Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute Hosts EPLive 2026
Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The event, hosted by the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David s Medical Center, highlights advancements in cardiovascular care, potentially boosting the reputation and future patient volume for St. David s Medical Center and other participating medical centers. Innovations in treatments like combined atrial fibrillation ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion, and pulsed field ablation, could drive demand for related medical devices and services, positively impacting the healthcare and medical device industries.
The Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David s Medical Center hosted its eighth international symposium, EPLive 2026, on complex arrhythmias from May 28-29, 2026. The event saw a record 1,600 participants globally, with 200 attending in person. The symposium served as a platform for physicians and healthcare professionals to learn about and collaborate on treating complex cardiac arrhythmias. Live cases were broadcast from St. David s Medical Center's Electrophysiology Center, showcasing new technologies and techniques pioneered by physicians at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. Key innovations included a streamlined approach combining atrial fibrillation ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion into a single procedure, and advancements in pulsed field ablation. Premier medical centers from countries like Colombia, Italy, and the United States also contributed cases. Andrea Natale, M.D., served as the executive medical director of the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and EPLive course director, with Amin Al-Ahmad, M.D., as co-director. Physicians received American Medical Association Physician's Recognition Award Category 1 Credit hours for their participation.
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