HRS 2025

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Engineering lab

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Products and therapies

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Education programs and events

7:00 a.m.–2:15 p.m. PT

38th Annual Fellows Course: Interpreting the Unknown Electrogram

This case-based, intensive course is designed to educate electrophysiology (EP) fellows on best practices to effectively diagnose arrhythmias, using intracardiac electrogram tracings. The faculty will review key factors to understanding arrhythmogenic electrocardiographic features. Audience members volunteer to work with the faculty members to interpret the tracings.

Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo CDGH

Course director:

Eric Prystowsky, MD

Presenters:

Albert Sun, MD
Wendy Tzou, MD
Francis Marchlinski, MD

Add to calendar MM/DD/YYYY 04/24/2025 07:00 AM 04/24/2025 02:15 PM America/Los_Angeles 38th Annual Fellows Course: Interpreting the Unknown Electrogram

Course director:

Eric Prystowsky, MD

Presenters:

Albert Sun, MD
Wendy Tzou, MD
Francis Marchlinski, MD

Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo CDGH 15 OPAQUE

6:45–8:00 a.m. PT

The Future of Cardiac Pacing: Unlocking the Potential of AtrioVentricular Interval Modulation (AVIM) Therapy

Join us for an in-depth discussion on AVIM therapy and its role in the future of cardiac pacing. This breakfast event will cover the AVIM therapy mechanism of action, unmet patient needs, and randomized clinical results from prior studies demonstrating impact on hypertension and diastolic dysfunction. We will also discuss the ongoing BACKBEAT global pivotal study and beyond.

Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo CG

Presenters:

Vivek Reddy, MD
Andrea Russo, MD
Karl-Heinz Kuck, MD
Marat Fudim, MD

Add to calendar MM/DD/YYYY 04/25/2025 06:45 AM 04/25/2025 08:00 AM America/Los_Angeles The Future of Cardiac Pacing: Unlocking the Potential of AtrioVentricular Interval Modulation (AVIM) Therapy

Presenters:

Vivek Reddy, MD
Andrea Russo, MD
Karl-Heinz Kuck, MD
Marat Fudim, MD

Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo CG 15 OPAQUE

10:15 a.m.–5:15 p.m. PT

Medtronic Learning Lab: Next Era in Advanced Ablation and Mapping Technologies

Visit this hands-on workshop designed to provide interactive education on the PulseSelect™ pulsed field ablation (PFA) system and the Affera™ mapping and ablation system with the Sphere-9™ catheter. Participants will engage in simulation-based learning, explore advanced mapping techniques, and gain valuable insights from subject matter experts on the latest innovations in ablation technology.

Location: Exhibit hall, skills training area, room F

4:15–5:15 p.m. PT

Rhythm Theater Session — Map, Ablate, and Validate: Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System with Sphere-9™ Catheter Dual-energy Case Presentation and Discussion

Join us for real-world clinical experience and zero exchange workflow with the Affera™ mapping and ablation system and the all-in-one Sphere-9™ catheter.

Location: Rhythm Theater 1

Chairs:

Andrea Sarkozy, MD
Andrea Natale, MD

Presenters:

Moussa Mansour, MD
Erich Kiehl, MD

Add to calendar MM/DD/YYYY 04/25/2025 04:15 PM 04/25/2025 05:15 PM America/Los_Angeles Rhythm Theater Session — Map, Ablate, and Validate: Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System with Sphere-9™ Catheter Dual-energy Case Presentation and Discussion

Join us for real-world clinical experience and zero exchange workflow with the Affera™ mapping and ablation system and the all-in-one Sphere-9™ catheter.

Chairs:

Andrea Sarkozy, MD
Andrea Natale, MD

Presenters:

Moussa Mansour, MD
Erich Kiehl, MD

Rhythm Theater 1 15 OPAQUE

12:30–2:30 p.m. PT

A New Era of Cardiac Ablation with PFA

Step into a new era of cardiac ablation with the single-shot PulseSelect™ pulsed field ablation system, Affera™ Sphere-360™, and Affera™ Sphere-9™ wide area focal pulsed field (PF)/radiofrequency (RF) catheters. 

Location: San Diego Convention Center, room 6B

Chairs:

Atul Verma, MD
Devi Nair, MD

Course directors:

Stavros Mountantonakis, MD
Jacob Koruth, MD
Srinivas Dukkipati, MD

Add to calendar MM/DD/YYYY 04/25/2025 12:30 PM 04/25/2025 02:30 PM America/Los_Angeles A New Era of Cardiac Ablation with PFA

Chairs:

Atul Verma, MD
Devi Nair, MD

Course directors:

Stavros Mountantonakis, MD
Jacob Koruth, MD
Srinivas Dukkipati, MD

San Diego Convention Center, room 6B 15 OPAQUE

6:00–7:30 p.m. PT

Next Era of Defibrillation Happy Hour

Please join us for a reception-style session that will include faculty presentations and discussion on the latest advances in defibrillation therapy.

Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo ABEF

Presenters:

Anish Amin, MD
Prof. Lucas Boersma, MD, PhD
George Crossley, MD
Jaimie Manlucu, MD

Add to calendar MM/DD/YYYY 04/25/2025 06:00 PM 04/25/2025 07:30 PM America/Los_Angeles Next Era of Defibrillation Happy Hour

Please join us for a reception-style session that will include faculty presentations and discussion on the latest advances in defibrillation therapy.

Presenters:

Anish Amin, MD
Prof. Lucas Boersma, MD, PhD
George Crossley, MD
Jaimie Manlucu, MD

Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo ABEF 15 OPAQUE

9:15–10:00 a.m. PT

Rhythm Theater Session — Revolutionizing Single Shot Ablation: Affera™ Mapping System with Sphere-360™ Catheter Case Presentation and Discussion

Join us for an exclusive first-in-human clinical experience with the groundbreaking Affera™ Sphere-360™ PFA catheter.

Location: Rhythm Theater 1

Course directors:

Vivek Reddy, MD
Pierre Jais, MD

Presenters:

Andreas Metzner, MD
Petr Peichl, MD

Add to calendar MM/DD/YYYY 04/26/2025 09:15 AM 04/26/2025 10:00 AM America/Los_Angeles Rhythm Theater Session — Revolutionizing Single Shot Ablation: Affera™ Mapping System with Sphere-360™ Catheter Case Presentation and Discussion

Join us for an exclusive first-in-human clinical experience with the groundbreaking Affera™ Sphere-360™ PFA catheter.

Course directors:

Vivek Reddy, MD
Pierre Jais, MD

Presenters:

Andreas Metzner, MD
Petr Peichl, MD

Rhythm Theater 1 15 OPAQUE

9:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m. PT

Medtronic Learning Lab: Next Era in Advanced Ablation and Mapping Technologies

The Medtronic Learning Lab is a hands-on workshop designed to provide interactive education on the PulseSelect™ pulsed field ablation system and the Affera™ mapping and ablation system with the Sphere-9™ catheter. Participants will engage in simulation-based learning, explore advanced mapping techniques, and gain valuable insights from subject matter experts on the latest innovations in ablation technology.

Location: Exhibit hall, skills training area, room F

12:30–2:30 p.m. PT

Discover the Next Era of Electrophysiology

Join us for this exciting lunch session to deepen your knowledge of the latest advancements and innovations in electrophysiology.

What you‘ll discover:

Cardiac ablation: Explore the newest techniques and technologies including Affera™ mapping and ablation system and PulseSelect™ pulsed field ablation.
Pacing and defibrillation therapies: Explore the forefront of innovations in device therapy including Aurora EV-ICD™, Micra™ leadless pacemakers, left bundle branch area pacing, and more.

Location: Convention Center, room 20A

Course director:

Mikhael El-Chami, MD

Presenters:

Oliver Monfredi, MD
Devi Nair, MD
Gaurav Upadhyay, MD

Add to calendar MM/DD/YYYY 04/26/2025 12:30 PM 04/26/2025 02:30 PM America/Los_Angeles Discover the Next Era of Electrophysiology

Join us for this exciting lunch session to deepen your knowledge of the latest advancements and innovations in electrophysiology.

What you'll discover:

Cardiac ablation: Explore the newest techniques and technologies including Affera™ mapping and ablation system and PulseSelect™ pulsed field ablation.
Pacing and defibrillation therapies: Explore the forefront of innovations in device therapy including Aurora EV-ICD™, Micra™ leadless pacemakers, left bundle branch area pacing, and more.

Course director:

Mikhael El-Chami, MD

Presenters:

Oliver Monfredi, MD
Devi Nair, MD
Gaurav Upadhyay, MD

Convention Center, room 20A 15 OPAQUE

3:15–4:15 p.m. PT

Rhythm Theater Session — PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation System Precision and Durability: Case Presentation and Discussion

Discover the benefits of using the PulseSelect™ PFA technology. Get an in-depth look at the chronic lesion durability following pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in persistent and paroxysmal patients with the PulseSelect™ pulsed field ablation system.

