Heart Rhythm TV Pod

Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS, talks with Juergen Kuschyk, MD, author of “Cardiac contractility modulation in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction patients with QRS duration 120–149 ms: Reduction in heart failure hospitalizations and improvement in functional outcome”, which published in the July 2025 issue of Heart Rhythm.

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Article: https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(24)03366-6/abstract

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Join us for the third installment of the Heart Rhythm TV x CardioNerds EP Spotlight series! In this episode, host Sukriti Banthiya, MD sits down with Giampaolo Vetta, MD to discuss A Novel Focal Lattice Tip Catheter Toggling between Pulsed Field Energy and Radiofrequency for atrial Arrhythmia Ablation: Results from a Real World Multi-center registry.

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In this episode, #HRStv host Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS is joined by guests Yong-Mei Cha, MD, FHRS, and Deepak Bhakta, MBA, MD, FHRS, CCDS to discuss highlights from the #HRS2025 session, "From Guidelines to Practice: Comparing New Guideline Directions in Global AF Management". The conversation covers key updates from the following major documents (linked below):

2023 ACC/AHA/HRS Guidelines on AF - https://www.jacc.org/doi/epdf/10.101...

Join us for the second installment of the Heart Rhythm TV x CardioNerds EP Spotlight series! In this episode, host Naima Maqsood, MBBS sits down with Kayode Ogunniyi, MBBS to discuss Gender Disparities In Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator Utilization Among Patients With End-stage Heart Failure: A Nationwide Analysis Of The USA. Subscribe to Heart Rhythm TV for more cutting-edge EP content.

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HRX is back — and it’s where the future of patient care is being built. In this episode, #HRStv host Mehak Dhande, MD, MS is joined by Executive Producer Suneet Mittal, MD, FHRS to discuss how HRX has evolved into a dynamic space where clinicians, engineers, entrepreneurs, and investors collide to reimagine cardiovascular care. This year, HRX is bigger and bolder, with new experiences, fresh perspectives, and more opportunities to ...

Join us for the first installment of the Heart Rhythm TV x CardioNerds EP Spotlight series! In this episode, host Justin Haloot, DO, MS, MS sits down with Yazan Mohsen, MD to explore his fascinating study, Interplay Between Arrhythmias and Mental Health: Analysis of Prevalence, Pharmacotherapy, and the Impact of Catheter Ablation.

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Discover the future of cardiovascular care and electrophysiology at the Innovation Summit at HRX Live 2025. This dynamic half-day program, co-chaired by Jon Piccini and Devi Nair, highlights transformative technologies, breakthrough treatments, and groundbreaking advancements shaping the field today. The summit features rapid-fire presentations that dive into cutting-edge ideas, followed by unique HRX-style engagement opportunities...

Despite advancements in technology, patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) continue to face barriers to MRI access due to outdated policies and institutional restrictions. In this interview, Robert J. Russo, MD, PhD, Chair of the Writing Committee, and Lindsey Gakenheimer-Smith, MD, Vice Chair, join #HRStv host Suneet Mittal, MD, FHRS to discuss the recently released HRS Scientific Statement: "HRS Call to Acti...

Get ready for a groundbreaking event at HRX 2025! The inaugural Allied Professional (AP) Shark Tank is coming to Atlanta, GA this September — a first-of-its-kind opportunity exclusively for allied professionals in cardiovascular care. At this unique event, participants will pitch innovative ideas focused on improving heart health — from home monitoring to remote patient management — to a panel of expert judges. Finalists will have ...

Recorded during HRS 2025, #HRStv host Mikhael F. El-Chami, MD, FHRS is joined by Julia H. Indik, MD, PhD, FHRS and Christopher R. Ellis, MD, FHRS to highlight the 2025 SCAI/HRS Clinical Practice Guidelines on Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Closure. These newly developed guidelines offer evidence-based recommendations on:

• Patient selection
• Procedural considerations
• Post-procedural management

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In this update, #HRStv host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS sat down with Thomas F. Deering, BS, MBA, MD, FHRS, CCDS, and T. Jared Bunch, MD, FHRS to discuss establishing an AF center of excellence. This interview highlights a key follow-up to the original AF Center of Excellence (CoE) white paper by Piccini et al. While the first paper defined what an AF CoE is, this new document outlines the criteria for establishing one — a...

Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS, talks at #HRS2025 with Timothy M. Markman, MD, FHRS, author of “Intraoperative pectoral nerve blocks during cardiac implantable electronic device procedures”, which published in the May 2025 issue of Heart Rhythm.

Additional Resources

• Article: https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(24)03261-2/fulltext
• May 2025 Issue: https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/issue/S1547-5271(25)X0004-7

Editor-in-Chief Jeanne E. Poole, MD, FHRS, and Associate Editor Marye J. Gleva, MD, FHRS, talk at #HRS2025 with Nestor Lopez-Cabanillas, MD, author of “Current state of arrhythmia care in Latin America: A statement from the Latin American Heart Rhythm Society”, which published in the January 2025 issue of Heart Rhythm O2.

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• Article: https://www.heartrhythmopen.com/article/S2666-5018(24)00379-9/fulltext
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In this Advancing Allieds episode, #HRStv host Jessica Mullenix, MSN, NP, FHRS, CEPS is joined by Charles J. Love, MD, FHRS, CCDS to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE)! Over four decades, IBHRE has grown to include six specialized certifications, launched an online learning course, and transformed its maintenance of certification into the innovative IBHRE-C3 model: Continuous...

In this important update, Jodie L. Hurwitz, MD, FHRS and Gregory F. Michaud, MD, FHRS discuss the latest developments from the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine (ABCVM) and outline the next steps the Heart Rhythm Society is taking to support the EP community. For the latest updates regarding the proposed CV board, visit cvboard.org

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In this #HRStv interview, host Mehak Dhande, MD, MS, speaks with #HRX2025 Producers Suneet Mittal, MD, FHRS, and Jon Piccini, MD, MHS, FHRS about what makes this year’s meeting a must-attend event! HRX isn’t just about AI and digital health—it’s a groundbreaking look at innovation in EP and beyond. From heart rhythm health advancements to game-changing technology, HRX is where the future of medicine takes shape.

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In this "EPNomics" episode, #HRStv host Ambrose F. Panico, DO, is joined by Vijay Swarup, MD, and Sudarone Thihalolipavan, MD, to discuss the future directions of electrophysiology procedures with an emphasis on the ambulatory surgery center setting. 

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https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271%2824%2903106-0/fulltext

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In this episode of Women in EP, #HRStv Senior Correspondent Kamala P. Tamirisa, MD, FHRS, sits down with Ijeoma Ekeruo, MD, FHRS, to explore her journey as a Nigerian woman in electrophysiology. Dr. Ekeruo shares insights into her personal and professional experiences, the challenges she's faced, and the impact of diversity in the field.

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