{"podcast":{"title":"EP Edge Journal Watch","slug":"ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379","podcast_index_feed_id":7561379,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/ep-edge-journal-watch","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KWuXQ6fPAArQRCgfrqrxfzQNWh_DnAU4t75wkubUSk4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMzFi/ZTYxOTI1M2U4NGRj/OGZmZjBhMDFlMjFm/NDQwMC5wbmc.jpg","author":"Niraj Sharma","episode_count":37,"summary":"Welcome to EP Edge Journal Watch — where cardiac electrophysiology meets evidence, precision, and perspective. Hosted by Dr. Niraj Sharma, this bi-weekly podcast distills high-impact cardiovascular and EP 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 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","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T20:18:25.367003+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379"},"episode":{"title":"EP Edge × HRS Podcast: CT-Guided VT Ablation & LAA Closure Without AF: InEurHeart and OPINION, Caveolae, Alcohol and AFib, Pulse check and Afib Diagnosis","slug":"ep-edge-hrs-podcast-ct-guided-vt-ablation-laa-closure-without-af-ineurheart-and-opinion-caveolae-alcohol-and-afib-pulse-check-and-afib-diagnosis","published_at":"2026-07-13T09:50:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379/ep-edge-hrs-podcast-ct-guided-vt-ablation-laa-closure-without-af-ineurheart-and-opinion-caveolae-alcohol-and-afib-pulse-check-and-afib-diagnosis","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/e01400b3","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/e01400b3/7136dd2a.mp3","summary":"In this July 2026 episode of EP Edge Journal Watch , produced in collaboration with the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) , Mike Lloyd and Dr. Niraj Sharma review five studies with direct implications for contemporary cardiac electrophysiology practice. The anchor trials are InEurHeart , a randomized comparison of computed tomography-guided versus conventional catheter ablation for post–myocardial infarction ventricular tachycardia, and OPINION , which evaluates prophylactic surgical left atrial appendage occlusion during valvular heart surgery in patients without known pre-existing atrial fibrillation. Using the workflow gains seen with pulsed field ablation in AF as context, the discussion asks whether preprocedural cardiac CT can make ischemic VT ablation more efficient while preserving the essential role of functional mapping and why future AF risk should not automatically lead to surgical LAA closure. Rapid-fire analyses cover the relationship between alcohol consumption and incident atrial fibrillation , pulse self-examination as a simple strategy to improve AF detection, and emerging mechanistic research on caveolae, pacemaker signaling, sinus node dysfunction, and heart failure . The episode translates randomized trials, meta-analysis, screening research, and translational science into practical implications for the EP lab, clinic, patient counseling, and shared decision-making. Essential listening for electrophysiologists, cardiologists, fellows, advanced practice clinicians, and cardiac rhythm-management teams","meta_description":"In this July 2026 episode of EP Edge Journal Watch , produced in collaboration with the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) , Mike Lloyd and Dr. Niraj Sharma revie…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1796,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379/episodes/ep-edge-hrs-podcast-ct-guided-vt-ablation-laa-closure-without-af-ineurheart-and-opinion-caveolae-alcohol-and-afib-pulse-check-and-afib-diagnosis/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379/ep-edge-hrs-podcast-ct-guided-vt-ablation-laa-closure-without-af-ineurheart-and-opinion-caveolae-alcohol-and-afib-pulse-check-and-afib-diagnosis.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}