Heart Rhythm Congress 2008
19-22 October 2008 - Hilton Birmingham Metropole

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HRC is aimed at anyone with an interest in arrhythmia. An exciting programme of scientific sessions is planned, along with training courses, patient group conferences, live cases and industry sessions, plus Dept of Health and Primary Care meetings. A trade exhibition will run throughout. Presentations and discussions will be aimed at consultants, electrophysiologists, cardiologists, nurses, physiologists, DoH, industry representatives and patients alike.
To register and get full details, including the draft agenda, please visit: www.heartrhythmcongress.com

What is Atrial Fibrillation? 

Atrial fibrillation or AF occurs when chaotic electrical activity develops in the upper chambers or Atria, and completely takes over from the sinus node. As a result, the atria no longer beat in an organised way, and pump less efficiently. The AV node will stop some of these very rapid impulses from travelling to the ventricles, but the ventricles will still beat irregularly and possibly rapidly.

Read more about Atrial Fibrillation

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Treatments for Atrial Fibrillation 

There are several different treatments for Atrial Fibrillation. Below are pages of information explainging the different types of treatment, the most frequently used being Catheter Ablation.

Read more about Catheter Ablation

More information about Drug Treatment for AF
We will be adding more information about treatment on a regular basis 

Case Studies

Read stories of individuals with Atrial Fibrillation or submit your own to our website.

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