Young Investigator Awards Competition - Clinical EP Finalists-Young Investigator Awards

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In the HRS 2020 Science Young Investigator Competition, three finalists presented their research on various topics related to cardiac electrophysiology. The first presenter, Dr. Nong, discussed gender differences in complications following catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) . The study used nationwide data from Australia and New Zealand and found that females had a 28% higher risk of complications, specifically pericardial fusion, bleeding, vascular injury, and complete heart block. The second presenter, Dr. Chen, talked about optimizing current paths in measuring impedance change during radiofrequency ablation. The study used a prototype impedance-based imaging system that showed potential for real-time visualization of ablation lesions. The third presenter, Dr. Howell, presented on sex-specific prediction of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) response using machine learning. The study developed machine learning models for CRT response prediction in both men and women, and found that the machine learning models outperformed current ACC/AHA guidelines in predicting CRT response. Overall, the finalists showcased innovative research in the field of cardiac electrophysiology and highlighted the importance of understanding gender differences and utilizing advanced technologies for improved patient outcomes.

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HRS 2020 Science Young Investigator Competition

cardiac electrophysiology

gender differences

complications

catheter ablation

atrial fibrillation

impedance change

radiofrequency ablation

cardiac resynchronization therapy

machine learning