SAN FRANCISCO, May 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Heart Rhythm 2016, the Heart Rhythm Society's (HRS) 37th Annual Scientific Sessions and this year's leading conference on cardiac arrhythmias, commences at the Moscone Center. The meeting focuses on the importance of collaboration to propel the field of cardiac pacing and electrophysiology (EP) forward. HRS is the only organization that brings together the world's leading clinicians, scientists and allied health professionals to help end death and suffering from heart rhythm disorders.
Heart Rhythm 2016 convenes the world's most renowned cardiac pacing and EP experts and includes more than 8,500 attendees from more than 75 countries, 250 educational sessions and 130 exhibitors showcasing innovative products and services. The meeting focuses on the latest in science, education and technology and features more interactive learning formats and opportunities for networking than ever before.
"We're embracing a 'together we' mentality as we gather to learn, explore and teach each other in order to advance the field of electrophysiology. It's through true collaboration and innovation that we can improve the care of patients with heart rhythm disorders," said John D. Day, MD, FHRS, president of the Heart Rhythm Society. "More than 900 leading experts in cardiac rhythm management will speak at educational sessions designed to provide practical information and best practices that can be implemented immediately."
HRS highlights the following special events and sessions during Heart Rhythm 2016:
The Heart Rhythm 2016 Mobile App is available and makes navigating the meeting easy and accessible. Attendees can browse or search sessions by category, speaker, key word, nearby sessions, time block or program highlights. To download the app, search HRS2016 in the app store.
Follow the #HRS2016 Twitter feed for real-time updates and news about the meeting.
Scientists, clinicians and HRS leadership will be available to discuss specific sessions and heart rhythm innovations further. Visit the Press Room (Room 301) at the Moscone Center or contact Allison Kassel at (904) 728-2145. Qualified media are invited to attend. Click here for more information.
About the Heart Rhythm Society
The Heart Rhythm Society is the international leader in science, education and advocacy for cardiac arrhythmia professionals and patients, and the primary information resource on heart rhythm disorders. Its mission is to improve the care of patients by promoting research, education and optimal health care policies and standards. Incorporated in 1979 and based in Washington, DC, it has a membership of more than 5,800 heart rhythm professionals in more than 72 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.HRSonline.org.
Contact: |
Allison Kassel: (904) 728-2145 |
Shane Osborne: (212) 658-1929 | |
Heart Rhythm 2016 Press Room: (415) 978-3507 |
SOURCE Heart Rhythm Society