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Redefining Rhythm: Complete Surgical Management of AF and LAA by 2026

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Thursday, 09th October 2025
12:15 - 13:30
Room: Hall A2

Add to calendar MM/DD/YYYY 10/09/2025 12:15 PM 10/09/2025 01:30 PM Europe/Copenhagen Redefining Rhythm: Complete Surgical Management of AF and LAA by 2026

Join this session to learn how surgical innovation is advancing the comprehensive management of atrial fibrillation; highlighting breakthrough technologies, evolving clinical evidence, and the expanding role of left atrial appendage closure. This session will examine how these developments are driving more integrated treatment strategies and shaping the future of rhythm management within cardiac surgery.

 Hall 2 60 TRANSPARENT

Session description

Join this session as we collectively explore how the surgical management of atrial fibrillation (AF) could evolve by 2026 — from optimized ablation techniques to effective and secure closure of the left atrial appendage (LAA).


We will examine how recent innovations and clinical data are driving a more coordinated approach to AF treatment within cardiac surgery. This session will foster expert dialogue around procedural efficiency, safety, and long-term patient outcomes.

Agenda

Time Topic Faculty

12:15

Welcome

Miss Evans 
Prof Benussi

12:18

Atrial Fibrillation in 2026: Evolving Guidelines, Practices, and Expectations

Dr Carnero

12:35

Looking Back to Move Forward

Prof Choi

12:50

Redefining Surgical LAA Closure

Prof Sternik

13: 05

The BOX: From Surgical Practice to Clinical Evidence

Prof Roussel

13:20

Conclusion and final remarks

Miss Evans 
Prof Benussi

Moderators:

  • Miss Betsy Evans
  • Prof Stefano Benussi 

International expert:

  • Dr Gianluca Torregrossa

Speakers:

  • Dr Manuel Carnero
  • Prof Leonid Sternik
  • Prof Jean-Christian Roussel 
  • Prof Yeong-Hoon Choi
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