The EP Edit is the official podcast of "EP Lab Digest," a monthly publication for electrophysiologists and allied health professionals in the field of cardiac electrophysiology (EP). Each episode, we share candid conversations with thought leaders in the field about the latest advances in EP as well as emerging tools and technologies. To learn more about The EP Edit, visit www.eplapdigest.com.
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Novel Research Demonstrates Improved Patient Outcomes and Reduced Health Care Resource Utilization
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Part 2 of Podcast Discussion With Rod Passman, MD, MSCE, FACC, FHRS, FAHA; Suneet Mittal, MD, FACC, FHRS; and Mintu Turakhia, MD, MAS, FACC, FHRS, FAHA In this special 2-part series of The EP Edit podcast, Drs Rod Passman and Suneet Mittal join Dr Mintu Turakhia for a roundtable discussion on outcomes and new guidance in cardiac ambulatory monitori…
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Meet the Presidents: How Presidents of Societies Influence the Management of Atrial Fibrillation
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In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, Rod Passman, MD, talks with Jodie Hurwitz, MD, President of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), about the selection of authors for HRS clinical guidelines, how atrial fibrillation (AF) guidelines will change practice, the impact of pulsed field ablation, and the role of HRS in maintaining high-quality care in int…
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The Added Value of Advanced Practice Clinician-Led Care in Atrial Fibrillation
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In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we share a discussion with William Cho, PA-C, and Monique Young, ACNP, on the benefits of advanced practice clinician (APC)-led clinical care for atrial fibrillation (AF), including in managing the risk of bleeding in AF patients, using nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) to help with sta…
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Review of the 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation, Including Impact on Clinical Practice
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In this episode, we are sharing a discussion on the new guidelines for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation (AF). Featured in this discussion are Brett Atwater, MD; Courtney Channels, NP; Pamela Brandt, DO; and Eric Sklar, MD, from the Inova AF Center at Inova Health System in Fairfax, Virginia.…
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Early Ambulation and Same Day Discharge: Creating Efficiencies in the Electrophysiology Lab and Improving Patient Satisfaction
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In this episode of The EP Edit, we feature a discussion with Benjamin D’Souza, MD, from Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, on how an early ambulation program can enable same day discharge, create efficiencies in workflow, and improve patient satisfaction.
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Innovation and Passion in Electrophysiology: Interview With Devi Nair, MD
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In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we feature a discussion between Devi Nair, MD, and Edward J Schloss, MD. Dr Schloss talks with Dr Nair about her long and successful career in cardiac electrophysiology (EP).
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Quality Improvement in Cardiac Electrophysiology
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In this episode, we feature a discussion with Jose Osorio, MD, from HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami, Florida, and Paul Zei, MD, from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Drs Osorio and Zei discuss quality improvement in electrophysiology, with the focus on building a high-quality, comprehensive atrial fibrillation program.…
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Digital Health in the Clinical Practice: Benefits, Challenges, and Updates About the REACT-AF Trial
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In this episode of The EP Edit, we feature a discussion with Rod S. Passman, MD, and Hamid Ghanbari, MD, about how digital health is changing the EP practice, the benefits and pitfalls of current technology, challenges with data flow, and questions that will be answered in the REACT-AF trial. To view the transcript for this episode, visit www.eplab…
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In this episode, we are highlighting some of the presentations from Heart Rhythm 2023, the Heart Rhythm Society’s annual meeting, which took place May 19-21, 2023. Included here are onsite interviews with Doug Darden, MD, Pamela Mason, MD, Marco Perez, MD, and Monica Pammer Austin, PAC.
