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The Lead Podcast presented by Heart Rhythm Society

The Lead Podcast presented by Heart Rhythm Society
Atrial Fibrillation
Electrophysiology
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Catheter Ablation
Pulmonary Vein Isolation
Leadless Pacemakers
Cryoablation
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Heart Failure
Circadose Trial
Healthcare Costs
Micra Transcatheter Placing System
Class Ic Antiarrhythmics
Left Atrial Appendix Occlusion
Health Economics
Cardiac Complications
Pulse Field Ablation
Atrial Esophageal Fistula
Retrospective Studies
Medtronic Carelink

The Lead – a weekly journal review podcast that is designed to keep you up to date and informed on the latest publications and hottest topics in electrophysiology. Key takeaways, in-depth interpretations, and informative interviews are all fitted into 15 minute time slots, so that they fit easily into your busy schedule. Click the link below to learn more!

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Join Digital Education Committee member and podcast host Melissa E. Middeldorp, MPH, PhD, along with this week's guest contributors, Joshua Silverstein MD, FHRS from Allegheny Health Network and Jonathan Ariyaratnam, BChir, MA, MB, CCDS, CEPS-A from ... more

Join Digital Education Committee member and podcast host Melissa E. Middeldorp, MPH, PhD, along with this week's guest contributors, Nino Isakadze, MD, MHS, and Geraldine A. Lee, PhD, FESC for this week's episode. The POP-AF trial was a prospective, ... more

Join Digital Education Committee member and podcast host Deep Chandh Raja, MBBS, MD, PhD, along with this week's guest contributors, Senthil Thambidorai, MD, FHRS and Lee Karl Thien, MD, CCDS for this week's episode. This real-world registry study ev... more

Join Digital Education Committee Vice-Chair and podcast host Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH, along with this week's guest contributors, Jackson J. Liang, DO and Edward P. Gerstenfeld, MD, MS, FHRS for this week's episode. This study evaluates the relationshi... more

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Recent Guests

Joshua Silverstein
From Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh
Allegheny Health Network
Episode: The Lead Episode 140: A Discussion of Atrial Cardiomyopathy: Markers and Outcomes
Jonathan Ariyaratnam
From Adelaide University in Australia
Adelaide University
Episode: The Lead Episode 140: A Discussion of Atrial Cardiomyopathy: Markers and Outcomes
Nino Isakadze
Researcher from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Episode: The Lead Episode 139: A Discussion of Improving Outcomes of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation by Integrated Personalized Lifestyle Interventions: A Randomized Control Trial
Joe Lee
Researcher from University College Cork
University College Cork
Episode: The Lead Episode 139: A Discussion of Improving Outcomes of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation by Integrated Personalized Lifestyle Interventions: A Randomized Control Trial
Dr. Rahul N Doshi
Professor of Medicine and Academic Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine, Network Director for Electrophysiology at Honor Health Arizona
Honor Health Arizona
Episode: The Lead Episode 135: A Discussion of Mechanical Vacuum Aspiration and Debulking of Large Vegetations During Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Extraction
Dr. Robert Schaller
Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and a Master Extractionist at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The Lead Episode 135: A Discussion of Mechanical Vacuum Aspiration and Debulking of Large Vegetations During Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Extraction
Georgios Leventopoulos
Assistant Professor of Cardiology and Electrophysiology
University of Patras, Greece
Episode: The Lead Episode 134: A Discussion of Bachmann Bundle Pacing Target: Retrograde Mapping and Microstructural Correlation
Muthiah Subramanian
Consultant Electrophysiologist
AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Episode: The Lead Episode 134: A Discussion of Bachmann Bundle Pacing Target: Retrograde Mapping and Microstructural Correlation
Dr. Rahul Doshi
Academic Chief at Honor Health ASU and the new Editor-in-Chief of Heart Rhythm Case Reports
Episode: The Lead Episode 133: A Discussion of Feasibility and Safety of PFA for Coronary Sinus and Left Atrial Appendage Isolation and Mitral Isthmus Ablation Acute and Chronic Findings (LIVE at APHRS 2025)

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Deep Chandh Raja
Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology with involvement in educational and professional societies.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • The best way to stay up to date on recent EP Literature

    The best way to stay up to date on recent EP Literature.

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The Lead Episode 140: A Discussion of Atrial Cardiomyopathy: Markers and Outcomes
Q: What are the practical next steps for clinicians when a patient has markers but no atrial fibrillation yet?
Clinicians might consider closer monitoring for AF with wearables, intensified risk-factor modification (e.g., hypertension, obesity), and exploring targeted screening strategies rather than universal imaging, aiming to prevent progression to AF or other adverse outcomes.
The Lead Episode 140: A Discussion of Atrial Cardiomyopathy: Markers and Outcomes
Q: Could there be a high-risk group where image-based screening is justified to identify atrial cardiomyopathy early?
Yes, focusing on individuals with multiple risk factors for AF and atrial cardiomyopathy could allow targeted screening using cheaper modalities such as echocardiography, and then implementing risk-factor management to slow progression.
The Lead Episode 129: A Discussion of Worldwide Chronic Retrieval Experience of the Helix Fixation Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker
Q: How do you envision this on a practical setting? Who should be doing these and what will be the safe environment?
Physicians familiar with large bore sheaths and those who implant leadless systems should be responsible for extractions, ensuring they are supported by surgeons in case of complications.
The Lead Episode 129: A Discussion of Worldwide Chronic Retrieval Experience of the Helix Fixation Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker
Q: What do you see as the limitations in this manuscript? What does it not address?
The manuscript primarily focuses on the older nanostim device and might not apply broadly to all cases, especially with newer technologies. Concerns regarding selection bias and the experience level of the operators performing extractions were raised.
The Lead Episode 124: A Discussion of Catheter Ablation vs Lifestyle Modification With Antiarrhythmic Drugs to Treat Atrial Fibrillation: PRAGUE 25 Trial, LIVE at HRX
Q: Could you briefly summarize the design of PROC 25 and the key results for our listeners?
PROC 25 was a randomized clinical trial comparing lifestyle modification with antiarrhythmic drugs to catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation and obesity, finding that ablation was superior.

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2. Jonathan Ariyaratnam
3. Nino Isakadze
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