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
Eugene Chung, MD, MPH, MSci
Leandro Ioschpe Zimerman

My Approach to the Athlete with AF: Prevention, Treatment, and Longitudinal Care
Presenter(s): Prashanthan Sanders, MBBS, PhD

Athletes with AF with Moderate Stroke Risk Should be Offered LAAO
Presenter(s): Matthew Needleman, MD

Athletes with AF with a Moderate Stroke Risk Should NOT Be Offered LAAO
Presenter(s): John M. Mandrola, MD

Prashanthan Sanders:

• Medtronic PLC (Medical Advisory Board Contracted through the University of Adelaide - Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels)
• Pacemate (Medical Advisory Board contracted through the University of Adelaide - Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels)
• CathRx (Medical Advisory Board contracted through the University of Adelaide - Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels)
• Abbott (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)
• Becton Dickinson (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)
• Boston Scientific (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels)
• Abbott Medical (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels)
• Calyan Technologies (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)
• Ceryx Medical (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)
• Biosense Webster, Inc. (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)
• CathRx (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)
• HelloAlfred (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)
• Medtronic,Inc. (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)
• Abbott Medical (Research (Contracted Grants for PIs and Named Investigators only) - Research)

Matthew Needleman:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

John Mandrola:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

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

Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias
   --   AFib and Flutter
      --   119. Know the stroke prevention strategies (anticoagulation/TEE) before and after cardioversion.