Welcome to the Heart Rhythm TV Pod — your go-to source for the latest in cardiac electrophysiology. As the official news and media outlet of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), Heart Rhythm TV (HRStv) brings you expert insights, breaking news, and in-depth coverage of major events like the annual Heart Rhythm meeting and the innovation-focused HRX meeting. With a global audience spanning 98 countries on YouTube, we're now bringing the conversation to your favorite podcast platform—anytime, anywhere.
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 surveillance for atrial fibrillation ...
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.
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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.
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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!
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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 protection with fewer complications ...
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 pathway designed to support and eleva...
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.
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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 future of EP care worldwide.
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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.
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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.
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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 impactful innovation in electrophysiolog...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 exciting focus on device-related research...
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.
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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.
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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 connecting metabolic health and arrhythm...
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 safety. Presented in a debate-style fo...
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.
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