The Beat Webinar Series - Episode 18: The Autonomic Nervous System - Next Ablation Frontier LIVE at HRS 2025 (On-Demand)-The Beat Episode 18 (Video)

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The webinar hosted by the Heart Rhythm Society focuses on the autonomic nervous system and its role as the next frontier in ablation therapy for heart arrhythmias. Esteemed speakers Dr. Kalyanam Shivkumar, Dr. Carlos Murillo, Dr. Pashon, and Dr. Stavros Stavrakis lead discussions on how the inherent nervous system of the heart affects conditions like atrial fibrillation (AF) and vasovagal syncope. A key point raised emphasizes that there is no entirely denervated heart due to persistent innervation through areas like the epicardial fat pads. The complexity of autonomic modulation is explored with insights into neural connections, the impact of vagal nerve stimulation, and the intricate balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic influences. The session highlights differing views on cardioneuroablation and vagal modulation for treating AF, indicating a need for further research. Discussions also examine the role of pulse field ablation and the potential risks and benefits of autonomic interventions. The webinar concludes by acknowledging the necessity of individualized treatment plans that consider both therapeutic innovations and patient-specific factors in managing arrhythmias via autonomic regulation.

Keywords

autonomic nervous system

ablation therapy

heart arrhythmias

atrial fibrillation

vagal nerve stimulation

cardioneuroablation

pulse field ablation