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New Therapeutic Strategies in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation

Oct 27, 2009 11:31 EDT

Atrial fibrillation is associated with a high risk for stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and death. How does blockade of the renin-angiotensin system affect patient outcomes? Join our international panel of experts, Drs Camm, Connolly, Crijns, and Granger, as they discuss the ESC 09 hotline results of the ACTIVE-I trial.

Arrhythmia/EP

Preventing Stroke in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Data From ESC 2009

Oct 19, 2009 14:03 EDT

Read Dr. Jonathan Piccini's review of prevention of stroke in AF and how the newly released results of clinical trials of novel antithrombotic agents will reduce the risk for stroke. Then listen to our international panel of experts, Drs. Camm, Granger, Prystowsky, and Yusuf, as they give their take on new data released at ESC 2009.

Arrhythmia/EP

Does Early Intervention With CRT-D Improve Outcomes for Patients With Heart Failure?

1 COMMENT - Oct 9, 2009 13:43 EDT

Dr. Ileana Piña discusses the design and outcomes of the MADIT-CRT trial with Drs. Moss and Estes, and how these new data may benefit patients with heart failure.

Arrhythmia/EP

Making the Case for Guideline-Driven Care in the Outpatient HF Setting

Oct 7, 2009 10:41 EDT

Evidence-based therapies, both pharmacologic and devices are well documented in published guidelines, but are they followed and implemented in practice? Is there a treatment gap? Is it all about education or the lack thereof? Drs. Yancy, Abraham, and Pfeffer confer on evidence from recent registries and trials.

Arrhythmia/EP

In Depth Review of Late-Breaking Clinical Trials in AF Stoke Prevention

Oct 5, 2009 11:55 EDT

Join our international panel of experts, Drs. Lip, Halperin, Weitz, Ezekowitz, Wallentin, and Connolly as they present late-breaking results of the RE-LY trial.

Arrhythmia/EP

Redefining the Therapeutic Goals of Atrial Fibrillation

3 COMMENTS - Sep 22, 2009 14:20 EDT

AF is sometimes considered a benign or nuisance condition. However, it is vital that it is recognized as a harbinger of underlying cardiovascular disease, and that it is diagnosed early and treated appropriately. Join Drs. Kirchhof, Dorian, Marrouche, and Steg as they discuss strategies to reduce the complications of AF.

Arrhythmia/EP

First Response -- Improved Outcomes in Heart Failure: A First Look at Late-Breaking Data From ESC 2009

1 COMMENT - Aug 26, 2009 11:54 EDT

Does early intervention with CRT-D slow the progression of heart failure? Watch as Dr. David Cannom interviews Drs. Camm, Hlatky, Klein, Moss and Page, and gets their expert opinions on late-breaking clinical trial data released at ESC 09 and how it will affect patient care.

Arrhythmia/EP

Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation in Transition- New Trial Data and Patient Care

3 COMMENTS - Jul 29, 2009 15:00 EDT

The ACC/AHA/ESC Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation were published in 2006. Since this publication, new data and treatment options have been developed. Join Drs. Prystowsky, Hohnloser, and Kowey, as they discuss these new data and strategies for implementation in clinical practice.

Arrhythmia/EP

The Interplay Between AF and Hypertension

Jul 24, 2009 14:15 EDT

Hypertension plays a key role in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation. Join our expert panel, Drs. Agabiti-Rosei, Allessie, Crijns, Israel, and Weber for a discussion of the current data and treatment options for optimal management and improving outcomes in hypertensive patients with AF.

Arrhythmia/EP

Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Pacemaker Patients: Hot Topics for the Implanting Physician

Jul 16, 2009 13:00 EDT

Join Prof. Santini and Drs. Gimbel and Sommer as they discuss the outstanding challenges surrounding the safety of MRI in patients with implantable cardiac pacing devices and highlight emerging strategies and technological advances that may help increase access to diagnostic care for patients.

Arrhythmia/EP

MRI Safety in Pacemaker Patients: Obstacles and Advances

1 COMMENT - Jul 16, 2009 11:00 EDT

Do we have enough data to suggest that MRI in pacemaker patients is safe? Join Dr. Roger Luechinger as he discusses safety concerns and novel approaches to overcome some of the existing limitations associated with imaging this population of patients.

Imaging

Imaging and Risk Stratification in Heart Failure: An Expert Interview With Jeroen Bax, MD, PhD

1 COMMENT - Jul 14, 2009 11:30 EDT

Dr. Jeroen Bax, on the cusp of publishing a landmark paper to validate the role of MIBG imaging in risk stratifying patients with heart failure, provides a snapshot of his study in this interview from Europace 2009.

