why a multidisciplinary team is essential in saving lives and shaping the future of cardiac care. Want to...

In this episode of Heart Rhythm TV, host Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS, speaks with Marye J. Gleva, MD, FHRS about A Smart-Phone Run AED (The "Defibrio AED") — an innovative approach to making defibrillation more accessible through smartphone technology. Learn how this concept could impact emergency response, improve survival outcomes, and transform how we think about life-saving devices in the communit...

This exciting conversation took place at HRX Live 2025, where #HRStv host Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS sat down with Patrick Boyle, BS, PhD, FHRS to explore the role of explainable AI in predicting atrial fibrillation recurrence. Discover how AI-driven insights are helping clinicians better understand risk factors, improve treatment planning, and personalize care for patients with AF. Want to explore m...

In this new "Left to Our Own Devices" episode, #HRStv host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS chats with Nicholas Palmeri, MD about the management of vegetations around the time of lead extraction. They discuss when and how to aspirate vegetations and review a real-world case highlighting a successful vegetation aspiration. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on...

Join #HRStv Senior Correspondent Julie B. Shea, MSN, ANP, FHRS, CCDS for an in-depth interview with Sleep Medicine specialist David Benavides, MD, as they explore the complex relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and atrial fibrillation (AF). Dr. Benavides delves into the pathophysiology of OSA, shedding light on how disrupted sleep and intermittent hypoxia can contribute to the devel...

Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS, talks with Pierce J. Vatterott, MD, author of "The role of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in medical devices and delivery systems: Why the electrophysiologist should care", which published in the September 2025 issue of Heart Rhythm. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [ Heart Rhythm TV ].

While at HRX Live 2025, #HRStv host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS sat down with Avi Fischer, MD, FHRS, to explore the current science and future potential of pacing therapy for patients. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [ Heart Rhythm TV ].

In this interview from HRX 2025, #HRStv host Jessica Mullenix NP, CEPS, FHRS sat down with Janice Y. Chyou, MD, FHRS, and Mellanie True Hills, CEO of  @StopAfib  to discuss the recently published paper "A Call to Action for an Innovative and Integrative Approach to Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Perspectives from the Heart Rhythm Society Emerging Leaders Think Tank." Persistent AFib remains one o...

HRX 2025 Highlight: #HRStv host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, sits down with Dhanunjaya R. Lakkireddy, MBA, MD, FHRS, to discuss the current landscape of Ambulatory Surgical Centers and their impact on electrophysiology practice in the United States. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [ Heart Rhythm TV ].

In this exclusive #HRStv segment, host Mikhael F. El-Chami, MD, FHRS, is joined by André Zimerman, MD, PhD, and André d'Avila, MA, MD, PhD, to discuss the groundbreaking PhysioSync-HF trial. Presented at ESC Congress 2025 in Madrid, this study compares conduction system pacing with traditional biventricular resynchronization in patients with heart failure and left bundle branch block. Additional R...

The final day of HRX Live 2025 was packed with insight, innovation, and inspiration! Join our #HRStv team as we recap the key moments from the closing day, including groundbreaking presentations, main tent highlights, and conversations shaping the future of heart rhythm medicine. From thought-provoking discussions to major takeaways that will influence clinical practice and research, we've got the...

Innovation takes the top spot! Meet Lumia, the 1st place winners of the HRX 2025 Pitch Competition. Their groundbreaking product impressed the judges and captured the audience's attention. Learn more here: Lumia is the first wearable Continuous Blood Flow Monitor (CBFM). Just as CGMs transformed diabetes care, Lumia's wearable Continuous Blood Flow Monitoring technology will transform care for peo...

Making waves and turning heads! Inomagen Therapeutics claimed 2nd place at the HRX 2025 Pitch Competition with a bold product that stood out among an incredibly strong field of innovators. Learn more here: Inomagen Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company developing a non-viral gene therapy to improve the treatment of atrial fibrillation.  We have demonstrated  significant preclin...

