Main Themes
The two main themes this year are:
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Atrial Fibrillation
- Sudden Cardiac Death
Types of Sessions
Pre-Arranged Sessions
- Cardiostim sessions: sessions organised by Cardiostim as part of the new cooperation between EHRA and Cardiostim.
- Debates provide a lively yet balanced discussion on controversial issues.
- Hot Line session: a special session presented by experts and dedicated to the results of latest clinical trials.
- How to sessions provide a unique opportunity for intense interaction between a limited audience and experts in the field.
- Main sessions: renowned experts present state-of-the-art reviews on clinical cardiology, basic clinical cardiovascular research, and epidemiology with a perspective for today’s clinical practice.
- Main sessions - allied professionals: the EHRA recognises the importance of working together with allied professionals by organising dedicated allied professionals sessions.
- Meet the Experts sessions are focused on cardiac pacing and arrhythmias. Presentation of cases are discussed by a panel of experts.
- Pre-taped sessions: video-taped sessions, different procedures are highlighted based on a video-taped case study.
- Satellite Symposia: sessions organised by companies in the field of cardiac pacing and arrhythmias.
Sunday 21 June: 16.00 - 17.30 and 17.45 - 19.15
Monday 22 June: 12.45 - 13.45
Tuesday 23 June: 12.45 - 13.45
- Symposia: renowed experts present reviews on different aspects of electrophysiology and pacing in a short format.
- Teaching courses: renowned teachers guide the audience through the process of unrevaling difficult electrograms.
- Zoom-in sessions: presenters have to focus on the three best arguments based on scientific evidence for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. These arguments should be presented at the beginning of the presentation and then discussed during the rest of the presentation.
Abstract-based Sessions
- Oral Abstract sessions
These are competitive sessions in which the results of original research on cardiovascular ultrasound are presented.
- Young Investigators’ Award sessions
Any participant aged 35 or under is eligible to submit an abstract via MyESC for one of the Young Investigators' Award competitions*.
Five best abstracts submitted in Basic Science and in Clinical Science will be selected for oral presentation.
A panel of experts will then judge the competition.
Each of the finalists will receive a certificate and complimentary registration.
The winner will receive a prize of €1000 and the two runners up a prize of €500 each.
*Do not forget to select the Young Investigator's Award option.
- Moderated Poster sessions
The authors of the best abstracts from each poster session will briefly illustrate the content of their abstract and will take part in a specific discussion with one chairperson in the Poster Area during the coffee breaks.
- Poster sessions
Poster sessions consist of a visual display of research highlights. There are four half-days of poster displays. Poster presenters are expected to be present at their poster during the coffee break.
- Featured Poster session
50 best posters will be presented during a special poster session at the opening cocktail on Sunday 21 June 2009 from 13:00 - 14:00 and will be on display until 18:00.
- Flash session
15 highlighted posters will be presented during a special 90 minute session.