HRX NeXt Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Description

In 2024, HRS formed a Task Force to address concerns about limited MRI access for patients with CIEDs, reviewing data and surveying members on the issue. Based on its findings, the group developed this Scientific Statement to provide recommendations and guidance on improving access.

Learning Objective

• Describe the purpose and outcomes of the 2024 HRS Task Force on MRI access for patients with CIEDs, including the development of a Scientific Statement with recommendations to improve access. 

Article Authors and Podcast Contributors

Article Authors

Robert J. Russo, MD, PhD, Lindsey Gakenheimer-Smith, MD, Ulrika M. Birgersdotter-Green, MD, FHRS, Janet K. Han, MD, FHRS, Andrew D. Krahn, MD, FHRS, Timothy R. Larsen, DO, FHRS, Harold I. Litt, MD, PhD, Christopher F. Liu, MD, FHRS, Saman Nazarian, MD, PhD, FHRS, Pamela K. Woodard, MD, Erica S. Zado, PA-C, FHRS, Jayanthi N. Koneru, MBBS, FHRS

Podcast Contributors

Neal Bhatia, MD | Emory University
Robert J Russo, MD, PhD | Scripps Research
Lindsey Gakenheimer-Smith, MD | Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital

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Artificial intelligence is seen as a promising tool for improving clinical, operational, and financial aspects of healthcare, though its impact remains largely theoretical for now. This article reviews current progress, outlines strategies for success, and emphasizes balancing innovation with responsibility to ensure benefits for both patients and clinicians.

Article Authors

Thomas F. Deering, MBA, MD, FHRS, CCDS, Andrew D. Krahn, MD, FHRS, Jodie L. Hurwitz, MD, FHRS 

Podcast Contributors

Krishna Pundi, MD, Stanford University/Palo Alto VA Medical Center
Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH, Stanford University
Jason G. Andrade, MD, FHRS, Vancouver General Hospital

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In this episode, Dr. Michael Rosenberg and Dr. Neal Bhatia explore how burnout is hitting cardiology hard — electrophysiologists included. In this episode, we explore what artificial intelligence will actually look like in the next 5–10 years and tackle the big questions: is AI replacing physicians or redefining their role, and will AI help alleviate burnout?

From generative AI to workflow automation, our experts break down how thoughtfully implemented technology can reduce cognitive load, ease administrative burden, and help EPs focus on what matters most — delivering better patient care while reclaiming professional fulfillment.

Read the full article discussed in this podcast here: Avoiding burnout from AI in busy clinical practice - Heart Rhythm

Article Authors and Podcast Contributors

Article Authors:

• Varun Ayyaswami, MD
• Allen Chang, MD

Podcast Contributors:

• Michael Rosenberg, MD

• Neal Kumar Bhatia, MD

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In this episode, Dr. Peter Noseworthy, Dr. Christopher C. Cheung, and Dr. G. Stuart Mendenhall explore how wearable medical devices, health apps, and other digital health tools are transforming care while also creating a growing challenge of data overload for clinicians and health systems.

The conversation will focus on how unprecedented volumes of patient-generated data raise concerns around accuracy, validation, and equity, and how poorly managed data streams can contribute to alert fatigue and inefficiency rather than better care. Panelists will discuss the need for robust standards to vet consumer-grade devices, as well as strategies for aggregating and prioritizing data from disparate sources using interoperability frameworks and AI-enabled triage.

The episode will also examine why human oversight remains essential in managing data overload, particularly for interpreting edge cases and aligning insights with patient preferences. Ultimately, the discussion will highlight practical approaches for turning overwhelming amounts of digital health data into actionable, clinically meaningful information that improves outcomes.

