Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: Communication Strategies for Clinicians—Proceedings of the Heart Rhythm Society’s Leadership Summit

May 10, 2018—The statement, accompanied by an editorial, captures the proceedings of the 2017 Leadership Summit on Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities: Communications Strategies for Clinicians and Patients that was attended by patient representatives, subject matter experts, the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) leadership, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials, and leadership from CIED manufacturers with the goal of developing patient-centered communication strategies for health care professionals, industry, and governmental agencies. The document outlines four key communication themes: when to notify patients, whom to notify, how to communicate with patients, and what elements to discuss with patients.