The Lead – a weekly journal review podcast that is designed to keep you up to date and informed on the latest publications and hottest topics in electrophysiology. Key takeaways, in-depth interpretations, and informative interviews are all fitted into 15 minute time slots, so that they fit easily into your busy schedule. Click the link below to learn more!

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The Lead – a weekly journal review podcast that is designed to keep you up to date and informed on the latest publications and hottest topics in electrophysiology. Key takeaways, in-depth interpretations, and informative interviews are all fitted into 15 minute time slots, so that they fit easily into your busy schedule. Click the link below to learn more!
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Recent Episodes

July 16, 2026
Episode 160: A Discussion of Real-time smartphone alerts during atrial fibrillation episodes with implantable cardiac monitors and wearable devices: SMART-ALERT study
<p class="isselectedend">Recorded at EHRA 2026, this episode of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>The Lead<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>features host Michael S. Lloyd, MD, FHRS, in conversation with Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH, and Kenneth Ellenbogen, MD, FHRS, about the journal article,<span class= "apple-converted-space"> </span>Real-time smartphone alerts during atrial fibrillation episodes with implantable cardiac monitors and wearable devices: SMART-ALERT study. Together, they discuss the study findings and explore the use of real-time smartphone alerts in conjunction with implantable cardiac monitors and wearable devices during atrial fibrillation episodes.</p> <p class="isselectedend"><strong>Learning Objectives</strong></p> <ul type="disc" data-spread="false"> <li class="MsoNormal">Review the design and key findings of the SMART-ALERT study evaluating real-time smartphone alerts during atrial fibrillation episodes.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Discuss the use of implantable cardiac monitors and wearable devices for real-time detection and notification of atrial fibrillation episodes.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Explore the potential clinical implications of integrating smartphone alerts with cardiac monitoring technologies.</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Host: Michael S. Lloyd, MD, FHRS</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Guests: Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD, FHRS</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Disclosures:</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">M. Lloyd</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Other</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">T. Baykaner</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Volta Medical, Medtronic, Pacemate, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Medical, Boston Scientific</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Research: NIH, Boston Scientific</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">K. Ellenbogen</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Inc., Abbott</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"> <!-- [if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Royalty Income: Wiley-Blackwell, Elsevier</p>

July 9, 2026
The Lead Episode 159: A Discussion of Atrial Mechanical Contraction Predicts Cerebrovascular Risk in Patients With Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy and Sinus Rhythm
<p class="MsoNormal">Recorded at EHRA 2026, this episode of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>The Lead<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>features host Michael S. Lloyd, MD, FHRS, in conversation with Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH, and Prashanthan Sanders, MBBS, PhD, FHRS, about the journal article,<span class= "apple-converted-space"> </span>Atrial Mechanical Contraction Predicts Cerebrovascular Risk in Patients With Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy and Sinus Rhythm. Together, they discuss the study findings and explore the relationship between atrial mechanical contraction and cerebrovascular risk in patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy who are in sinus rhythm.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Learning Objectives:</strong></p> <ul> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst">Review the key findings of the study examining atrial mechanical contraction and cerebrovascular risk in patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy and sinus rhythm.</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">Discuss the association between atrial mechanical contraction and cerebrovascular risk in this patient population.</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast">Explore the potential clinical implications of assessing atrial mechanical function in patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.</li> </ul> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Host: Michael S. Lloyd, MD, FHRS</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Guests:</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Prashanthan Sanders, MBBS, PhD, FHRS</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Disclosures:</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">M. Lloyd</p> <ul> <li class="MsoListParagraph">Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Other</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">T. Baykaner</p> <ul> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst">Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Volta Medical, Medtronic, Pacemate, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Medical, Boston Scientific</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast">Research: NIH, Boston Scientific</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">P. Sanders</p> <ul> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst">Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Boston Scientific, Abbott Medical</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">Other Financial Relationships: Medtronic PLC, Pacemate, CathRx</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast">Research: Abbott, Becton Dickinson, Calyan Technologies, Ceryx Medical, Biosense Webster, CathRx, HelloAlfred, Medtronic, Inc., Abbott Medical</li> </ul>

July 2, 2026
The Lead Episode 158: A Discussion of Device-Related Complications in Transvenous Versus Subcutaneous Defibrillator Therapy During Long-Term Follow-Up: The PRAETORIAN-XL Trial
<p class="MsoNormal">In this episode of<span class= "apple-converted-space"> </span>The Lead, host Robert Schaller, DO, FHRS, is joined by Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH, and Maulin Shah, MD, to discuss the journal article,<span class= "apple-converted-space"> </span>Device-Related Complications in Transvenous Versus Subcutaneous Defibrillator Therapy During Long-Term Follow-Up: The PRAETORIAN-XL Trial. Together, they review the study's long-term follow-up findings and explore device-related complications associated with transvenous and subcutaneous defibrillator therapy.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Learning Objectives:</p> <ul> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst">Review the long-term follow-up results of the PRAETORIAN-XL Trial comparing transvenous and subcutaneous defibrillator therapy.</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">Discuss device-related complications associated with transvenous and subcutaneous implantable defibrillator systems.</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast">Examine the clinical considerations of defibrillator therapy selection based on long-term device-related outcomes.</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Host: Robert Schaller, DO, FHRS<strong> </strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Guests: Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH and Maulin Shah, MD</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Disclosures:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">R. Schaller</p> <ul> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst">Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Philips, Abbott Medical</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> Officer/Trustee/Director/Committee Chair/Other Fiduciary Role: Imricor</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast">Other Financial Relationship: Other</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">T. Baykaner</p> <ul> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst">Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Volta Medical, Medtronic, Pacemate, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Medical, Boston Scientific</li> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast">Research: NIH, Boston Scientific</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">M Shah</p> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal">No relevant disclosures</li> </ul>
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