The Autonomic Nervous System – The Next Ablation Frontier? (non-ACE) (Joint Session)

Description

This session explores the influence of the autonomic nervous system on cardiovascular/electrophysiological responses and the results of autonomic modulation including ablation techniques.

A joint session with American Heart Association (AHA).

Learning Objectives

Describe the functional anatomy of the extrinsic and intrinsic cardiac autonomic nervous system and how this lends itself to neuromodulation.
Explain techniques of ablation and modulation of the ANS in treatment of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias.
Discuss the benefits and long-term risks of autonomic modulation in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders.

Session Chair(s)

John Day, MD
Rakesh Gopinathannair, MA, MBA, MD

Presentation

The Dynamic Structural and Function Hierarchy of the Autonomic Nervous System – Can We Modulate Effectively and Safely?
Presenter(s): Kalyanam Shivkumar, MD, PhD

What Happens in the Vagus Does Not Stay in the Vagus
Presenter(s): Carlos A. Morillo, MD

The Vagus Nerve: New Insights on its Role in AF Pathophysiology and Management
Presenter(s): JC C. Pachon-M, MD, PhD

Cardiac Autonomic Modulation for the Treatment of Arrhythmias and Autonomic Dysfunction: Current Evidence and Knowledge Gaps
Presenter(s): Stavros Stavrakis, MD, PhD

Disclosures

Kalyanam Shivkumar:

nference, Inc. (Stock Options – Privately Held (including start-up companies) - Consulting)
NeuCures (Stock Options – Privately Held (including start-up companies) - Ownership)
Anumana (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)

Carlos Morillo:

Medtronic (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
Abbott (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
Novartis (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels)
Boston Scientific (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
Kardium (Chair DSMB - Chair DSMB)

JC Pachon-M:

Personalis (Ownership/Partnership/Principal - Ownership)

Stavros Stavrakis:

Nothing Relevant to Disclose

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Education Framework

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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