Comprehensive Training in Clinical Electrophysiology, Catheter Ablation & Advanced Arrhythmia Management

The EHRA Advanced Cardiac Electrophysiology Course 2018 is a comprehensive educational program developed by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) as part of its commitment to providing advanced continuing medical education for cardiologists specializing in cardiac pacing and electrophysiology.

This intensive course delivers a structured, step-by-step review of modern clinical electrophysiology, covering fundamental electrophysiologic principles, arrhythmia mechanisms, ECG interpretation, intracardiac mapping, catheter ablation, cardiac imaging, ventricular tachycardia management, inherited arrhythmia syndromes, and device therapy.

Designed for electrophysiology fellows, practicing electrophysiologists, and cardiologists seeking advanced EP training, the curriculum progresses from basic electrophysiology concepts to complex arrhythmia diagnosis and advanced ablation strategies.

Course Features

• Comprehensive Advanced Electrophysiology Curriculum
• European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) Education Program
• Step-by-Step Learning Structure
• ECG Interpretation Training
• Intracardiac Mapping Education
• Catheter Ablation Techniques
• Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Strategies
• Ventricular Tachycardia Management
• Advanced Imaging Integration
• Genetic Arrhythmia Education

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Cardiac Electrophysiologists
• Electrophysiology Fellows
• Cardiologists
• Arrhythmia Specialists
• Cardiology Fellows
• Device Specialists
• Cardiac Pacing Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians with EP Interest
• Advanced Practice Providers in Electrophysiology
• Healthcare Professionals Involved in Heart Rhythm Management

It is particularly valuable for clinicians seeking:

• Advanced Electrophysiology Training
• Catheter Ablation Education
• ECG Interpretation Skills
• Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Techniques
• Ventricular Tachycardia Mapping
• Cardiac Mapping System Training
• Genetic Arrhythmia Management
• EHRA Electrophysiology Education

Program Overview

The EHRA Advanced Cardiac Electrophysiology Course 2018 provides a structured educational pathway through the essential principles and advanced concepts of clinical electrophysiology.

Participants learn the cellular and anatomical foundations of cardiac electrical activity before progressing to arrhythmia diagnosis, intracardiac recordings, electrophysiology studies, mapping techniques, and catheter ablation procedures.

The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical clinical applications, helping learners understand how electrophysiologic mechanisms translate into modern arrhythmia management strategies.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Understand the cellular mechanisms underlying cardiac arrhythmias
• Interpret complex ECGs and intracardiac recordings
• Perform diagnostic electrophysiology studies
• Apply entrainment principles in arrhythmia diagnosis
• Evaluate and manage supraventricular tachycardias
• Perform catheter ablation procedures safely
• Utilize advanced mapping systems effectively
• Develop treatment strategies for atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia
• Manage inherited arrhythmia syndromes
• Integrate imaging into modern electrophysiology practice

Core Curriculum

1. Basic Electrophysiology

Cellular Electrophysiology & Ion Channels

• Cardiac Action Potentials
• Ion Channel Function
• Mechanisms of Arrhythmogenesis
• Pharmacologic Effects on Cardiac Conduction

Cardiac Anatomy for the Electrophysiologist

• Atrial Anatomy
• Ventricular Anatomy
• Conduction System Anatomy
• Anatomical Landmarks for Ablation

2. Conduction & Refractoriness

Fundamental Electrophysiology Concepts

• Fixed Block
• Functional Block
• Conduction Properties
• Refractory Periods

Entrainment Principles

• Mechanisms of Entrainment
• Diagnostic Applications
• Clinical Case Examples

3. ECG Interpretation & Arrhythmia Diagnosis

Supraventricular Tachycardias

• Differential Diagnosis
• ECG Interpretation
• Mechanistic Understanding

Wide QRS Tachycardias

• Diagnostic Algorithms
• VT versus SVT Differentiation
• Practical Clinical Cases

