Welcome to EP Edge Journal Watch — where cardiac electrophysiology meets evidence, precision, and perspective. Hosted by Dr. Niraj Sharma, this bi-weekly podcast distills high-impact cardiovascular and EP research into clear, clinically meaningful insights. Each episode goes beyond headlines and abstracts to uncover what new studies actually mean for patient care, decision-making, and the future of electrophysiology. What EP Edge Journal Watch stands for: Evidence-based practice Precision el ...
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EP Edge Journal Watch Issue 3: Smartwatch AFib Detection: Accuracy, False Alerts, Apple Watch ECG, and What Clinicians Need to Know
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Smartwatches are now among the most widely used heart-monitoring tools in the world — but how accurate are they really at detecting AFib? In this December 2025 Issue 3 of EP-Edge Journal Watch, Dr. Niraj Sharma, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, breaks down the strongest evidence to date on smartwatch AFib detection, Apple Watch ECG per…
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EP Edge Journal Watch: Critical Analysis: AQUATIC Trial — AF + CAD: Impact on Antithrombotic Strategy (NEJM October 2025)
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In this special EP Edge Journal Watch episode, Dr. Niraj Sharma delivers a critical analysis of the landmark AQUATIC Trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (October 2025). This pivotal study explores optimal antithrombotic strategies in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and coronary artery disease (CAD) — balancing ischemic pr…
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EP Edge Journal Watch — November 2025, Edition 2: From Lifestyle to Lifeline
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In this episode, Dr. Niraj Sharma breaks down six pivotal studies shaping today’s electrophysiology and cardiology practice—from lifestyle-driven AF control (ARREST-AF) and post-CABG atrial fibrillation management to the DOAC + aspirin conundrum in stable CAD, the return of digitoxin in HFrEF, insights from CABANA-Substudy, and the latest ICD regis…
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EP Edge Journal Watch | Episode 1, November 2025: Potassium and VT, GDMT Withdrawal & AF Risk Uncovered
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In this inaugural episode, Dr. Niraj Sharma breaks down three pivotal studies that could shift daily EP practice: How high-normal potassium targeting can reduce VT burden (POT-CAST trial). When GDMT withdrawal may be safe after recovery from tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy. Why adverse pregnancy outcomes may predict long-term AF risk. Get the si…
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