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The Lead Podcast presented by Heart Rhythm Society

The Lead Podcast presented by Heart Rhythm Society
Atrial Fibrillation
Catheter Ablation
Electrophysiology
Ventricular Tachycardia
Heart Failure
Pulmonary Vein Isolation
Pulse Field Ablation
Heart Rhythm Society
Artificial Intelligence
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing
Pulsed Field Ablation
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Machine Learning
Hospital VT Ablation Volume
Post-Procedural Complications
Left Bundle Branch Pacing
Stroke Risk Stratification
Heart Failure Monitoring

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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Recorded at EHRA 2026, this episode of The Lead features host Michael S. Lloyd, MD, FHRS, in conversation with Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH, and Prashanthan Sanders, MBBS, PhD, FHRS, about the journal article, Atrial Mechanical Contraction Predicts Cerebro... more

In this episode of The Lead, host Robert Schaller, DO, FHRS, is joined by Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH, and Maulin Shah, MD, to discuss the journal article, Device-Related Complications in Transvenous Versus Subcutaneous Defibrillator Therapy During Long-T... more

In this episode of The Lead, host Sandeep A. Saha, MD, MS, FHRS, is joined by Suraj Kapa, MD, FHRS, and Albert Joseph Rogers, BSE, MBA, MD, FHRS, to discuss the journal article, Predicting Sudden Cardiac Death in Patients With Sarcoidosis Using a Mul... more

In this episode of The Lead, host Christopher Kowalewski, MD, is joined by John M. Mandrola, MD, and Nassir F. Marrouche, MD, FHRS, to discuss the journal article, The Association Between Atrial Fibrillation Burden and Quality of Life: A Substudy of ... more

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Maulin Shah
Senior electrophysiology fellow, also from Stanford
Stanford University
Episode: The Lead Episode 158: A Discussion of Device-Related Complications in Transvenous Versus Subcutaneous Defibrillator Therapy During Long-Term Follow-Up: The PRAETORIAN-XL Trial
Dr. Suraj Kapa
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist at Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
Episode: The Lead Episode 157: A Discussion of Predicting Sudden Cardiac Death in Patients With Sarcoidosis Using a Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Model
Dr. Albert A.J. Rogers
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist and Translational Physician Researcher
Stanford University
Episode: The Lead Episode 157: A Discussion of Predicting Sudden Cardiac Death in Patients With Sarcoidosis Using a Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Model
John Mandrola
Louisville, Kentucky
Episode: The Lead Episode 156: A Discussion of The Association Between Atrial Fibrillation Burden and Quality of Life: A Substudy of the SHAM-PVI Trial
Nassir Marrouche
Tulane University, New Orleans
Episode: The Lead Episode 156: A Discussion of The Association Between Atrial Fibrillation Burden and Quality of Life: A Substudy of the SHAM-PVI Trial
Osamu Wazni
Presenter of Avant Guard trial publication
Episode: The Lead Episode 155: A Discussion of A Prospective Randomized Multicenter Global Study Comparing Pulsed Field Ablation versus Anti-Arrhythmic Drug Therapy as a First Line Treatment for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (AVANT GUARD)
Babak Nazer
Cardiac Electrophysiologist and Professor of Medicine and Bioengineering
University of Washington, Seattle
Episode: The Lead Episode 154: A Discussion of Safety and Effectiveness of a Dual-Energy Focal Ablation Catheter to Treat Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: 6- Month Results of the FlexPulse IDE Study
Rajesh Kabra
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
HCA Midwest Health, Overland Park
Episode: The Lead Episode 154: A Discussion of Safety and Effectiveness of a Dual-Energy Focal Ablation Catheter to Treat Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: 6- Month Results of the FlexPulse IDE Study
Jenelle Dziano
From the Adelaide University in Australia
Adelaide University
Episode: The Lead Episode 153: A Discussion of Exercise Capacity and Quality-of-Life Improvements after Catheter Ablation in Patients with Clinically Asymptomatic Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

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Melissa Middeldorp
Host of The Lead Podcast presented by Heart Rhythm Society

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 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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High-quality guests provide credible, clinically relevant insights.
Strong focus on recent trials and real-world implications helps with decision-making.
Lively discussions that clarify complex topics for practitioners.
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The Lead Episode 157: A Discussion of Predicting Sudden Cardiac Death in Patients With Sarcoidosis Using a Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Model
Q: Do you expect AI-driven risk models to eventually influence guidelines or require regulatory approvals before widespread use?
Yes, especially if treated as software as a medical device; regulatory considerations will require prospective validation, clear clinical benefit, and demonstrable safety before broad guideline incorporation.
The Lead Episode 157: A Discussion of Predicting Sudden Cardiac Death in Patients With Sarcoidosis Using a Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Model
Q: What additional questions do you think future studies should address for multimodal AI risk prediction?
Future work should focus on prospective external validation, comparisons with current guideline-based decision pathways, and integrating AI tools into clinical workflows with standardization of imaging protocols to ensure generalizability across centers.
The Lead Episode 157: A Discussion of Predicting Sudden Cardiac Death in Patients With Sarcoidosis Using a Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Model
Q: In your opinion, how does this study impact clinical practice for managing SCD risk in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis?
It emphasizes that EF alone is insufficient; clinicians should consider broader data like MRI LGE and various clinical factors, and AI-based tools may help stratify risk better, though external validation is needed before guideline changes occur.
The Lead Episode 156: A Discussion of The Association Between Atrial Fibrillation Burden and Quality of Life: A Substudy of the SHAM-PVI Trial
Q: Can we rely on AF burden alone to guide anticoagulation decisions?
Not by itself; decisions must incorporate comprehensive risk assessment (CHADS-VASc, atrial size, patient preferences, and overall context), though low burden with favorable risk profiles may support de-escalation in some cases.
The Lead Episode 156: A Discussion of The Association Between Atrial Fibrillation Burden and Quality of Life: A Substudy of the SHAM-PVI Trial
Q: How should this influence our clinical practice when a patient has reduced burden but recurrences?
Treat based on overall burden and symptoms rather than solely on recurrence; continue to evaluate burden with modern tools, consider rhythm control options if symptoms persist, and discuss anticoagulation decisions in the context of risk factors and patient preferences.

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1. Maulin Shah
2. Dr. Suraj Kapa
3. Dr. Albert A.J. Rogers
4. John Mandrola
5. Nassir Marrouche
6. Osamu Wazni
7. Babak Nazer
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