The APHRS 2024 Scientific Sessions Program is now available!
On this page you will see an overview of the full program. Be sure to view the detailed program as well.
In 2024 – the Scientific Sessions program will include representation from key sectors such as AF/Anticoagulation, AF, VT, Genetics, Paediatrics and Sports Arrhythmias.
The Scientific Sessions program time zone is GMT+10, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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0900-1700 |
Industry workshops |
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1700-1900 |
Welcome reception |
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0830-1000 |
Concurrent sessions |
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Nature Reviews Cardiology Session: AF Burden in the Asia-Pacific Region
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Current and evolving approaches to pacing |
Artificial Intelligence in the world of EP and arrhythmias |
Atrial fibrillation: Stroke prevention |
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators - current and future challenges |
Physical activity, endurance athletes and AF |
What's new in the inherited arrhythmia syndromes? |
Cardioneuroablation: State-of-the-Art |
Challenging SVT Cases: “How to map, how to ablate” |
VT ablation in different substrates |
Abstract session |
Emerging concepts in conduction system pacing |
Tetralogy of Fallot – Ablation, Operation – or just an ICD for all? |
JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Session: Best of the Asia-Pacific Region |
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1000-1030 |
Morning tea - Industry exhibition and poster viewing |
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1030-1200 |
Opening Ceremony and Plenary Session: APHRS Named Lectures |
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1200-1400 |
Lunch - Industry exhibition and poster viewing |
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1215-1315 |
Lunch symposiums |
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1400-1530 |
Concurrent sessions |
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Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines Unwrapped - what are the similarities and differences between the US and European Guidelines |
Future pacing technologies - leadless? |
The great digital debate: Is digital health replacing personal care of our patients? |
Multi-morbidity in the arrhythmia population - how to achieve optimal outcomes and excellence in clinical care delivery? |
Challenges to CIED Management |
Screening for AF - how should we be guided and what are the targets? |
ICD or not? Difficult Indications in the Young with Channelopathies or Cardiomyopathies |
All about atrial flutter |
YIA session |
Mechanisms of Arrhythmias |
Abstract session |
Going back to basics for arrhythmia diagnosis |
Strategies to Reduce Global SCD Burden – Moving Forward after The Lancet Commission |
Heart Rhythm Journal: Best of Asia-Pacific |
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1530-1600 |
Afternoon tea- Industry exhibition and poster viewing |
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1600-1730 |
Concurrent sessions |
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Evolving use of new ablation techniques - rapid fire recorded cases from experts |
AF, stroke and dementia |
What's new in conduction system pacing? |
Allied Professionals - optimizing patient care |
Building bridges – CIED Lead Management |
Arrhythmias and the Environment |
Sudden cardiac death in the young |
AF Ablation for Heart Failure |
Late breaking abstract session |
Unusual accessory pathways: Tips and tricks |
Abstract session |
Dysautonomia and POTS in long-COVID: Diagnosis and Management |
Meet the AF Guideline Writers |
European Heart Journal Session: Best of Asia-Pacific |
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1830-2200 |
Faculty dinner |
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0830-1000 |
Concurrent sessions |
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HRS-APHRS Joint Session: Update on Conduction System Pacing 2024: Current Controversies |
Moving into the future: leadless devices |
Ablation Technology: Artificial Intelligence and Arrhythmia |
What's new in the EP Lab for Advance Practice Providers |
Implementing remote monitoring for cardiac devices - current and future considerations |
Investigating athletes with palpitations |
Gene Therapies for Cardiac Arrhythmias |
Optimizing procedural success for AF ablation |
Late breaking abstract session |
Use of Novel Energy Sources and innovative techniques for Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation/div> |
Abstract session
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What's new in vaso-vagal syncope
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How should we do risk factor management? what works and what does not?
