Members of the Heart and Vascular Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital will join the global electrophysiology community at Heart Rhythm 2024.

This annual meeting and educational program, hosted by the international nonprofit organization Heart Rhythm Society, brings together the largest gathering of heart rhythm professionals worldwide. Participants will gather in Boston, MA from May 16 – 19, 2024, to network with colleagues and learn cutting-edge updates in science, therapies, and technologies related to the field of electrophysiology.

Brigham Participants

Kolade Agboola, MD

Ensuring Safety in Esophageal Temperature Monitoring: A Study on Remote Heating of Exposed Metallic Electrodes With Application Radiofrequency Energy
Poster Session II – Ablation
Friday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Project Lead: William H. Sauer, MD

Modern Transvenous Pacemakers Are Unaffected by External Beam Radiation in a Phantom Model
Poster Session II – Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices
Friday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Project Lead: William H. Sauer, MD

Leadless Pacemakers Are Unaffected by Radiation Exposure at Clinically Relevant Therapeutic Doses Used in Oncology
Poster Session III – Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices
Friday, May 17 at 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Project Lead: William H. Sauer, MD

Successful Treatment of Delayed and Persistent Pericardial Bleeding with Coronary Artery Coiling after Epicardial Ablation
Poster Session VI – Provocative Cases
Sunday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Project Lead: William H. Sauer, MD

Isabella Alviz, MD

Posterior Wall Isolation for Non-Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Insights From the REAL AF Registry
Poster Session IV – Clinical Electrophysiology
Saturday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Project Lead: Jorge E. Romero, MD

Intrapericardial Steroids and Colchicine After Epicardial Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia Nearly Eliminates the Risk of Postprocedural Pericarditis
Poster Session VI – Clinical Electrophysiology
Sunday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Project Lead: Jorge E. Romero, MD

Tiffany Andrade, PA-C

Emerging Technologies in Device Therapy
Allied Professionals
Saturday, May 18 at 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Erik Andrews, MD

Treating Asystole With ATP: Ictal Pulselessness Treated With Responsive Neurostimulation
Provocative Cases
Project Lead: David T. Martin, MD

T-Wave Abnormalities Predict Mortality in Newly Diagnosed Systemic Light Chain Amyloidosis
Clinical Electrophysiology
Project Lead: Usha B. Tedrow, MD, MS

VT Ablation Utilizing a Right Ventricular Basolateral Aneurysm in a Patient With Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot
Provocative Cases
Project Lead: Thomas M. Tadros, MD

Taylor Baum

Cardiac Computed Tomography-Defined Wall Thickness Combined with Voltage Amplitude Improves Ventricular Substrate Classification in Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Poster Session I – Clinical Electrophysiology
Friday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Project Lead: Usha B. Tedrow, MD, MS

David Chiang, MD, PhD

Pharmacologic Rescue of Loss-of-Function SCN5A Channelopathy
#HRS2024 YIA Competition – Basic Science Finalists
Friday, May 17 at 4:20 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Project Lead: Calum A. MacRae, MD, PhD

Akshay S. Desai, MD, MPH

Evidence-based Management of HFpEF: Drugs and Devices
Atrial Fibrillation in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: New Concepts and Data Driven Treatment Strategies
Sunday, May 19 at 11:30 a.m. – 11:42 a.m.

Ely Gracia, MD

Irrigant pH Alterations and Effects on Conductivity During Radiofrequency Ablation Lesion Formation
Poster Session II – Ablation
Friday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Project Lead: William H. Sauer, MD

Carolina Hoyos, MD

Catheter Ablation of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction Is Equally Safe and Effective as in Patients With Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction: Results From the REAL-AF Registry
Catheter Ablation of AF in Heart Failure and in Special Populations
Saturday, May 18 at 12:05 p.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Project Lead: Jorge E. Romero, MD

Corona Mortis: An Underappreciated Variant Leading to Vascular Access Complication
Poster Session V – Teaching Case Reports
Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Project Lead: Jorge E. Romero, MD

Leah John, MD

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Ventricular Tachycardia: Comparison of Ischemic Versus Non Ischemic Patients
Poster Session II – Clinical Electrophysiology
Friday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Project Lead: Usha B. Tedrow, MD, MS

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Ventricular Tachycardia: Description of Non Responders
Poster Session VI – Clinical Electrophysiology
Sunday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Project Lead: Usha B. Tedrow, MD, MS

Bruce A. Koplan, MD

Ablation Biophysics Expert
Hands-on Learning Fellows Course: Ablation Biophysics III
Saturday, May 18 at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Carlos Matos, MD

