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The Heart Rhythm Society gratefully acknowledges the generous support for Heart Rhythm 2008 Scientific Sessions 6 HANDS- ON SESSION WE D N E S DAY / T H U R S DAY Industry educators to ﬁeld clinician questions For hearth rhythm specialists, keeping up-to-date on the most effective treatment strategies is just one part of the continuing education equation. Clinicians must also maintain their knowledge about the technological advances in the ﬁeld. Fortunately, the 29th Annual Scientiﬁc Sessions include an opportunity to do just that. The ever-popular Hands-on Session, which takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, gives attendees an opportunity to meet one-on-one with educational representatives from the industry. Attendees will learn about the latest equipment and device technology and obtain answers to their questions about everything from the effectiveness of a device to how to properly set up a system. Allied professional Betty Ching, RN, FHRS, said the Hands-on Session provides the perfect opportunity to get questions answered in a non-threatening way. “Hands-on initially started as an allied health professionals meet-and-greet,” she said. “It started very small, and it’s grown to really be one of the premier spots where all clinicians can go for hands-on education for anything including remote follow-up, devices, and ablation systems. Here you can be one-on-one with the educator. There’s absolutely no marketing. It’s time for you to have your questions answered from the people who really know the product.” Ching, who is the Device Clinic nurse manager in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic, said she expects to see a lot of interest in remote systems for device follow-up this year. Of course, she said, attendees also come looking for more information on ablation systems as well. “And the questions are not about how to do the ablation,” she said. “Clinicians want to know how to set up the equipment because it’s become quite complex. This is a very good way to learn about the latest technology in a relaxed environment. You can actually sit down and talk to people.” Participating companies include Bard Electrophysiology; Biosense Webster, a Johnson & Johnson Company; Biotronik Inc.; Boston Scientific; EP Med Systems; Medtronic, Inc.; and the Sorin Group. Ching urged any clinician with equipment or technology questions to attend the Hands-on Session. “It’s a great way to break into the meeting,” she said. Don’t Miss Heart Rhythm Place! Heart Rhythm Place (Booth No. 1929) is the ultimate destination for Heart Rhythm Society programs, products and services. Visit this specialized area on the exhibit ﬂoor to learn about the Society, receive free educational materials, claim your CME and much more! Featured Poster Reception This year’s Featured Poster Session and Reception begins immediately after the Opening Plenary Wednesday evening in Hall D in the North Building of the Convention Center. “We’re looking forward to this reception, which really kicks off Heart Rhythm 2008 and brings everyone together to look at the very best posters,” said Douglas Packer, MD, FHRS, Abstract Program Committee Chair. The poster session and reception is open to all attendees until 7:00 pm, and will showcase high scoring abstracts from each of the 46 abstract submission categories. “In basic science, we’ll have a fairly indepth look at the latest and best in discovery,” Dr. Packer said. “In the clinical arena, we’ll see late-breaking outcomes that are nicely conveyed in poster format. These are a lot of fun, because you have the opportunity of talking with your peers about their results and about how they got there.” This year, the Heart Rhythm Society received 3,015 abstract submissions, 1,100 of which were accepted. In addition to the 155 featured posters, 255 abstracts will be presented orally on Thursday and Friday. The remaining abstracts are presented in standard poster format. “The nice thing about this session is that it gives people an unhurried opportunity to talk about speciﬁc ﬁndings and apply them to their own speciﬁc interests,” Dr. Packer said. Top 10 reasons to visit Heart Rhythm Place — Booth No. 1929 1. Apply for or renew your Heart Rhythm Society membership 2. Pick up complimentary professional education DVDs and CD-ROMs 3. View Rhythms in Time, a special exhibit about the history of EP and pacing 4. Take home free patient education materials 5. Get the latest information related to the ICD Registry™ 6. Learn more about the Society’s grassroots legislative efforts 7. Pre-order your copy of the Heart Rhythm 2008 Highlights DVD 8. Order the Coding Guide for Heart Rhythm Procedures and Services, 2008 9. Claim your CME and CEU from Heart Rhythm 2008 10. Update your member proﬁle or view the latest online content on www. HRSonline.org http://www.HRSonline.org http://www.HRSonline.org

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