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Society Comments on the Cardiac Arrest of Michael Jackson
The sudden and unexpected death of singer and songwriter Michael Jackson has helped raise public awareness of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The Heart Rhythm Society immediately responded to numerous inquiries by national and trade media for clinical expertise to shed light on possible causes or contributing factors to Jackson’s death as well as SCA and heart rhythm disorders. These interviews helped raise awareness and knowledge by offering facts and insights around the reasons SCA can occur. Learn more »



		Report on CER Priorities Published The Institute of Medicine (IOM) released “Initial National Priorities for Comparative Effectiveness Research” on June 30 and among the priorities listed was treatment strategies for atrial fibrillation, including surgery, catheter ablation, and pharmacologic treatment. Learn more »

		AP Regional Program in Iowa: July 18 Don't miss this opportunity! Nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and technologists from the Midwest are all encouraged to attend EP and Device Therapy for Allied Professionals: Applying Knowledge to Clinical Practice on Saturday, July 18 in Des Moines, IA . Learn more and register today »

		Society President Discusses New EHRA Consensus Statement The European Heart Rhythm Association released a new consensus statement with recommendations for drivers with ICDs at the Europace 2009 meeting. Richard L. Page, MD, FHRS was recently interviewed about the statement — learn more and listen »

New Interview on Lead Performance Guidelines Watch and listen to an interview on the importance of the Society’s new lead performance policies and guidelines document between Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD, FHRS and Robert G. Hauser, MD, FHRS, CCDS. A total of three new clinical documents were released by the Society during Heart Rhythm 2009. The HRS Recommendations on Lead Performance Policies and Guidelines, EHRA/HRS Expert Consensus Statement on VT Ablation and the HRS Expert Consensus Statement on Transvenous Lead Extraction. Learn more and download PDFs of new clinical documents »

New IBHRE Online Self-Assessment Program The new Physician Online Self-Assessment Program for the Competency in Cardiac Rhythm Device Therapy IBHRE® Exam features two modules, practice and timed, offering 200 exam style questions. Take advantage of this exemplary study aid to prepare for the physician exam taking place July 22. Learn more »

Member Spotlight: John D. Day, MD, FHRS, One of the Society’s goals is that you find membership rewarding both personally and professionally. For Dr. Day, this goal has become a reality: "As I have given of myself to the Heart Rhythm Society, I have met many great individuals over the years who have served as mentors and role models to me as I have developed my career." Submit your own profile so that you can be featured too! Meet Dr. Day »

New Rate and Rhythm Pocket Guide The Practical Rate & Rhythm Management of Atrial Fibrillation pocket guide was adapted from the ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation. This quick reference guide is intended to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with AF. Learn more »

Heart Rhythm Society Career Center The Society launched its new online Career Center at Heart Rhythm 2009, designed for Society member and nonmember job seekers and employers in the field of heart rhythm disorders. The Career Center also offers career development resources that go beyond job postings. Visit now!

Register for Board Review Course Register now for the Society’s 2009 Board Review Course in Cardiac Electrophysiology and the ABIM CCEP Recertification Prep Course, September 23-26 in Chicago, IL, containing comprehensive content focused on preparation for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification and recertification examinations in clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Learn more »

Heart Rhythm 2009 Educational Webcasts View presentations of the Results of the ALTITUDE Study and An Eight Year Follow-up to MADIT II Late-Breaking Clinical Trials from Heart Rhythm 2009, including interviews interviews with lead primary investigator and key contributors to each trial as they discuss the respective histories, findings, and impact of these pivotal clinical cardiac electrophysiology studies. Learn more » Other Heart Rhythm 2009 Links Visit the Scientific Sessions page for session webcasts, Late-Breaking Clinical Trials information, new Society clinical documents and much more. Order your conference recordings, delivered this summer, for full access to our extensive programming. Click here to print your Heart Rhythm 2009 CME/CE certificates. Need a registration receipt? Visit the Heart Rhythm 2009 XPress Toolkit website.