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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · 20d

The HRS public comment period on the draft 2026 HRS Expert Consensus Statement Update on CIED Lead Management & Extraction is NOW OPEN.

📅 Comment Period: Sep 17 – Oct 12
🔎 Review Draft: bit.ly/46Qf2jx
📝 Submit Feedback via Public Comment Form: bit.ly/4gFPDxh

#cardiosky #epeeps #clinicalcare

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · 20d

Ever say, “This should be a session”? Let’s make it part of #HRS2026!

Submit your session ideas today and help shape a program for Chicago that delivers actionable learning, global collaboration, and genuine excitement.

Submission Deadline: December 5 🔗 bit.ly/3KaD2Ga

#MedEd #cardiosky #EPeeps

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · Sep 3

#CoreConceptsinEP for Allied Professionals (CCAP) 2025 is here!

CCAP 2025 is an #ondemand expert-led course built exclusively for #alliedprofessionals and updated with the latest science, guidelines, and best practices in heart rhythm care.

Purchase today for immediate access 🔗 bit.ly/46ijPLg

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · Jul 31

NEW EPISODE OF THE LEAD!

🎙️ Host: Melissa E. Middeldorp, MPH, PhD
🎤 Guests: Thomas F. Deering, BS, MBA, MD, FHRS, CCDS and T. Jared Bunch, MD, FHRS

Listen on your preferred podcast platform
➡️ bit.ly/40Z6tBh

#EPeeps #medpod #podcast #MedSky #CardiSky #PodcastAndChill

The Lead Episode 114: A Discussion of Lifestyle and Risk Factor modification in Atrial Fibrillation - A European Heart Rhythm Association Survey - LIVE from Heart Rhythm 2025 in San Diego

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · Jul 17

EP experts are calling for a more thoughtful and medically informed approach to regulating PFAS. Fluoropolymers, a specific class of PFAS that are not considered environmental contaminants, play an essential role in devices used to treat heart rhythm disorders.

🔗 bit.ly/44QlAgH

#Medsky #Cardiosky

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Heart Rhythm Advocates @heartrhythmadvo.bsky.social · May 22

Your voice matters in shaping the future of heart rhythm care.

Join Heart Rhythm Advocates, the official advocacy affiliate of @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social, and be part of the movement driving policy change, access to care, and greater visibility for EP professionals ➡️ bit.ly/4k7gXp0

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · Jul 10

Big science was presented in San Diego at #HRS2025. Missed it? No problem!

With Heart Rhythm 2025 #OnDemand, you can stream the entire meeting or zero in on individual topics that matter most to you. Binge it all at once or take your time, with 3 years of unlimited access.

🔗 bit.ly/4kBUkZs

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · Jun 24

Today, the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) officially announced Patricia (Pat) Blake, FASAE, CAE, will retire as HRS CEO at the end of 2025. During Blake’s tenure, HRS increased membership by 29% and revenue by 15%. Read full release: bit.ly/4413DNq #epeeps #cardiosky

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · Jun 12

NEW EPISODE OF THE LEAD!

🎙️ Host: Prashanthan Sanders, MBBS, PhD, FHRS
🎤 Guests: Louise Segan, MBBS, MPH and Takanori Yamaguchi, MD, PhD

Listen on your preferred podcast platform
➡️http://bit.ly/48bpxNn

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · Jun 11

Great ideas need great teams. This second step in the CardiQ framework, “Engage,” helps you build buy-in and participation at every level—with tools to foster trust, open communication, and shared accountability.

Explore strategies to activate your team at cardiq.org/framework/#e...

#QualityImprovement #AFibCare #TeamBasedCare #EPeeps #Cardiology #Electrophysiology

Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · Jun 9

Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend to raise CPR and AED awareness — and to advocate for better training access nationwide.

HRS is committed to ending death from heart rhythm disorders. Let’s keep the momentum going.

#EverySecondCounts #EPeeps #CardoSky #CPRtraining

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · Jun 6

Today we’re marching in D.C. to raise awareness for Sudden Cardiac Arrest and to advocate for CPR and AED training for all.

HRS is proud to stand with national heart health advocates at the Capitol and White House.

#EverySecondCounts #CPRAwareness #SCA Save a life. Get AED and CPR trained.

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · Jun 5

NEW EPISODE OF THE LEAD!

🎙️ Host: @PrashSanders, MBBS, PhD, FHRS
🎤 Guests: @JenishShroff, MBBS, MD and Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman, MD, FHRS

Listen on your preferred podcast platform
➡️http://bit.ly/48bpxNn

[Ep. 106] A Discussion of First-in-Human of a Leadless Pacemaker System for Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing

#EPeeps #medpod #podcast #CardioTwitter #EPTwitter #PodcastAndChill #HRS365

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · Jun 4

Today is SVT Awareness Day!

Share a new whiteboard-style video from UpBeat.org to help patients and caregivers understand:

What is SVT? It explains the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis—and encourages patients to engage their care teams.

Watch now: bit.ly/3HCVxSg

#SVTAwareness #CardioSky #WHRW2025

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · Jun 2

Have a great session idea for #HRS2026? 💡 Planning for the Chicago program is already underway! Whether you have a full session proposal or just a bold topic, now’s the perfect time to share and help shape next year’s meeting.