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Future Care: Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, and the Reinvention of Medicine
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For this episode of The EP Edit, EP Lab Digest’s Clinical Editor Bradley Knight, MD, talked with Jagmeet Singh, MD, about his new book, entitled Future Care: Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, and the Reinvention of Medicine. You can view the transcript for this episode at www.eplabdigest.com/podcast
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Challenges and Updates in the Management of Arrhythmias During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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In this episode, we are highlighting a discussion on challenges and updates in the management of arrhythmias during pregnancy and postpartum. Dr Mehta is a cardiac electrophysiologist and Dr Alpay is a maternal fetal medicine specialist; both are located at Corewell Health in Michigan. You can read the transcript for this episode here.…
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Highlights From the 2023 Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium
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In this episode of The EP Edit, we share some highlights from the annual Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, which took place February 24-25, 2023 in Park City, Utah. Included here are some of our featured interviews with faculty from #WAFib2023. You can find transcripts for these interviews here.…
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The Role of Simulation Training in Cardiac Electrophysiology
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In this episode of The EP Edit, we are highlighting a discussion on simulation training in cardiac electrophysiology (EP). Stephan P. Seslar, MD, PhD, is an attending pediatric cardiologist and electrophysiologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital and assistant professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Ashkan Ehdaie, MD, is an assi…
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Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Cardiology, and Cardiac Electrophysiology
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In this episode of The EP Edit, we are highlighting a discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine, cardiology, and cardiac electrophysiology (EP). Lior Jankelson, MD, PhD, is the director of the Inherited Arrhythmia Program, principal investigator (PI) of the Computational Cardiology Research Lab, and associate professor of medicine at N…
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Artificial Intelligence and Inherited Arrhythmias
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In this episode, we are highlighting a discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) and inherited arrhythmias. Lior Jankelson, MD, PhD, is the director of the inherited arrhythmia program, PI of the computational cardiology research lab, and associate professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health in New York. Zachi Attia, PhD, is the codirector of AI i…
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Electrotherapy Using Wireless, Body-Integrated Devices With an Advanced Bioresorbable Pacemaker
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In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we are highlighting a discussion with researchers from Northwestern University about the concept of a bioresorbable pacemaker. Igor Efimov, PhD, is a professor of biomedical engineering and professor of medicine at Northwestern University. Anna Pfenniger, MD, PhD, is physician scientist in cardiac electrophys…
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Ventricular Arrhythmias and Heart Failure: Advances in Pacing
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In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we are highlighting the November 10th session of the Great Debates & Updates in Electrophysiology (GDUEP) conference, which will focus on management strategies for ventricular arrhythmias and heart failure. Brad Knight, MD, and Raul Weiss, MD, are Course Co-Directors of the GDUEP and will be presenting during…
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Management and Treatment of Autonomic Disorders, Including Updates in Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: Part 2
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In part 2 of this episode with Drs Satish Raj and Artur Fedorowski, they discuss diagnosis and treatment options for this population of patients, current challenges and future directions in treatment. Dr Raj is the medical director of the Calgary Autonomic Investigation & Management Centre and professor of Cardiac Sciences at the Libin Cardiovascul…
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Management and Treatment of Autonomic Disorders, Including Updates in Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: Part 1
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In this episode of The EP Edit, we are featuring part 1 of our discussion with Drs Satish Raj and Artur Fedorowski about recent updates in dysautonomia, including post-COVID-19 postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Dr Raj is the medical director of the Calgary Autonomic Investigation & Management Centre and professor of Cardiac Sciences…
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Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium: Discussing Advances in Treatment, Digital Health, and Ongoing Research With Nassir Marrouche, MD
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In this episode of the EP Edit, we speak with Nassir F. Marrouche, MD, director of the Western Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Symposium, about this premier educational event focused exclusively on AFib. Dr Marrouche is the director of the Tulane Heart and Vascular Institute and The Research Innovation for Arrhythmia Discoveries (TRIAD) at Tulane Univer…
