May 2018

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Volume 18 Issue 5

Editorial Staff

Clinical Editor
Bradley Knight, MD
Executive Editor
Laurie Gustafson
Managing Editor
Jodie Elrod
Production Manager
Alexa Flinn

Editorial Correspondence

Jodie Elrod, Managing Editor, EP Lab Digest
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The Substernal SPACE: The Final Frontier?
An ICD with a lead placed in the substernal space using a minimally invasive approach offers several potential advantages compared to both the transvenous and subcutaneous ICDs. If this concept turns out to have significant advantages to patients, th…
Initial Experience with the EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System
Drs. Gregory Harris and Anil K. Gehi present several cases demonstrating how a recent upgrade to the EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System has enhanced the workflow of their lab.
Initial Experience with a Minimally Invasive Laser Balloon Option for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
Dr. David Weisman discusses his experience with the HeartLight® Endoscopic Ablation System (CardioFocus) for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.
Disruptive Technologies: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Healthcare and Electrophysiology
Dr. Kevin R. Campbell describes how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning are being used by nearly every industry, including medicine and EP.
The Femoral Approach to Lead Extraction: A Critical Skill for Complex Lead Management
Dr. Ryan T. Cunnane describes how femoral lead extraction techniques can serve as an important adjunct or bailout in difficult cases.
Teamwork Drives Success: Alcohol Septal Ablation for the Treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy at Westchester Medical Center
Dr. Srihari S. Naidu and colleagues discuss the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program at Westchester Medical Center.  
Using Fluorescence and Optics to View Lesions During Cardiac Ablation: Interview with Dr. Vivek Reddy
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Vivek Y. Reddy about LuxCath’s emerging technology for real-time tissue contact assessment and lesion monitoring during cardiac ablation.
Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of Mechanical Lead Extraction: Interview with Dr. Saumya Sharma
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Saumya Sharma about his lead extraction practice techniques at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.
Choosing a Remote Cardiac Monitoring Solution: Interview with Dr. Matthew B. Hillis
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Matthew B. Hillis from Marple Medical Associates about his experience with the MoMe® Kardia remote cardiac monitoring system (InfoBionic). 
New Capabilities in ICM Technology: Interview with Dr. Avi Fischer
EP Lab Digest speaks with Dr. Avi Fischer, Medical Director (CRM) and Divisional Vice President, Medical Affairs, about the Confirm Rx™ Insertable Cardiac Monitor (Abbott).