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HRS Statement on QPP

HRS published a statement discussing heart rhythm care in the new value-based health care system.

April 24, 2019

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Heart Rhythm Society Names New CEO to Assume Position in March 2019

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) announces that Patricia V. Blake, FASAE, CAE will become the new CEO, following a thorough search and transition planning process.

October 26, 2018

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Heart Rhythm Society Kicks Off Annual Scientific Sessions in Boston to Unveil Scientific Advances and Innovations in Cardiac Arrhythmia Care

Thousands of clinicians, scientists, researchers and innovators from around the world will gather together Wednesday, May 9 through Saturday, May 12 at the Boston Convention…

May 29, 2018

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Societies Publish New Guidance for the Treatment of Slow, Irregular Heartbeats

The American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the Heart Rhythm Society today released a guideline for the evaluation and treatment of patients…

May 11, 2018

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New Study Show Popular Smart Watches Accurately Measure Rapid Heart Beat

A new study is the first to validate the accuracy of wrist-worn wearable devices in measuring induced paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), or episodes of rapid…

May 11, 2018

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New Study Finds Link Between Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Increased Risk of Developing Atrial Fibrillation

A new study is the first to report a relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and new cases of atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common…

May 11, 2018

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The Heart Rhythm Society Releases Communication Strategies for Cybersecurity Threats to Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) released communication recommendations to assist health care professionals to understand and prepare for potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities of cardiovascular implantable electronic…

May 10, 2018

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New Study Suggests Marijuana Use Does Not Increase Risk of Heart Arrhythmias, Instead May Reduce Risk of AFib

Presented at Heart Rhythm 2018, first ever in-human study of more than…

May 10, 2018

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Exposure to Air Pollution on Cold Days Can Trigger Sudden Cardiac Death in Women

New study presented at Heart Rhythm 2018 finds all sudden cardiac death…

May 8, 2018