Penn Medicine The Mark E. Josephson 33rd Annual State-of-the-Art Arrhythmia Symposium 2026 – Videos + PDFs

Penn Medicine Arrhythmia Symposium 2026 | Cardiac Electrophysiology, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pulsed Field Ablation, ICDs, Pacemakers, Conduction System Pacing & AI in Electrophysiology

The Penn Medicine The Mark E. Josephson Thirty-Third Annual State-of-the-Art Arrhythmia Symposium 2026 is an advanced cardiovascular educational program focused on contemporary developments in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders.

Organized by Penn Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania Health System, the symposium brings together leading cardiac electrophysiologists, cardiologists, cardiovascular researchers, advanced practice providers, and allied healthcare professionals to review emerging scientific evidence and practical approaches to arrhythmia management.

Directed by Francis E. Marchlinski, MD, this annual educational activity honors the contributions of Dr. Mark E. Josephson to clinical cardiac electrophysiology and the understanding of complex arrhythmia mechanisms.

Held September 26, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the conference combines expert lectures, clinical case presentations, audience-response discussions, debates, procedural demonstrations, and advanced electrophysiology education.

The 2026 State-of-the-Art Arrhythmia Symposium examines important advances in atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, catheter ablation, electroanatomic mapping, cardiac implantable electronic devices, inherited arrhythmia syndromes, cardiac genetics, artificial intelligence, and new electrophysiology technologies.

Special emphasis is placed on pulsed field ablation, complex ventricular tachycardia substrates, left atrial appendage occlusion, extravascular defibrillators, conduction system pacing, leadless pacemakers, cardiac contractility modulation, and contemporary approaches to patient selection and procedural safety.

Course Details

• Course: Penn Medicine The Mark E. Josephson 33rd Annual State-of-the-Art Arrhythmia Symposium 2026
• Official Title: The Mark E. Josephson Thirty-Third Annual State-of-the-Art Arrhythmia Symposium
• Organizer: Penn Medicine / University of Pennsylvania Health System
• Course Director: Francis E. Marchlinski, MD
• Conference Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
• Original Conference Time: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Venue: Marriott Old City
• Address: One Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
• Original Format: In-Person and Live Virtual
• MedicalAmboss Package Description: Videos + PDFs
• Primary Specialty: Cardiology
• Subspecialty: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Additional Focus: Interventional Electrophysiology, Cardiac Device Therapy, Cardiovascular Genetics and Arrhythmia Research
• Language: English
• Original Educational Methods: Lectures, Clinical Cases, Debates, Audience Response and Expert Discussions

The published agenda includes concurrent afternoon tracks. The number of sessions, videos, and PDFs available in any separate recordings package must be verified against the actual digital files.

Course Materials – Videos + PDFs

The course is described as including:

• Recorded Educational Video Lectures
• PDF Educational Materials
• Electrophysiology Presentations
• Arrhythmia Management Discussions
• Clinical Case-Based Education
• Advanced Cardiac Rhythm Management Topics

Package Clarification: Videos + PDFs identifies the intended digital format. It does not establish the exact number of files, recording duration, or inclusion of every parallel breakout session, procedural illustration, or interactive activity.

Target Audience

The program is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders.

The target audience includes:

• Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologists
• General Cardiologists
• Interventional Cardiologists
• Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellows
• Cardiology Fellows
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Heart Failure Cardiologists
• Cardiovascular Geneticists
• Cardiac Device Specialists
• Electrophysiology Laboratory Professionals
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Cardiovascular Nurses
• Clinical Researchers
• Medical Residents
• Allied Healthcare Professionals

The symposium is particularly relevant to clinicians managing atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, cardiac devices, complex arrhythmia substrates, and patients undergoing catheter ablation.

Educational Objectives

The program aims to strengthen participants’ understanding of invasive and noninvasive electrophysiological and electrocardiographic approaches used in modern arrhythmia care.

