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Arrhythmias and Device Therapy

Essential resources for arrhythmia and device therapy

Improving lives across the arrythmias spectrum

An essential guide to our arrythmias resources

Arrhythmias represent a critical spectrum of cardiovascular disorders, capable of causing sudden cardiac death, disabling symptoms, and significant morbidity. They range from subtle conduction abnormalities to severe, life-threatening rhythm disturbances, requiring precise diagnosis and expert intervention. 

We’re committed to supporting you with unparalleled education, training, and cutting-edge guidelines, ensuring you have the knowledge and skills to excel in this field.  

ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines

Clinical guidelines for arrhythmia management

Discover guidelines that focus on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and related conditions.  

2025 ESC Clinical Consensus Statement on mental health and cardiovascular disease

This clinical consensus statement on mental health and cardiovascular disease highlights the multidirectional relationship between mental health, cardiovascular health and cardiovascular disease and its impact on cardiovascular risk and prognosis.

2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation

In this iteration of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Clinical Practice Guidelines on Atrial Fibrillation, the task force has consolidated and evolved past approaches to develop the AF-CARE framework.

2022 ESC Guidelines: management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death

This document presents an update of the 2015 ESC Guidelines for the management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias (VA) and the prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD).

Congresses and Events

Cardiac arrhythmia events and meetings

11 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) Summit 2026 on 11 April

A full-day deep dive proposed as an add-on event to EHRA Congress.

Paris - France

12 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

EHRA 2026

​Guided by the theme, 'Illuminating arrhythmia management', we will spotlight innovations shaping the future.

Munich - Germany

28 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

ESC Congress 2026

Be part of ESC Congress 2026, the world’s foremost cardiology meeting, where transformation moves from promise to practice.

ESC Journal Family

Articles covering the latest research in arrhythmias, pacing, and electrophysiology

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Educational Resources

Discover a wealth of vital educational resources on heart rhythm management and device therapy

From essential curricula and robust certification programmes, dynamic online education programmes and events there is something for all career stages.

EHRA Recognition of Training Centres in Heart Rhythm

The EHRA Recognised Training Centres (ERTC) programme acknowledges and supports good educational practices.

Arrhythmias

Leadership and Innovation in Cardiac Arrhythmia Management (DAS-CAM). Maastricht University, NL.

FOCUS on Atrial Fibrillation

Curated resources - from guidelines and webinars to articles and courses - on the topic of atrial fibrillation.

Heart Rhythm Certification

Certification organised by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA).

Patients resources

Discover our educational resources for patients

Find My EP Specialist

The goal of this directory is to help patients look for heart rhythm specialists, facilitate physician referral but also to facilitate contact with healthcare companies, research consortia, fellows in training and colleagues seeking clinical, education and research services.

Afibmatters.org

Help your patients understand atrial fibrillation – the signs, symptoms and treatments. Afibmatters.org is available in Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Greek.

Patient versions of ESC Guidelines

Based on our guidelines, these documents explain diagnosis and treatment recommendations backed by evidence. They help patients understand their condition, engage in shared decisions, and adopt self-care strategies essential for effective disease management.

Communities

Join our community today 

We’re committed to advancing the field of heart rhythm management.

Our EHRA community connects you to a renowned expert community, exclusive resources, and opportunities to shape the future of heart rhythm care.

Elevate your expertise and positively impact patient lives. By joining us, you'll contribute directly to improving lives through the power of collective expertise. 

Not a member yet?

Joining the European Heart Rhythm Association offers numerous benefits for healthcare professionals specialising in arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation.

You can enjoy:

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Savings on the annual EHRA congress
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Webinars, courses and certification
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Savings on EP-Europace article processing charges
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Training and fellowship programmes
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Access to ESC Mentoring platform
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Savings on EHRA books and Key Messages
Standard: €100 | Reduced: €45

Webinars

Expand your heart rhythm knowledge

Broaden your expertise with our webinars. We offer live and on-demand sessions on atrial fibrillation, ventricular arrhythmias, and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy. 

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Online Learning

Essential online learning for arrhythmia specialists and electrophysiologists

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Podcasts

Receive the latest insights and news

Tune into Cardio Talk, your essential podcast. We bring you expert discussions on electrophysiology and cardiac pacing, featuring the latest insights from leaders in the field.  

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Our Volunteers

Meet the Experts

We thrive thanks to our dedicated volunteers. Physicians, arrhythmologists, young electrophysiologists, nurses, and professionals all contribute their expertise to reduce the burden of heart rhythm disorders. 

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Doctor Stylianos Tzeis

EHRA Scientific Programme Committee Chair 2026

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Professor Helmut Puererfellner

EHRA President 2024-2026

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Professor Natasja de Groot

EHRA Scientific Programme Committee co-Chair 2026

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Professor Giuseppe Boriani

EP Europace Journal Editor-in-Chief