From the latest research findings and treatment best practices to the cutting-edge techniques and tools of the future, Heart Rhythm 2008 keeps you current on the state-of-the-art in cardiac arrhythmia research, diagnosis, treatment and technology. Read the welcome message from Richard L. Page, MD, FHRS, Heart Rhythm 2008 Program Chair.

• Abstracts Online
• AF Summit Update — this year's AF Summit Update consisted of three 90-minute sessions and one abstract session
• The AF Trail — developed to provide AF-related education across a variety of session tracks at Heart Rhythm 2008
• Douglas A. Zipes Lecture — the 2008 recipient was Michael Rosen, MD, FHRS, recognized for his contributions to the advancement of cardiac electrophysiology in the area of basic science

  Visit our online itinerary planner to view the schedule of the 29th Annual Meeting (program schedule subject to change until presentation time; visit the planner regularly to ensure an accurate schedule).

• Expedited Webcasts — A number Heart Rhythm 2008 sessions were selected to be expedited and available for viewing as webcasts within 24 hours of the session day and time
• Featured Poster Session and Reception — The Society highlighted specially selected posters and kicked-off the poster sessions for Heart Rhythm 2008
• Founders' Lecture — the 2008 recipient was A. John Camm, MD, FHRS, recognized for his significant and unique contribution to the field of cardiac pacing and electrophysiology
• Hands-On Session — Provided the opportunity to meet with educational representatives from industry to learn about the newest equipment and more
• Late-Breaking Clinical Trials — this session accomodated exciting and rapidly evolving research that could not be completed in time for the abstract submission deadline
• Live Complex Ablation Cases — featured AF and VT procedures and provide an opportunity for increased understanding of the performance of complex ablations through live, interactive cases
• Opening Plenary — The official kick-off of Heart Rhythm 2008 with Keynote Speaker, Elizabeth Nabel, MD, Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the NIH
• Schedule-at-a-Glance (PDF, 108K)
• Translational Electrophysiology Sessions — these sessions brought clinicians and scientists together with the assistance of a carefully selected expert "translator"
• Town Hall — the Health Policy Town Hall Meetings, featured leading physicians, with industry and FDA participation, engaging in a lively discussion regarding the current landscape of cardiovascular medicine, device safety, and anticipated future developments
• VT/VF Summit — new this year, the Summit offered the latest, most relevant information on Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• Young Investigators Awards — recognized and encouraged the work of young investigators and their parent institutions

Download Heart Rhythm 2008 Advance Program (PDF, 1.63M)

Scientific Sessions Program Overview

• Chair and Presenter Resources — resources to assist faculty when preparing their presentation for Heart Rhythm 2008 Scientific Sessions
• Disclosure Information — Heart Rhythm Society policy is to ensure balance, independent objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational programs
• Learning Objectives — educational goals of the Society's 29th Annual Scientific Sessions
• Session Types and Specialty Tracks — Heart Rhythm 2008 offers a variety of session formats, allowing you to customize your educational experience