Catheter Ablation (Heart Rhythm 2022)

A curated bundle of Catheter Ablation sessions presented at Heart Rhythm 2022. The education is presented in various learning formats, including Case-Based, Case-Based: Complicated Case, Debate, Core Curriculum, Abstracts, and more.

The Catheter Ablation category contains the following sessions from Heart Rhythm 2022:

• A Critical Appraisal of Tools for Improving Success or Safety of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation (CA-537)
• Acute and Long-Term Outcomes after Pulsed Field Ablation for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (CA-536)
• Adjunctive Methods for Improving Safety and Efficacy of Catheter Ablation (CA-491)
• Advances in Clinical Trials (CA-746)
• Best Approaches for Ablation of Long-Standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (CA-377)
• Best Strategies for Safe Access to the Epicardial Space (CA-359)
• Building a Better Lesion: Investigations into Radiofrequency and Pulsed Field Ablation Biophysics (CA-527)
• Cardiac Pulsed Field Ablation – Unfolding the Mysteries (JS-448)
• Cardioneuroablation: Patient Selection, Mapping, and Ablation (CA-069)
• Case Based Approaches for Targeting Intramural Ventricular Substrate (CA-489)
• Case Based Approaches to Difficult Supraventricular Tachycardia Ablations (CA-355)
• Challenging Ablation Cases and Unusual Approaches (CA-141)
• Complex Cases for the Ablationist (PC-577)
• Debate: Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation is a Life-Saving Procedure (CA-362)
• Debate: Less is More when Ablating Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (CA-363)
• Defining Endpoints for Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation: A Case-Based Approach (CA-239)
• Delivering Durable Lesions: Utilizing Surrogates to Guide Ablation in the Atrium and Ventricle (CA-530)
• Effects of Pulse Field Ablation on Ventricular Myocardium and Coronary Arteries (CA-534)
• Experimental and Clinical Research into Esophageal Protection from Ablation Related Injury (CA-528)
• Expert Guidance for Ablation of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (CA-365)
• Expert Tutorial: Advanced Ablation Techniques – Tips and Tricks (CA-385)
• High-Power Short Duration Radiofrequency Ablation for Pulmonary Vein Isolation: Clinical Trials (CA-535)
• Insights and Innovations in Ventricular Arrhythmia Ablation (CA-531)
• Interventions for Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Heart Failure: Lessons Learned from Recent Randomized Trials (CA-147)
• Investigations into Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Ventricular Tachycardia (CA-533)
• Late-Breaking Clinical Trials: Randomized Clinical Trials (LB-733)
• Mapping Techniques to Elucidate Mechanisms and Aid Ablation Strategy in Atrial Fibrillation Ablation (CA-529)
• Mechanisms of Esophageal Injury and Strategies for Esophageal Protection During Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation (CA-037)
• New Techniques and Tools for Overcoming the Challenges of VT Ablation (JS-455)
• Nightmare Ablation Cases (CA-360) Novel Treatment Strategy for Ventricular Arrhythmias (JS-454)
• Optimal Ablation Parameter Settings to Achieve the Best Lesions (CA-490)
• Practical Anatomy for Ablation: Lessons from the McAlpine Atlas (CA-313)
• Pulsed Field Ablation: Expectations and Updated Clinical Data (CA-386)
• Recorded Cases: Ablation (RC-730)
• Targeting the Vein of Marshall for Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Hope or Hype? (CA-488)
• Tense Moments and Great Saves in Catheter Ablation (CA-344)
• Treatment Strategies for Atrial Fibrillation and Associated Outcomes (CA-532)
• When Standard Radiofrequency Ablation Fails: Innovations in Ablation for Refractory Ventricular Arrhythmias (CA-138)

After watching a reasonable amount of Catheter Ablation (Heart Rhythm 2022), the learner should be able to:

• Identify and analyze the latest scientific advances and innovations in the field of heart rhythm disorders.
• Select appropriate, evidence-directed pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies to achieve optimal outcomes for patients with heart rhythm disorders.
• Recognize alternative perspectives regarding areas of controversy for which scientific evidence is insufficient, controversial, inconclusive, or confusing.
• Utilize quality improvement measures, methods, and tools to foster systems-based improvements in heart rhythm care, outcome, and value.
• Analyze and improve processes related to inter-professional teams, care coordination, patient engagement, and communication to optimize the delivery of patient- and family-centered care.
• Assess the impact of regulatory and institutional policies, and societal and cultural norms, on safety, timeliness, equity (including diversity and inclusion), effectiveness, efficiency, patient-centered care, and value.
• Utilize improved communication methods to engage with patients and caregivers for increased shared decision-making in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders
• Evaluate the latest technology available for both professionals and consumers in the field of heart rhythm disorders.
• Recognize disparities in health care and describe strategies to reduce these disparities in patient care.
• Utilize shared decision-making resources in discussing monitoring and treatment of patients with heart rhythm disorders.
• Describe the latest cardiac device advisories and/or recalls and explain how to share this information with patients and caregivers.
• Explain the current and future trends in digital health that will impact the treatment of heart rhythm disorders.
• Describe best practices for managing a device clinic, an AF center, and/or a multidisciplinary electrophysiology practice.

Learning objectives specific to the session are listed at the individual session within Catheter Ablation (Heart Rhythm 2022).