Emerging Treatments for Atrial Fibrillation, Part 3

In this episode, we finish our three-part series updating therapeutic approaches in the field of electrophysiology. Joining us again is a leader in the field, who explains ablation therapies for atrial fibrillation, including the latest therapy to emerge: pulsed field ablation.

Moderator:
Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM
Senior Principal
Clinical Operations and Quality
Vizient

Guest:
Thomas Munger, MD
Chair, Heart Rhythm Division
Associate Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic

Show Notes:

[00:47] Recap of AF ablation

[02:08] Electroporation

[04:47] Research and specifications for pulsed field ablation

[06:33] Anticoagulation and pulsed field ablation

[07:41] Preparing for pulsed field ablation: staff readiness, pain, costs

Links | Resources:

To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com

Dr. Munger’s email: munger.thomas@mayo.edu

More information (Vizient): Additional pulsed field ablation resources

Information on improving an electrophysiology program (Vizient): Optimizing your EP program  

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