Tumescent Local Anesthesia During Subcutaneous ICD Implantation Will Transiently Lower Shock Impedance Before Normalizing in Follow Up
Poster Session II – Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices
Friday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Project Lead: Jorge E. Romero, MD

Left Bundle Branch Pacing Improves Outcomes of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Compared to Left Ventricular Septal Pacing and Biventricular Pacing
Poster Session IV – Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices
Saturday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Project Lead: Jorge E. Romero, MD

Dual Operator Percutaneous Epicardial Access to Minimize Needle Pericardial Dwell Time: A Modified SAFER Epicardial Approach
Poster Session V – Teaching Case Reports
Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Project Leads: Jorge E. Romero, MD, and William H. Sauer, MD

High-Frequency Low-Tidal Volume Ventilation Increases Procedural Efficacy and Efficiency in Catheter Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Poster Session VI – Ablation
Sunday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Project Lead: Jorge E. Romero, MD

David Martin, MD

No! – Pill in the Pocket Anticoagulation
Clinical Electrophysiology
Friday, May 17 at 3:40 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.

Melanie Maytin, MD

What Is New in the World of Leadless Pacing and Pacing Algorithms?
Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices
Friday, May 17 at 3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Andrés Miranda-Arboleda, MD

Sex Differences in Clinical Outcomes of Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing Versus Biventricular Pacing as Initial Strategies for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Poster Session III – Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices
Friday, May 17 at 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Project Lead: Jorge E. Romero, MD

Efficacy and Safety of Sustained Apnea for Epicardial Access With Right Ventriculography (the SAFER Epicardial Approach) in Patients on Uninterrupted Anticoagulation
Catheter Ablation for the Treatment of VT: Epicardial Access Techniques and Ethanol Infusion Strategies
Saturday, May 18 at 11:48 a.m. – 11:58 a.m.
Project Lead: Jorge E. Romero, MD

Procedural Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Catheter Ablation to Treat Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Using Reduced Fluoroscopy Approaches. Results From the REAL-AF Registry
Poster Session V – Ablation
Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Project Lead: Jorge E. Romero, MD

Hybrid Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation Using Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy Surgery (VATS) to Obtain Epicardial Access in Patients with Pericardial Adhesions
Poster Session VI – Provocative Cases
Sunday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Project Leads: Jorge E. Romero, MD, and Usha B. Tedrow, MD, MS

Victor Nauffal, MD

Vascular Closure Devices Linked to Earlier Same-Day Discharge
Poster Session V – Ablation
Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Project Lead: Bruce A. Koplan, MD

Sealing Success: Vascular Closure Devices Are Associated With Safer Ablation
Poster Session VI – Ablation
Sunday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Project Lead: Bruce A. Koplan, MD

Carlos Patiño, MD

High Voltage Pulse Sequence Variables and Electroporation Lesion Depth
Poster Session II – Ablation
Friday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Project Lead: William H. Sauer, MD

Predictors of Mortality in Patients Undergoing Leadless Pacemaker Implantation
Poster Session II – Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices
Friday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Project Lead: Bruce A. Koplan, MD

Xiaoxiao Qian, MD

Changes in Electrocardiogram Parameters Following Resolution of Myocardial Inflammation in Patients With Cardiac Sarcoidosis
EKGs and Intracardiac Electrograms; What Lies Below the Surface
Saturday, May 18 at 8:12 a.m. – 8:22 a.m.
Project Lead: William H. Sauer, MD

Alteration in Ventricular Arrhythmia Burden Following Pulmonary Vein Isolation Is More Prominent in Female Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Poster Session IV – Ablation
Saturday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Project Lead: Usha B. Tedrow, MD, MS

Radiofrequency Ablation Lesion Characteristics Using High-Frequency Low-Tidal-Volume Mechanical Ventilation vs. Standard Ventilation During Catheter Ablation of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Poster Session IV – Ablation
Saturday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Project Lead: Jorge E. Romero, MD

Brahim Redouane, MD

Safety of Peri-procedural Interrupted Versus Uninterrupted Anticoagulation During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Poster Session IV – Ablation
Saturday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Project Lead: Paul C. Zei, MD

Training Fellows to Perform Zero-Fluoroscopy Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Is Associated With Similar Safety Despite Longer Procedure Times
Poster Session V – Teaching Case Reports
Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Project Lead: Paul C. Zei, MD

Percutaneous Sympathetic Block for Refractory Electric Storm Results in Better Survival in Non-ischemic Than Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Poster Session VI – Clinical Electrophysiology
Sunday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Project Lead: Usha B. Tedrow, MD, MS

