The Cardiac Rhythm Device Summit offers a comprehensive update on the indications, follow-up, and management of cardiac rhythm technology, focusing on essential clinical pearls. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients undergo the implantation of cardiac rhythm devices for various rhythm disorders such as bradyarrhythmia, tachyarrhythmias, and heart failure. Moreover, the population eligible for implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and/or cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has risen significantly over the past decade.

With evolving device technology, there has been a notable increase in programming complexity, follow-up procedures, and management strategies. This summit aims to address these challenges and provide attendees with practical knowledge and skills to optimize patient care in this rapidly advancing field.

PROGRAM DIRECTORS

• Yong-Mei Cha, MD
• Fred Kusumoto, MD
• Siva K. Mulpuru, MD, MPH

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe the current indications for pacemaker, ICD, subcutaneous ICD, and resynchronization therapies.
• Recognize upcoming technologies such as leadless and epicardial devices.
• Interpret diagnostic material (electrocardiograms, impedance, radiography, and other sources) to troubleshoot suspected implantable device malfunction.
• Discuss CIED related common issues such as management of device patients having MRI, radiation, infection and extract implantable devices.
• Identify the current capabilities and roles of remote monitoring to manage patients with cardiovascular risk and disease.
• Recognize precise cardiac anatomy to facilitate lead placement.

EVENT TOPICS

• Clinical EP
• Device Therapy
• Heart Failure/CPT

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Cardiologists
• Cardiovascular Surgeons
• Clinicians
• Electrophysiologists/EPs
• Fellows/Trainees
• Allied Professionals
• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Technicians