Controversies in Cardioneuroablation (Joint Session)

Description

This is a debate session focused on the two challenging aspects of cardioneural ablation in vasovagal syncope.

A joint session with Heart and Health Foundation of Turkey.

Learning Objectives

Review the current evidence for cardioneurablation in vasovagal syncope and functional bradycardia.
Identify appropriate candidates for cardioneuroablation.
Discuss the limitations of cardioneuroablation in the management of vasovagal syncope and functional bradycardia.

Session Chair(s)

Hakeem Ayinde, MD, MS
Kenneth Mayuga, MD

Presentation

Cardioneuroablation Should be Firstline Therapy for Vasovagal Syncope in Young Patients (PRO)
Presenter(s): Tolga Aksu, MD

Cardioneuroablation Should NOT be Firstline Therapy for Vasovagal Syncope in Young Patients (CON)
Presenter(s): Brian Olshansky, MD

Panel Discussion
Presenter(s): Jacqueline E. Joza, MD, MS

Panel Discussion
Presenter(s): Stacy B. Westerman, MD, MPH

Panel Discussion
Presenter(s): Sunny S. Po, MD, PhD

Rebuttal
Presenter(s): Tolga Aksu, MD

Rebuttal
Presenter(s): Brian Olshansky, MD

Disclosures

Tolga Aksu:

Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Brian Olshansky:

Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Jacqueline Joza:

Medtronic,Inc. (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)

Stacy Westerman:

Boston Scientific (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)

Sunny Po:

NanoMed Targeting System (Intellectual Property Rights - Ownership)
Biosense Webster, Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)

Tolga Aksu:

Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Brian Olshansky:

Nothing Relevant to Disclose

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Education Framework

General Concepts
   --   Pathophysiological Basis of Cardiac Arrhythmias and Basic EP
      --   8. Know the biophysics of radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, electroporation and other energy sources.

Other Arrhythmia Syndromes
   --   Syncope and Autonomic Dysfunction
      --   285. Know how to treat vasovagal syncope, including lifestyle modifications, maneuvers, medications and pacing (for profound cardioinhibitory responses).

Summary


Availability:	No future session


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	No Credit Offered

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