Inaugural Arrhythmia Summit takes places

A new annual scientific event launched by cardiology experts from the Trust took place in March, with more than 200 delegates attending. 

The London Arrhythmia Summit brought together experts from around the world to discuss the latest advances in electrophysiology and implantable cardiac devices, including important new studies and changes to guidelines. 

Magda Greda, healthcare assistant and Shouvik Haldar, consultant cardiologist The one-day summit on 16 March 2018, was attended by more than 200 delegates from 10 countries, including the USA, Canada, Iraq and South Korea. It featured in-depth presentations and thought-provoking debate involving eminent international, European and UK specialists. 

"There is a growing need to provide high-quality educational content here in the UK and this inaugural events sets the precedent for arrhythmia education going forward."

Dr Shouvik Haldar

The programme was dedicated to highlighting guideline changes and important developments that will impact daily practice, and considering new developments on the horizon. 

Dr Shouvik Haldar, one of the consultants who directed the event, said: "Our aim was to give electrophysiologists and arrhythmia specialists from the UK and beyond a succinct review of all the important developments and changes in this arena over the past year. 

"There is a growing need to provide high-quality educational content here in the UK and this inaugural event sets the precedent for arrhythmia education going forward. 

"It is fantastic that the Trust is taking the lead in this arena and we hope to develop this into an unmissable event in the cardiology conference calendar."

The second London Arrhythmia Summit was held on 15 March 2019. 


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