Big ideas, big impact! Conform Medical walked away with 3rd place at the HRX 2025 Pitch Competition, showcasing a product that points toward the future of digital health and EP innovation. Learn more here: Conform Medical is revolutionizing cardiac arrhythmia treatment with our innovative Atlas 360 catheter, a soft-robotics breakthrough designed to overcome the limitations of current mapping and a...

Join us on #HRStv for an insightful conversation with Atul Gupta, MD, today's Main Tent speaker at HRX Live 2025. Following his talk, "Beyond the Bedside: A Physician's Guide to Driving Innovation," Gupta is joined by moderator Jennifer Silva, MD, FHRS, and sits down with host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS to discuss how physicians can translate clinical experience into impactful innovation...

Day 2 of HRX Live 2025 kept the momentum going with groundbreaking conversations and new ideas! The first-ever AP Shark Tank took center stage, Part 1 of the pitch competition set the tone for tomorrow's finale, and abstracX sessions highlighted fresh research alongside advances in digital health and AI. Stay tuned for our final day in Atlanta tomorrow. Don't forget to subscribe to HRStv so you do...

Join us on #HRStv for an insightful conversation with Doron Harlev, today's Main Tent speaker at HRX Live 2025. Following his talk, "Reinventing Catheter Ablation: A Journey of High-Impact Innovation from High-Density Mapping to Pulsed Field Ablation," Harlev sits down with host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS to discuss how cardiac electrophysiology leaders can tackle complex challenges, dri...

Day 1 of HRX Live 2025 is in the books! Join us on #HRStv as we recap the highlights, key moments, and big takeaways from the first day of HRX. From Main Tent insights to groundbreaking conversations in digital health and MedTech innovation, our team is bringing you the energy and ideas that set the tone for the remainder of our time in Atlanta. Stay tuned for more daily wrap-ups and exclusive int...

Join us on #HRStv for an insightful conversation with Kris Shah, today's Main Tent speaker at HRX Live 2025. Following his talk, "From Spark to Scale: Building a Culture of Innovation in MedTech," Shah sits down with host Mikhael F. El-Chami, MD, FHRS to discuss how MedTech leaders can foster creativity, scale new ideas, and build lasting cultures of innovation. Want to explore more content? Catch...

On this episode of Advancing Allieds, #HRStv Senior Correspondent Julie B. Shea, MS, MSN, FHRS, CCDS, sits down with Heather M. Ross, DNP, PhD, ANP, FHRS, CCDS, recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Allied Professional Award from the Heart Rhythm Society. Dr. Ross has dedicated her career to advancing cardiac electrophysiology through clinical excellence, academic scholarship, social outreach, and l...

In this episode, #HRStv host Jessica Mullenix, NP, CEPS, FHRS, is joined by Carolina A. Escudero, MD, MS, and Reina Bianca Tan, MD, CEPS-P, to discuss their pediatric WPW syndrome studies. Together, they highlight the importance of comprehensive risk stratification and the variability in clinical practice for identifying and managing high-risk pathways in children. Additional Resources https://www...

In this episode, #HRStv host Jessica Mullenix NP, CEPS, FHRS is joined by Cheyenne Beach, MD, FHRS, CEPS-P, and Iqbal El-Assaad, MD, CEPS-P to explore key findings from their recent multicenter study on recurrence risk after catheter ablation for Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome in pediatric patients. Their research, which analyzed 315 patients, revealed a 16.8% recurrence rate—with significan...

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), with endorsement from other leading heart rhythm societies worldwide, have issued an urgent notice on the Boston Scientific advisory about shock coil calcification and reduced shock efficacy in RELIANCE G defibrillation leads with Gore ePTFE-coated shock coils manufactured 2002–2021. In this special edition of Breakin...

The Melvin Scheinman Educational Rhythm Foundation is dedicated to advancing global electrophysiology (EP) education and building collaborative cardiac care in developing countries. In this episode of #HRStv, host Deepthy Varghese speaks with Jena Humer and Dr. Pichmanil about the foundation's inspiring work, its mission to bridge EP knowledge gaps worldwide, and practical ways Heart Rhythm Societ...