Location: Rhythm Theater 1

Chair:

Bradley Knight, MD

Presenters:

Ilana Kutinsky, MD
Antonio Moretta, MD
Arash Aryana, MD

Add to calendar MM/DD/YYYY 04/26/2025 03:15 PM 04/26/2025 04:15 PM America/Los_Angeles Rhythm Theater Session — PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation System Precision and Durability: Case Presentation and Discussion

Chair:

Bradley Knight, MD

Presenters:

Ilana Kutinsky, MD
Antonio Moretta, MD
Arash Aryana, MD

Rhythm Theater 1 15 OPAQUE

8:45–11:15 a.m. PT

Medtronic Learning Lab: Next Era in Advanced Ablation and Mapping Technologies

Location: Exhibit hall, skills training area, room F

Engineering lab

Learn and provide feedback on several innovative solutions and future technologies. No advanced registration is required. Please visit the reception desk to request access and complete a required nondisclosure agreement. Physician and clinician customers only please.

Location: Medtronic booth 2105 in the exhibit hall

Hours:

Friday, April 25 | 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. PT
Saturday, April 26 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT
Sunday, April 27 | 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. PT

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Products and therapies

Cardiac pacing therapies

Medtronic is dedicated to providing continuous innovation and technological advancements in cardiac pacing.

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This is an image of the Micra™ AV2 leadless pacemaker and the SelectSecure™ MRI SureScan™ 3830 pacing lead.

Indications, Safety, and Warnings for Micra™ AV2 and Micra™ VR2 leadless pacemakers
Indications, Safety, and Warnings for SelectSecure™ MRI SureScan™ Model 3830 pacing lead

Defibrillation solutions

Redefining defibrillation with the innovative Aurora EV-ICD™ system, proven transvenous technologies including Cobalt™ & Crome™ implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds), and TYRX™ absorbable antibacterial envelope.

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This is an image of the Aurora EV-ICD™ system with MRI SureScan™ technology.

Indications, Safety, and Warnings for Aurora™ EV-ICD system
Indications, Safety, and Warnings for Cobalt™ & Crome™ ICD and CRT-D portfolio
Indications, Safety, and Warnings for TYRX™ absorbable antibacterial envelope

Cardiac ablation solutions

Explore novel and efficient pulsed field, cryo, and RF cardiac ablation solutions and discover our zero exchange transseptal workflow.

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Indications, Safety, and Warnings

This is an image depicting a family of cardiac ablation products, including Arctic Front™, Freezor™, DiamondTemp™, and FlexCath Cross™.

Cardiac diagnostics

Our proven portfolio of insertable cardiac monitors (ICMs) are now enhanced with high-resolution, vector graphic ECGs for clarity without compromise.

Learn more

Indications, Safety, and Warnings

This is an image of the Reveal LINQ™ and LINQ II™ insertable cardiac monitors (ICMs) shown vertically.

Patient care portfolio

Bold vision, relentless commitment, and clear leadership ensure you have the tools you need to provide your patients with the highest quality of care.

Explore solutions

This image is of the MyCareLink Heart™ app home screen displayed on a smartphone.

Indications, Safety, and Warnings for MyCareLink Heart™ app
Indications, Safety, and Warnings for MyCareLink Relay™ home communicator
Indications, Safety, and Warnings for MyCareLink™ monitor

These programs are not part of Heart Rhythm 2025 as planned by the Heart Rhythm Program Committee.

These events are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society.

Target audience: Electrophysiologists, cardiologists, electrophysiology fellows, cardiac surgeons, thoracic surgeons, and allied health professionals attending HRS involved in cardiac device management.

Education programs and events

Engineering lab

Products and therapies

Education programs and events

38th Annual Fellows Course: Interpreting the Unknown Electrogram

The Future of Cardiac Pacing: Unlocking the Potential of AtrioVentricular Interval Modulation (AVIM) Therapy

Medtronic Learning Lab: Next Era in Advanced Ablation and Mapping Technologies

Rhythm Theater Session — Map, Ablate, and Validate: Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System with Sphere-9™ Catheter Dual-energy Case Presentation and Discussion

A New Era of Cardiac Ablation with PFA

Next Era of Defibrillation Happy Hour

Rhythm Theater Session — Revolutionizing Single Shot Ablation: Affera™ Mapping System with Sphere-360™ Catheter Case Presentation and Discussion

Medtronic Learning Lab: Next Era in Advanced Ablation and Mapping Technologies

Discover the Next Era of Electrophysiology

Rhythm Theater Session — PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation System Precision and Durability: Case Presentation and Discussion

Medtronic Learning Lab: Next Era in Advanced Ablation and Mapping Technologies

Engineering lab