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Europace Session: Best of Asia-Pacific
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1000-1030 |
Morning tea - Industry exhibition and poster viewing |
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1030-1200 |
Plenary session |
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1200-1330 |
Lunch - Industry exhibition and poster viewing |
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1215-1315 |
Lunch symposiums |
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1330-1500 |
Concurrent sessions |
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EHRA/HRS/APHRS/LAHRS expert consensus statement on catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation |
Virtual care for patients – the advancing future of patient care |
Non-pharmacological therapies for heart failure |
Cardiac devices from implant to follow-up and beyond |
Patient Selection and Device Optimization for Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy |
Atrial fibrillation: Comorbidities and risk factors |
AV Block in Children - Necessity for individual decision making |
Pulsed field ablation - exploring the secret sauce and their outcomes |
YIA session |
Emerging Therapies for Arrhythmias |
Abstract session |
Chinese/Mandarin: New techniques and energy sources for catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias |
Arrhythmias in the athlete: Evaluation, treatment, and return to play |
Best of Journal of Arryhmia Session |
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1500-1530 |
Afternoon tea- Industry exhibition and poster viewing |
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1530-1700 |
Concurrent sessions |
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EHRA-APHRS Joint Session: Approaching the Clinically Complex Patient with Atrial Fibrillation: Easy as ABC or an SOS |
Tips and Tricks for LV and LBB Lead Implantation |
The future of Pulsed Field Ablation |
The Multidisciplinary Genetic Heart Disease Clinic |
Cardiac resynchronisation therapy for non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy |
From patches, rings, watches and beyond: screening, monitoring and more |
Investigation of syncope in children and young adults |
Persistent Atrial fibrillation |
Late breaking abstract session |
Ablation for Idiopathic Ventricular Tachycardia / PVC |
Abstract session |
Autonomics and Ventricular Arrhythmias |
Meet the AF Ablation Consensus Writers |
JAMA Journals: Best of Asia-Pacific |
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1800-1930 |
Cocktail reception |
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0830-1000 |
Concurrent sessions |
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South American Joint Session |
Chinese/Mandarin: Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention |
The novel AHA and ESC guidelines for the management of Atrial Fibrillation - What is in it for Nurse Practitioners? |
Remote monitoring of CIEDs - how do we best do this? |
Scenarios in Sports Cardiology |
Wolff Parkinson White - when and how to ablate? |
Ablation Technology: Novel mapping and ablation strategies |
Atrial Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis and Management Implications |
Imaging to Improve Clinical Outcomes of VT Ablation |
Abstract session |
Autonomic function in atrial fibrillation |
Women in EP Session: Career advice from across the globe |
Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Session: Best of Asia-Pacific |
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1000-1030 |
Morning tea - Industry exhibition and poster viewing |
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1030-1200 |
Concurrent sessions |
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Digital technology in EP: Where we are and where we are going |
Epicardial fat and AF - what have we learnt and what are the consequences? |
AF and anticoagulation: When a Vitamin K antagonist remains the preferred anticoagulant |
How to manage risk factors in the management for AF |
Risk Stratification of Arrhythmic Risk in Challenging Cardiac Conditions |
Mastering left bundle branch area pacing |
Atrial tachycardia after AF ablation |
Mapping Techniques to Improve Clinical Outcomes of VT Ablation |
Abstract session |
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Atrial fibrillation: my strategy in the presence of enduring PVI |
Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology: Best of Asia Pacific |
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1200-1330 |
Lunch - Industry exhibition and poster viewing |
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1215-1315 |
Lunch symposiums |
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1330-1500 |
Concurrent sessions |
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Sinoatrial Node Disease - Mechanisms and Therapies |
Subclinical AF - what is the evidence and what should we do? |
Progression of AF - what can we do? |
Ventricular Tachycardia in Tetralogy of Fallot - From Anatomy to Ablation |
Global and Asia-Pacific EP Needs |
Clinical impact of genetic testing in the EP clinic |
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Late breaking abstract session |
Conventional ablation of complex arrhythmias - Still a place in the era of 3D mapping |
Abstract session |
Sports Participation in Genetic Heart Disease |
Signal-based personalized approaches beyond the pulmonary veins: looking to the future |
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology: Best of Asia Pacific |
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The Scientific Sessions program is subject to change.
Overview
Thursday 26 September
- Registration opens
- Pre conference sponsored sessions
- APHRS Emerging leader’s summit
- Welcome reception
Friday 27 September
- Exhibition open
- Industry sunrise sessions
- Opening ceremony and plenary session
- Concurrent sessions
- Industry Lunchtime symposia
- Faculty dinner
Saturday 28 September
- Exhibition open
- Concurrent sessions
- Industry lunchtime symposia
- Industry evening sessions
- Cocktail function
Sunday 29 September
- Exhibition open
- Concurrent sessions
- Industry lunchtime symposia
