OasisLMS

This session explores the rapidly evolving global landscape of sports electrophysiology, with a focus on arrhythmias in athletes and the role of exercise in cardiovascular health. Experts from around the world will examine the benefits of physical activity—including its positive effects on atrial fibrillation and overall wellness—while also addressing key issues in physiological monitoring, sports safety for individuals with cardiovascular disease, and the nuanced treatment of arrhythmias in competitive and recreational athletes. The session will also highlight global efforts in sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) prevention, with insights that extend beyond athletes to broader populations across all ages.

• Exchange knowledge between members of the Global EP community and HRS.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient care through a global lens.
• Discover similarities and occasions for collaboration between regional societies.

Christina Miyake, MD, MPH, MS
Eduardo Saad, MD, PhD
Hein Heidbuchel, MD, PhD
Rachel Lampert, MD

Welcome
Presenter(s): Mina K. Chung, MD

Welcome
Presenter(s): Sana M. Al-Khatib, MD, MHS

Global Challenges in Sports Electrophysiology: SCA Case
Presenter(s): Eli Friedman

Regional Approaches Panel (Asia)
Presenter(s): Tee Joo Yeo, MBBS

Regional Approaches Panel (Africa)
Presenter(s): Bisrat Demeke Shiferaw

Regional Approaches Panel (Latin America)
Presenter(s): Luciana Sacilotto, MD, PhD

Regional Approaches Panel (Europe)
Presenter(s): Aneil Malhotra, MBChB

Regional Approaches Panel (Middle East)
Presenter(s): Marwan M. Refaat, MD

Regional Approaches Panel (North America)
Presenter(s): Eli Friedman

Global Challenges in Sports Electrophysiology: Asia Screening Document Data/Review
Presenter(s): Tee Joo Yeo, MBBS

Regional Approaches Panel (Asia)
Presenter(s): Tee Joo Yeo, MBBS

Regional Approaches Panel (Africa)
Presenter(s): Bisrat Demeke Shiferaw

Regional Approaches Panel (Latin America)
Presenter(s): Luciana Sacilotto, MD, PhD

Regional Approaches Panel (Europe)
Presenter(s): Aneil Malhotra, MBChB

Regional Approaches Panel (Middle East)
Presenter(s): Marwan M. Refaat, MD

Regional Approaches Panel (North America)
Presenter(s): Eli Friedman

Global Challenges in Sports Electrophysiology: HCM Case
Presenter(s): Kenechukwu Mezue, MD, MPH

Regional Approaches Panel (Asia)
Presenter(s): Tee Joo Yeo, MBBS

Regional Approaches Panel (Africa)
Presenter(s): Bisrat Demeke Shiferaw

Regional Approaches Panel (Latin America)
Presenter(s): Luciana Sacilotto, MD, PhD

Regional Approaches Panel (Europe)
Presenter(s): Aneil Malhotra, MBChB

Regional Approaches Panel (Middle East)
Presenter(s): Marwan M. Refaat, MD

Regional Approaches Panel (North America)
Presenter(s): Eli Friedman

Professional Sporting Organizations SHOULD Adopt Uniform Global Policies
Presenter(s): Andreas Mussigbrodt, MD

Professional Sporting Organizations Should NOT Adopt Uniform Global Policies
Presenter(s): Hein Heidbuchel, MD, PhD

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)
• Millipore/Sigma (Intellectual Property Rights - Research)

Sana Al-Khatib:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Eli Friedman:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Tee Joo Yeo:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Bisrat Demeke Shiferaw:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Luciana Sacilotto:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Aneil Malhotra:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Marwan Refaat:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Eli Friedman:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Tee Joo Yeo:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Tee Joo Yeo:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Bisrat Demeke Shiferaw:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Luciana Sacilotto:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Aneil Malhotra:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Marwan Refaat:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Eli Friedman:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Kenechukwu Mezue:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Tee Joo Yeo:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Bisrat Demeke Shiferaw:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Luciana Sacilotto:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Aneil Malhotra:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Marwan Refaat:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Eli Friedman:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Andreas Mussigbrodt:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Hein Heidbuchel:

• Daiichi Sankyo (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
• Boehringer Ingelheim (unconditional research grants through the University of Antwerp and/or the University of Hasslt - Research)
• Abbott (unconditional research grants through the University of Antwerp and/or the University of Hasslt - Research)
• Boston Scientific (unconditional research grants through the University of Antwerp and/or the University of Hasslt - Research)
• Biotronik (unconditional research grants through the University of Antwerp and/or the University of Hasslt - Research)
• BMS / Pfizer Alliance (unconditional research grants through the University of Antwerp and/or the University of Hasslt - Research)
• Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals (unconditional research grants through the University of Antwerp and/or the University of Hasslt - Research)
• Biotronik (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
• Daiichi Sankyo (unconditional research grants through the University of Antwerp and/or the University of Hasslt - Research)
• Viatris Pharmaceuticals (unconditional research grants through the University of Antwerp and/or the University of Hasslt - Research)
• NovoNordisk (unconditional research grants through the University of Antwerp and/or the University of Hasslt - Research)
• Novartis (unconditional research grants through the University of Antwerp and/or the University of Hasslt - Research)
• Viatris Pharmaceuticals (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)

To view all Heart Rhythm 2026 Faculty Disclosures, please click here.

Diagnostic Testing
   --   Monitoring and Other Noninvasive Diagnostic Testing
      --   15. Know the ECG features of normal and abnormal atrioventricular conduction including accessory atrioventricular pathways as well as variant pathways.