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To improve the quality of life of the European population by reducing the impact of cardiac arrhythmias and reduce sudden cardiac death.

Assessing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

Author:Lykov O.
Be reminded here how observation of symptoms can help determine location of the embolus or emboli, involvement of anterior or posterior circulation, and what diagnostic work-up will establish the cause-effect relationship between left atrial appendage and cardioembolic (ischemic) stroke. A primary target is to initiate a reperfusion therapy no later than 60 minutes from hospital admission - provided patient is eligible. The next important step is to start anticoagulant therapy in the hospital phase because only initiation of anticoagulant therapy in hospital can reduce the relative risk of recurrent ischemic embolic stroke up to 80 %.

Vote now for the next EHRA Board

Voting will be done online and is open from 20 May to 17 June 2013. Don't miss the deadline, cast your vote today!
The results of the elections will be announced during the EHRA General Assembly at EHRA EUROPACE on Tuesday 25 June.

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EHRA EUROPACE 2013: late breaking clinical trials introduced for the first time

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear the results of cutting edge studies and to learn about the new ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines on Cardiac Pacing and Cardiac Resynchronisation, which are likely to have a tremendous impact on the European health care system, in addition to the results of ten late breaking clinical trials and over 1000 original abstracts. Read more about what to expect at the congress.

The next EHRA certification exam for Allied Professionals will be held in Athens during EHRA EUROPACE on 23 June 2013.

Hurry, the registration deadline is fast approaching.
Register now to secure your place.

HRS/EHRA/APHRS release consensus statement on diagnosis and management of patients with inherited primary arrhythmia syndromes

A worldwide panel of experts presents the first comprehensive recommendations on patients with inherited arrhythmias at Heart Rhythm 2013; The complexity and prevalence of inherited cardiovascular diseases is growing, thereby creating a greater demand for the proper diagnosis and management of patients with these conditions. Read more | full paper

EHRA at a glance

Journal: EP Europace	EHRA EUROPACE 2013, 23-26 June - Athens	Become a member today!

Arrhythmia Highlights
Courses
EP Cases
EP Wire
Webinars

United Kingdom national experience of entirely subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator technology: important lessons to learn. Jarman JW. Europace. 2013 Feb 28.
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Occult Atrial Fibrillation in Cryptogenic Stroke: Detection by 7-Day Electrocardiogram Versus Implantable Cardiac Monitors. Stroke. 2013 Feb 28. Ritter MA.
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Deactivation of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: results of patient surveys. Herman D. Europace. 2013 Feb 27.
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Management of Ventricular Tachycardia in the Setting of a Dedicated Unit for the Treatment of Complex Ventricular Arrhythmias: Long Term Outcome after Ablation. Della Bella P. Circulation. 2013 Feb 25.
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Age-Related Prognosis of Syncope Associated with a Preexcitation Syndrome. Brembilla-Perrot B. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2013 Feb 25.
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Evaluation of the CHADS2 Risk Score on Short- and Long-Term All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality After Syncope. Ruwald MH. Clin Cardiol. 2013 Feb 28.
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21-23 February 2013
Sophia Antipolis, France
Advanced Invasive Cardiac Electrophysiology

21-23 March 2013
Vienna, Austria
EHRA Cardiac Pacing, ICD and Cardiac Resynchronisation

30-31 August 2013
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Case-based Arrhythmia and Device

21-23 March 2013
Vienna, Austria
Advanced Invasive Cardiac Electrophysiology

Find out more about EHRA educational opportunities...

The EHRA Cases provide a resource of interesting cases within the cardiac electrophysiology field. These cases are published in full on the EHRA website and abbreviated versions are published in the journal EP – Europace. Cases can be cited by including the EP – Europace citation details.

Access all the cases l How to submit

EP Wire is a picture of daily EP practice in Europe through online surveys, an initiative from Prof Carina Blomstrom Lundqvist, Chair of the Initiatives Committee.
Guidelines & recommendations on EP practice are usually drawn from the results of multicenter trials. However, these trials are often conducted in selected centres under special conditions . In contrast, daily practice is generally influenced by many factors different to those strictly scientific.

The idea of the EP wire is to send the centers part of the Research Network short surveys about your practice on a specific EP topic. The results of each survey will be published in EP-Europace Journal in a section called EP Wire.

Would your centre like to join the network?

As part of the Research Network Partners list, your center is entitled to participate in the EP WIRE SURVEYS.

A unique learning opportunity to update your knowledge without travelling!

New webinar season 2013

Follow up of CRT devices, clinical cases
Cardioversion of AF when, for whom and how
Icds Case Presentation
Ecg and IEGM cases for SVT
Highlights of Europace
And more...

EHRA stretches the frontiers of knowledge by providing online courses via internet thus contributing to help physicians to continue their medical education in a new efficient and practical way! Attending the EHRA Webinars can also help for the preparation of the Certification exams.

The EHRA Webinars are free for EHRA members!

Webinars on Demand! Access past webinar recordings