Heart Rhythm 2022: Latest Clinical Data Releases

Subcutaneous Versus Transvenous Defibrillators: The Atlas Trial

In-hospital Outcomes For Next-generation Watchman FLX^TM Compared With Watchman Generation 2.5

Transforming EP: Moving Beyond Conventional Ablation

The first of its kind Rhythm Theater presented by global thought leaders discussing how advancements in cryoballoon, radiofrequency, and pulsed field ablation are transforming EP beyond conventional treatment, and how real-world experiences are shaping future clinical practice.

Moderator: 

Brad S. Sutton MD, MBA, Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA 

Presenters: 

Wilber Su, MD, FACC, FHRS, Banner Health, Phoenix, AZ 
Professor Dhiraj Gupta, MD, DM, FESC, FRCP, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, England 
Frank A Cuoco, MD, MBA, MS, Charleston Heart Specialists, Charleston, SC 
David DeLurgio, MD, FACC, FHRS, Emory St. Joseph’s, Atlanta, GA 
Vivek Reddy, MD, Mount Sinai, New York, NY 
Professor Boris Schmidt, PD, MD, Cardiovascular Center Bethanien, Frankfurt, Germany

Pulsed-field ablation based pulmonary vein isolation: Acute safety and efficacy in a multi-center real-world scenario

The Impact of SMART Pass Algorithm Status on Inappropriate Shock Rates in the UNTOUCHED Study

Understanding the Risk of Coronary Artery Spasm during Pulsed Field Ablation

Presenter: Koruth, Jacob, MBBS, MD

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022 
Time: 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM PST 
Location: CA-534-04, Room 211

Association between device-detected sleep apnea and implantable defibrillator therapy in patients with heart failure

Initial Heart Rate Score Predicts Occurrence Of New Atrial Fibrillation In Pacemaker Patients.

Presenter: Hayashi, Katsuhide, MD, PhD

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022 
Time: 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PST 
Location:  PO-677-04, Abstract Pavilion: Pod 04

Dynamic Changes In His Bundle Strength Duration Curves Favor Selective Pacing Strategies

Presenter: McIntyre, Timothy (1st Author: Orlov, Micheal), MSBE, CEPS, CCDS

Date:Friday, April 29, 2022
Time: 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM PST
Location:PO-619-05, Abstract Pavilion: Pod 06

Novel Streamlined Technique For Left Atrial Appendage Closure Using Versacross Large Access System

Presenter: Al-Ahmad, Amin MD, FHRS, CCDS

Date:Friday, April 29, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM PST
Location:Session PO-625 – Featured Posters: Clinical EP Pod

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Ventricular Lesions After Pulsed Field Ablation: Preclinical Insights

Presenter: Kawamura, Iwanari, MD

Date: Friday, April 29, 2022 
Time: 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM PST 
Location:  PO-624-03, Abstract Pavilion: Pod 11

Magnetic Field Interactions Between Contemporary Electronic Consumer Products And Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device 

Presenter: Sengupta, Jay, MD, FHRS

Date: Friday, April 29, 2022 
Time: 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM PST 
Location:  PO-621-05, Abstract Pavilion: Pod 08

Patterns of Device-Related Infection in De Novo Transvenous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Medicare Patients with Underlying Renal Disease 

Presenter: El-Chami, Mikhael, MD, FHRS

Date: Friday, April 29, 2022 
Time: 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM PST 
Location:  PO-632-04, Abstract Pavilion: Pod 04

The Impact Of Incision Technique On Inappropriate Shock Rates In The Untouched Study 

Presenter: El-Chami, Mikhael, MD, FHRS

Date: Friday, April 29, 2022 
Time: 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM PST 
Location:  PO-633-02, Abstract Pavilion: Pod 05

Reduction of Subcutaneous Defibrillation Thresholds with a Dual-Coil Electrode System in Swine  

Presenter: Hahn, Stephen, PhD

Date: Friday, April 29, 2022 
Time: 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM PST 
Location:  PO-632-08, Abstract Pavilion: Pod 04

Reduction in Defibrillation Threshold by Modifications to the Subcutaneous ICD Coil

Presenter: Heist, E. Kevin, MD, PhD, FHRS

Date: Friday, April 29, 2022 
Time: 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM PST 
Location:  PO-618-03, Abstract Pavilion: Pod 05

Epicardial Pulsed Field Ablation Directly on Coronary Arteries Leads to Acute Spasm Followed by Gradual Spontaneous Resolution

Presenter: Higuchi, Satoshi, MD

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022 
Time: 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM PST 
Location:  PO-649-03, Abstract Pavilion: Pod 06 

Preclinical Feasibility of Linear Pulsed Field Ablation Using a Point-by-Point Catheter Integated with a Mapping System

Presenter: Kawamura, Iwanari, MD

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022 
Time: 12:45 PM – 1:00 PM PST 
Location:  PO-667-02, Abstract Pavilion: Pod 09

Risk of Ventricular Activation Culminating in Sustained Ventricular Arrhythmias during Pulsed Field Ablation: Preclinical Insights from Ablation in Healthy or Post-Myocardial Infarct Models

Presenter: Koruth, Jacob, MBBS, MD

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022 
Time: 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM PST 
Location:  PO-676-02, Abstract Pavilion: Pod 03

A Novel Focal Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter for Cavo-Tricuspid Isthmus Ablation: First-in-Human Experience

Implantable defibrillator-detected heart failure status predicts atrial fibrillation occurrence

Decongestive treatment adjustments in heart failure patients remotely monitored with a multiparametric ICD algorithm.

Improving Clinic Workflow And Diagnosis For The LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor

Presenter: Rajan, Abhijit, PhD

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022 
Time: 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM PST 
Location:  PO-647-08, Abstract Pavilion: Pod 04

Novel Algorithm For Improved AF Detection In Insertable Cardiac Monitors

Presenter: Richards, Mark, MD, PhD, FHRS

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022 
Time: 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM PST 
Location:  PO-662-03, Abstract Pavilion: Pod 04

Mechanism, predictors and safety of inappropriate therapy in the PRAETORIAN trial

Acute Human Defibrillation Performance of an SICD System with an Additional Coil Electrode

Safety And Effectiveness Of Same Day Discharge After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion With Watchman FLX^TM

Presenter: Gibson, Douglas, MD, FHRS

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022 
Time: 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM PST 
Location:  PO-656-04, Abstract Pavilion: Pod 13