Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute

08/07/2026

Research plays an important role in shaping how heart rhythm specialists understand and improve care after atrial fibrillation ablation.

DJ Lakkireddy, MD, Douglas Darden, MD, Krishna Pothineni, MD, Peter Park, MD, Scott Koerber, DO, Rakesh Gopinathannair, MD, Rangarao Tummala, MD, and Rajesh Kabra, MD, electrophysiologists at Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, contributed to the article, “Incidence and Outcomes of Early Pacemaker Implantation for Sinus Node Dysfunction Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation,” published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology.

Their work adds to the broader understanding of sinus node dysfunction and early pacemaker implantation following atrial fibrillation ablation — reflecting KCHRI’s ongoing commitment to clinical expertise, collaboration and advancing cardiovascular care. https://bit.ly/45KMWWq

08/04/2026

Every minute matters during a stroke. Fast care can help protect brain function and lower the risk of long-term disability.

That’s why door-to-needle time — or DTN time — is so important. It’s the time it takes a patient with an ischemic stroke to receive clot-busting medication (“needle”) after arriving at the hospital (“door”).

We're proud to be part of HCA Healthcare, a leader in stroke care. Our teams follow proven best practices to help patients get safe, high-quality treatment when they need it most. Those efforts have helped achieve an average DTN time of 33 minutes across HCA Healthcare hospitals — 45% faster than the national standard.

Explore our life-saving stroke care: https://bit.ly/4xjK4vF

08/03/2026

Medical practitioners are invited to attend the Kansas City Heart Rhythm Symposium 2026 on Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel.

This free symposium is available in person and virtually, offering updates on the future of cardiac electrophysiology and new diagnosis and treatment guidelines for patients with arrhythmias, heart failure and other conditions affecting the body’s electrical system.

Participants will explore advances in ablation techniques, device management, appropriate use criteria and current guideline recommendations.

Register today:

Join Us for KCHRSAugust 14 - 15, 2026In Person and Remote Event! KCHRS 2026 In Person & Remote Event! The Kansas City Heart Rhythm Symposium is an EP-focused medical education event for the neighboring four state regions. A variety of topics will provide specialists and generalists an update on the....

07/31/2026

DJ Lakkireddy, MD, electrophysiologist and medical director at Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, continues to contribute to important advancements in heart rhythm care through research and clinical collaboration. As a contributor to the article, “Standardized Endpoint Definitions for Trials of Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Closure: A Consensus From the Left Atrial Appendage Academic Research Consortium,” Dr. Lakkireddy is helping support more consistent ways to evaluate outcomes in clinical trials for left atrial appendage closure. His work reflects an ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and advancing cardiovascular care for patients. https://bit.ly/4xdX6ea

07/24/2026

DJ Lakkireddy, MD, and Rakesh Gopinathannair, MD, electrophysiologists at Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, continue to extend their impact through cardiovascular research, education and public health-focused collaboration.

As contributors to the article, “Improving Bystander CPR and AED Training Among College Students: Strategies and Barriers,” published in the Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, Dr. Lakkireddy and Dr. Gopinathannair are helping advance important conversations around bystander response, CPR education and automated external defibrillator training. Their work reflects a shared commitment to prevention, clinical excellence and improving cardiovascular outcomes in the communities they serve. https://bit.ly/4fuwQ7Y

07/17/2026

DJ Lakkireddy, MD, electrophysiologist and medical director at Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, continues to help advance heart rhythm care through research and clinical leadership.

As a contributor to the article, “One-Year Real-World Outcomes With the Amulet Occluder From the EMERGE LAA Post-Approval Study,” Dr. Lakkireddy is helping expand understanding of treatment outcomes for patients with atrial fibrillation who may need alternative treatment options. His work reflects an ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and improving cardiovascular care for patients. https://bit.ly/3T98tVR

07/10/2026

DJ Lakkireddy, MD, Rakesh Gopinathannair, MD, Krishna Pothineni, MD, Douglas Darden, MD, Rajesh Kabra, MD, and Aashish Katapati, MD – electrophysiologists at Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute – continue to advance heart rhythm care through clinical research and collaboration.

As contributors to the article, “External Suture-Retention Device Versus Manual Compression for Venous Access-Site Closure Post-Ablation: The LockeT II Study,” published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, these physicians are helping expand knowledge around post-ablation care and venous access-site closure. Their work reflects a shared commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and improving cardiovascular care for patients. https://bit.ly/3Tc8jNo

07/04/2026

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07/03/2026

DJ Lakkireddy, MD, electrophysiologist and medical director at Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, continues to help move heart rhythm care forward through research and clinical leadership.

As a contributor to the publication, “Impact of Atrial Fibrillation Burden on Quality of Life and Prediction of Healthcare Utilization: Primary Results from the DEFINE AFib Study,” Dr. Lakkireddy is helping expand understanding of how atrial fibrillation affects patients’ daily lives and care needs. This work reflects an ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge, improving cardiovascular outcomes and supporting more patient-centered approaches to heart rhythm care. https://bit.ly/4fi9Ud6