After reviewing the scientific content, learners should be better able to:

1. Evaluate contemporary diagnostic and management strategies for atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias.
2. Review advances in catheter ablation, including pulsed field ablation and complex ventricular tachycardia treatment.
3. Assess the clinical applications and limitations of artificial intelligence in electrophysiology.
4. Apply appropriate clinical considerations to cardiac genetic testing, sudden cardiac death risk assessment, and inherited arrhythmia syndromes.
5. Review contemporary management of pacemakers, defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization systems, and conduction system pacing.
6. Understand electrophysiology procedural techniques and patient safety considerations.
7. Interpret emerging scientific evidence and clinical trial results relevant to electrophysiology practice.

These objectives summarize the clinical scope of the published scientific agenda.

Complete Official 2026 Symposium Curriculum

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Morning Combined Group Session

Moderator: Francis Marchlinski, MD

Digital Moderator: Thomas Boyle, MD

1. Welcome and Introductions

7:30 AM – 7:35 AM

Faculty: Francis Marchlinski, MD

The opening introduces the scientific agenda and the major advances influencing contemporary cardiac electrophysiology.

2. AI in Electrophysiology – Ready for Primetime?

7:35 AM – 8:00 AM

Faculty: Rajat Deo, MD

The session examines artificial intelligence applications in modern electrophysiology.

Topics include:

• AI-Assisted ECG Interpretation
• Electrogram Analysis
• Ambulatory Rhythm Monitoring
• Preprocedural Imaging
• Intraprocedural Imaging
• Atrial Fibrillation Risk Assessment
• Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Prediction
• Clinical Implementation

The educational emphasis is on evaluating emerging AI technologies and their practical limitations.

Mark E. Josephson Memorial Lecture

3. How to Target the Most Complex VT Substrates: A Labor of Love

8:00 AM – 8:40 AM

Faculty: Pasquale Santangeli, MD, PhD

This keynote examines advanced ventricular tachycardia substrate identification and ablation.

Major topics include:

• Complex VT Substrates
• Substrate Localization
• Accessing Difficult Arrhythmogenic Regions
• VT Mapping
• Catheter Ablation
• Procedural Endpoints
• Specialized Tools
• Advanced Techniques

The session focuses on complex arrhythmia substrates requiring sophisticated mapping and ablation strategies.

Focused Updates on Atrial Fibrillation Management

Moderator: Francis Marchlinski, MD

4. What to Do with Low Burden Atrial Fibrillation?

8:40 AM – 8:55 AM

Faculty: David Lin, MD

Topics include:

• Low-Burden Atrial Fibrillation
• AF Burden Definition
• Oral Anticoagulation
• Stroke Prevention
• Patient Selection
• Follow-Up Strategies

5. New Trends in Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factor Modification

8:55 AM – 9:10 AM

Faculty: Balaram Krishna J. Hanumanthu, MD

Topics include:

• GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
• Hypertension Control
• Lifestyle Factors
• Caffeine and Alcohol
• Cardiometabolic Risk
• Wearable Technologies
• Atrial Fibrillation Prevention

6. Non-Thermal Pulsed Field Energy for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

9:10 AM – 9:25 AM

Faculty: David Frankel, MD

This presentation reviews pulsed field ablation and its comparison with established thermal ablation approaches.

Important areas include:

• Pulsed Field Ablation
• Radiofrequency Ablation
• Cryoballoon Ablation
• Procedural Efficiency
• Treatment Safety
• Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes

7. Creating an Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence: Addressing the Remaining Challenges and Filling Knowledge/Technology Gaps

9:25 AM – 9:40 AM

Faculty: Saman Nazarian, MD

Topics include:

• Atrial Fibrillation Care Pathways
• Clinical Workflow
• Patient Identification
• Persistent AF
• Imaging
• Bioengineering
• Ablation Outcomes
• Quality Improvement

9:40 AM – 10:10 AM: Break

8. Atrial Fibrillation Management Controversies – Have Large Trials Provided a Roadmap for Therapy?

10:10 AM – 10:45 AM

Moderator: David Frankel, MD

Panelists:

• David Lin, MD
• Saman Nazarian, MD
• Balaram Krishna J. Hanumanthu, MD
• Pasquale Santangeli, MD, PhD
• Stephen Keane, MD

This case-based panel addresses controversial questions in contemporary AF management.

