An overview of the unique challenges of Inherited and Infectious Cardiomyopathy management in Africa. A joint session with African Heart Rhythm Association (AFHRA).

• Describe the inherited cardiomyopathies burden in Africa
• Outline how to build an inherited cardiomyopathy program
• Review the limited resources of VT ablation.

Felix Sogade, MD
Mervat Aboulmaaty Nabih, MD

Inherited Cardiomyopathies - Burden in Africa: Registry
Presenter(s): Ashley Chin, MBChB

Inherited Cardiomyopathies Diagnosis and Managment Utilizing Limited Resources
Presenter(s): Mervat Aboulmaaty Nabih, MD

Infectious Cardiomyooathies in sub saharan Africa - Diagnosis and Management
Presenter(s): Reuben Mutagaywa, MD, MSci, PhD

Inherited Cardiomyopathies With Focus on ARVC Ablation - How to Build a New Inherited Cardiomyopathy Program
Presenter(s): Harikrishna Tandri, MD

Ashley Chin:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Mervat Aboulmaaty Nabih:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Reuben Mutagaywa:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Harikrishna Tandri:

• Abbott (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)

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Diagnostic Testing
   --   Monitoring and Other Noninvasive Diagnostic Testing
      --   13. Know how to select the appropriate monitoring strategy based on symptom type and frequency, including 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), Holter monitor, event monitor, mobile continuous outpatient telemetry, insertable cardiac monitor (ICM) or commercially available, personal wearable monitor.

Diagnostic Testing
   --   Monitoring and Other Noninvasive Diagnostic Testing
      --   13. Know how to select the appropriate monitoring strategy based on symptom type and frequency, including 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), Holter monitor, event monitor, mobile continuous outpatient telemetry, insertable cardiac monitor (ICM) or commercially available, personal wearable monitor.

Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias
   --   Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) - Catheter Ablation
      --   184. Know the indications, contraindications, and complications associated with catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias, including endocardial and epicardial ablation, including during pregnancy.