{"podcast":{"title":"EP Edge Journal Watch: Cardiac Electrophysiology Research","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":45,"summary":"Welcome to EP Edge Journal Watch, where cardiac electrophysiology meets evidence, precision, and perspective. Hosted by Dr. Niraj Sharma, this weekly podcast distills high-impact cardiovascular and Cardiac Electrophysiology and arrhythmia 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, arrhythmias analysis 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":"2026-09-14T18:19:31.787966+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379"},"episode":{"title":"Pulsed Field Ablation, Atrial Fibrillation Progression & Leadless Pacing | EP Edge Journal Watch – Jan 2026 (Issue 5)","slug":"pulsed-field-ablation-atrial-fibrillation-progression-leadless-pacing-ep-edge-journal-watch-jan-2026-issue-5","published_at":"2026-01-05T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379/pulsed-field-ablation-atrial-fibrillation-progression-leadless-pacing-ep-edge-journal-watch-jan-2026-issue-5","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f092ade","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/2f092ade/6468fd63.mp3","summary":"EP Edge Journal Watch — January 2026 | Issue #5 Pulsed Field Ablation, Device Therapy, and the Era of Personalized EP Welcome to EP Edge Journal Watch – Issue #5 (January 2026) , your high-yield, evidence-driven electrophysiology podcast designed for practicing EPs who want more than just abstracts. As 2026 begins, electrophysiology is entering a defining phase—where pulsed field ablation (PFA) matures beyond feasibility, device therapy is reframed by competing risk , and “one-size-fits-all” ablation strategies give way to personalization . In this episode, Dr. Niraj Sharma MD FACC FHRS breaks down practice-changing trials, real-world registries, and mechanistic insights that are actively reshaping how we approach atrial fibrillation ablation, ICD decision-making, leadless pacing, and AF progression. What’s covered in this issue: Long-term ICD outcomes in nonischemic cardiomyopathy Why preventing sudden death does not always translate into survival benefit—and how age and competing risk matter. Leadless pacing evolution Dual-chamber leadless pacemakers, operator learning curves, and why high acute atrial thresholds don’t predict chronic failure . Reducing CIED infections How a simple iodinated adhesive drape significantly lowers contamination and infection risk. AF progression as a biologic signal Why device-detected AF progression predicts mortality, heart failure, and stroke risk. Monitoring-driven AF management How implantable cardiac monitors change rhythm-control strategies and outcomes. Pulsed Field Ablation at scale CE-Mark data, IDE trials, and the MANIFEST-US registry defining safety, durability, and workflow in real-world PFA. Rare but serious delayed PFA complications What every electrophysiologist should know about delayed ischemia and malignant arrhythmias…","meta_description":"EP Edge Journal Watch — January 2026 | Issue #5 Pulsed Field Ablation, Device Therapy, and the Era of Personalized EP Welcome to EP Edge Journal Watch – I…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2033,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ep-edge-journal-watch-7561379/episodes/pulsed-field-ablation-atrial-fibrillation-progression-leadless-pacing-ep-edge-journal-watch-jan-2026-issue-5/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/pulsed-field-ablation-atrial-fibrillation-progression-leadless-pacing-ep-edge-journal-watch-jan-2026-issue-5.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}