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Great Debates & Updates in EP: Physiological Pacing Techniques
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In this episode, we are discussing best physiological pacing techniques, which will be the focus of the September 8th session of the Great Debates & Updates in Electrophysiology (GDUEP) conference. Joining us is Dr Aseem Desai and Dr Gopi Dandamudi. Dr Desai is a GDUEP Course Co-Director and the Co-Director of Mission Heritage Heart Rhythm Speciali…
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Atrial Fibrillation: Commentaries on Recent Publications
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In this episode of The EP Edit, we’re featuring commentaries from the authors of 2 recent articles in EP Lab Digest. In the first commentary, Linda Moulton, RN, MS, discusses her July 2022 paper on the relationship between atrial fibrillation and dementia. In the second, Jessica Bower, MSN, RN, CCRN, RCIS, discusses her new article on a novel pathw…
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An Innovative Model for Practicing Cardiac Electrophysiology
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In this episode of The EP Edit, we’re featuring a discussion on an innovative new model of care for cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology (EP). Dr Moeen Saleem and Dr Kanwar Singh discuss the independent private practice care model at the Midwest Cardiovascular Institute in Naperville, Illinois, and Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Houma…
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Highlighted Sessions From Heart Rhythm 2022
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In this episode of The EP Edit, we’re featuring session highlights from the Heart Rhythm 2022 conference, which took place April 29th to May 1st in San Francisco, California. Featured are on-site interviews with Christine P. Hendon, PhD; Patrick Boyle, PhD, FHRS; Stacey Rentschler, MD, PhD; Eugene Chung, MD, MS, MPH, FHRS; and Sandeep Saha, MD, MS,…
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Great Debates & Updates in Electrophysiology: Highlights and What to Expect at Upcoming Sessions
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In this episode of The EP Edit, we’re featuring information about the Great Debates & Updates in Electrophysiology (GDUEP) conference, a quarterly virtual series taking place throughout 2022. Course codirectors Jessica Charron, APN, and Susan Kim, MD, will be discussing the unique format of the meeting, what attendees will like about this event, as…
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Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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In this episode of The EP Edit, we’re featuring a discussion on the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning in cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Arun Sridhar and Dr. Patrick Boyle from the University of Washington will be discussing current applications, future directions, as well as their recent article in EP Lab Digest. …
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Remote Monitoring Workflow in EP: Challenges and Opportunities
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In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we’re featuring a discussion about remote patient monitoring in cardiac electrophysiology. Martha G. Ferrara, DNP, FNP, CCDS, FHRS, Assistant Director of EP Services and Practice Manager at White Plains Hospital Center in White Plains, New York, and Anthony Mercando, MD, FACC, FAHA, from White Plains Hospital…
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Same-Day Discharge After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
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In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we feature a discussion on same-day discharge for atrial fibrillation ablation. Andre Gauri, MD, Chief of Electrophysiology at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is joined by Marc Deyell, MD, MSc(Epi), FHRS, FRCPC, EP Lab Director at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, to discuss their…
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Advanced Lead Extraction Techniques: Current Approaches and Future Trends
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In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we’re featuring a discussion on advanced lead extraction techniques. Dr. Jonathan Salcedo, cardiac electrophysiologist with Silicon Valley Cardiology / Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) - Sutter Health, is joined by Dr. Robert Schaller, Director of the Cardiac Lead Extraction Program at Penn Medicine, to di…
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The Role of the Allied Health Professional in Providing High-Quality EP Care
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In this episode of The EP Edit, we’re featuring a discussion on the role of advanced practice providers (APPs) in the field of cardiac electrophysiology (EP), including the use of risk factor management in the atrial fibrillation (AF) clinic. Nurse practitioners Tara Parham, MSN, AGACNP-BC from the University of Pennsylvania, and Deanna M. Tregonin…
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APP-Led Models of Care: Perspectives From a Nurse Practitioner and Physician
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In this episode of The EP Edit, we’re featuring a conversation with Andrea Robinson, NP, and Anish K. Amin, MD, to discuss their Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics (ACT) Clinics, which are both led by advanced practice providers (APPs), as well as their pharmacist-led antiarrhythmic drug clinic. They offer the APP and phys…