Clinical trial discussions include:

• CHAMPION-AF
• CLOSURE-AF
• OPTION
• OCEAN

Relevant themes include:

• AF Ablation
• Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
• Anticoagulation After Ablation
• Implantable Loop Recorders
• Stroke Risk Assessment
• Clinical Decision-Making

9. Debate: Ablation of VT Should Be Performed Coincident with ICD Implant

10:45 AM – 11:20 AM

Faculty:

• Robert D. Schaller, DO — Pro
• Gregory Supple, MD — Con

This debate examines the timing of ventricular tachycardia ablation in relation to implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation.

Leonard N. Horowitz Memorial Lecture

10. Changing Concepts in Post-MI Ventricular Tachycardia

11:20 AM – 12:00 PM

Faculty: David Callans, MD

Topics include:

• Post-Myocardial Infarction VT
• Coronary Revascularization
• Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy
• Clinical Presentation
• Sudden Cardiac Death Risk
• Risk Stratification

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch

Afternoon Educational Tracks

The following three tracks ran concurrently. They are grouped separately to preserve the official program structure.

Track A – Advanced Electrophysiology

11. Update on Cardioneuroablation

1:00 PM – 1:25 PM

Faculty: Timothy Markman, MD

Topics include patient selection, procedure planning, imaging, complications, and outcomes.

12. Epicardial Mapping and VT Ablation in Patients with an Ischemic Substrate

1:25 PM – 1:50 PM

Faculty: Pasquale Santangeli, MD, PhD

Topics include:

• Epicardial VT Substrates
• Mapping
• Prior Cardiac Surgery
• Ablation Strategies
• Pulsed Field Ablation

13. Role of Genetic Testing in EP Decision Making

1:50 PM – 2:15 PM

Faculty: Poojita Shivamurthy, MD

Topics include cardiac genetic testing, arrhythmia risk, heart failure, and device selection.

14. New Strategies for Mapping and Ablating VT Substrate

2:15 PM – 2:40 PM

Faculty: Timothy Maher, MD

Topics include:

• VT Substrate Mapping
• Lines of Conduction Block
• Pacemapping
• Ablation Endpoints
• Arrhythmia Localization

15. How I Approach the Diagnosis of SVT Mechanism: 7 Tips to Remember

2:40 PM – 3:05 PM

Faculty: Ramanan Kumareswaran, MD

Topics include intracardiac recordings, stimulation techniques, and common diagnostic errors.

Track A – Part II

16. New Access and Closure Techniques and Technology

3:20 PM – 3:37 PM

Faculty: Michael Riley, MD

Relevant areas include ultrasound-guided vascular access, transseptal access, epicardial access, sheath management, and procedural closure.

17. How Does Radioablation Work? Lessons Learned from the Translational Laboratory

3:37 PM – 3:54 PM

Faculty: Cory M. Tschabrunn, PhD

Reviews translational research on radioablation and its potential application to ventricular arrhythmia substrates.

18. Lessons Learned from Serial MR Imaging in VT Ablation Patients

3:54 PM – 4:11 PM

Faculty: Saman Nazarian, MD

Examines cardiac MRI findings relevant to VT substrate localization and ablation outcomes.

19. New Insights on Ablation Lesion Formation

4:11 PM – 4:28 PM

Faculty: Cory M. Tschabrunn, PhD

Topics include lesion formation, tissue contact, radiofrequency energy, and pulsed field ablation.

20. ParaHisian VT and VPD Ablation: Tips and Tricks to Optimize Safety and Efficacy

4:28 PM – 4:45 PM

Faculty: Fermin Garcia, MD

Reviews advanced mapping and ablation strategies for ventricular arrhythmias near the His bundle region.

21. How to Recognize and Ablate Septal VT/Substrate/Circuits in NICM

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM

Faculty: Francis Marchlinski, MD

Topics include:

• Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy
• Septal VT
• ECG Localization
• Cardiac Imaging
• Intraseptal Mapping
• Conduction System Preservation
• Ablation Strategies

Track B – Associated Professionals

22. Nonsustained VT: When to Worry?

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Faculty: Robert Hipp, PA-C

Reviews risk assessment, evaluation, and management of nonsustained ventricular tachycardia.

