What Does a Fully Connected EP Lab Look Like? Bridging Data, Imaging, and Workflow in Complex Ablation - Powered by Siemens Healthineers-What Does a Fully Connected EP Lab Look Like? Bridging Data, Imaging, and Workflow in Complex Ablation

What Does a Fully Connected EP Lab Look Like? Bridging Data, Imaging, and Workflow in Complex Ablation - Powered by Siemens Healthineers

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The panel discussed what a fully connected EP lab should look like and why interoperability matters. Speakers emphasized that EP requires constant integration of multiple data sources—mapping, fluoroscopy, ICE, recording systems, and signals—and that the growing speed of procedures makes even small technical failures costly. Major themes included reducing clutter, eliminating redundant systems, synchronizing clocks, and improving workflow so cases can be done faster with fewer people in the room.<br /><br />Panelists debated the future role of image integration, noting that ICE and 3D mapping are increasingly essential, while pre-procedure CT/MRI integration is often time-consuming and selectively useful. They highlighted the promise of AI, remote support, smaller ICE platforms, and third-party solutions that merge disparate vendors into a single view.<br /><br />Workflow challenges such as device/ablation scheduling, traveler staff training, wire dependence, and proprietary connectors were repeatedly raised. The group called for better standards, possibly led by HRS interoperability efforts, to improve data transfer, connector compatibility, and automatic EHR upload. The discussion concluded that true lab connectivity will require both technology innovation and cultural change across industry and hospitals.

Keywords

electrophysiology lab

interoperability

image integration

3D mapping

intracardiac echocardiography

workflow efficiency

AI support

HRS standards