Why reflect on the past? Reflection anchors strategy and revitalizes purpose. Since the start of the year, the economy has been unstable, regulations have been in flux, and the livelihood of many is being put through grueling tests. But reflecting on the triumphs of past years shows that under the…

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Editor's Note Same-day discharge following catheter ablation is both safe and increasingly standard in appropriately selected patients, according to a new joint scientific statement from the Heart Rhythm Society and the American College of Cardiology, TCTMD April 24 reports. The statement reflects growing evidence and clinical experience suggesting that, with…

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Editor's Note The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) announced the formation of Heart Rhythm Advocates, a new 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization aimed at bolstering support for cardiac electrophysiology (EP), Cardiac Rhythm News October 23 reports. This initiative complements HRS's existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure and responds to the increasing prevalence of atrial…

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Editor's Note This new multicenter study published by the Heart Rhythm Society on August 5 found that ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) offer a safe and effective setting for performing various cardiac electrophysiology procedures, including catheter ablation (CA). The research, which retrospectively analyzed 4,037 procedures, highlights the viability of ASCs as…

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