23. Troubleshooting Devices and Monitors

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Faculty: Christian Yacono, PA-C

Topics include:

• Cardiac Device Alerts
• Device Malfunction
• Ambulatory Monitoring
• Telemetry
• CRT Optimization
• Conduction System Pacing
• Wearable Devices

24. Rapid Fire Cases: New Technology Updates

2:10 PM – 3:05 PM

Topics include:

• Pulsed Field Ablation
• Leadless Pacemakers
• Extravascular ICDs
• Cardioneuroablation
• Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

The session uses case presentations and panel discussions to review newer electrophysiology technologies.

Track B – Part II

25. Inherited Arrhythmia and Cardiomyopathy Syndromes

3:20 PM – 3:50 PM

Faculty: Erica Zado, PA-C

Topics include genetic testing, ECG findings, diagnosis, and treatment.

26. Preparing Your Patient to Get Safely Into and Out of the EP Lab

3:50 PM – 4:25 PM

Faculty: Tara Parham Graham, DNP

Reviews patient preparation, medication considerations, diagnostic testing, shared decision-making, and procedural safety.

27. Same Day Discharge – Devices, AF Ablation, LAAO

4:20 PM – 5:00 PM

Faculty: Alanna Miller, DNP, CRNP

Topics include:

• Patient Selection
• Same-Day Discharge
• Procedural Safety
• Workflow Optimization
• Follow-Up Planning

The published agenda includes a small timing overlap between these final two sessions; the official times are retained here.

Track C – General Cardiology

28. Sarcoidosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, Identification of VT Risk and Role/Timing of Ablation

1:00 PM – 1:20 PM

Faculty: Carli J. Peters, MD

Reviews cardiac sarcoidosis, ventricular arrhythmia risk, ICD considerations, and ablation strategies.

29. What’s New in Medical Prevention of Strokes

1:20 PM – 1:40 PM

Faculty: Maiwand Mirwais, MD

Topics include:

• Factor XI Inhibitors
• Antiplatelet Therapy
• Anticoagulation
• LAA Occlusion
• Thromboembolic Prevention

30. Identifying High Risk of Arrhythmia Event Before the Life-Threatening Episode in Nonischemic Syndromes

1:40 PM – 2:00 PM

Faculty: Andres Enriquez, MD

Topics include:

• Mitral Valve Prolapse
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Brugada Syndrome
• Premature Ventricular Contractions
• Arrhythmia Risk Assessment

31. Common Congenital Heart Disease in Adults and Associated Arrhythmias: Pediatric EP Perspective

2:00 PM – 2:20 PM

Faculty: Maully Shah, MBBS

Reviews rhythm disturbances in adults with congenital cardiac conditions.

32. Extravascular ICD Therapy / Case-Based Illustrations

2:20 PM – 2:45 PM

Faculty include Matthew C. Hyman, MD, and members of the Penn Medicine electrophysiology team.

Topics include device selection, extravascular ICD implantation, ablation considerations, and troubleshooting.

33. Extravascular ICD Therapy: Highlights of Implantation Techniques in the EP Lab

2:45 PM – 3:05 PM

Faculty: Matthew C. Hyman, MD

The original program includes prerecorded procedural cases. Availability in a separately distributed video package must be verified.

Track C – Part II

34. Highlights from New Guidelines on Antiarrhythmic Drug Use for Atrial Fibrillation in Understudied Situations

3:20 PM – 3:35 PM

Faculty: Andrew E. Epstein, MD

Reviews clinical considerations involving antiarrhythmic drug use in less extensively studied situations.

35. Leadless AV Pacing

3:35 PM – 3:53 PM

Faculty: Robert D. Schaller, DO

Reviews leadless atrioventricular pacing and its clinical applications.

36. Conduction System Pacing

3:53 PM – 4:11 PM

Faculty: Ramanan Kumareswaran, MD

Topics include:

• Conduction System Pacing
• Patient Selection
• Implantation Techniques
• Clinical Benefits
• Limitations

37. Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy for Heart Failure

4:11 PM – 4:29 PM

Faculty: Balaram Krishna J. Hanumanthu, MD

Reviews cardiac contractility modulation, patient selection, implantation considerations, and clinical applications.

