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Read on for this month's most important news, selected for you, including Heart Rhythm Congress and AF Association Global AF Aware Week 2018.
Only TWO weeks until Early Bird prices expire!

Register TODAY for Heart Rhythm Congress 2018 , the largest heart rhythm event in the UK taking place at The ICC, Birmingham, UK from 7 - 10 October 2018. Just two weeks remain to take advantage of our Early Bird prices available until 31st July.

With talks from world renowned arrhythmia experts including Professor A John Camm, Professor Blair Grubb, Dr Robert Sheldon, Professor Richard Schilling, Professor Richard Sutton and many more, Heart Rhythm Congress 2018 is set to be the best yet. The event will provide unrivalled opportunity for health care professionals interested in the management of arrhythmias to share effective practice, showcase innovation, learn about latest developments and network with UK & international faculty and delegates.
*earn up to 28 CPD points*
Cases and Traces
Submit Now!

The clinical cases presentation sessions will again be an important part of this years' HRC. If you have a case you think would be of interest please submit a synopsis for consideration.
  Presenters may be of any professional discipline and the cases may be based on any aspect of arrhythmia management.


Closing Date - 30th August 2018
Arrhythmia Alliance
Excellence in Practice Awards

Do you know an individual, colleague or team that deserves special recognition for their outstanding contribution to arrhythmia services? Nominate them for an Arrhythmia Alliance Excellence in Practice Award. 
Winners will be presented with a commemorative plaque and certificate during the President's Dinner & Awards on the evening of Monday 8 October 2018.

Closing date: 3 September 2018
Session Highlight

Arrhythmia Alliance Session Pacemaker and ICD therapy -
past, present, and future

Monday 8 October

  • The history of pacemakers - 60 years and going strong
  • His bundle pacing: theory, and tips and tricks for His bundle lead implantation
  • His bundle pacing as a treatment for patients with heart failure
  • The global experience with Bridge- SVC occlusion balloon
Become an Arrhythmia Alliance
Medical Member

As a member you will receive discounted rates to attend Arrhythmia Alliance Heart Rhythm Congress and Arrhythmia Alliance Cardiac Update Meetings, automatic registration on the Heart Rhythm Specialists websites and a free pack containing samples of our resources for your practice or clinic. 

Become a member today for just £50 a year! Click here




For this reason, we are asking all of our supporters to join with us to promote our Detect, Protect, Correct & Perfect campaign to spread the word, whether this is by simply sharing and displaying information, holding an AF Awareness activity, or fundraising and donating to the AF Association.

During Global AF Aware Week, we will once again be holding an event at the Palace of Westminster, London. We will be posting regular updates and will provide information on how you can register your interest to attend.
Over one million people have been diagnosed with AF in the UK alone, although experts estimate that at least a third more remain undiagnosed. With an ageing population, this number is expected to double by 2050. 




In the Media
Thousands of patients to benefit from innovative new treaments on the NHS
Stroke-reducing heart implants and a life changing surgical procedure for children with cerebral palsy are among a host of new treatments that will now be routinely available for thousands of patients on the NHS.
The NHS announced its plan to provide the latest innovative treatments for patients, just days after it celebrated its 70 th anniversary. Read more .
Arrhythmia nurse specialist named RCN Nurse of the Year 2018
Angela Hall has been named RCN Nurse of the Year for her innovative work in improving the care and safety of patients with heart rhythm disorders. Read more. CONGRATULATIONS ANGELA!
Events
21-22 November 2018
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4 December 2018

For other events taking place during 2018, please click here .
The 8th London VT Symposium
17 September 2018

Be sure not to miss the 8th Annual London VT Symposium. Dedicated to ventricular arrhythmias, this meeting allows the coverage of an unparalleled breadth of topics from the latest in pathophysiology to the future of mapping and ablation technology. Find out more here .
Coming soon: Diploma/MSc Clinical Leadership and Leading Change in Cardiology

Cardiff University are launching an online distance-learning Diploma and MSc in Clinical Leadership and Leading Change in Cardiology. To be one of the first to know more about this programme when information becomes available, please email [email protected] or complete the online form  here .