Atrial Tachycardias & Flutter

• ECG Recognition
• Mechanisms
• Clinical Interpretation

4. Diagnostic Electrophysiology

Intracardiac Recordings

• Bipolar versus Unipolar Signals
• Catheter Types
• Amplifiers & Filters
• Recording Systems

Electrophysiology Study (EPS)

• Electrophysiology Intervals
• Diagnostic Maneuvers
• Pace Mapping
• Entrainment Techniques

5. Catheter Ablation Fundamentals

Therapeutic Tools

• Basic Ablation Principles
• Energy Sources
• Safety Considerations
• Complication Prevention

Transseptal Catheterization

• Procedural Techniques
• Imaging Guidance
• Safety Considerations

6. Supraventricular Arrhythmia Ablation

AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)

• Electrophysiology Study
• Mapping Techniques
• Ablation Strategies

Accessory Pathways

• Pathway Localization
• Diagnostic Studies
• Ablation Procedures

Atrial Flutter

• Macro-Reentry Circuits
• Entrainment Maneuvers
• Ablation Techniques

Focal Atrial Tachycardia

• Mapping Approaches
• Catheter Ablation
• Outcome Optimization

7. Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

AF Ablation Principles

• Pulmonary Vein Anatomy
• Pulmonary Vein Isolation
• Electrogram Analysis

Patient Selection

• Indications
• Risk Assessment
• Expected Outcomes

Advanced AF Strategies

• Persistent AF
• Single-Shot Technologies
• Emerging Techniques

8. Mapping Systems & Imaging

3D Mapping Systems

• Mapping Principles
• Navigation Technologies
• Clinical Applications

Advanced Imaging

• CT Integration
• MRI Integration
• Procedural Planning

9. Ventricular Arrhythmias

Ventricular Tachycardia

• Mapping Principles
• Ablation Strategies
• Substrate Modification

Idiopathic VT

• ECG Localization
• Mapping Techniques
• Catheter Ablation

Ventricular Fibrillation

• Mechanisms
• Trigger Identification
• Ablation Approaches

Advanced VT Procedures

• MRI-Guided Substrate Ablation
• CT Integration
• Epicardial VT Ablation

10. Advanced Technologies

Robotic Electrophysiology

• Robotic Navigation Systems
• Procedural Applications
• Clinical Experience

Complex Case Reviews

• Procedural Traces
• Mapping Examples
• Ablation Outcomes

11. Genetic Arrhythmias & Channelopathies

Inherited Cardiomyopathies

• Arrhythmogenic Syndromes
• Genetic Evaluation
• Risk Stratification

Channelopathies

• Long QT Syndrome
• Brugada Syndrome
• Catecholaminergic VT

Complex Clinical Decisions

• Genetic Testing
• ICD Indications
• Family Screening

12. Cardiac Devices

Pacemaker Cases

• Device Selection
• Programming Strategies
• Troubleshooting
• Clinical Applications

Educational Features

✔ EHRA Certified Educational Content
✔ Advanced Electrophysiology Curriculum
✔ Comprehensive Arrhythmia Education
✔ ECG & Intracardiac Recording Training
✔ Catheter Ablation Techniques
✔ 3D Mapping System Principles
✔ Genetic Arrhythmia Management
✔ Practical Clinical Applications

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Developed by the European Heart Rhythm Association
✔ Structured from Basic to Advanced Concepts
✔ Comprehensive Coverage of Clinical EP
✔ Strong Focus on Mapping & Ablation
✔ Includes Contemporary Imaging Techniques
✔ Covers Both Supraventricular & Ventricular Arrhythmias
✔ Excellent Foundation for EP Fellows
✔ Valuable Resource for Board Preparation

Clinical & Educational Value

The EHRA Advanced Cardiac Electrophysiology Course 2018 provides a comprehensive foundation in modern electrophysiology, bridging fundamental science with practical clinical application.

By covering cellular electrophysiology, advanced ECG interpretation, diagnostic EP studies, mapping technologies, catheter ablation, inherited arrhythmias, ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and device therapy, this course equips clinicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in contemporary heart rhythm management.