Heart Rhythm 2026

Join the global EP community April 23–26, 2026, in Chicago, IL, for Heart Rhythm 2026, the Society’s 47th annual scientific meeting. Featuring late-breaking science, emerging technologies, and international collaboration, this meeting is for anyone dedicated to advancing arrhythmia care.

Heart Rhythm Gala

The Heart Rhythm Society and Heart Rhythm Advocates will once again unite the global EP community for the second annual Heart Rhythm Gala, a powerful evening celebrating advocacy, innovation, and impact. Tickets are sold out, but the silent auction opens to all on April 15, 2026. 

Heart Rhythm Advocates: The Voice of Electrophysiology is Growing Stronger Together

HRA Membership

Heart Rhythm Advocates is committed to shaping healthcare policies that support heart rhythm care providers and the patients they serve, from fair reimbursement and continued research funding to ensuring patient access to EP specialists.

HRS Members can claim their complimentary HRA membership.

HRS is...

Founded in 1979, HRS is the leading international society for cardiac electrophysiology, uniting more than 9,000 clinicians, scientists, and allied health professionals across 90+ countries. HRS members are not just part of the field — they’ve been setting the pace for more than four decades.

HRS members are not just part of the field — they’ve been setting the pace for more than four decades.

Heart Rhythm 2026

Join the global heart rhythm community April 23-26, 2026, in Chicago at the world's premier EP event, dedicated to advancing patient care and innovation in the field.

From groundbreaking science to transformative technologies and worldwide collaboration, Heart Rhythm 2026 is where the future of arrhythmia care will take shape.

HRX Live 2026

HRX is where clinicians, engineers, entrepreneurs, and investors collide to reimagine the future of patient care.

Join the movement that brings together bold thinkers in cardiac electrophysiology to spark the partnerships and breakthroughs that will define the next decade of cardiovascular care.

Publications

Explore the Heart Rhythm Society's preeminent journals: Heart Rhythm, Heart Rhythm Case Reports, and Heart Rhythm O2. Access the latest research, case studies, and digital health innovations, all indexed on PubMed Central.

Heart Rhythm

Heart Rhythm O2

Heart Rhythm Case Reports

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Safety Alerts

Boston Scientific ACCOLADE™ Family Pacemakers: Brady SMR6 Software Update and Advisory Population Expansion

Boston Scientific has issued an updated medical device correction for the ACCOLADE™ family of pacemakers and cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-Ps). Brady software maintenance release…

April 23, 2026

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Clinical Guidelines

2026 HRS/AHA/APHRS/EHRA/IDSA/LAHRS/PACES/STS Expert Consensus Statement Update on Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Lead Management and Extraction

Provides updated guidance on CIED lead management and extraction, including indications, procedural safety, and team-based care.

April 23, 2026

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HRS Documents

Digital Health Tools for Patient-Centered Lifestyle and Risk Factor Modification in Atrial Fibrillation Management

Explores how digital health tools can scale lifestyle and risk factor modification to improve atrial fibrillation outcomes.

April 20, 2026

Heart Rhythm TV

Stay informed on critical policy initiatives. Subscribe to the HRS YouTube channel for exclusive Advocacy in Action updates and insights from HRS and HRA leaders.

Advocacy & News

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Press Releases

New Study Links GLP-1 Medications to Lower Risk of Atrial Fibrillation, Independent of Weight Loss

A new study analyzing data from more than 13,000 patients found that people using the increasingly popular weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1-RAs)…

April 23, 2026

Advocacy Updates

Advocating for heart rhythm professionals practicing in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

Press Releases

Get the latest news and updates from HRS, your essential resource for the electrophysiology community.

Position Statements

Providing the most current information about our organization, as well as a wide range of heart rhythm disorder issues.

Career Development

Shape your career trajectory with the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS). We empower electrophysiologists, scientists, fellows, and allied professionals with expert guidance and resources for every career stage, from training to leadership.

The Board Review Course is designed to serve a wide audience within the EP community, not only U.S. physicians preparing to certify or recertify. It is intended to be an indispensable tool for providing a fundamentally sound EP knowledge base.

This course features didactic lectures and case-based workshops presented by expert faculty and course directors for in-depth coverage of the essential EP curriculum. This course is designed only for Fellows-in-Training seeking initial certification.

HRX Innovation Hub Passport is your gateway to all of the highlights, insights, and innovations presented at the HRX Live event. The first edition of the Innovation Hub Passport includes all the sessions captured at HRX2022 in San Diego, HRX2023 in Seattle, and HRX2024 in Atlanta. Explore more than 50 hours of the latest and greatest content from start-ups, entrepreneurs, and Key Opinion Leaders in cardiovascular medicine and electrophysiology.

About HRS

Founded in 1979, HRS is a leading resource on cardiac pacing and electrophysiology. Our specialty organization represents medical, allied health, and science professionals from more than 90 countries who specialize in cardiac rhythm disorders.

Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved with HRS programs, advancing both your professional growth and the development of the field.

Partner Events

On-Demand

Hybrid Treatment of Advanced Atrial Fibrillation: A Best Practice Guide for the Subxiphoid Approach

The Heart Rhythm Society and AtriCure are proud to present Hybrid Treatment of Advanced Atrial Fibrillation: A Best Practice Guide for the Subxiphoid Approach. This…

April 24, 2026

All Day

In-Person

Virtual

EP Live Austin 2026

The purpose of the EP Live Austin conference is to improve and…

May 28 - 29, 2026

Austin

Texas

United States

In-Person

3rd Annual Seattle Sudden Cardiac Death Symposium

Sudden cardiac death remains a critical public health challenge and a major…

May 30, 2026

Seattle

WA

United States