Science, Discovery, and Innovation — Leaders in Quality
Heart Rhythm 2010 presented more than 200 sessions, internationally-renowned faculty members and multiple specialized tracks, highlighting the latest research, technologies, therapies and approaches to improve patient care with a special focus on quality.
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- 2010 Scientific Sessions Abstract Awards
- 2010 Program Committee Members
- Frequently Asked Questions
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- Session Types, Specialty Tracks and Initiatives
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Opening Plenary Session
Our internationally renowned panel kicked off Heart Rhythm 2010 with a keynote that addressed some of the tough questions surrounding the impact of health care reform on quality and outcomes, and interpreted its meaning for the field. Learn more and view a webcast of the entire session »
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Live Case Presentations
Review summaries of the popular live case presentations that took place on Thursday, May 13 and Friday, May 14. The Intermountain Medical Center presented a persistent chronic AF ablation and a left atrial flutter case and the Cleveland Clinic demonstrated two lead extraction procedures. Learn more and read case summaries »
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VT/VF/Heart Failure Summit
The one-day summit, always a popular event, was divided into four sessions integrating expertise from four disciplines: VT ablation, basic science, devices and heart failure. This new format allowed greater interactivity between attendees and panel discussions. Learn more »
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Allied Professional Forums
Energizing both new and experienced Allied Professionals, Heart Rhythm 2010 provided helpful information in the form of two forums at the Society's 31st Annual Scientific Sessions. Learn more »
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Basic/Translational Science
Novel Targets to Cure Cardiac Arrhythmias, a comprehensive one-day program created in partnership with the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society, gave attendees an opportunity for discussion on the latest research and science. Learn more »
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Highlighted Sessions and Events from Heart Rhythm 2010
- Abstract Session Information — Learn more about the Featured Poster Session and Reception, Oral, Poster and Moderated Poster abstract presentations.
- AF Summit Update — As an update to the AF Summit at Heart Rhythm 2009, nine sessions were featured Thursday and Friday at Heart Rhythm 2010. The sessions were noted in the program book and the online planner with an “AF Summit Update” tag.
- Health Policy Town Hall — Financial Relationships with Industry in this Changing Environment.
- Ideas on Trial — a dynamic and interactive modification of the traditional debate session where a specific idea is debated in a lively, courtroom-like atmosphere.
- Joint Sessions with International Affiliates — eight 90-minute sessions were presented on Saturday, May 15 from the international heart rhythm community. These joint sessions provided a new opportunity for the international community to be involved and add to the overall quality and scientific excellence of the meeting.
- Late-Breaking Clinical Trials Sessions — Learn more about Late-Breaking Clinical Trials sessions featuring 11 abstracts presented on devices and atrial fibrillation.
- Leaders in Quality Sessions — feature a Quality Commentator to emphasize and connect the relevance of the concept of health care quality and outcomes.
- Mini-Courses — Diadatic courses providing in-depth updates on hot, new topics with a Q&A period to follow.
- Official Educational Satellite Symposia are educational sessions peripheral to the Heart Rhythm 2010 Annual Scientific Sessions designed to meet the continuing medical educational needs of the heart rhythm specialist.
- Totally Wired: How You Can Improve Your Practice with Technology — this special session guided the EP community on the adoption of electronic medical record systems and integrating social media networks and communities into practice.
