The Heart Rhythm Society announced plans to develop a first-of-its-kind Pulsed Field Ablation data collection platform (registry), sponsored in part by Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a global leader in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders. The platform will offer a national, technology-enabled infrastructure designed to advance clinical evidence, improve patient outcomes, and support post-market surveillance for atrial fibrillation PFA procedures.

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In this new Global EP episode, Prashanthan Sanders, MBBS, PhD, FHRS is joined by Minglong Chen, MD, PhD to highlight exciting developments on PFA in China.

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The Heart Rhythm Society is pleased to announce Christina Wurster, MBA, CAE, as its next Chief Executive Officer. In this conversation, Christina reflects on her previous 12 years with HRS, her leadership as CEO of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), and what excites her about returning to HRS and the field of electrophysiology.

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In this Global EP episode, #HRStv Senior Correspondent Peter M. Kistler, MBBS, PhD, FHRS, sits down with Prashanthan Sanders, MBBS, PhD, FHRS, to discuss what's next for PFA. In this episode they highlight key aspects of PFA delivery, and more!

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In this Inside the EP Lab episode, #HRStv host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP is joined by Birju Rao, MD, MSci, Michael S. Lloyd, MD, FHRS, and Nathan Yenerich, BS, to break down how ICD therapy is evolving—moving beyond traditional transvenous systems toward smarter, safer solutions. From the S-ICD to the FDA-approved EV-ICD, the discussion highlights how clinicians are delivering life-saving protection with fewer complications and greater procedural precision. In this episode, we explore: • The evolution of ICDs—from epicardial patches to extravascular placement • Patient selection, pre-implant screening, and procedural considerations • Anesthesia and pain management approaches • ICD therapies and advances in remote monitoring

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In this Advancing Allieds interview, #HRStv host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP is joined by Rachel Schreier, MSN, ACNP, APRN and Julie Thomas, PA-C, CCDS, the incoming AHP Council Chair and Co-Chair, for an insightful conversation on leadership and growth within the Heart Rhythm Society. Together, they discuss the new roles they're stepping into, including the development of a new leadership pathway designed to support and elevate allied health professionals across the EP community. The conversation also reflects on and celebrates the history and impact of allied professionals within the Heart Rhythm Society since the council's creation.

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Join #HRStv host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS as he sits down with Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS to explore new perspectives on VT ablation. In this engaging discussion, Dr. Tung shares insights from his plenary lecture, "Newest Insights into Human: Question the Status Quo!", presented at APHRS 2025 / JHRS 2025 in Yokohama, Japan.

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In this timely conversation, #HRStv host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS, is joined by global leaders Wataru Shimizu, MD, PhD, APHRS 2025 Congress President, and Nestor Lopez-Cabanillas, MD, President of LAHRS. Together, they discuss the importance of strengthening global collaboration across EP societies, with a focus on shared education, research, innovation, and regional perspectives shaping the future of EP care worldwide.

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