{"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 Issue 18 (April 2026): AF Cancer Signals, PFA Recalibration, EMBOL-AF, SMART-ALERT, LBBAP, and VT Rescue","slug":"ep-edge-journal-watch-issue-18-april-2026-af-cancer-signals-pfa-recalibration-embol-af-smart-alert-lbbap-and-vt-rescue","published_at":"2026-04-13T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379/ep-edge-journal-watch-issue-18-april-2026-af-cancer-signals-pfa-recalibration-embol-af-smart-alert-lbbap-and-vt-rescue","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/803697d9","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/803697d9/f4bac147.mp3","summary":"In EP Edge™ Journal Watch Issue 19 (April 2026) , Dr. Niraj Sharma takes a high-level look at the latest developments in cardiac electrophysiology , with a sharp focus on atrial fibrillation , pulsed field ablation , embolic risk , physiologic pacing , and ventricular arrhythmia rescue strategies . This episode moves beyond routine rhythm-control discussions and examines whether new-onset atrial fibrillation may serve as a marker of incident cancer , why the traditional 90-day blanking period after AF ablation may need reassessment in the era of pulsed field ablation (PFA) , and what the BEAT PAROX-AF trial actually showed when PFA was tested head-to-head against optimized radiofrequency ablation . The episode also reviews whether posterior wall isolation adds value during redo AF ablation , and analyzes the EMBOL-AF Global Registry , which offers one of the most important contemporary looks at stroke and systemic embolism after atrial fibrillation ablation . Additional discussions include a selective approach to left atrial thrombus imaging before ablation, the SMART-ALERT study on real-time smartphone notifications for AF episodes, long-term outcome data comparing left bundle branch area pacing with right ventricular pacing in atrioventricular block, novel ambulatory precursors of ventricular fibrillation , and an intriguing small series exploring conduction system pacing as an alternative or bridging strategy in drug-refractory ventricular tachycardia . This podcast is designed for electrophysiologists, cardiologists, fellows, advanced practice providers, researchers, and the broader EP community looking for concise but rigorous analysis of the most clinically meaningful new studies in arrhythmia care. Expect expert discussion of AF ablation , PFA trials , stroke pr…","meta_description":"In EP Edge™ Journal Watch Issue 19 (April 2026) , Dr. Niraj Sharma takes a high-level look at the latest developments in cardiac electrophysiology , with…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1789,"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-issue-18-april-2026-af-cancer-signals-pfa-recalibration-embol-af-smart-alert-lbbap-and-vt-rescue/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-issue-18-april-2026-af-cancer-signals-pfa-recalibration-embol-af-smart-alert-lbbap-and-vt-rescue.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}