Janet Han

Chad Lahman is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He joined the faculty of the Tulane University School of Medicine, Section of Cardiology as an Instructor of Medicine in January of 2024 and specializes in cardiac electrophysiology. Chad earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2015. He worked as a Registered Nurse at the Level 1 trauma center at Interim LSU Hospital (ILH) and University Medical Center of New Orleans (UMCNO) for four years, where he gained valuable experience in emergency medicine and critical care. After obtaining his Master of Science of Nursing degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2019, Chad spent five years refining his clinical skills and patient care expertise in the urgent care setting.

Christian Mahnkopf, MD, PhD, FESC, is a consultant cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular imaging, clinical and geriatric cardiology. Following his medical studies at Kiel University, he completed his residency and specialist training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Klinikum Coburg. In 2010, he undertook a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, under the mentorship of Prof. Nassir Marrouche, focusing on atrial fibrillation and cardiac electrophysiology.

From 2021 to 2025, Dr. Mahnkopf served as Chairman of the Department of Cardiology at Klinikum Coburg. Since April 2025, he has been Senior Consultant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Martha-Maria Hospital St. Theresien, Nuremberg. He holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Cardiology and has additional certifications in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Level III, DGK/SCMR), Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Hypertension, and Heart Failure.

Dr. Mahnkopf's clinical and translational research is centered on advanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging, with a particular focus on the characterization of atrial myopathy and its mechanistic role in atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and age-related cardiovascular disease. His work aims to improve phenotyping, risk stratification, and individualized therapeutic strategies through multimodality imaging.

He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and an active member of the German Cardiac Society (DGK). He currently serves as the incoming Speaker of Working Group 29 (Geriatric Cardiology) of the DGK, promoting research and interdisciplinary collaboration in cardiovascular care for the ageing population.

Dr. Reddy is the Chief of Cardiac Electrophysiology and High and Bety Libby Endowed Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He completed his residency and cardiovascular fellowships at Creighton University in Omaha Nebraska, Upon completion he did his fellowship in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Dr. Reddy is the Chief of the Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm Services) for the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine. He also the Program Director for the Cardiac Arrhythmia fellowship program.

In addition to being very busy clinically, Dr. Reddy is very passionate about teaching and clinical research. His research interests include left atrial appendage occlusion, artificial intelligence in medicine, complex arrhythmia management including ventricular tachycardia ablation and atrial fibrillation ablation. He has recently completed his MBA in Healthcare and plays many roles in hospital management.

He has had more than 150 articles published in peer reviewed medical journals to date and more than 350 abstracts presented at national and international meetings. He is invited as a faculty at multiple regional, national and international conferences.

Dr. Janet K. Han is a Clinical Professor of Medicine and cardiac electrophysiologist at UCLA and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System where she is director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Devices and Digital Health Program.
She has been a member of the Heart Rhythm Society since 2007 and is currently a member of the HRS Board of Trustees. She has been instrumental in the development of structured, real-time science communication for the HRS Annual Scientific Sessions. As Chair of the HRS Communications committee she helped to set the vision for HRS communications strategies, playing a critical role in the development of Heart Rhythm TV. As Chair of the Growth and Leadership Opportunities for Women in Electrophysiology she dedicated herself to the engagement and promotion of future leaders in EP.
She has worked with the National VA Office of Connected Care & the VA Innovations Ecosystem to cement the critical role of digital health and remote monitoring for Veterans’ arrhythmia care. She served as Vice Chair of the American College of Cardiology Digital Strategy Committee where she set policy governing ACC’s digital strategy. She was also co-chair for the 2024 American Heart Association Arrhythmia and EP Committee on Scientific Sessions Programming, Clinical Science co-lead, and continues to be a member of the AHA EP leadership committee.
Her research interests include implantable cardiac devices, arrhythmia management and prevention, and digital health including cardiac monitoring, wearables and remote monitoring, with scientific contributions including co-authoring international scientific statements, expert decision pathways & guidelines.

Will is a board certified Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiac Electrophysiology with over a decade of experience. He currently serves as the EP Advanced Practice team lead at the University of Utah and also functions as the Director of Advanced Practice in Cardiovascular Medicine.

His interests include management and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac device troubleshooting and assisting in the EP Lab with procedures such as ablation, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation and lead extraction.

He is an IBHRE Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) and Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS).

William completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah and went on to St. John’s University for his Physician Assistant training.

