Summary of the study: Koldenkof et al published in Europace the work entitled “Rate control differs in the prevention of progression in atrial fibrillation” 1. It is a sub-analysis of the RACE 4 study. Only patients without using antiarrhythmics were included. Investigators included 666 patients over 18 years of age with a diagnosis of paroxysmal […]
EP Fellowship Program
The Latin American Heart Rhythm Society (LAHRS) announces the Registration to the Fourth Edition (2023-2024) of its Cardiac Electrophysiology Training Program at McGill University (Montreal, Canada) Director: Dr. Vidal Essebag – Head of Electrophysiology – McGill University Vacancies: one (1) Duration: two (2) years Start: July 1, 2023 LAHRS SCHOLARSHIP: Includes salary of $60,000 CAD […]
LAHRS Congress 2022
After two years of social distancing, important to contain the spread of COVID-19, finally it’s time to resume face-to-face activities! The return will be in great style: as on other occasions, our Society will hold the Congress together with a large national scientific society of specialty. As one of the most important, because of the […]
Patients with ischemic heart disease and VT. Drugs or ablation as a first-line treatment?
Heart attacks leave areas of scars mixed with healthy myocytes, generating areas of slow conduction within the scars, giving rise to a favorable environment for the origination of ventricular tachycardia (VT) by reentry mechanism. We all agree that in this type of scenario the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) effectively prevents sudden death1,2. However, ICD does not […]
Early and late syncope: understanding the mechanisms
Bearing in mind that: • The most common cause of syncope is vasovagal (VVS), followed by orthostatic hypotension (OH) and cardiac causes, (1) • The tilt test is the study used for the diagnosis of VVS and OH, being recommended (class IIa, level of evidence B) in those cases with suspected reflex cause, OH, postural […]
Call for public comment – 2022 HRS/APHRS/LAHRS Guideline on Cardiac Physiologic Pacing for the Avoidance and Mitigation of Heart Failure
The LAHRS, APHRS and HRS invites interested stakeholders to submit comments on the draft recommendations of the 2022 HRS/APHRS/LAHRS Guideline on Cardiac Physiologic Pacing for the Avoidance and Mitigation of Heart Failure. This open public comment stage provides greater transparency in the clinical practice document development process and the opportunity for key stakeholders to offer feedback before the […]
17th edition Arrhythmias Venice 2022
The next October 13-15th, the 17th edition of Venice Arrhythmias 2022 will take place, in Venice, Italy. LAHRS will participate in a join session called “Topics in modern electrophysiology: A Latin American perspective for a global health problem” Drs. M. Figueiredo, J.C Pachón Mateos, E. Saad, M. Scanavacca, Manlio Marquez and D. Hachul. For more […]
Latin American Heart Rhythm Society & The Ohio State University EP Fellowship Program
Overview: The Latin American Heart Rhythm Society (LAHRS) represents the largest and most prestigious association of Electrophysiologists in Latin America The Ohio State University is among the largest universities in the US and a global leader in clinical electrophysiology and electrophysiology research. The Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center […]
In memoriam, Dr. George Wyse
1941-2022 It is with mixed feelings that I have the sad task of informing the DOC members of the passing of one of our most esteemed and admired colleagues, who laid the foundations for the Division, Department, and Institute we all are members, Dr. George Wyse. I met George in 1991 when I was a […]
APT MEDICAL offers free registration for LAHRS 2021
APT MEDICAL will take part in LAHRS 2021 and is offering registration free of charge for 100 participants to attend the congress. The event will be completely online and will take place from November 19th to 27th. Those who wish to apply for the benefit must register at: https://bit.ly/3vI5YKe. While filling out the registration form, […]