This Summit will focus on Sudden Cardiac Death as a key topic for the global EP community. Two sessions with panel discussions with speakers and content expert moderators will be offered. The first session highlights the global landscape with speakers discussing the current state of SCD including data, management, resources, and gaps from each region. The second session will focus on strategies, including novel and problem-solving ideas as we work to implement change in our global approach to SCD.

• Describe the differences in approach, resources, and gaps in SCD around the globe.
• Outline strategies for addressing SCD early detection, resuscitation, and management.
• Exchange knowledge between members of the global EP Community and HRS.

Christina Miyake, MD, MS
Eduardo Saad, MD, PhD

Case Presentation and Introduction to Global Speakers Platform
Presenter(s): Andrew D. Krahn, MD

The Global Landscape of SCD and Approach to Case Presentation Work Up: USA
Presenter(s): Sumeet S. Chugh, MD

The Global Landscape of SCD and Approach to Case Presentation Work Up: Canada
Presenter(s): Julia Cadrin-Tourigny, MD, PhD

The Global Landscape of SCD and Approach to Case Presentation Work Up: Asia
Presenter(s): Jong-Il Choi, MD, MHS, MS, PhD

The Global Landscape of SCD and Approach to Case Presentation Work Up: Europe
Presenter(s): Pieter Gerard. Postema, MD, PhD

The Global Landscape of SCD and Approach to Case Presentation Work Up: Latin America
Presenter(s): Luciana Sacilotto, MD, PhD

The Global Landscape of SCD and Approach to Case Presentation Work Up: Africa
Presenter(s): Mervat Aboulmaaty Nabih, MD

Bringing it all Together: The Next Steps for HRS in SCD
Presenter(s): Mina K. Chung, MD

Panel Discussion Moderator
Presenter(s): Sumeet S. Chugh, MD

Panel Discussion
Presenter(s): Andrew D. Krahn, MD

Panel Discussion
Presenter(s): Michael John. Ackerman, MD, PhD

Strategies in Pediatric SCD
Presenter(s): Christina Y. Miyake, MD, MS

Strategies for Earlier Detection: Leveraging AI Technology and Wearables
Presenter(s): Jake Sunshine

Strategies in AED Use - Current Landscape and Problem Solving
Presenter(s): Kyoko Soejima, MD

Strategies in AED Delivery - Danish AED Network - Utilizing Smartphones to Mobilize Citizen Responders
Presenter(s): Carolina Hansen

Strategies in Evaluating Etiology of SCD - The Missing Link in the Chain of Survival
Presenter(s): Cameron Dezfulian

Strategies in Collaboration: Partnering Physicians, Families, and Medical Examiners - What Needs to Change to Improve Outcomes in SCD?
Presenter(s): Pyotr G. Platonov, MD, PhD

Strategies to Increase Diagnoses and Identify at Risk Family Members - How to Implement Genetic Testing and Family Screening at a Global Level
Presenter(s): Elijah Behr, MA, MBBS, MD

Strategies for Research and Data - Establishing Registries and Collaborative Research
Presenter(s): Gregory Webster, MD, MPH

Panel Discussion Moderator
Presenter(s): Eduardo B. Saad, MD, PhD

Panel Discussion Moderator
Presenter(s): Andrew M. Davis, MBBS, MD

Panel Discussion
Presenter(s): Christina Y. Miyake, MD, MS

Andrew Krahn:

• Medtronic,Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• Tenaya Therapeutics (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)

Sumeet Chugh:

• Alphabet Inc (Stocks – Publicly Traded - Ownership)
• Apple Inc. (Stocks – Publicly Traded - Ownership)
• Amazon (Stocks – Publicly Traded - Ownership)

Julia Cadrin-Tourigny:

• Tenaya Therapeutics (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• LEXEO Therapeutics Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• BioMarin, Inc (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)

Jong-Il Choi:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Pieter Postema:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Luciana Sacilotto:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Mervat Aboulmaaty Nabih:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Mina Chung:

• Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
• Mediasphere Medical (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
• John Carroll University (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
• U.S. HealthConnect (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)

Sumeet Chugh:

• Alphabet Inc (Stocks – Publicly Traded - Ownership)
• Apple Inc. (Stocks – Publicly Traded - Ownership)
• Amazon (Stocks – Publicly Traded - Ownership)

Andrew Krahn:

• Medtronic,Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• Tenaya Therapeutics (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)

Michael Ackerman:

• AliveCor (Intellectual Property Rights - Consulting)
• Boston Scientific (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• Medtronic (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• UpToDate, Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• ARMGO Pharma (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• Abbott (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• Bristol-Myers Squibb (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• Anumana (Intellectual Property Rights - Consulting)
• Pfizer, Inc. (Intellectual Property Rights - Consulting)
• Tenaya Therapeutics (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• Thryv Therapeutics (Royalty Income - Consulting)
• BioMarin, Inc (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• Illumina (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• Solid Biosciences (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• Prolaio (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)

Christina Miyake:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Jake Sunshine:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Kyoko Soejima:

• Medtronic Japan (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
• Abbott Japan (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
• Boehringer Ingelheim (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
• Daiichi Sankyo (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
• Abbott Medical (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)

Carolina Hansen:

• Duke Clinical Research Institute (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels)
• TrygFonden (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)
• Laerdal Foundation (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)

Cameron Dezfulian:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Pyotr Platonov:

• Tenaya Therapeutics (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels)
• Pfizer, Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)

Elijah Behr:

• Boston Scientific (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• Solid Bioscience (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)

Gregory Webster:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Eduardo Saad:

• Biosense Webster, Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
• Abbott (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)

Andrew Davis:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Christina Miyake:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

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