Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David's Medical Center to host international conference on complex cardiac arrhythmias
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
EPLive 2022 is a two-day conference that draws the world's top cardiac
electrophysiology experts
On June 2 and 3, 2022, the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St.
David's Medical Center will host its sixth international symposium on complex
arrhythmias, EPLive 2022.
EPLive is an intensive, two-day educational meeting for practicing clinical
cardiac electrophysiologists, electrophysiologist fellows and general
cardiologists who have an interest in treating complex cardiac arrhythmias, a
condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm. Live
cases broadcast from the new, state-of-the-art Electrophysiology Center at St.
David's Medical Center, with expert commentary, will serve as the primary
teaching tool.
"We are honored to host our first in-person conference at the new world-class
Electrophysiology Center, which has six electrophysiology labs equipped with
the latest technology," Andrea Natale, M.D., F.H.R.S., F.A.C.C., F.E.S.C.,
cardiac electrophysiologist and executive medical director of TCAI and EPLive
course director, said. "By sharing live cases, we can more efficiently make
advances in the procedures and technologies for the treatment of complex
arrhythmias, further enhancing patient care across the globe."
Cardiac arrhythmias are caused by problems with the heart's electrical system.
Many cardiac arrhythmias are treated using modern ablation procedures, which
involve burning, freezing or neutralizing portions of the heart muscle where
abnormal electrical pulses set off the irregular heartbeats. EPLive is designed
to help attendees gain a better understanding of techniques used to treat
atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, implant complex devices and extract
malfunctioning devices.
EPLive consists of four sections: Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib) ablation,
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) ablation, Devices, and New Technology. The
sessions consist of a combination of live and recorded cases from TCAI and some
of the world's premier centers: Arrhythmia Center CardioInfantil Foundation
(Colombia), Bengaluru (India), Cleveland Clinic, Kansas City Heart Rhythm
Institute, Mass General Hospital, MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute (Texas),
Methodist Hospital (Houston, Texas), Monzino Cardiology Center (Italy), Mt.
Sinai Hospital (New York), Northwell Health (New York), Pacific Heart
(California), Penn Heart and Vascular Center, UCLA, University of Arkansas
Medical Center, University of Chicago Medicine, University of Colorado School
of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center, Vanderbilt University and Westside Regional Medical Center
(Florida).
Cases include procedures such as A Fib ablation and ablation of post-A Fib
atrial arrhythmias, VT ablation (endocardial and epicardial), balloon cases
(cryo, Apama and laser), CRT implants, SQ ICD and lead extraction and
venoplasty. Additionally, EPLive will feature new technology pioneered by
physicians at TCAI, including electroporation and leadless dual chamber pacing.
The conference will also focus on a variety of objectives, including:
- Outlining and applying techniques used to map and ablate atrial
arrhythmias.
- Identifying processes to reduce complications and promote safety
measures for the patient during ablation of atrial fibrillation.
- Demonstrating understanding of the latest evidence and guidelines
in arrhythmia management and treatment with new technology.
- Applying approaches that best utilize the new technologies
demonstrated to optimize clinical outcomes.
- Identifying processes that can benefit from the integration of new
technologies and promote safer procedures for the patient.
- Identifying processes to reduce complications and promote safety
measures for the patient during lead extractions.
In addition to demonstrations by Dr. Natale, EPLive will feature presentations
by a number of TCAI physicians, including course co-director, Amin Al-Ahmad,
M.D., as well as Shane Bailey, M.D.; Mohamed Bassiouny, M.D.; David Burkhardt,
M.D.; David Burkland, M.D.; Robert Canby, M.D.; Joseph Gallinghouse, M.D.;
Brian Greet, M.D.; Eric M. Hoenicke, M.D.; Rodney Horton, M.D.; Patrick
Hranitzky, M.D.; Javier Sanchez, M.D.; Kamala Tamirisa, M.D.; Senthil
Thambidorai, M.D.; David Tschopp, M.D.; and Jason Zagrodzky, M.D.
Physicians will receive a maximum of 14 American Medical Association (AMA)
Physician's Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 Credit™ hours at the conference.
EPLive 2022 also includes a special fellows program, EP Finishing School, on
June 4 and 5. The live practical course brings all major aspects of a
fellowship training program—hands-on training, research opportunities and
clinical materials—to a single platform and gives graduating fellows the unique
opportunity to learn how to solve clinical scenarios. Electrophysiology fellows
will watch up to 40 cases from the world's leading experts—with commentary
based on current evidence-driven management strategies—and have a presentation
in which they bring a case and defend it to an expert panel.
The Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David's Medical Center is
one of the world's preeminent centers dedicated to the latest treatment
advances for correcting arrhythmias. The center is led by Dr. Natale, who is at
the forefront of advancing treatment for A Fib, leading numerous clinical
trials, and participating in the development of new technologies and procedures.
For more information, visit EP-Live.com.
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