{"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 28, July 2026: Pulsed Field Ablation Goes Mainstream, LAAO vs DOACs, Non-PV Triggers, and LBBAP Lead Position","slug":"ep-edge-journal-watch-issue-28-july-2026-pulsed-field-ablation-goes-mainstream-laao-vs-doacs-non-pv-triggers-and-lbbap-lead-position","published_at":"2026-07-06T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379/ep-edge-journal-watch-issue-28-july-2026-pulsed-field-ablation-goes-mainstream-laao-vs-doacs-non-pv-triggers-and-lbbap-lead-position","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfea73ef","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/dfea73ef/dfc6e250.mp3","summary":"In EP Edge® Journal Watch Issue 28, July 2026 , Dr. Sharma reviews a major month in cardiac electrophysiology, where new technology is being tested against real-world evidence. This episode covers the rapid commercial adoption of pulsed field ablation , the NCDR AFib Ablation Registry , the VOLT-AF IDE balloon-in-basket PFA study , PFA-related intravascular hemolysis , and the evolving role of non-pulmonary vein triggers in first-time AF ablation. The issue also explores low-cost atrial fibrillation screening with pulse self-exam, next-generation left atrial appendage occlusion with the VERITAS Amulet 360 study , MAUDE registry safety signals for pericardial effusion after Watchman and Amulet, WATCHMAN peridevice leak anatomy by TEE and CT, the randomized evidence comparing LAAC vs DOACs , and whether left bundle branch area pacing lead position matters after conduction system capture. The central question across the issue: how should electrophysiologists match technology to mechanism, anatomy, substrate, and patient phenotype? The newsletter groups the papers into PFA scale and safety, AF beyond the pulmonary veins, LAAO in the evidence era, and conduction system pacing. For full references, graphics, and the written newsletter, visit EP Edge Journal Watch on LinkedIn and Substack. EP Edge® Journal Watch Issue 28 reviews pulsed field ablation, LAAO vs DOACs, non-PV triggers, AF screening, WATCHMAN leaks, Amulet 360, and LBBAP. EP Edge Journal Watch, EP Edge podcast, cardiac electrophysiology, electrophysiology podcast, atrial fibrillation, AF ablation, pulsed field ablation, PFA, left atrial appendage occlusion, LAAO, conduction system pacing Trials NCDR AFib Ablation Registry, PFA commercial release, VOLT-AF IDE, balloon-in-basket PFA, PFA hemolysis, intravascular he…","meta_description":"In EP Edge® Journal Watch Issue 28, July 2026 , Dr. Sharma reviews a major month in cardiac electrophysiology, where new technology is being tested agains…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2038,"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-28-july-2026-pulsed-field-ablation-goes-mainstream-laao-vs-doacs-non-pv-triggers-and-lbbap-lead-position/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-28-july-2026-pulsed-field-ablation-goes-mainstream-laao-vs-doacs-non-pv-triggers-and-lbbap-lead-position.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}