Innovation Summit Section III: Pacing & Implanted Device Therapy

September 04, 2025 | 10:00 AM (EDT) - 10:50 AM (EDT)

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Speakers
Mikhael El-Chami
Electrophysiologist | Professor of Medicine
Emory University
Avi Fischer, MD, FHRS
Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs and Innovation
Orchestra BioMed, Inc.
Devi G Nair, MD, FACC, FHRS
Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology & Research
St. Bernards Medical Center & Arrhythmia Research Group
Venkatakrishna Tholakanahalli
Professor of Medicine | Chief-Cardiac Electrophysiology
University of Minnesota | Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Niraj Varma
Cardiac Electrophysiologist & Professor of Medicine
Cleveland Clinic
Moderator
Emily Zeitler, MD, MHS
Associate Professor of Medicine
Geisel School of Medicine and The Dartmouth Institute

Innovation Summit Section III: Pacing & Implanted Device Therapy

September 04, 2025 | 10:00 AM (EDT) - 10:50 AM (EDT)

The Innovation Summit at HRX Live 2025 is a dynamic half-day program that spotlights transformative technologies, breakthrough treatments and groundbreaking advancements in cardiovascular medicine and electrophysiology. Co-chaired by Jon Piccini and Devi Nair, the summit features rapid-fire presentations that delve into cutting-edge ideas.

Following each session section, attendees have the opportunity to connect in a meaningful, HRX-style engagement. The interactive experience fosters deeper connections between innovators and the individuals who are interested in bringing these innovative and evolving solutions to their community.

Dive deeper into all things Cardiac Ablation, including High-Voltage PFA for Atrial and Ventricular Arrythmias, Steam-based Pulmonary Vein Isolation, Optimizing PFA for Ventricular Tachycardia, and so much more!

Presentation Outline:


Introduction to Innovation in Pacing & Implanted Device Therapy: An overview summary outlining technologies, opportunities, and challenges – Emily Zeitler

10:00 – 10:10 AM


Key Barriers & Innovation in Leadless Pacing – Devi Nair

10:10 – 10:15 AM 


Physiologic Pacing with a Leadless Approach – Mikhael El-Chami

10:15 – 10:20 AM 


Permanent Pacing for Management of Hypertension- Avi Fischer

10:20 – 10:25 AM


Cobra Lead Epicardial Bachman’s Bundle Pacing – Venkatakrishna Tholakanahalli

10:25 – 10:30 AM 


Innovations in Cardiac Stimulation – Niraj Varma

10:30 -10:35 AM


Clinical Implantation and Acute Pacing Performance of a Novel Subxiphoidal Pacemaker System

10:35 – 10:40 AM


Monolithic Silicon Patches for Photostimulation Based Pacing

10:40 – 10:45 AM


Innovation in Wearable Defibrillator Systems

10:45 – 10:50 AM