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A Modern Approach to Streamlining Cardiac Device Patient Care
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In this episode from April 2021, we’re speaking with electrophysiologist Dr. Jason Lappe. Dr. Lappe is going to share his experience in adopting modern workflow technology at his cardiac device clinic in order to support rapid patient growth and an expanding remote care focus. This episode is sponsored by Murj, a cloud-based cardiac device manageme…
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Cardiac Considerations for Athletes Post COVID-19 Infection
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In this episode November 2020, we're looking at specific considerations for athletes after COVID-19 infection, including the risk for developing cardiac complications as well as guidance on safe participation in sports after COVID-19 infection. We're joined by Dr. Mustafa Husaini and Dr. Jordan Prutkin, who recently published an article on cardiova…
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on EP Fellowship Training and Education
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In this episode from September 2020, we're examining the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowship training and education. We're joined by Dr. John Catanzaro, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Program Director of the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship, and Associate Medical Director of the …
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Wearables and the Electrophysiology Practice
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In this episode from July 2020, we're joined by Dr. Khaldoun Tarakji to discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with the use of wearable technologies in the EP practice. Dr. Tarakji is an electrophysiologist and the Associate Section Head of Cardiac Electrophysiology at the Cleveland Clinic. He is also the founder and director of the Ce…
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Telehealth Best Practices for the EP Clinic, and Considerations Before Reopening
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In this episode from June 2020, we're talking with Amber Seiler, NP, Arrhythmia Services Program Coordinator at Cone Health in Greensboro, North Carolina, about the challenges of building a telehealth program for EP patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as recommendations for reopening EP practices. The interview is by Jodie Elrod, Managin…
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Current Uses of 3D Printed Cardiac Models in Electrophysiology
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In this episode from March 2020, we’re talking with Alejandro Jimenez Restrepo, MD about his work utilizing three-dimensional (3D) printing in cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Restrepo is a cardiac electrophysiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and an Assistant Professor …
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Managing Atrial Fibrillation in the Emergency Department
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In this episode from January 2020, we talked with Dr. DaMarcus Baymon and Dr. Christopher Baugh about their strategies for achieving best outcomes for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib) in the emergency department (ED). Dr. Baymon and Dr. Baugh are from the emergency medicine department at Brigham & Women's Hospital. For more informatio…
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Cardio-Oncology, From an Electrophysiologist’s Perspective
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In this episode from November 2019, we speak with electrophysiologist Dr. Michael Fradley about the emergence, development and future of cardio-oncology. Dr. Fradley is the Director of the joint USF-Moffitt Cancer Center Cardio-Oncology Program and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine in Ta…
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In this episode from October 2019, The EP Edit speaks with Dr. Jose Osorio, medical director of the EP lab at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama, about his techniques for eliminating the use of fluoroscopy in EP procedures.
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In this episode from July 2019, we feature two interviews. The first is with Marco Perez, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist and director of the Stanford Inherited Cardiac Arrhythmia Clinic, about his work and research in long QT syndrome. Later in the podcast, we speak with Jasmine Wylie, a Family Support and Engagement Advisor at the Sudden Arrhyt…
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Academic Versus Private Practice: Which is Better for Electrophysiologists?
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In this episode from July 2019, EP Lab Digest speaks with Sandeep A. Saha, MD, MS to get his perspectives as an early career electrophysiologist on the differences between academic and private practice electrophysiology (EP). He discusses some of the challenges that early career electrophysiologists face, provides helpful tips from his own experien…
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Twitter and the Electrophysiology (EP) Field
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In this episode from May 2019, we’re joined by Dr. Edward J. Schloss, a cardiac electrophysiologist and the Division Chief of Cardiac Electrophysiology at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. With over 10,500 followers, Dr. Schloss has an active and longstanding account (@EJSMD) on Twitter. In this podcast, we asked for his perspectives on how …
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