Description
Overview
Core Concepts in EP 2021 is a comprehensive on-demand cardiology education program focusing on the principles and practical applications of electrophysiology. This course covers essential foundational science, invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques, treatment options, device management, and advanced technology used in cardiac electrophysiology.
On-demand cardiology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.
Agenda
This course provides a structured review of cardiac electrophysiology through detailed sessions emphasizing both fundamental knowledge and clinical practice.
- Session I Basic Science and Fundamentals of Electrophysiology
– Welcome Before You Start
– Basic Electrophysiology Principles for the Clinician
– Inherited Ion Channelopathies
– Retrograde Conduction
– Sinoatrial and Atrioventricular Nodes and His-Purkinje System
– Workshop #1- Electrocardiographic Electrophysiologic Correlations – London
– Workshop #1- Electrocardiographic Electrophysiologic Correlations – Tomaselli
– Workshop #1- Electrocardiographic Electrophysiologic Correlations – Miller - Session II Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment
– Catheter Ablation of Atrial Tachycardia and Typical Atrial Flutter
– Physiology and Catheter Ablation of AVNRT
– Physiology, Mapping, and Catheter Ablation of Accessory Pathways
– Principles of Entrainment- Ventricular Tachycardia
– Special Workshop- 12 Lead ECG for PVC and VT Localization
– Techniques of Differentiating SVT Mechanisms – Part I
– Techniques of Differentiating SVT Mechanisms – Part II
– Use of Overdrive Pacing Entrainment in Supraventricular Tachycardia
– Workshop #2 – Michaud
– Workshop #2- Entrainment Cases – SVT (Miller)
– Workshop #2- Entrainment Cases – VT
– Workshop #3- SVT Mechanisms – Michaud
– Workshop #3- SVT Mechanisms – Miles
– Workshop #3- SVT Mechanisms – Miller
– Workshop #3- SVT Mechanisms – Stevenson - Session III Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment
– Ventricular Tachycardia – Ischemic and Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy and Unique VT Syndromes
– Wide Complex Tachycardias
– Workshop #4 – Marchlinski
– Workshop #4 – Miles
– Workshop #4 – Miller
– Workshop #5 – Marchlinski
– Workshop #5 – Michaud
– Workshop #5- Invasive Noninvasive Correlation – Stevenson - Session IV Noninvasive Diagnosis and Treatment
– Antiarrhythmic Drugs- Part I
– Antiarrhythmic Drugs- Part II
– Biophysics of Catheter Ablation
– Mechanisms, Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
– Workshop #6- Electrocardiographic Electrophysiological Correlations – Asirvatham
– Workshop #6- Electrocardiographic Electrophysiological Correlations – Gerstenfeld
– Workshop #6- Electrocardiographic Electrophysiological Correlations – Poole
– Workshop #7 – Asirvatham
– Workshop #7 – Gerstenfeld
– Workshop #7 – Poole - Session V Clinical Scenarios Device Management
– Device Evaluation, Management, and Troubleshooting
– Workshop #8- Device Cases – Asirvatham
– Workshop #8- Device Cases – Ellenbogen
– Workshop #8- Device Cases – Poole
– Workshop #9 – Michaud
– Workshop #9 – Miller
– Workshop #9- Arrhythmia Case Studies - Special Technology Sessions
– Cardiac Conduction System Pacing – Theory and Practice
– Complications of Electrophysiologic Studies
– Electroanatomic Mapping – Principles and Pitfalls
– Pericardial Access for Epicardial Mapping and Ablation
– Transseptal Catheterization
– Use of Intracardiac Ultrasound in Electrophysiology Procedures
Speakers
This course features lectures and workshops led by experts in cardiac electrophysiology, delivering evidence-based, clinically relevant content to enhance understanding and application of EP principles.
Target Audience
Cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiology fellows, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias will benefit from the detailed content offered in this course.
Why This Topic Matters
Core Concepts in EP 2021 addresses critical topics in electrophysiology essential for advancing clinical knowledge and procedural skills within cardiology. The course supports learner confidence by integrating basic science with invasive and noninvasive management strategies relevant to contemporary cardiac electrophysiology practice.
MedHub Central provides access to this comprehensive cardiology resource, facilitating continuous professional development in the dynamic field of electrophysiology.
