This independent session, Neuromodulation for Ventricular Arrhythmias: Theory and Practice, provides an overview of the topic. The theoretical discussion centers on a brief introduction to cardiac neuroanatomy as well as neural control in health and disease. In addition, the session reviews practical approaches to neuromodulation and clinical considerations for neuromodulation. The full session is led by Dr. Olujimi A. Ajijola of the UCLA Cardiac Arrhythmia Center.
Disclosure of Faculty's Commercial Relationship(s)
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All relevant financial relationships are reviewed and mitigated.
Faculty Disclosures
Olujimi A. Ajijola, MD, PhD
Ownership/Partnership/Principal: NeuCures
Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Abbott, Merck
Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators Only): Biosense Webster, Inc.
The content reviewers have the following disclosures. All relevant financial relationship disclosures have been mitigated.
Reviewer Disclosures
Hoang Nguyen, M
Nothing relevant to disclose.
Jacqueline Forman, MSN, CNS, RN
Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Medtronic, Inc.