Heart Rhythm Society
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Founded on February 25, 1979, the Heart Rhythm Society is the international leader in science, education, and advocacy for cardiac arrhythmia professionals and patients, and the primary information resource on heart rhythm disorders.
08/20/2026
Athletes with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) face unique challenges when it comes to competition, safety, and return-to-play decisions.
Join colleagues from the American College of Cardiology Sports and Exercise Member Section for a webinar exploring the latest evidence on sudden cardiac arrest in athletes, ICD management, shared decision-making, and emergency planning.
August 26, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET
Register: https://bit.ly/4xM32er
NEW EPISODE OF THE LEAD!
[Ep. 165] A Discussion of Left Atrial Appendage Closure or Medical Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation (The CLOSURE-AF Trial)
🎙️ Host: Danesh Kella, MBBS, FHRS
🎤 Guests: Jeffrey S. Healey, MD, FHRS and Fred M. Kusumoto, MD, FHRS
Listen on your preferred podcast platform
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08/14/2026
Today, we remember David S. Cannom, MD, FHRS, a past president of the Heart Rhythm Society (then NASPE) whose leadership helped shape the future of our field.
From expanding advanced electrophysiology training opportunities to guiding the Society through a period of growth and transformation, Dr. Cannom's contributions continue to be felt across our community.
For those who wish to honor his memory, memorial gifts will support the continued advancement of heart rhythm care, research, and education.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4zjPxEi
NEW EPISODE OF THE LEAD!
[Ep. 164] A Discussion of Digital Twin–Guided Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia
🎙️ Host: Christopher Kowalewski, MD
🎤 Guests: Junaid A.B. Zaman, MA, MD, PhD, CCDS and Patrick Boyle, BS, PhD, FHRS
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NEW EPISODE OF THE LEAD!
[Ep. 163] A Discussion of Conduction System vs Biventricular Pacing in Heart Failure, The PhysioSync-HF Randomized Clinical Trial
🎙️ Host: Melissa Middeldorp, MPH, PhD, FHRS
🎤 Guests: Sana Al-Khatib, MD, MHS, FHRS and Wei Hua, MD, FHRS
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08/05/2026
Cath lab and EP lab teams face real occupational risks, from radiation exposure to the orthopedic toll of wearing heavy protective lead for years.
The ALARA+ Coalition, a partnership of nine medical societies, works to build safety into the equipment, workplace, and standards of care in these labs.
This week, the coalition launched four toolkits to help hospitals put stronger safety practices into place, covering foundational education, funding strategies, and policy advocacy.
Read the full press release to learn more: https://bit.ly/4hgteJp
08/01/2026
The Heart Rhythm Society Synchrony Program is proud to partner with Penn Medicine for The Mark E. Josephson Thirty-Third Annual State-of-the-Art Arrhythmia Symposium on September 26, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This outstanding educational program will bring together experts in cardiac electrophysiology to explore the latest advancements and evolving standards in arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment.
We are honored to support continued innovation, collaboration, and education within the EP community through the Synchrony Program.
https://bit.ly/4xdJcZt
NEW EPISODE OF THE LEAD!
[Ep. 162] A Discussion of Atrial Fibrillation Screening According to Genetic Risk: A Secondary Analysis of the Randomized LOOP Study
🎙️ Host: Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH
🎤 Guests: Christopher Kowalewski, MD and Marco Perez, MD
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NEW EPISODE OF THE LEAD!
[Ep. 161] A Discussion of 20 Years: Clinical Outcome After Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Patients With Symptomatic Drug-Refractory Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
🎙️ Host: Christopher Kowalewski, MD
🎤 Guests: Christian Sohns, MD and Pierre Jaïs, MD
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➡️ http://bit.ly/48bpxNn
07/17/2026
The National CPR & AED Rally and March begins next week.
Join HRS, Heart Rhythm Advocates (HRA), and UpBeat by the Heart Rhythm Society in Washington, DC, as patients, families, healthcare professionals, and advocates come together to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
This three-day event focuses on public education, advocacy, CPR training awareness, and increasing access to lifesaving AEDs.
No matter how long you attend, your participation can help make a difference.
👉 Learn more and join us: https://www.everysecondcountscpr.org/events
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