{"id":9679,"date":"2022-05-20T12:08:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T12:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/3764257_AE64257_0"},"modified":"2022-05-20T12:08:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T12:08:00","slug":"texas-cardiac-arrhythmia-institute-at-st-davids-medical-center-to-host-international-conference-on-complex-cardiac-arrhythmias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=9679","title":{"rendered":"Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David’s Medical Center to host international conference on complex cardiac arrhythmias"},"content":{"rendered":"
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EPLive 2022 is a two-day conference that draws the world’s top cardiac electrophysiology experts <\/i><\/p>\n

AUSTIN, Texas<\/span>, May 20, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — On June 2<\/span> 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. <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

“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<\/span>, 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.”<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>), Bengaluru (India<\/span>), Cleveland Clinic, Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, Mass General Hospital, MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute (Texas<\/span>), Methodist Hospital (Houston, Texas<\/span>), Monzino Cardiology Center (Italy<\/span>), Mt. Sinai Hospital (New York<\/span>), Northwell Health (New York<\/span>), Pacific Heart (California<\/span>), Penn Heart and Vascular Center, UCLA<\/span>, University of Arkansas<\/span> Medical Center, University of Chicago<\/span> Medicine, University of Colorado<\/span> School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania<\/span>, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center<\/span>, Vanderbilt University<\/span> and Westside Regional Medical Center (Florida<\/span>).<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

The conference will also focus on a variety of objectives, including:<\/p>\n