Read the full article discussed in this podcast here: Managing data overload: AI, wearables, and apps - Heart Rhythm

Article Authors and Podcast Contributors

Article Authors:

• Christopher C. Cheung, MD, MPH
• Hawkins Gay, MD
• G. Stuart Mendenhall, MD, FHRS

Podcast Contributors:

• Peter Noseworthy, MD, MBA
• Christopher C. Cheung, MD, MPH
• G. Stuart Mendenhall, MD, FHRS

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In this episode, Dr. Krishna Pundi and Dr. Michael Rosenberg discuss a timely paper focused on how clinicians can practically engage with artificial intelligence while managing busy clinical schedules. They explore why developing a working understanding of AI is becoming increasingly important, how to evaluate clinical and consumer AI tools with confidence, and ways clinicians can stay ahead of rapid innovation without feeling overwhelmed. The conversation offers practical guidance for using AI thoughtfully in everyday practice and responding to questions from patients, colleagues, and health system leaders.

Read the full article discussed in this podcast here: Learning AI for busy clinicians: Staying ahead - Heart Rhythm

Article Authors and Podcast Contributors

Article Authors:

Sanjiv M. Narayan MD, PhD, FHRS

Emma Svennberg MD, PhD

Podcast Contributors:

Krishna Pundi, MD

Michael Rosenberg, MD

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What exactly is artificial intelligence — and why should clinicians care? In this episode, Dr. Neal Bhatia joins Dr. Collin M. Stultz to discuss the Heart Rhythm article "What is AI and why should I care?" and break down the fundamentals of AI in a clear, practical way. They explore what AI really means in the context of cardiovascular care, how it's already being applied in medicine, and what clinicians should understand as these tools become more integrated into everyday practice. A concise, accessible conversation on why AI matters now — and what's ahead.

Read the full article discussed in this podcast here: What is AI and why should I care? - Heart Rhythm

Article Authors and Podcast Contributors

Article Authors:

Collin M. Stultz, MD, PhD

Podcast Contributors:

Collin M. Stultz, MD, PhD

Neal Kumar Bhatia, MD

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Description

Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the health care landscape — and cardiac electrophysiology is no exception. In this episode, we explore the rapid growth of AI across health care and take a closer look at how these technologies are being integrated into cardiac EP, with a particular focus on real-world, day-to-day clinical operations. From workflow efficiencies to decision support and patient care, our discussion examines where AI is already making an impact, the challenges of adoption, and what the future may hold for clinicians and health systems alike.

Read the full article discussed in this podcast here: Optimizing clinical operations with AI - Heart Rhythm

Article Authors and Podcast Contributors

Article Authors:

Janet K. Han, MD, FHRS

Podcast Contributors:

Nino Isakadzee, MD, MHS
Neal Bhatia, MD
Krishna Pundi, MD
Janet Han, MD, FHRS

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AI has the potential to transform healthcare through tools that streamline tasks, support diagnosis, and guide clinical decisions, but bias in these models poses risks of patient harm. This article highlights the issue of bias, its clinical consequences, and introduces a simple framework to mitigate it.

Join moderator Krishna Pundi and guests Mike Rosenberg, Peter Noseworthy, and Demilade Adedinsewo for a lively discussion of this cutting-edge manuscript from heart Rhythm O2.

Podcast Contributors
Krishna Pundi, MD, Stanford University/Palo Alto VA Medical Center 
Mike Rosenberg, MD, FHRS, University of Colorado Anschutz 
Peter Noseworthy, MD, FHRS, Mayo Clinic 
Demilade Adedinsewo, MD, MPH, Mayo Clinic

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In this episode, Dr. Tina Baykaner, Dr. Peter Noseworthy, and Dr. Lior Jankelson explore how AI is helping clinicians manage growing volumes of clinical data and extract meaningful insights from ECGs and electronic health records. The conversation highlights emerging tools like AI-driven dashboards and decision support systems that can surface the right information at the right time.

The panel also discusses where AI is already influencing clinical practice — from rhythm detection to patient selection for procedures — while emphasizing that these tools are most powerful when they support, not replace, clinical judgment.

Read the full article discussed in this podcast here: Implementing AI in clinical practice: Practical insights on integrating AI through digital dashboards and beyond - Heart Rhythm

Article Authors and Podcast Contributors

Article Authors:

• Tina Baykaner, MD, FHRS
• Peter A. Noseworthy, MD, FHRS
• Elaine Y. Wan, MD, FHRS

Podcast Contributors:

• Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH
• Peter A. Noseworthy, MD, FHRS
  
• Lior Jankelson, MD, PhD

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