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EP Edge Journal Watch: Cardiac Electrophysiology Research

by Niraj Sharma MD FACC FHRS: Cardiac Electrophysiology & Cardiology

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EP Edge® Journal Watch Issue 42, October 2026, with the Heart Rhythm Society: PIFPAF-PFA, His-Alternative II, and AF Density in Stroke Risk

October 26, 2026 · 33 min

Does more extensive atrial fibrillation ablation improve outcomes? Can conduction system pacing replace conventional biventricular cardiac resynchronization therapy? And does the temporal distribution of atrial fibrillation predict…
EP Edge® Journal Watch: Issue 41 October 2026: AF Ablation, PFA Coronary Safety, Smartwatches and LAA Closure

October 19, 2026 · 27 min

EP Edge® Journal Watch 41 | October 2026: AF Ablation, PFA Coronary Safety, Smartwatches and LAA Closure When does a more extensive ablation strategy improve outcomes, how should we assess coronary safety after pulsed field ablation, and…
EP Edge® Journal Watch 40, October 2026: AF Ablation, Anticoagulation, Stroke Risk, GLORIA-AF, Stellate Ganglion Block, and ICD Outcomes

October 12, 2026 · 37 min

EP Edge® Journal Watch | Issue 40 | October 2026 Beyond AF Burden: Stroke Risk, Rhythm Progression, Atrial Pacing, and Sudden Death Prevention Should oral anticoagulation continue after successful atrial fibrillation ablation? Does AF…
EP Edge® Journal Watch 39 | October 2026: PIFPAF-PFA, Ablation Durability and Left Bundle Area ICD Leads

October 5, 2026 · 26 min

Should we add posterior wall isolation during pulsed field ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation? How durable are pulmonary vein isolation and additional atrial lines? Can a defibrillation lead placed in the left bundle branch area…
EP Edge® Journal Watch Issue 38 September 2026 with Heart Rhythm Society at HRX: AI ECG Interpretation, Wearable-Detected Ventricular Tachycardia, and LBBAP vs Deep Septal Pacing

September 28, 2026 · 16 min

In this special EP Edge® Journal Watch Issue 38, recorded at HRX, with the Heart Rhythm Society Live 2026 in Atlanta, Dr. Niraj Sharma is joined by Dr. Michael Lloyd, Professor of Medicine at Emory University, for a focused discussion of…

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EP Edge® Journal Watch 37: LAAO vs DOACs, PFA Stroke Risk, Wearable AF Monitoring, PVC Localization, and SGLT2 Sudden Death

September 21, 2026 · 33 min

In EP Edge® Journal Watch Issue 37, September 2026, Dr. Sharma reviews 13 important studies in cardiac electrophysiology, with a focus on what the data actually mean for clinical practice. This episode goes beyond abstracts and headline…
EP Edge® Journal Watch 36: ESC 2026, AF Ablation and Sham Trials | PVI-SHAM-AF, PFA-SHAM, SHAM-PVI, FlexPulse, NEXAF, IDEAL-AF, ENRICH-AF

September 14, 2026 · 31 min

What defines successful atrial fibrillation ablation: fewer recurrences, lower AF burden, better quality of life, or all three? In this ESC Congress 2026 special issue of EP Edge Journal Watch, Dr. Sharma examines evidence from Munich…
EP Edge® Journal Watch Issue 35: ESC 2026 Munich Special Edition | SINGLE-AF, CMR GUIDE, New HF Guidelines & Fifth Universal Definition of MI

September 7, 2026 · 21 min

In this special edition of EP Edge® Journal Watch, Dr. Sharma reviews the major breaking cardiovascular and electrophysiology science presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026 in Munich. The episode begins with two…
EP Edge® × HRS: Rethinking the Defaults: AFib Ablation vs Antiarrhythmics, Flecainide Beyond CAST, and Physiologic Pacing

August 31, 2026 · 38 min

In this EP Edge and Heart Rhythm Society collaborative podcast, Dr. Niraj Sharma and Dr. Mike Lloyd examine new evidence challenging several long-standing assumptions in cardiac electrophysiology: when to choose catheter ablation over…
EP Edge® Journal Watch Issue 34 August 2026: ICD Shocks, Troponin, PFA Safety, LOSE-AF Weight Loss and POTS, Radiation Expose in the EP Lab

August 24, 2026 · 28 min

What can nine carefully selected studies teach us about the changing practice of cardiac electrophysiology? In EP Edge® Journal Watch Issue 34, August 2026, Dr. Sharma provides a clinically focused review of emerging evidence across atrial…
EP Edge® Journal Watch Issue 33, August 2026: Anticoagulation After AF Ablation, PFA Safety, Lead Extraction and Sudden Death Risk

August 17, 2026 · 28 min

How long should anticoagulation continue after an apparently successful atrial fibrillation ablation? Should prophylactic pulmonary vein isolation be added during typical atrial flutter ablation in patients with heart failure? What do…
EP Edge® Journal Watch Issue 32 August 2026: AF Ablation Anticoagulation, Flecainide After CAST, AI-ECG & PFA Mapping

August 10, 2026 · 25 min

Can anticoagulation be safely discontinued after successful atrial fibrillation ablation? Is the traditional prohibition against flecainide in structural heart disease too broad or does CAST remain an essential warning? And can AI-enabled…

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About the show

Welcome to EP Edge Journal Watch, where cardiac electrophysiology meets evidence, precision, and perspective. Hosted by Dr. Niraj Sharma, this weekly podcast distills high-impact cardiovascular and Cardiac Electrophysiology and arrhythmia research into clear, clinically meaningful insights. Each episode goes beyond headlines and abstracts to uncover what new studies actually mean for patient care, decision-making, and the future of electrophysiology. What EP Edge Journal Watch stands for: Evidence-based practice Precision electrophysiology, arrhythmias analysis A forward-thinking, edge-driven approach to how we interpret and apply data in real-world clinical settings. Whether you’re an electrophysiologist, cardiologist, researcher, trainee, or allied health professional, EP Edge Journal Watch brings you the signal not the noise. Expect sharp summaries, thoughtful commentary, and practical takeaways designed for the busy clinician who wants to stay ahead of the curve

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Publisher: Niraj Sharma MD FACC FHRS: Cardiac Electrophysiology & Cardiology
Genre: Science
Releases: Weekly
Typical length: 28 min
Latest episode: October 26, 2026

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