38. The Future of Pacing Therapy – Panel Discussion and Case Presentations

4:29 PM – 5:00 PM

Moderator: Robert D. Schaller, DO

The concluding discussion examines newer pacing technologies and future directions in cardiac device therapy.

Major Topics Covered

• Penn Medicine Arrhythmia Symposium 2026
• Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Atrial Flutter
• Ventricular Tachycardia
• Nonsustained Ventricular Tachycardia
• Supraventricular Tachycardia
• Premature Ventricular Contractions
• Catheter Ablation
• Pulsed Field Ablation
• Radiofrequency Ablation
• Epicardial Ablation
• VT Substrate Mapping
• Electroanatomic Mapping
• Cardiac MRI
• Artificial Intelligence in Electrophysiology
• Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators
• Extravascular ICD
• Leadless Pacemakers
• Conduction System Pacing
• Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
• Cardiac Contractility Modulation
• Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
• Cardioneuroablation
• Genetic Arrhythmia Syndromes
• Sudden Cardiac Death
• Cardiac Sarcoidosis
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Anticoagulation
• Stroke Prevention
• EP Laboratory Safety
• Same-Day Discharge

Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention

Atrial fibrillation remains an important focus of contemporary electrophysiology.

The course includes discussions of low-burden atrial fibrillation, anticoagulation, risk factor modification, catheter ablation, left atrial appendage occlusion, and the interpretation of emerging clinical trial evidence.

Ventricular Tachycardia and Complex Ablation

The 2026 symposium places particular emphasis on the diagnosis and interventional treatment of ventricular tachycardia.

Important clinical themes include substrate identification, epicardial mapping, MRI-guided assessment, septal VT, post-infarction arrhythmias, and complex procedural strategies.

Pulsed Field Ablation and Emerging Technologies

Pulsed field ablation is an important topic in modern cardiac electrophysiology.

The symposium explores its use in atrial fibrillation treatment and potential applications in more complex ablation procedures.

The educational program also examines procedural safety, treatment efficiency, lesion formation, and comparisons with established technologies.

Artificial Intelligence and Cardiac Rhythm Analysis

The curriculum includes a dedicated presentation on AI in electrophysiology.

Relevant applications include ECG interpretation, ambulatory monitoring, electrogram analysis, imaging, atrial fibrillation assessment, and sudden cardiac death risk prediction.

Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators

The device-related curriculum covers modern pacemaker technologies, leadless pacing, extravascular ICDs, conduction system pacing, and other emerging approaches.

The symposium also examines device troubleshooting and the integration of monitoring data into clinical care.

Inherited Arrhythmia Syndromes and Cardiac Genetics

Genetic testing is increasingly relevant to evaluating selected patients with inherited arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy syndromes.

The program examines genetic information in relation to arrhythmia risk, treatment decisions, ablation, and device therapy.

Electrophysiology Laboratory Safety

Clinical procedural education includes vascular access, transseptal techniques, equipment management, procedural preparation, safe discharge, and postprocedural follow-up.

Featured Memorial Lectures

Mark E. Josephson Memorial Lecture

Pasquale Santangeli, MD, PhD

How to Target the Most Complex VT Substrates: A Labor of Love

Leonard N. Horowitz Memorial Lecture

David Callans, MD

Changing Concepts in Post-MI Ventricular Tachycardia

These memorial lectures are among the principal educational highlights of the original symposium.

Continuing Medical Education

The original Penn Medicine symposium was offered as an accredited educational activity for eligible healthcare professionals.

The conference included opportunities for medical and nursing continuing education and Maintenance of Certification participation, subject to applicable provider requirements.

Specific credits and certificates are administered by Penn Medicine and are separate from any independently distributed educational files.

Important CME Notice

Purchasing separately distributed materials from MedicalAmboss does not itself provide:

• Official Penn Medicine CME Credits
• CNE Credits
• ABIM MOC Points
• University Completion Certificates
• Original Conference Registration
• Live Virtual Attendance
• Penn Medicine Learning Platform Access
• Official Publisher Accounts

Why This Course Is Relevant

The Penn Medicine The Mark E. Josephson 33rd Annual State-of-the-Art Arrhythmia Symposium 2026 provides focused education in modern cardiac electrophysiology.

