Symposia
Saturday 22 November, 15:05 CET | 09:05 ET
The Impact of Design on PFA Safety & Performance
This symposium is supported by Medtronic
Chair
Dr Josh Silverstein, Allegheny General Hospital, Pennsylvania, US
Panel
Dr Brett Atwater, Inova Schar Heart and Vascular, Virginia, US
Dr Suneet Mittal, The Valley Hospital, New Jersey, US
Overview
This symposium explores how the design of the Sphere-9™ catheter and Affera™ mapping and ablation system impacts PFA safety and performance. Presenters will discuss dual energy ablation, safety features, and real-world experience with Medtronic PFA in treating AF.
Agenda
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Welcome and Introduction - Dr Josh Silverstein
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Dual Energy Ablation for the Treatment of AF: Efficacy, Efficiency, and Predictability - Dr Brett Atwater
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PFA Safety: The Sphere-9™ Catheter and Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System - Dr Suneet Mittal
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Panel Discussion and Q&A - All
Learning Objectives
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Discover the impact of the dual energy Sphere-9™ catheter on AF ablation and EP lab efficiency
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Understand the unique safety features of the Sphere-9™ catheter and Affera™ mapping and ablation system
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Discuss real-world experience with Medtronic PFA and how it has changed the treatment of AF
Sunday 23 November, 15:05 CET | 09:05 ET
Advancing AFib Care: New Frontiers in AI
This symposium is supported by GE HealthCare and Volta Medical.
Chair
Dr Devi Nair, Arkansas, US
Panel
Dr Paul Zei, Massachusetts, US
Dr Matt Hyman, Pennsylvania, US
Dr Julien Seitz, Marseille, FR
Overview
This symposium will explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in atrial fibrillation mapping and ablation. Through live case demonstrations and expert discussions, faculty will highlight how AI-driven platforms such as Affera + Volta and AF-Xplorer II + GE HealthCare’s CardioLab™ AltiX AI.i are improving workflow efficiency, mapping accuracy, and patient outcomes. Presentations will also examine strategies for patient selection, emphasizing how AI supports a more personalised approach to ablation and extends treatment to underserved populations. The program concludes with an interactive panel discussion, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with leading experts and apply these insights to their own clinical practice.
Agenda
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Welcome - Devi Nair, Arkansas, US
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Mapping AF: An Affera+ Volta Case - Devi Nair, Arkansas, US
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Patient Selection in Complex AF: Harnessing AI for Personalized Ablation - Paul Zei, Massachusetts, US
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AF-Xplorer II+GE and Octaray - Julien Seitz, Marseille, FR
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AF-Xplorer II and Ensite X - Matt Hyman, Pennsylvania, US
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Panel Discussion and Q&A - All
Learning Objectives
- Understand how AI-driven mapping (Affera + Volta, AF-Xplorer II + GE) enhances workflow efficiency and clinical outcomes in AF ablation
- Evaluate the role of highly stable dispersion points in improving redo procedures and long-term durability
- Recognise the impact of GE HealthCare’s EP Cath Command Center interface and Octaray channel expansion on mapping accuracy and workflow optimization as well as streaming digital, high-fidelity signals
- Explore patient selection criteria for AI-guided ablation and how this supports personalized therapy
- Discuss challenges and opportunities in extending AI-guided ablation to underserved patient populations
- Apply insights from faculty discussion and Q&A to integrate AI-guided approaches into clinical practice
US Course Leadership
Devi Gopinath Nair
Course Director
St Bernards Heart & Vascular Center, Arkansas, US
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Roderick Tung
Course Co-director
The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, US
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