Jorge E. Romero, MD

Impact of Isoproterenol for the Assessment of Dormant Conduction and Non-Pulmonary Vein Triggers after Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Results From the Prospective Multicenter REAL-AF Registry
Poster Session IV – Clinical Electrophysiology
Saturday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Ablation Biophysics Expert
Hands-on Learning Fellows Course: Ablation Biophysics II
Saturday, May 18 at 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

High-Frequency Low-Tidal Volume Ventilation Increases Procedural Efficacy and Efficiency in Catheter Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Poster Session VI – Ablation
Sunday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Lauren Rousseau, PA

LOOPing in Leaders: Allied Professionals Lead ILR Stroke Pathways
Poster Session I – Allied Professionals
Friday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Project Lead: Melanie Maytin, MD

Review of Safety and Efficiency: Utilization of Allied Professionals as First Assist in Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedures
The A to Z’s of EP: Managing from Clinic to the EP Lab
Friday, May 17 at 11:15 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Project Lead: Bruce A. Koplan, MD

Role of Artificial Intelligence-Guided Multipolar Electrogram Adjudications During Persistent AF Ablation Procedures
The A to Z’s of EP: Managing from Clinic to the EP Lab
Friday, May 17 at 12:05 p.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Project Lead: Paul C. Zei, MD

Patient Care in a Dedicated AF Clinic: Best Practices for Allied Health Professionals
Allied Professionals
Friday, May 17 at 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tricuspid Valve Trifecta: Assessing the Effect of Transvenous Lead Extraction on Tricuspid Valve Function, Repair, and Heart Failure Hospitalizations
Emerging Patient and Family Needs in Arrhythmia Management
Sunday, May 19 at 12:54 p.m. – 1:04 p.m.
Project Lead: Thomas M. Tadros, MD

William H. Sauer, MD

When to Say NO to Catheter Ablation of VT/PVC?
Ablation
Friday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Hands-on Learning Fellows Course: Ablation Biophysics II
Ablation
Saturday, May 18 at 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Innovation Rules: Cases Highlighting Innovation in Facilitating Ablation Success
The A to Z’s of EP: Managing from Clinic to the EP Lab
Saturday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Julie Shea, NP

Opening Plenary
#HRS2024 Events
Friday, May 17 at 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

How to Become Involved With HRS as an AHP
Let’s Talk About…. (Small Group Discussions with EP Experts)
Friday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

AV Mirroring in Silicone Pacing Leads With Tribological Wear – A Case Series
The A to Z’s of EP: Managing from Clinic to the EP Lab
Friday, May 17 at 11:55 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Project Lead: Bruce A. Koplan, MD

Shaping a Future as an EP Allied Healthcare Professional
Allied Professionals
Saturday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Nathaniel A. Steiger, MD

Ablation Biophysics Expert
Hands-on Learning Fellows Course: Ablation Biophysics I
Saturday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Thomas M. Tadros, MD

Ablation Biophysics Expert
Hands-on Learning Fellows Course: Ablation Biophysics II
Saturday, May 18 at 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Atrial Fibrillation in Pediatrics and CHD
Pediatrics and Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Sunday, May 19 at 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Usha B. Tedrow, MD, MS

When NOT To Take a Patient With Recurrent VT Episodes To the EP Lab
When to Say NO to Catheter Ablation of VT/PVC?
Friday, May 17 at 2:15 p.m. – 2:27 p.m.

Wilton Wells Webster Lectureship
#HRS2024 Lectureship Award Session
Saturday, May 18 at 8:36 a.m. – 8:51 a.m.

Hands-on Learning Fellows Course: Ablation Biophysics I
Ablation
Saturday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Mohamed Gabr, MD

Cavotricuspid Isthmus Line in Addition to Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Non-Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Insights From the REAL AF Database
Poster Session V – Ablation
Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Project Lead: Jorge E. Romero, MD

Paul C. Zei, MD

Improving Outcomes in Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Insights From the “REAL-AF Registry”
New Technologies in Catheter Ablation of Complex Arrhythmias (Joint Session)
Friday, May 17 at 12:00 p.m. – 12:12 p.m.

How-to Effectively Perform Fluoroless Ablation
Let’s Talk About…. (Small Group Discussions with EP Experts)
Friday, May 17 at 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Short- and Long-term Clinical Outcomes of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. Results From the Prospective Multicenter REAL-AF Registry
Late Breaking Clinical Trials and Science – Ablation
Saturday, May 18 at 2:30 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.

EP Is Confusing: One Size Does Not Fit All
Practice Improvement
Saturday, May 18 at 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.