Scientific Sessions Abstract Awards

The Heart Rhythm Society awards up to three abstracts each year during its Annual Scientific Sessions. Some abstract awards require that you indicate your interest in participation during the abstract submission process; please be sure to review the information below and the award guidelines carefully before completing your abstract submission. Note that the Society reserves the right to determine the total number of annual awards and to cancel the competition in a given year if no submitted abstracts are deemed to be of adequate quality or interest.

This awards competition, now in its 30th year, recognizes and encourages the work of young investigators and their parent institutions. All submissions to this competition are reviewed by the YIA Sub-Committee, which selects six finalists to present their work during Heart Rhythm 2010. (The YIA Sub-Committee is part of the Scientific Sessions Committee and comprised of senior researchers, clinicians and scientists.) The YIA Competition will take place on Thursday, May 13, 2010 from 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Basic Research
Mechanisms of Atrial Tachyarrhythmias Associated with Chronic Atrial Ischemia
Kunihiro Nishida, MD, Ph.D., Montreal Heart Institute/Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada

Proarrhythmia in a non-failing murine Model of Na+/Ca2+ Exchanger Overexpression: Cellular and molecular Mechanisms
Christian Pott, MD, University Hospital Münster; Dept. of Cardiology, Münster, Germany

Missense Mutations in GJA1-Encoded Connexin43 and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
David W. Van Norstrand, BS, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Clinical Research
Left Atrial Structural Remodeling using DE-MRI Independently Predicts Strokes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Marcos Daccarett, MD, MS, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, UT

Inter-Compartmental Portrait of Ion Channel Gene Expression and Ventricular Fibrillation Dynamics in Human Hearts
Gopal Sivagangabalan, MBBS, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada

Circadian Variation of Late Potentials in Idiopathic Ventricular Fibrillation Associated with J Waves: Insights into Pathophysiology and Risk Stratification
Atsuko Abe, MD, Kyorin University School Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo, Japan

This competition is supported by an unrestricted educational grant provided by Medtronic. Travel for the finalists is supported by an unrestricted educational grant provided by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Highest Scoring Abstract in the Category Allied Professionals Award
This award recognizes the Presenting Author of the highest scoring abstract submitted to the Allied Professional category. All Allied Professionals are automatically eligible for this award when submitting an abstract in the Allied Professional Category.

The Logistics of Remote Monitoring: A Time and Work Analysis *
Elizabeth A. Ching, RN, FHRS, CCDS, Cleveland Clinic, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Additional High Scoring Abstracts in the Category Allied Professional
An International Study on the Perceptions of Allied Professionals Practice in Electrophysiology and Cardiac Device Management *
Christine C. Chiu-Man, MS, FHRS, CEPS, CCDS, Hospital for Sick Children, Department of Cardiology, Toronto, ON Canada

Extended Holter Monitoring Improves Detection of Recurrence Compared to 48 hour Holter Monitoring Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation *
Jessiciah M. Windfelder, MSN, ACNP, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Continuous QTc Monitoring Following Videoscopic Left Cardiac Sympathetic Denervation in Long QT Syndrome *
Katy M. Anderson, MS, RN, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation on Therapeutic Warfarin: A Nomogram to Predict Heparin Dosing *†
Danne McLain, RN, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Differences in the Identification of Scar by Creating Voltage Maps from One Beat Compared to the Average of Several Beats *†
Antonio V. Moyeda, CVT, VA and University of California Medical Centers, San Diego, CA

Genotype Positive CPVT in an Asymptomatic Patient: A clinical Conundrum in the Era of Genetic Screening ***
Gerilynn M. Schott, MSN, CRNP, Hospital the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Supported by an unrestricted educational grant provided by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Presentation Locations:
* This award will be presented at abstract session: AB02, Promoting Quality in Patient Monitoring and Outcomes, Thursday, May 13, 2010, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Room 102 in the Colorado Convention Center

*† This award will be presented at abstract session PO01, Featured Poster Session and Reception, Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. in Lobby D of the Colorado Convention Center

*** This award will be presented at abstract session: AB22, Utilizing Case-Based Reports to Improve Clinical Practice and Quality Outcomes, Friday, May 14, 2010, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in Room 102 in the Colorado Convention Center

Fellow with the Highest Scoring Abstract Award
This award recognizes the Presenting Author of the highest scoring abstract submitted to all abstract categories excluding the allied professional category. Fellows considered for the award self select into the competition during the abstract submission process in the fall.

Radiation Exposure in Device Implantation and Scatter-Reduction Drapes
Kasturi K. Ghia, MD, William Beaumont Hospital, Cardiology, Royal Oak, MI

This award will be presented at abstract session AB28, Device Complications and Predictors of ICD Outcomes, Friday, May 14, 2010, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in Room 406 in the Colorado Convention Center

The Eric N. Prystowsky Fellows Clinical Research Award
This award recognizes the Presenting Author of the highest scoring abstract submitted to the Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices and Clinical Electrophysiology/Catheter Ablation abstract categories. Fellows considered for the award self select into the competition during the abstract submission process in the fall.

Cerebral Microembolism is Seen in Association with Cognitive Decline in Patients Post Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Caroline Medi, MBBS, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

This award will be presented at abstract session AB11, Impact of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation on Patient Outcomes, Thursday, May 13, 2010, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in Korbel Ballroom 3B in the Colorado Convention Center

Supported by an unrestricted educational grant provided by The Eric & Bonnie Prystowsky Clinical Research Award Fund.