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EHRA and Cardiostim agreement
One of the most important objectives for the development of electrophysiology in Europe is to build a cohesive and integrated community of clinicians and researchers in the field of cardiac arrhythmias. In order to achieve this goal, it is important that the electrophysiology community avoids fragmentation and collaborates to create a common vision and objective. The European Heart Rhythm Association has the goal to be the organization for the European electrophysiologist by creating initiatives that will promote the profession at various levels including training and accreditation, research from bench to bedside, meetings for scientific exchange, and cooperation with stakeholders of the profession (electrophysiologists, allied professionals, industry and patients' groups). In order to achieve these goals, the EHRA is actively building partnerships with major contributors in the field of arrhythmias and electrophysiology across Europe.In recent months, a major innovative step has been taken by the signing of an agreement between Cardiostim and the EHRA. A common aim shared by the two organizations is to arrange an annual European meeting of the highest scientific and educational standard. The principle of alternation of Cardiostim and Europace will be maintained with Cardiostim continuing to take place in even years and Europace in odd years. However, the meetings will be characterized by close collaboration between the two organizations in the preparation of each scientific programme. As a consequence of this agreement, Cardiostim will further strengthen its scientific profile whereas Europace will improve its educational programmes. Electrophysiologists worldwide will, thus, wish to mark their calendars with the European electrophysiology meeting which will take place every year in June.
In line with this partnership, Cardiostim this year hosted the EHRA General Assembly and meetings of the Committees of EHRA for Accreditation, Education, Scientific Initiatives, Web and Communications, and International Affairs. In addition, 8 scientific sessions were organized by the EHRA Board this year, and 30 Europace sessions are planned for 2008, marking the 30th anniversary of the first Cardiostim.
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