Dr. Eldadah is Physician Executive Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Chief Strategy Officer, MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute. He completed a medical degree, a PhD in Human Genetics, and a residency in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He then stayed at Johns Hopkins to complete fellowships in clinical cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology before joining the faculty at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in 2004.

He has been certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and cardiac electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and he is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society. Dr. Eldadah's clinical interests include all aspects of heart rhythm care with a special focus on atrial fibrillation and the use of medical devices to improve quality of life. His research interests include improving existing technology and developing novel ways of understanding and relieving heart rhythm problems, as well as better understanding genetic factors influencing atrial fibrillation and the risk of sudden cardiac death.

Rebekah Eutsler, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in electrophysiology. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing with honors from Southeastern Louisiana University in December 2024 and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Louisiana College in 2008. Her practice focuses on atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrhythmias, and cardiac device management, with a commitment to comprehensive care for heart rhythm disorders.

Position: Head of Electrophysiology at Medical City Dallas/Medical City Heart and Spine Hospital
Director of Electrophysiology North Texas Heart Center

Previous President of Heart Rhythm Society

Education training
BA in Chemistry Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley MA
MD at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx NY
Internship/residency at Parkland Hospital, UT Southwestern, Dallas Texas
Fellowship in Cardiology/EP at Duke University Medical School, Durham North Carolina

Head of Electrophysiology at Medical City Dallas/Medical City Heart Hospital since 1993.
Director of Electrophysiology/CIED at North Texas Heart Center since 2006.

Positions
1993- present – partner North Texas Heart Center
1993 – present – Head of Electrophysiology at Medical City Dallas/Medical City Heart Hospital
2000-present – Director of Electrophysiology/CIED North Texas Heart Center
1990-1993- Assistant Professor at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
1993- Director of Electrophysiology at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
1988-1990- instructor at Duke University Medical School, Durham North Carolina
2010 – present – President of North Texas Electrophysiology Society
2023-2024 – President Heart Rhythm Society
2024-2025- Past President Heart Rhythm Society
2013-2016– Chair of American College of Cardiology Foundation for Electrophysiology/ECG
2020- 2024-Writing Committee for EP for American Board of Internal Medicine
2024- present - Secretary for American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine

EP physician at North Texas Heart Center, Dallas, TX.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Cardiac Electrophyiology at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Program Director for CCEP fellowship Tulane University
Interested in Atrial arrhythmias, supraventricular tachycardias, device therapy, lead extractions.
In addition to interplay between environment, diet, lifestyle habits and their effects on atrial fibrillation.

Monique is a board-certified acute care nurse practitioner and certified in cardiology. She is a dedicated Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner with 24 of experience in the cardiology field, specializing in the management of complex arrhythmias and the delivery of comprehensive care to patients undergoing electrophysiological procedures, and advancement of artificial intelligence. She is a published contributor and an expert in managing the atrial fibrillation clinic with the University of Tulane School of Medicine.

Interests:
Outside of work, Monique enjoys spending time with family, especially her new grandbaby Vivian.

Dr. Janet K. Han is a Clinical Professor of Medicine and cardiac electrophysiologist at UCLA and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System where she is director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Devices and Digital Health Program.
She has been a member of the Heart Rhythm Society since 2007 and is currently a member of the HRS Board of Trustees. She has been instrumental in the development of structured, real-time science communication for the HRS Annual Scientific Sessions. As Chair of the HRS Communications committee she helped to set the vision for HRS communications strategies, playing a critical role in the development of Heart Rhythm TV. As Chair of the Growth and Leadership Opportunities for Women in Electrophysiology she dedicated herself to the engagement and promotion of future leaders in EP.
She has worked with the National VA Office of Connected Care & the VA Innovations Ecosystem to cement the critical role of digital health and remote monitoring for Veterans’ arrhythmia care. She served as Vice Chair of the American College of Cardiology Digital Strategy Committee where she set policy governing ACC’s digital strategy. She was also co-chair for the 2024 American Heart Association Arrhythmia and EP Committee on Scientific Sessions Programming, Clinical Science co-lead, and continues to be a member of the AHA EP leadership committee.
Her research interests include implantable cardiac devices, arrhythmia management and prevention, and digital health including cardiac monitoring, wearables and remote monitoring, with scientific contributions including co-authoring international scientific statements, expert decision pathways & guidelines.