Its scientific curriculum combines atrial fibrillation management, advanced ventricular tachycardia ablation, pulsed field ablation, artificial intelligence, genetic testing, device therapy, and emerging procedural technologies.

The program is particularly relevant to cardiac electrophysiologists, cardiologists, fellows, device specialists, and multidisciplinary professionals involved in managing patients with cardiac rhythm disorders.

Official Program Reference and MedicalAmboss Purchase Scope

Official Penn Medicine Symposium:

https://upenn.cloud-cme.com/arrhythmia2026

Official 2026 Course Details and Agenda:

https://upenn.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=101869&P=0

Official 2026 Program Brochure:

https://upenn.cloud-cme.com/Assets/UPENN/Activities/101869/SOAAS26_Brochure_v5.pdf

These official resources describe the scientific agenda, speakers, date, venue, and original conference arrangements.

They do not establish the exact number of videos or PDFs available in a separately distributed product.

MedicalAmboss File Scope: This listing describes the educational content for reference. Official registration, CME or MOC credits, certificates, live participation, publisher accounts, and streaming-platform access are not included unless explicitly listed as store files.

Short Description

Penn Medicine The Mark E. Josephson 33rd Annual State-of-the-Art Arrhythmia Symposium 2026 – Videos + PDFs provides advanced educational updates in cardiac electrophysiology, atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, catheter ablation, pacing technology, cardiac devices, and emerging arrhythmia treatments.

Held on September 26, 2026, in Philadelphia, the original conference features expert lectures, memorial presentations, case-based discussions, procedural updates, and three concurrent afternoon educational tracks.

Complete Course Topics

1. Atrial Fibrillation and Catheter Ablation

• Non-Thermal Pulsed Field Energy for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
• New Trends in Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factor Modification
• What to Do with Low Burden Atrial Fibrillation
• Creating an Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence – Addressing the Remaining Challenges and Filling Knowledge-Technology Gaps
• Highlights from New Guidelines on Antiarrhythmic Drug Use for Atrial Fibrillation in Understudied Situations
• Panel Discussion with ARS – Atrial Fibrillation Management Controversies: Have Large Trials Provided a Roadmap for Therapy?
• New Insights on Ablation Lesion Formation
• What’s New in Medical Prevention of Strokes

2. Ventricular Tachycardia and Complex Ablation

• Changing Concepts in Post-MI Ventricular Tachycardia
• Epicardial Mapping and VT Ablation in Patients with an Ischemic Substrate
• How to Recognize and Ablate Septal VT Substrate Circuits in NICM
• How to Target the Most Complex VT Substrates – A Labor of Love
• New Strategies for Mapping and Ablating VT Substrate
• ParaHisian VT and VPD Ablation – Tips and Tricks to Optimize Safety and Efficacy
• Nonsustained VT – When to Worry
• Lessons Learned from Serial MR Imaging in VT Ablation Patients
• Debate – Ablation of VT Should Be Performed Coincident with ICD Implant
• How Does Radioablation Work – Lessons Learned from the Translational Laboratory

3. Cardiac Devices and Pacing Technologies

• Conduction System Pacing
• Leadless AV Pacing
• Extravascular ICD Therapy – Highlights of Implantation Techniques in the EP Lab: Prerecorded Cases
• Extravascular ICD Therapy – Case-Based Illustrations
• Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy for Heart Failure
• Troubleshooting Devices and Monitors
• Rapid Fire Cases – New Technology Updates: PFA, Leadless and Extravascular Leads/Devices, Cardioneuroablation, and LAAO Panel Discussion

4. ECG Interpretation, SVT and Clinical Electrophysiology

• How I Approach the Diagnosis of SVT Mechanism – 7 Tips to Remember
• Identifying High Risk of Arrhythmia Events Before the Life-Threatening Episode in Nonischemic Syndromes
• AI in Electrophysiology – Ready for Primetime
• Update on Cardioneuroablation

