Texas Heart Institute – The Ali Massumi Cardiac Arrhythmia Symposium 2025

Advanced Cardiac Electrophysiology, Pacing Technologies & Arrhythmia Management

Overview

The Texas Heart Institute Ali Massumi Cardiac Arrhythmia Symposium 2025 is an advanced electrophysiology-focused educational program dedicated to the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of cardiac arrhythmias. The symposium delivers state-of-the-art updates on pacing technologies, atrial fibrillation therapies, implantable cardiac devices, ventricular arrhythmias, and heart failure-related electrophysiology interventions.

Designed for electrophysiologists, cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, and cardiovascular healthcare professionals, the program combines contemporary scientific evidence, emerging technologies, and practical clinical applications to improve outcomes in patients with rhythm disorders.

The symposium emphasizes advances in:

• Conduction System Pacing (CSP)
• Leadless Pacing
• Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (S-ICDs)
• Atrial Fibrillation Management
• Ventricular Arrhythmias
• Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy
• Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM)
• Heart Failure Electrophysiology

Course Features

• 9 Video Lectures
• 1 Educational PDF
• Advanced Electrophysiology Updates
• Evidence-Based Arrhythmia Management
• Contemporary Device Therapy Reviews
• Clinical Trial Updates
• Expert Faculty Discussions
• Practical Patient Selection Strategies
• Heart Failure & EP Integration
• Emerging Cardiac Technologies

Target Audience

Physicians

• Cardiologists
• Cardiac Electrophysiologists
• Cardiology Fellows
• Cardiovascular Surgeons
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• General Practitioners

Allied Health Professionals

• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Cardiovascular Nurses
• Cath Lab Personnel
• Cardiac Technologists
• Medical Students

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this symposium, participants will be able to:

• Explain the role of Conduction System Pacing (CSP) in modern arrhythmia management.
• Select appropriate pacing systems based on patient characteristics.
• Evaluate indications for leadless pacing technologies.
• Compare leadless pacemakers with traditional pacing systems.
• Assess the role of Subcutaneous ICDs (S-ICDs) in high-risk patients.
• Compare S-ICDs with conventional transvenous ICD systems.
• Optimize antiarrhythmic drug therapy for atrial and ventricular arrhythmias.
• Apply contemporary evidence supporting emerging atrial fibrillation therapies.
• Identify patients most likely to benefit from novel AF treatment approaches.
• Understand the physiological and clinical role of Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM).

Core Topics Covered

Conduction System Pacing (CSP)

One of the central themes of the symposium is the rapid evolution of physiologic pacing.

Topics Include

• His Bundle Pacing
• Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing
• Bradycardia management
• Heart failure applications
• Device selection
• Lead implantation strategies

Faculty review how CSP is transforming modern pacing therapy by preserving physiologic ventricular activation.

Leadless Pacing

Dedicated sessions review advances in leadless pacemaker technology.

Covered Areas

• Leadless pacemaker systems
• Patient selection
• Procedural considerations
• Long-term outcomes
• Device safety
• Future innovations

Participants gain insight into the growing role of leadless technologies in rhythm management.

Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (S-ICDs)

The symposium reviews indications and practical applications of S-ICDs.

Topics Include

• Sudden cardiac death prevention
• High-risk arrhythmia patients
• S-ICD implantation
• Advantages and limitations
• Device selection strategies
• Clinical outcomes

Comparisons between S-ICDs and traditional transvenous ICD systems are discussed in depth.

Atrial Fibrillation Management

Atrial fibrillation remains a major focus of the program.

Covered Topics

• Contemporary AF therapies
• Clinical trial updates
• Rhythm control strategies
• Rate control approaches
• Patient selection
• Personalized treatment planning

Faculty review emerging treatment modalities and evolving management paradigms.

Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy

The symposium examines the ongoing role of pharmacologic rhythm control.

Topics Include

• Antiarrhythmic medications
• Drug selection
• Safety considerations
• Ventricular arrhythmias
• Atrial fibrillation treatment
• Comparative effectiveness

Discussions focus on balancing efficacy with long-term safety.

Ventricular Tachycardia & High-Risk Arrhythmias

Advanced arrhythmia management is addressed through focused sessions.

Covered Areas

• Ventricular tachycardia
• Sudden cardiac death prevention
• Device therapy
• Risk stratification
• Electrophysiology interventions
• Long-term management strategies

Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM)

The symposium explores one of the emerging device therapies in heart failure care.

Topics Include

• Cardiac Contractility Modulation
• Physiologic mechanisms
• Heart failure applications
• Patient selection
• Clinical outcomes
• Comparison with other advanced therapies

Faculty review how CCM may benefit selected heart failure patients who are not candidates for traditional CRT.

Heart Failure & Electrophysiology

The overlap between heart failure and rhythm management receives dedicated attention.

Covered Topics

• Arrhythmias in heart failure
• Device-based therapies
• Pacing strategies
• Advanced heart failure interventions
• Electrophysiology-guided management
• Outcome optimization

Emerging Electrophysiology Technologies

The symposium highlights future directions in EP.

Topics Include

• Next-generation pacing systems
• Novel device technologies
• Advanced AF therapies
• Precision electrophysiology
• Clinical innovation
• Future treatment paradigms

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Strong focus on contemporary electrophysiology practice

✔ Comprehensive review of pacing innovations

✔ Detailed leadless pacing education

✔ In-depth S-ICD discussions

✔ Advanced atrial fibrillation management updates

✔ Practical patient selection strategies

✔ Integration of heart failure and electrophysiology

✔ Evidence-based clinical trial reviews

✔ Emerging technology coverage

✔ Relevant for both specialists and trainees

+ Topics:

• Agenda.pdf
• AI in EP.mp4
• Alcohol Ablation of PVC and VT.mp4
• Antiarrhythmic Drugs.mp4
• Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM).mp4
• Conduction System Pacing.mp4
• Leadless Pacing.mp4
• Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion.mp4
• New Treatment Modalities for AF.mp4
• Subcutaneous and Extravascular ICD.mp4