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European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) EUROPACE–CARDIOSTIM 2016

June 08 - 11, 2016; Nice, France

June 08 - 11, 2016 Nice, France

Pacemaker 'Test Drive' May Guide Patients Undecided About Permanent Implants, Says Study Temporarily placing a pulse generator on the skin rather than in a standard pocket can help patients unsure about a permanent device to "experience the clinical impact of pacing therapy," say researchers.
Medscape Medical News, Jun 24, 2015
CARDIO-FIT: Increased Fitness Linked to Dose-Dependent Reduction in Atrial-Fibrillation Symptoms, Recurrence Is it time to officially start prescribing exercise to patients? Experts say "yes" when it comes to managing those with atrial fibrillation, "particularly in a strategy of rhythm control."
Medscape Medical News, Jun 23, 2015
Risk of CIED Interference From Smartphones, High-Voltage Power Lines Low but Possible, Say Studies Although the risk of electromagnetic interference "is out there," researchers note that patients with pacemakers and ICDs shouldn't live in fear. In fact, the study findings "should reassure people."
Medscape Medical News, Jul 1, 2015

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