EHRA Cardio Talk

Epizode

• OPTION, CHAMPION-AF and Beyond: The future of LAAO 01.06.2026 23min

  With Devi Nair, St. Bernards Medical Centre - Jonesboro, USA, Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia and Jacopo Imberti, Modena Polyclinic Modena University Hospital, Modena - Italy. This podcast will tackle the evolving role of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) in atrial fibrillation management, from current indications to its potential future as an alternative to long-term anticoagulation. Together with Devi Nair, we will discuss recent trials, real-world practice, ongoing controversies, and what the future of stroke prevention in AF may look like.
• Re-do AF procedures 02.05.2026 28min

  With Antonio Frontera, IRCCS Ca' Grande Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan - Italy, Stefan Simovic, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia and Jacopo Francesco Imberti, University of Modena, Modena -  Italy. In this episode, cardiac electrophysiologist Antonio Frontera shares expert insights on managing atrial fibrillation recurrences after pulmonary vein isolation, strategies for redo procedures, evolving ablation techniques, and key recommendations from the latest EHRA consensus on post-ablation atrial tachycardias.
• Patient engagement 01.04.2026 24min

  With Inga Drossart, ESC Patient Forum, Berlin - Germany, Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia and Vera Maslova, University Medical Center of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel - Germany. In this podcast, we will talk about patient engagement at two levels: as active partners in their own care and as patient advocates in the healthcare system.
• Atrial Fibrillation burden 02.03.2026 27min

  With Wolfram Doehner, Charite University Hospital, Berlin - Germany, Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia and Jacopo Francesco Imberti, Modena Polyclinic Modena University Hospital, Modena - Italy. This podcast episode will tackle AF burden, clinical implications and association of AF burden with clinical outcomes.
• Bipolar ablation 02.02.2026 29min

  With Piotr Futyma, St. Joseph's Heart Rhythm Center, Rzeszow - Poland, Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia and Anthony Li, St George's University of London, London - UK. In this episode of EHRA Cardio Talk, we welcome Piotr Futyma, a leading expert in bipolar ablation and an active member of the EHRA Scientific Initiatives Committee. Together with hosts Stefan Simovic and Anthony Li, he explores the evolving role of bipolar ablation, discusses current challenges and future opportunities, and shares practical insights from clinical experience.
• Arrhythmias in pregnancy 05.01.2026 25min

  With Kristina Haugaa, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, Oslo - Norway, Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia and Augusto Meretta, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden - The Netherlands. During this podcast, Kristina Haugaa, Augusto Meretta and Stefan Simovic will explore how to diagnose and manage arrhythmias safely during pregnancy, balancing maternal and fetal health through multidisciplinary, evidence-based care.
• My favourite studies in 2025 01.12.2025 32min

  With Andrea Sarkozy, University Hospital (UZ) Brussels, Brussels - Belgium and Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia. During this podcast Andrea Sarkozy and Stefan Simovic will discuss the most impactful studies in electrophysiology published in 2025, highlighting key findings, clinical implications, and how they may influence future practice.
• Sustainability in electrophysiology 03.11.2025 32min

  With Carsten W Israel, Bethel-Clinic, Bielefeld - Germany, and Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac - Serbia. During this podcast, Carsten Israel and Stefan Simovic will discuss how electrophysiology can adopt sustainable practices while maintaining high-quality patient care. 
• EHRA antiarrhythmic drugs document 29.09.2025 24min

  With Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia, Augusto Meretta, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden - The Netherlands, and Jose Luis Merino, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid - Spain. During this podcast, Jose Luis Merino, Stefan Simovic and Augusto Meretta will discuss key insights and innovations behind the 2025 EHRA practical compendium on antiarrhythmic drugs, including its new classification system, clinical guidance across Europe, drug interactions, combination therapies, and the future of pharmacological rhythm control.
• 2025 ESC-EHRA Atlas on Heart Rhythm Disorders 01.09.2025 29min

  With Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia, Vera Maslova, University Medical Center of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel - Germany, Daniel Scherr Medical University of Graz, Austria, and Michal Farkowski, Ministry of Interior and Administration National Medical Institute, Warsaw, Poland. During this podcast Daniel Scherr, Michal Farkowski, Stefan Simovic and Vera Maslova will explore the newly published 2025 ESC-EHRA Atlas on Heart Rhythm Disorders, featured in EP Europace journal offering key insights into global arrhythmia care. 
• State of the art of artificial intelligence in clinical electrophysiology - scientific statement 28.07.2025 29min

