Event category: Concurrent Session

Robotic navigation, AI-assisted mapping, and automated lesion delivery are redefining procedural EP. This forward-looking session examines the feasibility, safety, and workflow transformation of semi-autonomous and autonomous EP labs.

We aren't just changing the tool; we are changing the physics of the procedure. By moving to programmable platforms, we give the electrophysiologist the 'knobs' to tune therapy in real-time, moving EP from a practiced art to a precise science.

This discussion explores how socially assistive robotics (“social robotica”) can enhance patient education by delivering consistent, personalized, and engaging coaching at the bedside, in clinics, and at home. We’ll review current use cases (e.g., medication adherence, rehab support, patient information, risk factor and lifestyle modification, chronic disease self-management), what the evidence says about patient outcomes and equity, and how robots can integrate with care teams and digital health tools. Participants will discuss practical design and implementation considerations—workflow fit, accessibility, privacy, trust, and safety—and leave with a framework for evaluating where social robots add real value in integrated care.

Arrhythmia care is often a necessity—but not all patients have equal access to cutting-edge treatments, timely diagnoses, or educational resources. In this interactive session, allied professionals will explore the barriers faced by underserved communities—including rural, low-income, and minority populations—in accessing effective heart rhythm care. We will discuss the role of the allied professional in leveraging telehealth, mobile clinics, wearable technology, community education, and culturally sensitive care models.

Cardiac genetics offers a compelling test case for digitally enabled precision medicine—where the convergence of genomics and continuous data has the potential to fundamentally reshape how risk is understood, monitored, and managed. This session will explore these themes as well as the potential for interventional therapies that can fundamentally change outcomes.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we detect, diagnose, and manage arrhythmias—but what is the role of digital transformation in achieving sustainable healthcare delivery? This session unpacks the promise and the challenges of AI in heart rhythm care, from wearable devices that flag arrhythmias in real time to decision-support algorithms that guide risk assessment and personalized therapy. Participants will discuss common pitfalls (including bias, data privacy, and workflow integration) and explore practical ways to harness AI tools for patient care, device management, and interprofessional collaboration. Whether you're a nurse, technician, pharmacist, or physician assistant, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to critically evaluate new technologies, optimize patient outcomes, and become a champion for responsible innovation in your clinical setting.