| 2008 07/01/08 — Cryoablation Proven Just as Effective as Radiofrequency in the Treatment of Atrial Flutter A new study published in HeartRhythm Journal demonstrates acute and long-term efficacy and safety of cryoablation 06/03/08 — Very Few Student-Athletes Survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest A new study published in HeartRhythm sheds light on the survival of young athletes after an exercise-related sudden cardiac event 05/15/08 — Primary Care Physicians Are Not Adhering to Life-Saving Guidelines Lack of knowledge could put patients at greater risk of sudden cardiac death 05/15/08 — Weight Loss Supplements May Hold Hidden Heart Health Risks Study finds many over-the-counter diet pills contain potentially dangerous ingredients; yet lack proper warning labels 05/15/08 — New Research Finds No Association Between Omega-3 and Vitamin E Intake and Atrial Fibrillation in Women Heart Rhythm 2008 addresses issues around women’s health 05/15/08 — Statin Therapy Associated with Lower Risk of Atrial Fibrillation in Women Drug therapy shows lower prevalence and incidence of AF in post-menopausal women with prior coronary disease 05/15/08 — Patient Information and Understanding Lacking When Faced with Cardiac Device Recalls Two new studies explore the patient’s perspective on device performance 05/15/08 — Late-Breaking Clinical Trials Scheduled for Release at Heart Rhythm Society’s 29th Annual Scientific Sessions Six late-breaking clinical trials to be presented at Heart Rhythm 2008 05/15/08 — Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Results Announced at Heart Rhythm 2008: 5A Study Antiarrhythmic treatment immediately following AF ablation reduces the incidence of atrial arrhythmias 05/15/08 — Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Results Announced at Heart Rhythm 2008: ATHENA Trial A new antiarrhythmic compound proves to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular hospitalizations in patients with AF 05/15/08 — Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Results Announced at Heart Rhythm 2008: PREFER Trial New trial is the first to evaluate and compare remote monitoring follow-up strategies in pacemaker patients 05/15/08 — The American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and the Heart Rhythm Society Release Updated Cardiac Device-Based Therapy Guidelines New guidelines offer revised indications for the use of pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices 05/15/08 — Cell Phone Technology Helps Treat Heart Attack Victims New study shows pre-hospital electrocardiograms dramatically reduce time to treatment 05/14/08 — The Heart Rhythm Society and the Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society Offer New Training Guidance for the Care of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Patients New clinical competency statement outlines training pathways for implantation of cardiac devices in pediatric and congenital heart patients 05/14/08 — Heart Rhythm Society and European Heart Rhythm Association Release Expert Consensus Statement on the Monitoring of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices International panel of experts offer first set of comprehensive monitoring guidelines; call for new solutions to data management, patient privacy and ethical issues 05/14/08 — ICD Remote Monitoring Helps Maximize Device Clinic Personnel and Resources Study shows more ICD patients embracing remote monitoring device evaluations 05/01/08 — Physicians Uncover New Ways to Predict the Onset of Life-Threatening Cardiac Arrhythmias Analysis of ICD recordings can predict spontaneous ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation in patients 04/24/08 — Heart Rhythm Society Applauds Sudden Cardiac Arrest Resolution Senate resolution will establish an awareness week and bring attention to leading killer 04/04/08 — Results Announced for First Cardiac Pacing Exam for Japanese Allied Professionals Initial Japan-based Exam Scores Comparable to Those in U.S. 04/04/08 — Digital Media Players Do Not Interfere with Cardiac Rhythm Devices New studies published in the HeartRhythm Journal dispute previous findings that indicated a potential patient risk 03/12/08 — Heart Rhythm Society Statement on ICD Safety Society comments on Pacemakers and Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators: Software Radio Attacks and Zero-Powered Defenses study 03/07/08 — Study Shows Clear Connection between State of Mind and Physical Recovery Research published in the HeartRhythm Journal shows that psychosocial status impacts mortality rate following arrhythmic events 02/08/08 — Heart Rhythm Society Responds to President Bush’s Proposed Budget Heart Rhythm Society President, Bruce Lindsay, MD, FHRS, expresses concern about fiscal year 2009 budget request 01/18/08 — First Standardized Cardiac Pacing Exam for Japanese Allied Professionals International Board sees partnership as model for future global testing |