2010
02/03/10 — New Study Uncovers Gender Disparity in Ablation Treatment and Outcomes for Atrial Fibrillation
Study published in HeartRhythm Journal shows female patients undergo catheter ablation less often and experience more complications than males
01/04/10 — U.S. Food and Drug Administration Reveals Radio Frequency Identification Devices Can Cause Malfunctions in Pacemakers, Cardioverter-Defibrillators
Study published in HeartRhythm Journal addresses electromagnetic interference in pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators
2009
12/04/09 — New Study First to Show Prognostic Power of Heart Rate Recovery and
T-Wave Alternans for Cardiovascular Death
Study published in HeartRhythm Journal indicates combined measurements may be used as risk stratification tool for screening low-risk patients through routine exercise
11/03/09 — The Heart Rhythm Society Announces Hire of New Vice President of Education
Lawrence S. Stern, Ph.D., will lead in the development, planning and execution of the Society’s patient education initiatives and programs and activities for cardiac pacing and electrophysiology professionals worldwide
11/03/09 — New Study Identifies Risk of Sudden Death in Children
Population-based study published in HeartRhythm Journal examines burden of pediatric SCA and suggests future research may lead to prevention
10/01/09 — Research Shows Majority of American Unaware of Severity and Prevalence of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
The Heart Rhythm Society Launches Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month in October
10/01/09 — New Research Uncovers Potential Dangers of Portable Headphones on Life-Saving Cardiac Devices
Study published in HeartRhythm Journal examines device malfunction in ICDs and pacemakers as a result of magnetic interference from headphones
09/16/09 — Heart Rhythm Society Supports Senate Approval of National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month 2009
Resolution promotes public education and awareness in an attempt to improve patient care
09/01/09 —Third Annual Review of The ICD Registry™ Now Available
Expanded Registry represents the largest database of ICD assessment data for hospitals and health professionals
08/04/09 — T-Wave Morphology Parameters Open New Door to Cardiovascular Mortality Prognosis
Study published in HeartRhythm Journal is first step toward potential treatment strategies
07/23/09 — Heart Rhythm Society Encourages Support of National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
Resolution will promote prevention and advance optimal patient care
07/06/09 — Combination of Diagnostic Tests and Multiple, Updated Criteria Required to Accurately Diagnose ARVC/D
New study published in the HeartRhythm Journal is the largest of its kind and most recent to evaluate newly diagnosed ARVC/D patients
06/05/09 — Heart Rhythm Society Supports Josh Miller Hearts Act
New legislation drives national awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the use of automatic electronic defibrillators in schools across the country
06/01/09 — Temporary Leadless Pacing Found Successful in Heart Failure Patients
New study published in the HeartRhythm Journal reveals positive outcomes in all patients who received leadless pacing technology
05/14/09 — Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Results Announced at Heart Rhythm 2009: MADIT-II Trial
New trial reveals long-term outcomes of patients treated with an ICD, sustained survival benefits after eight years of follow-up
05/14/09 — Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Results Announced at Heart Rhythm 2009: ALTITUDE Study
Largest study of its kind reveals highest-ever reported survival rates in ICD and CRT-D patients
05/14/09 — Late-Breaking Clinical Trials Scheduled for Release at Heart Rhythm Society’s 30th Annual Scientific Sessions
Twelve late-breaking clinical trials to be presented at Heart Rhythm 2009
05/14/09 — Patients Using Psychotropic Drugs Have an Increased Risk of Dying Suddenly From an Acute Coronary Event
New study compares medication use of sudden cardiac death victims and heart attack survivors
05/14/09 — Heart Rhythm Society and European Heart Rhythm Association Release Expert Consensus Statement on the Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias
International panel of experts reports on state-of-the-art review of catheter ablation of VT
05/13/09 — African Americans Have Significantly Lower Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation Despite Higher Prevalence of Risk Factors
New study presented at Heart Rhythm 2009 confirms racial epidemiology of atrial fibrillation
05/13/09 — The Heart Rhythm Society Offers First Comprehensive Guidance on Lead Performance
New guidance promotes confidence, trust and transparency in the surveillance, analysis and reporting of lead performance information
05/13/09 — Society Releases Expert Consensus Statement on Lead Extraction in Patients with Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices
New document offers comprehensive guidance on facilities, training, indications and patient management
05/13/09 — Routine EKG Screenings May Save Athletes’ Lives
New study reveals abnormalities identified by EKGs not detected by history and physicals
05/01/09 — Weight-loss Supplements May Cause Life-Threatening Cardiac Complications or Death
Study published in the HeartRhythm Journal reveals hidden heart health risks associated with ingredients found in diet pills
04/21/09 — Heart Rhythm Society Statement on JAMA Article Showing Correlation Between Electrophysiology Certification and Better ICD Implantation Outcomes
04/01/09 — American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society Announce Cardiosource Partnership
Society to Provide Information for Arrhythmias and Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Collections
03/18/09 — Heart Rhythm Society Applauds Introduction of Atrial Fibrillation Resolution
Awareness month will raise awareness of wide-spread problem
03/02/09 — Black and Hispanic Patients Less Likely to Receive Treatment for Advanced Heart Failure
A new study published in the HeartRhythm Journal reveals differences in heart failure treatment based on ethnic and racial disparities
02/03/09 — QT and Heart Rate Variance Predict Varying Risk of VT/VF in Men and Women
New study published in the HeartRhythm Journal confirms gender impacts risk of arrhythmias
01/05/09 — Abandoned Leads Do Not Pose a Risk to ICD Patients
Lead extraction should be reserved for specific cases according to a new study published in the HeartRhythm Journal
