Rhythm Theaters

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Rhythm Theater 1 – Exhibit Hall, Booth 342

Sponsored by

Gaps exist in CIED management and guideline adherence for lead extraction – from identification to diagnosis and treatment for CIED infection patients. Join us as leading experts share real-world management of CIED infection patients, address barriers to guideline-driven care, and introduce the latest innovation for lead extraction, TightRail Guardian.

Co-Chairs

Jonathan P. Piccini, Sr., MD, MHS, FHRS
Dhanunjaya R. Lakkireddy, MD, FHRS

Presenting

Charles J. Love, MD, FHRS, CCDS
Roger G. Carrillo, MBA, MD, FHRS

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Rhythm Theater 2 – Exhibit Hall, Booth 2535

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Hear from global thought leaders on the latest IDE studies and their clinical experiences with new technologies. Learn how these novel tools can improve patient outcomes in AFib and VT.

Co-Chairs

Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS
Isabel Deisenhofer, MD, FHRS

Presenting

Francis E. Marchlinski, MD, FHRS
Larry A. Chinitz, MD, FHRS
Oussama M. Wazni, MD, FHRS

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Rhythm Theater 1 – Exhibit Hall, Booth 342

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Innovation in EP recording systems is delivering more than just clear, unfiltered signals – it is also advancing the development of automated, AI-based analytics for cardiac ablation procedures. Hear from an experienced panel how these advancements have the potential to improve the efficiency, safety, and precision of procedural workflows.

Chair

John M. Miller, MD, FHRS

Presenting

Miguel Valderrabano, MD, PhD, FHRS
Thomas De Potter, MD, PhD
Larry A. Chinitz, MD, FHRS
Pierre Jais, MD

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Rhythm Theater 2 – Exhibit Hall, Booth 2535

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Remote monitoring received a 1A indication for the follow-up of CIEDs and has become standard of care, but presents a large service burden. Novel technologies such as AI have been developed to reduce this workload.

Presenting

Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, PhD, FHRS
Suneet Mittal, BA, MD, FHRS
Arnaud Rosier, MD, PhD

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rhythm Theater 1 – Exhibit Hall, Booth 342

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Despite the use of guideline-directed medical therapy, many heart failure patients experience worsening symptoms. Join us to review the latest insights from the BeAT-HF clinical study, discuss the unmet needs with GDMT, and hear how Barostim fits in the EP’s toolbox for patients with HFrEF.

Presenting

Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, PhD, FHRS
David N. Kenigsberg, MD, FHRS
Rizwan Alimohammad, MD, FHRS
Anne M. Kroman, DO, PhD

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Rhythm Theater 1 – Exhibit Hall, Booth 342

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The faculty will present clinical data on early ambulation and same-day discharge post-EP procedures from 5 clinical trials, part of the AMBULATE Studies. Speakers will highlight how early ambulation can improve workflow and enable physicians, staff, and hospitals to accomplish their goals.

Presenting

David B. De Lurgio, MD, FHRS
Gery F. Tomassoni, MD, FHRS
Andrea Natale, MD, FHRS

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Rhythm Theater 2 – Exhibit Hall, Booth 2535

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Volta Medical AF-Xplorer™ is built on machine learning algorithms developed from case outcomes using dispersion EGM’s as drivers of AF. This session will focus on Volta’s most recent software upgrade workflow, clinical evidence roadmap, and how dispersion could be a significant ablation parameter.

Chair

John D. Hummel, MD, FHRS

Presenting

Devi G. Nair, MD, FHRS
Isabel Deisenhofer, MD, FHRS
Jose Osorio, MD, FHRS
Benjamin D’Souza, MD, FHRS

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Rhythm Theater 1 – Exhibit Hall, Booth 342

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With FDA-approved CCM® therapy, patients on GDMT diagnosed with NYHA Class III heart failure and an EF of 25 – 45% can benefit from this breakthrough-designated implantable device. We’ll discuss clinical trials leading to approval, the current post-approval study, and faculty-led case-based experiences.

Chair

Ulrika Maria Birgersdotter-Green, MD, FHRS

Presenting

Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, PhD, FHRS
Niraj Varma, MD, PhD
Isaac R. Whitman, MD

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Rhythm Theater 2 – Exhibit Hall, Booth 2535

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A comprehensive review of user experiences with the HeartLight X3 endoscopic ablation system highlighting unique workflows, and acute and long-term published data sets.

Chair

Mike Mangrum, MD

Presenting

Henry D. Huang, MD, FHRS
Moritoshi Funasako, MD, PhD
David N. Kenigsberg, MD, FHRS
Apoor Gami, MD, MS, FHRS
Johan Vijgen, MD, FHRS

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Rhythm Theater 2 – Exhibit Hall, Booth 2535

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Global thought leaders will discuss the latest FARAPULSE* real-world data, clinical trial designs and the potential future of FARAPULSE* ablation.
*Caution: Investigational Device. Limited by US law to investigational use only. Not available for sale

Chair

Brad S. Sutton MD, MBA

Presenting

Boris Schmidt, MD, FHRS
Melanie Gunawardene, MD
Vivek Y. Reddy, MD

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Rhythm Theater 1 – Exhibit Hall, Booth 342

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Live LAAO case from OhioHealth Riverside using VeriSight Pro 3D ICE for imaging guidance. Review and discussion of new 3D ICE LAAO imaging protocol plus case reviews and panel firsthand experiences with 3D ICE.

Presenting

Anish K. Amin, MD, FHRS
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FHRS
Shephal K. Doshi, MD

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Rhythm Theater 2 – Exhibit Hall, Booth 2535

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This symposium will provide a glimpse into the future of left atrial appendage closure. The healing mechanism behind a new, coated, device will be discussed, as well as its potential impact to patient care. The talk will also focus on practical tips regarding the implantation and use of future devices and conclude with a roundtable discussion.

Chair

Robert A. Pickett, MD, FHRS

Presenting

Aloke Finn, MD
Walid I. Saliba, MD, FHRS
Devi G. Nair, MD, FHRS

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Rhythm Theater 1 – Exhibit Hall, Booth 342

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The importance of long term (> 48 hr) ambulatory monitoring will be discussed: In HCM pts, risk detection of NSVT episodes increased with 14 day monitoring; in pts with PVCs, monitoring for 7-10 days improved accuracy of PVC burden categorization; 14 days of Zio monitoring was associated with highest diagnostic yield and lowest retesting rates.

Chair

Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS

Presenting

Martin Maron, MD
Luigi Di Biase, MD, PhD, FHRS
Suneet Mittal, BA, MD, FHRS

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Rhythm Theater 1 – Exhibit Hall, Booth 342

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An expert panel will review the latest on remote CIED monitoring (RCM), including guidelines, use cases, best practices, and the benefits for clinics. The ability of RCM to address staffing challenges and the availability of cutting edge technologies to optimize RCM will be explored and debated.

Chair

Suneet Mittal, BA, MD, FHRS

Presenting

Aimee Stefanski, MS, APRN-BC
Advay G. Bhatt, MD, FHRS
Bleron Baraliu, BA, MA
Janet K. Han, MD, FHRS

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Rhythm Theater 2 – Exhibit Hall, Booth 2535

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The session features experts in the field of rotational lead extraction. The latest data from the RELEASE study supports Rotational TLE as effective, efficient, and safe. Come find out more about the data and using it to improve patient outcomes and procedural safety.

Presenting

Byron Lee, MD
Raymond H. M. Schaerf, MD, FHRS
Christoph Thomas Starck, MD, PhD
Cara N. Pellegrini, MD, FHRS