Submit your ideas by Aug 8 for Wave 1 consideration ➡️ bit.ly/3F8JDif

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · Jun 2

The #globalEP community is talking about the breakthroughs presented at #HRS2025. Be a part of these critical conversations with Heart Rhythm 2025 #OnDemand — 180+ hours of recorded science that defined this year's meeting.

Pre-purchase today & save 25% with #discount code HROD25 ➡️ bit.ly/4kSzm9j

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · May 30

Building something bold in cardiac care or digital health? This is your moment.

🔗 Submit your pitch by June 17: lnkd.in/gZ6-PJkF

📣 Get in front of top clinicians, regulators, and investors.
🎯 Gain feedback, visibility, and potential partnerships.
🚀 Turn your big ideas into real-world impact.

#HRX2025#DigitalHealth#CardiacInnovation#FutureOfCare#MedTech#Startups#EPeeps

Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · May 29

HRX Partners are co-creators of the future of cardiovascular care. Explore the innovations, case studies, and visions of 2 partners here:

▶️ Baxter: experiencehrx.com/hrx2025-baxter/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=XLI&utm_campaign=partnerpages

▶️ Pacemate: experiencehrx.com/hrx2025-pace...

#HRX2025 #CardiacInnovation #DigitalHealth #Electrophysiology #Innovation #Cardiology #MedTech #EPeeps

Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · May 29

NEW EPISODE OF THE LEAD!

🎙️ Host: Michael S. Lloyd, MD, FHRS
🎤 Guests: Edward P. Gerstenfeld, MD, MS, FHRS and Christopher C. Cheung, MD, MPH, FHRS

Listen on your preferred podcast platform
➡️http://bit.ly/48bpxNn

#EPeeps #medpod #podcast #CardioTwitter #EPTwitter #PodcastAndChill #HRS365

[Ep. 105] A Discussion of Independent External Evaluation of Pediatric Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Risk Scores in Predicting Severe Ventricular Arrhythmias

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · May 28

Welcome to the NEW HRSonline.org! 💻

Reimagined with valuable member feedback, the HRS website now offers intuitive navigation, an enhanced resource library, mobile-friendly design, photography featuring real HRS members, and more. Check it out today!

#Medsky #Cardiosky #EPeeps #redesign

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · May 28

Your #HRX2025 journey starts today.

Here are three powerful reasons to register now:
experiencehrx.com/innovationst...

1️⃣ Engage in early dialogue
2️⃣ Compete for cash prizes and recognition
3️⃣ Get year-round access to cardiovascular innovation

#HRXLive2025 #Innovation #MedTech #FutureOfHealth #DigitalHealth #EPeeps #Cardiology #Electrophysiology

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · May 27

Set your QI efforts up for success from the very beginning with CardiQ, a multi-disciplinary initiative of HRS for professionals caring for patients with #AtrialFibrillation (#AFib) and #HeartFailure.

cardiq.org/framework/#p...

Use the CardiQ Framework to guide your #QI efforts with a step-by-step process and curated resources, starting with "Prepare:”
✅ Assemble the right people
✅ Define the problem clearly
✅ Commit to a shared vision

#CardiQ #QualityImprovement #CardiologyQI #QIinEP #Electrophysiology #CardiacCare #HealthcareQI

Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · May 23

NEW EPISODE OF THE LEAD!

🎙️ Host: Sandeep A. Saha, MD, MS, FHRS
🎤 Guests: Saket Sanghai, MD, FHRS and Krishna Pothineni, MD

Listen on your preferred podcast platform
➡️http://bit.ly/48bpxNn

#EPeeps #medpod #podcast #CardioTwitter #EPTwitter #PodcastAndChill #HRS365

[Ep. 104] A Discussion of Implantable Loop Recorder and Arrhythmia Detection in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Live at HRS 2025

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · May 22

#DYK HRA membership is #complimentary for HRS members, and it's quick and easy to activate?

1⃣ Log in to your HRS profile at my.hrsonline.org.
2⃣ Click "Join Heart Rhythm Advocates" from the left-hand navigation.
3⃣ Click the "Claim HRA Membership" button.

#Medsky #Cardiosky #EPeeps

Heart Rhythm Advocates @heartrhythmadvo.bsky.social · May 22

Your voice matters in shaping the future of heart rhythm care.

Join Heart Rhythm Advocates, the official advocacy affiliate of @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social, and be part of the movement driving policy change, access to care, and greater visibility for EP professionals ➡️ bit.ly/4k7gXp0

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Heart Rhythm Society @heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social · May 15

NEW EPISODE OF THE LEAD!

🎙️ Host: Elizabeth S DeWitt, MD, CEPS-P
🎤 Guests: Cheyenne Beach, MD, FHRS, CEPS-P and Robert Przybylski, MD

Listen on your preferred podcast platform
➡️http://bit.ly/48bpxNn

#EPeeps #medpod #podcast #CardioTwitter #EPTwitter #PodcastAndChill #HRS365

[Ep. 103] A Discussion of Independent External Evaluation of Pediatric Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Risk Scores in Predicting Severe Ventricular Arrhythmias

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