  With Emma Svennberg, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm -  Sweden, Sabine Ernst, Royal Brompton Hospital, London - UK, Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia and Dominik Linz, Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC), Maastricht - The Netherlands. During this podcast, Emma Svennberg, Sabine Ernst, Stefan Simovic and Dominik Linz will tackle EHRA–ESC–HRS scientific statement sets new standards for trustworthy AI in electrophysiology, using a 29-item reporting checklist. EP Europace: State of the Art of Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Electrophysiology in 2025: A Scientific Statement of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) of the ESC, the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), and the ESC Working Group on E-Cardiology
• Conduction system pacing indications 01.07.2025 28min

  With Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia, Jacopo Francesco Imberti, Modena Polyclinic Modena University Hospital, Modena - Italy, Haran Burri, Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Geneva - Switzerland and Michael Glikson, Jesselson Integrated Heart Center of Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem - Israel. In this podcast, Haran Burri, Michael Glikson, Stefan Simovic and Jacopo Imberti will discuss Conduction system pacing indications. This 2025 EHRA Cardio Talk Keep the rhythm podcast series is supported by Medtronic in the form of unrestricted financial support. The discussion has not been influenced in any way by its sponsor. 
• SCD prevention in HFrEF population 30.05.2025 25min

  With David Duncker, Hannover Heart Rhythm Center, Hannover - Germany, Marco Metra, University of Brescia, Brescia - Italy, Micaela Ebert, Heart Center, University Hospital Dresden, Dresden - Germany, and Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia  During this podcast Marco Metra, David Duncker, Stefan Simovic & Mica Ebert will discuss sudden cardiac death prevention (SCD) in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). This 2025 EHRA Cardio Talk Keep the rhythm podcast series is supported by ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions in the form of unrestricted financial support. The discussion has not been influenced in any way by its sponsors.
• Management of patients with transvalvular leads undergoing percutaneous tricuspid valve interventions 30.04.2025 31min

  With Jean-Claude Deharo, Hospital La Timone Adults, Marseille - France, Professor Fabien Praz, Inselspital Bern - Switzerland, Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia and Vera Maslova, University Medical Center of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel - Germany. This episode will tackle the EHRA Consensus document on management of patients with transvalvular leads undergoing percutaneous tricuspid clave interventions, focusing on assessment, procedural insights, post-procedure care, and expert perspectives. This 2025 EHRA Cardio Talk podcast is supported by Philips in the form of unrestricted financial support. The discussion has not been influenced in any way by its sponsors.
• EHRA 2025 Highlights 04.04.2025 23min

  With Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia, Stelios Tzeis, Mitera Hospital, Athens - Greece, and Natasja de Groot, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam - The Netherlands, and Dominik Linz, Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC), Maastricht - The Netherlands. During this podcast Stefan Simovic, Natasja de Groot, Stylianos Tzeis and Dominik Linz will tackle the EHRA 2025 Highlights  (scientific breakthroughs, major trial results, latest news on in catheter ablation and leadless pacing). 
• From subclinical to clinical AF: unmasking AHREs 28.02.2025 29min

  With Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia, and Gregory Y.H. Lip, University of Liverpool, Liverpool - UK. This episode will tackle the current status and management of subclinical atrial fibrillation and atrial high rate episodes.
• Non-transvenous ICDs 29.01.2025 31min

  With Lucas Boersma, St.Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein - The Netherlands, and Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia. Join us for an exciting episode on non-transvenous ICDs, exploring their advantages and future potential.  
• EHRA Updated Core Curriculum 02.01.2025 23min

  With Doctor Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia, Serge Trines, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden - The Netherlands and Philip Moore, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London - UK This episode focuses on the EHRA Updated Core Curriculum.
• My favourite studies in 2024 29.11.2024 21min

  With Arian Sultan, St. Georg Heart Center Asklepios Clinic Hamburg - Germany, Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia and David Duncker,  Hannover Heart Rhythm Center, Hannover - Germany. This episode is a 2024 overview of Arian Sultan's favourite studies. 
• Best evidence in EP 04.11.2024 25min

  With David Duncker, Hannover Heart Rhythm Center, Hannover - Germany, Stefan Simovic, Clinical Center Kragujevac & Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac - Serbia, and John Mandrola, Baptist Health, Louisville - USA. This episode strives for the best evidence together with John Mandrola.