Core Concepts in EP 2021

Comprehensive Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Board Review and Advanced Arrhythmia Management Course

Overview

Core Concepts in EP 2021 is a comprehensive educational program designed to provide an in-depth review of modern clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Developed by internationally recognized electrophysiologists, this course combines foundational science, advanced arrhythmia diagnosis, catheter ablation techniques, ECG interpretation, device management, and cutting-edge electrophysiology technologies.

Featuring 53 video lectures and accompanying PDF materials, the course offers a structured curriculum covering the essential knowledge required for electrophysiology fellows, practicing electrophysiologists, cardiologists, and physicians preparing for Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology board examinations.

Through expert lectures, interactive workshops, case-based discussions, and advanced procedural reviews, participants gain a thorough understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary electrophysiology practice.

Course Specifications

Format

• 53 Video Lectures
• PDF Course Materials
• Interactive Workshops
• Case-Based Learning

Course Year

2021

Educational Level

Advanced

Specialty

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of cardiac electrophysiology.
• Diagnose and manage complex cardiac arrhythmias.
• Interpret advanced ECG and intracardiac electrogram findings.
• Apply modern catheter ablation strategies.
• Differentiate mechanisms of supraventricular and ventricular tachycardias.
• Utilize advanced mapping technologies effectively.
• Manage cardiac implantable electronic devices.
• Recognize and prevent complications of electrophysiology procedures.
• Prepare for Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology board examinations.

Session I: Basic Science and Fundamentals of Electrophysiology

Topics Covered

Basic Electrophysiology Principles

• Cardiac Cellular Electrophysiology
• Action Potentials
• Conduction Physiology
• Reentry Mechanisms
• Automaticity
• Triggered Activity

Cardiac Conduction System

• Sinoatrial Node Function
• Atrioventricular Node Physiology
• His-Purkinje System
• Retrograde Conduction

Inherited Arrhythmia Syndromes

• Inherited Ion Channelopathies
• Long QT Syndrome
• Brugada Syndrome
• Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT)
• Sudden Cardiac Death Risk

ECG-Electrophysiologic Correlations Workshops

Participants learn how ECG findings correlate with electrophysiologic mechanisms and arrhythmia substrates.

Session II: Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

Topics Include

• Atrial Tachycardia
• Typical Atrial Flutter
• AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
• Accessory Pathways
• Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Catheter Ablation

• Mapping Techniques
• Ablation Strategies
• Procedural Endpoints
• Success and Recurrence Prevention

Entrainment Techniques

• Principles of Entrainment
• Diagnostic Maneuvers
• SVT Mechanism Identification
• Overdrive Pacing

ECG Localization

• PVC Localization
• Ventricular Tachycardia Localization
• 12-Lead ECG Interpretation

Session III: Ventricular Arrhythmias

Ventricular Tachycardia

Topics Include

• Ischemic VT
• Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
• Scar-Related VT
• Idiopathic VT
• Unique VT Syndromes

Wide Complex Tachycardia

• Differential Diagnosis
• VT vs SVT with Aberrancy
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Diagnostic Algorithms

Case-Based Workshops

Interactive case discussions reinforce advanced arrhythmia interpretation and procedural planning.

Session IV: Noninvasive Diagnosis and Treatment

Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy

Topics Include

• Class I Agents
• Class II Agents
• Class III Agents
• Class IV Agents
• Drug Toxicity
• Proarrhythmia
• Clinical Applications

Atrial Fibrillation

Topics Include

• Mechanisms of AF
• Pharmacologic Management
• Rate Control
• Rhythm Control
• Catheter Ablation
• Stroke Prevention

Biophysics of Catheter Ablation

Topics Include

• Radiofrequency Energy
• Lesion Formation
• Cryoablation
• Safety Considerations

Session V: Clinical Scenarios and Device Management

Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs)

Topics Include

• Pacemaker Evaluation
• ICD Management
• CRT Optimization
• Device Troubleshooting
• Remote Monitoring

Device Case Workshops

Participants review real-world device programming, troubleshooting, and arrhythmia management cases.

Arrhythmia Case Studies

Practical cases emphasize clinical reasoning and management strategies.

Special Technology Sessions

Conduction System Pacing

Topics Include

• His Bundle Pacing
• Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing
• Physiologic Pacing
• Implant Techniques

Electroanatomic Mapping

Topics Include

• Mapping Principles
• 3D Mapping Systems
• Substrate Identification
• Procedural Optimization

Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE)

Topics Include

• ICE Imaging Techniques
• Procedural Guidance
• Transseptal Procedures
• Safety Enhancement

Transseptal Catheterization

Topics Include

• Septal Anatomy
• Technique Fundamentals
• Complication Avoidance
• Left Atrial Access

Epicardial Mapping and Ablation

Topics Include

• Pericardial Access
• Epicardial VT Ablation
• Procedural Planning
• Risk Management

Complications of Electrophysiology Procedures

Topics Include

• Cardiac Perforation
• Tamponade
• Thromboembolic Events
• Vascular Complications
• Prevention Strategies

Educational Features

Comprehensive Board Preparation

Covers core topics commonly tested on Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology board examinations.

Interactive Workshops

Multiple hands-on style sessions reinforce diagnostic and procedural concepts.

Case-Based Learning

Real-world arrhythmia cases improve clinical decision-making.

Expert Faculty

Presented by internationally recognized leaders in cardiac electrophysiology.

Target Audience

Physicians

• Electrophysiologists
• Cardiologists
• Heart Rhythm Specialists
• Cardiac Imaging Specialists

Trainees

• Electrophysiology Fellows
• Cardiology Fellows
• Internal Medicine Residents pursuing EP

Allied Health Professionals

• EP Lab Nurses
• Device Specialists
• Cardiovascular Technologists

Why Choose This Course?

• Comprehensive review of clinical cardiac electrophysiology.
• Excellent preparation for EP board examinations.
• Strong focus on arrhythmia mechanisms and catheter ablation.
• Includes modern technologies such as conduction system pacing and electroanatomic mapping.
• Extensive ECG and intracardiac electrogram interpretation.
• Practical workshops and real-world case discussions.