Electrophysiology

The cardiac subspecialty of electrophysiology (EP) diagnoses and treats arrhythmias. This includes use of pacemakers to treat bradycardia, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) for tachycardia, heart failure and patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest, and cardiac ablation treatments to treat heart rhythm disorders.

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Enrollment in ACC NCDR increased after U.S. News and World Report said it could improve hospital rankings

Even with this bump, only about one in three eligible hospitals participate in the NCDR registries. 

The Abbott Aveir DR dual-chamber leadless pacemaker recently had its first human implant occur in the Aveir DR i2i study pivotal trial.

First implant of dual-chamber leadless pacemaker completed in Abbott’s Aveir DR i2i pivotal trial

The investigational dual-chamber pacemaker is designed to provide synchronous, beat-by-beat pacing of the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart.

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Philips pledges to help American Heart Association raise awareness about CIED infections

A majority of patients in the United States with CIED infections do not receive proper, guideline-approved care.

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FDA clears new cardiac mapping solution for treating arrhythmias

The platform provides users with full 3D maps of a patient's heart. 

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‘Surprising’ trends in ICD use among HCM patients

ICD use among this patient population is slowly growing, but some key disparities remain.

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Predicting AFib recurrence after catheter ablation remains a challenge

Researchers evaluated 11 different prediction models, and each one fell short.

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Trying to anticipate major AFib events among HCM patients

Old age, a history of arrhythmia and obesity are just some of the factors clinicians should keep in mind when treating HCM patients. 

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Data-driven ICM device management: EP’s ‘game-changer’ is building momentum

Sponsored by BIOTRONIK

The world of EP keeps getting busier and busier, and ICMs make it easier for clinicians to keep up.