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Activity Description
This CME-accredited on-demand webinar, initially aired live on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, examines the newest Epicardial Access techniques and technological advancements. It also reviews strategies to minimize complications, considers the future outlook of Epicardial Access, and discusses its clinical and procedural significance.

Agenda

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After viewing the video, access the Accreditation tab >>, click on the Claim Credit Button, and complete the post-activity evaluation form. After successful submission, participants can download or print a certificate.

 

Agenda

Welcome and Introductions
Vivek Reddy, MD

Epicardial Access: Current Approach and Technology Advancements — Anatomical and Imaging Considerations
Andre d’Avila, MD, PhD

Techniques and Strategies to Mitigate Complications
Arash Aryana, MD 

The Future of Epicardial Access and Investment in Your Skills: Clinical and Procedural Impact
Rahul Doshi, MD

Panel Discussion with Q&A Session
Moderator: Vivek Reddy, MD
Panel:
Andre d’Avila, MD, PhD, Arash Aryana, MD, and Rahul Doshi, MD


Commercial Support
The activity is supported through an educational grant from AtriCure, Inc.

Joint Providership:
MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med

 

Faculty

Moderator

Vivek Reddy MD

Vivek Reddy, MD
The Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital
New York, NY

Presenters and Panelists

Arash Aryana MD

Arash Aryana, MD
Mercy General Hospital
Dignity Health Heart and Vascular Institute
Sacramento, CA

Andre Davila MD

Andre d’Avila, MD, PhD
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA

Rahul Doshi MD

Rahul Doshi, MD
HonorHealth Medical Group
Scottsdale, AZ

   

CME Accreditation

On-Demand Webinar:
Claiming CME Credits and Certificate Fulfillment • Valid until 8/14/2027

Participants in the on-demand webinar must complete the activity online within the designated credit period to earn Continuing Medical Education credits. After viewing the video, click the Claim Credit button and fill out the online credit and evaluation form. Once submitted, you will be able to download or print your certificate.

Live Webinar:
Claiming CME Credits and Certificate Fulfillment

Participants of the live webinar can request Continuing Medical Education Credits after filling out the post-activity evaluation form. A single CME Certificate will be issued electronically reflecting the total credits earned, depending on your participation level.

Important: Claiming Credit Note: Participants who have claimed CME credits through the live webinar are not eligible to also claim credits via the on-demand webinar

Target Audience
This activity has been developed to meet the educational needs of electrophysiologists, cardiologists, cardiac and cardiothoracic surgeons, allied healthcare professionals, and associated physician groups.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

  • Examine current Epicardial Access approaches and technology advancements.  
  • Review techniques and strategies to mitigate complications.
  • Evaluate the future of Epicardial Access, including its clinical and procedural impact.

Accreditation Statement
Jointly Accredited Provider TMThis activity has been planned and implemented by MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med to improve patient care. Ciné-Med is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians. This educational activity is accredited for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 Credits™ for Physicians. Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals. All other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. Consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.


Disclosure Policy
MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med adhere to accreditation requirements concerning industry support of continuing medical education. Speakers are required to openly disclose any limitations of data and/or any discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational uses of drugs or devices in their presentations. Speakers will disclose any relationships at the beginning of their presentations.

All MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med employees with content-control responsibilities have indicated they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

It is the policy of MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med to promote balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational programs it supports. All faculty members involved in educational activities must disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflicts of interest from the past 12 months.

MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med establish a process to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest before delivering the educational activity to learners.

Non-Endorsement Statement
MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med confirm that sound educational principles are demonstrated in the development of this educational offering, as shown by the review of its objectives, teaching plan, faculty, and activity evaluation process. MediaSphere Medical and Ciné-Med do not endorse or support the actual opinions or material content as presented by the speaker(s) and/or sponsoring organization.


Commercial Support
The activity is supported through an educational grant from AtriCure, Inc.

Joint Providership:
MediaSphere Medical, LLC and Ciné-Med