Arrhythmia/EP

Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation-Related Stroke

2 COMMENTS - Jul 13, 2009 08:06 EDT

The association between stroke and AF has been well established. Join Drs. Diener, Norrving, Torp-Pedersen, and Sacco, as they present new data from the 2009 EuroStroke meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, for preventing stroke and improving outcomes in patients with AF.

Arrhythmia/EP

Reducing Atrial Fibrillation-Related Hospitalizations

1 COMMENT - Jul 2, 2009 09:30 EDT

AF is the leading cause of arrhythmia-related hospitalizations and affects nearly 7 million people in the United States and Europe. Please join Drs. Dorian, Curtis, and Hohnloser for a discussion on strategies to reduce hospitalization rates for patients with AF.

Arrhythmia/EP

Understanding Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation

4 COMMENTS - Jul 2, 2009 09:30 EDT

AF is the most common sustained arrhythmia and significantly increases an individual's risk for heart failure. Join our expert panel: Drs. Naccarelli, Cannon, and Connolly for an in-depth discussion of new data and management strategies for improving outcomes in patients with AF.

Arrhythmia/EP

The Future of Ambulatory Monitoring: Moving Beyond Rate and Rhythm to Monitor ST-Segment Shifts

1 COMMENT - May 29, 2009 12:00 EDT

How can we reduce the time taken to accurately diagnose ACS? ECGs and biomarkers may be nondiagnostic, even the presenting symptoms can vary or be absent. As every 30 minutes delay is associated with a 7.5% relative increase in mortality, time is indeed muscle. Join Drs. Gibson, Pride, Santini, and Krucoff as they present new insights into this complex field.

Arrhythmia/EP

The Pros and Cons of Lead Extraction

May 29, 2009 00:44 EDT

Join two of the world's leading experts in implantable devices, Dr. Bruce L. Wilkoff and Dr. George H. Crossley, as they discuss key issues surrounding the pros and cons of lead extraction.

Clinical cardiology

Preventing Vascular Events in AF: What Is the Role of Antiplatelet Therapy?

3 COMMENTS - Apr 28, 2009 10:00 EDT

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequently occurring cardiac arrhythmia affecting some 2.2 million Americans with often serious clinical consequences.. Join Drs. Bhatt, Connolly and Camm for a discussion on the risk factors, management challenges, and new data on treatment options for patients with AF

Imaging

Imaging of Heart Failure: Improving Prognosis and Management Decisions

2 COMMENTS - Apr 24, 2009 12:00 EDT

Drs. Topol, Cerqueira, and Garcia react to the ADMIRE-HF trial data, which ushers in a new paradigm in HF risk stratification strategies.

Arrhythmia/EP

Working in Concert to Slow the Progression of Heart Failure: Medical and Device Management Strategies

Apr 9, 2009 12:40 EDT

How can we improve the survival, functional status and quality of life and decrease hospital readmissions for the growing number of patients with heart failure? Join our panel of experts, Drs. Cannom, Francis, Fonarow, Greenberg, and Klein as they discuss the optimal use of pharmacologic and device-based treatment options.

Imaging

Improving Risk Stratification in Heart Failure: Advent of a Novel Imaging Approach

2 COMMENTS - Apr 7, 2009 12:00 EDT

Drs. Prystowsky, Yancy, Piña, and Udelson highlight how a new imaging trial may revolutionalize prognosis in heart failure.

Clinical cardiology

Evolution of MRI-Safe Pacemakers: An Expert Interview with Dr. Bruce Wilkoff

2 COMMENTS - Mar 16, 2009 10:13 EDT

The world's first MR-conditional pacemaker system designed for safe use in MRI represents a major milestone in the evolution of ICDs. Dr. Bruce Wilkoff from the Cleveland Clinic speaks on the significance of having this new technology available to patients.

Clinical cardiology

Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death: A Worldwide Approach

6 COMMENTS - Mar 10, 2009 00:00 EDT

Join Drs. Prystowsky, Lau, and Oseroff as they provide an international perspective on the prevention of sudden cardiac arrest in the Pacific Rim and South America.

Arrhythmia/EP

Atrial Fibrillation Management: Understanding the Data

9 COMMENTS - Feb 17, 2009 09:58 EST

Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects almost 1% of the adult population in the United States. Join our experts Drs. Hohnloser, Prystowsky, and Bhatt as they discuss recently published results of new data from the ATHENA trial and how this data will impact care for patients with AF.

Arrhythmia/EP

Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure: The State of the Art

11 COMMENTS - Jan 30, 2009 08:57 EST

What are the latest treatment strategies for patients with AF and HF? Join Drs Singh, Morady, Moss and Hayes discuss the state of the art.

	Rates will significantly increase (> 15% increase in primary prevention ICD utilization in congestive HF patients)
	Rates will moderately increase (5%-10%)
	Rates will slightly increase (2%-5%)
	Rates will slightly increase (2%-5%)