5. Genetic Arrhythmias and Congenital Heart Disease

• Inherited Arrhythmia and Cardiomyopathy Syndromes
• Role of Genetic Testing in EP Decision Making
• Common Congenital Heart Disease in Adults and Associated Arrhythmias – Pediatric EP Perspective
• Sarcoidosis – Diagnosis, Treatment, Identification of VT Risk and Role/Timing of Ablation

6. Electrophysiology Procedures and EP Laboratory Management

• New Access and Closure Techniques and Technology
• Preparing Your Patient to Get Safely Into and Out of the EP Lab
• Same Day Discharge – Devices, AF Ablation, LAAO
• Welcome and Introductions

Learning Objectives

After reviewing the educational material, learners should be better able to:

1. Evaluate patients with frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT).
2. Recognize important ECG findings associated with serious cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.
3. Understand contemporary catheter ablation strategies for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and ventricular tachycardia.
4. Review the indications and implantation techniques for leadless pacemakers and defibrillator devices.
5. Understand left atrial appendage occlusion, including patient selection, procedural considerations, and complications.
6. Explore artificial intelligence applications in cardiac electrophysiology and ECG interpretation.
7. Evaluate inherited arrhythmia syndromes and understand the clinical role of genetic testing.
8. Review contemporary device therapies for patients with heart failure.
9. Understand atrial fibrillation risk factor modification and anticoagulation strategies for stroke prevention.
10. Review advanced procedural techniques and safety considerations in electrophysiology laboratories.

Target Audience

The Penn Medicine Arrhythmia Symposium 2026 is designed for:

• Cardiac Electrophysiologists
• Clinical Electrophysiologists
• General Cardiologists
• Interventional Cardiologists
• Pediatric Electrophysiologists
• Heart Failure Specialists
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Cardiology Fellows and EP Fellows
• Medical Geneticists
• Electrophysiology Laboratory Staff
• Cardiology Nurses and Advanced Practice Professionals

Why Study the Mark E. Josephson Arrhythmia Symposium 2026?

Cardiac electrophysiology continues to evolve with new ablation technologies, improved cardiac monitoring systems, advanced implantable devices, and expanding applications of artificial intelligence.

The Penn Medicine State-of-the-Art Arrhythmia Symposium 2026 brings these developments together in a comprehensive educational program that connects clinical research with real-world electrophysiology practice.

Its focus on case-based learning, procedural techniques, ECG interpretation, complex arrhythmia management, and device therapy makes it a valuable resource for specialists interested in modern cardiac rhythm care.

For physicians exploring advanced cardiology courses, electrophysiology video lectures, cardiac arrhythmia educational materials, atrial fibrillation ablation training, ventricular tachycardia management, and cardiac pacing technologies, this symposium offers broad coverage of important clinical topics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Penn Medicine Mark E. Josephson Arrhythmia Symposium 2026?

It is an advanced educational symposium covering cardiac electrophysiology, arrhythmia diagnosis, catheter ablation, cardiac devices, and emerging technologies in cardiovascular medicine.

Does the course include videos and PDFs?

Yes. The course materials include video lectures and PDF educational resources.

Does the course cover pulsed field ablation?

Yes. Pulsed field ablation and other emerging ablation technologies are among the program topics.

Is the course useful for electrophysiology fellows?

Yes. The symposium includes advanced electrophysiology discussions, case-based sessions, and procedural topics relevant to EP fellows and practicing electrophysiologists.

Does the course cover atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia?

Yes. Both atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia are major topics, including diagnosis, ablation strategies, clinical management, and emerging treatment technologies.

Does the symposium discuss artificial intelligence in cardiology?

Yes. The program includes AI applications in electrophysiology, ECG interpretation, arrhythmia risk assessment, and clinical decision-making.

Conclusion

Penn Medicine The Mark E. Josephson 33rd Annual State-of-the-Art Arrhythmia Symposium 2026 – Videos + PDFs provides comprehensive educational coverage of modern cardiac electrophysiology.

With topics ranging from atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia to advanced ablation techniques, cardiac pacing, inherited arrhythmia syndromes, and artificial intelligence, the program is a useful resource for professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of cardiac rhythm disorders.