{"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 Journal Watch #7: Direct Oral Anti-Coagulant Adherence, AF Risk Stressors, ns-PFA Safety & EP Device Updates","slug":"ep-edge-journal-watch-7-direct-oral-anti-coagulant-adherence-af-risk-stressors-ns-pfa-safety-ep-device-updates","published_at":"2026-01-19T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379/ep-edge-journal-watch-7-direct-oral-anti-coagulant-adherence-af-risk-stressors-ns-pfa-safety-ep-device-updates","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/9edd4099","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/9edd4099/01cab9ac.mp3","summary":"EP-EDGE Journal Watch – Issue 7 (January 2026) Advanced Cardiac Electrophysiology Podcast | AF, DOACs, PFA, Devices & Heart Failure In EP-EDGE Journal Watch Issue 7 , Dr. Niraj Sharma delivers a high-impact, clinician-focused breakdown of the most practice-changing cardiac electrophysiology studies published in late 2025 and early 2026. This episode moves beyond headlines to translate data into actionable decisions for the EP lab and clinic . Key topics covered in this episode include: • DOAC adherence and stroke risk in atrial fibrillation How many anticoagulant doses can patients truly miss before stroke risk rises sharply? A landmark real-world analysis using machine-learning–optimized adherence modeling challenges the long-standing 80% adherence rule and shows why near-perfect DOAC consistency is required for stroke prevention . • Stressor-associated atrial fibrillation Once considered “reversible,” AF occurring during surgery, sepsis, or myocardial infarction is now shown to carry high recurrence, stroke, heart failure, and mortality risk . This episode explains why reassurance alone is no longer appropriate—and how long-term management should change. • Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) and laryngospasm A newly recognized, high-acuity airway complication associated with PFA under general anesthesia. Learn the proposed mechanisms, anesthesia implications, and how EP labs should adapt airway and neuromuscular blockade strategies. • Nanosecond PFA versus radiofrequency ablation for paroxysmal AF A randomized trial and editorial analysis comparing efficacy, procedural efficiency, fluoroscopy exposure, and safety—shifting the discussion from rhythm success to workflow and radiation trade-offs . • PFAS regulations and electrophysiology devices Why conflating harmful PFAS…","meta_description":"EP-EDGE Journal Watch – Issue 7 (January 2026) Advanced Cardiac Electrophysiology Podcast | AF, DOACs, PFA, Devices & Heart Failure In EP-EDGE Journal…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":777,"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-journal-watch-7-direct-oral-anti-coagulant-adherence-af-risk-stressors-ns-pfa-safety-ep-device-updates/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-journal-watch-7-direct-oral-anti-coagulant-adherence-af-risk-stressors-ns-pfa-safety-ep-device-updates.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}