EHRA Advanced Course on Pacemakers and ICDs 2018 (Videos)

Advanced Cardiac Pacing, ICD Therapy, and Device Management Training

The EHRA Advanced Course on Pacemakers and ICDs 2018 is a specialized educational program developed by the European Heart Rhythm Association for cardiologists, electrophysiologists, fellows, and healthcare professionals seeking advanced knowledge in cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs).

This course provides an in-depth review of modern pacemaker therapy, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), device programming, troubleshooting, remote monitoring, and complex clinical decision-making in patients with arrhythmias and heart failure.

Designed and delivered by leading European experts in cardiac electrophysiology, the program combines evidence-based lectures, device case reviews, ECG interpretation, and practical device management strategies.

Course Overview

The management of patients with bradyarrhythmias, tachyarrhythmias, sudden cardiac death risk, and heart failure increasingly depends on advanced cardiac device therapies.

This EHRA advanced course focuses on the practical application of contemporary pacing and ICD technologies while reviewing current guidelines, implantation strategies, device programming, and management of device-related complications.

Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of how to select appropriate patients, optimize device settings, interpret device diagnostics, and manage challenging clinical scenarios encountered in everyday electrophysiology practice.

Target Audience

This program is designed for:

Physicians

• Electrophysiologists

• Cardiologists

• Heart Rhythm Specialists

• Heart Failure Specialists

Trainees

• Electrophysiology Fellows

• Cardiology Fellows

• Internal Medicine Trainees with an interest in EP

Allied Health Professionals

• Device Clinic Nurses

• Cardiac Physiologists

• Cardiac Technologists

• Device Specialists

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand advanced pacing principles

• Apply current guidelines for pacemaker implantation

• Identify appropriate candidates for ICD therapy

• Optimize device programming and follow-up

• Manage device-detected arrhythmias

• Interpret device diagnostics and electrograms

• Troubleshoot pacing and ICD complications

• Utilize remote monitoring effectively

• Apply CRT therapy in heart failure patients

• Manage complex device-related clinical scenarios

Core Topics Covered

Cardiac Pacing Fundamentals

Topics Include

• Bradycardia Mechanisms

• Sinus Node Dysfunction

• Atrioventricular Block

• Pacing Indications

• Contemporary Guideline Recommendations

Pacemaker Therapy

Areas Covered

• Single-Chamber Pacemakers

• Dual-Chamber Pacemakers

• Rate-Responsive Pacing

• Physiologic Pacing Concepts

• Lead Placement Strategies

Pacemaker Programming

Topics Include

• Programming Principles

• AV Delay Optimization

• Mode Selection

• Pacing Algorithms

• Battery Management

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)

ICD Indications

Topics Covered

• Primary Prevention

• Secondary Prevention

• Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Stratification

• Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

• Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

ICD Programming

Areas Covered

• Detection Zones

• Anti-Tachycardia Pacing (ATP)

• Shock Therapy Optimization

• Reducing Inappropriate Shocks

• Programming Strategies

ICD Troubleshooting

Topics Include

• Oversensing

• Undersensing

• Lead Failure

• Inappropriate Therapy

• Device Alerts

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

CRT Patient Selection

Topics Covered

• Heart Failure Guidelines

• QRS Duration Assessment

• Left Bundle Branch Block

• Mechanical Dyssynchrony

CRT Optimization

Areas Covered

• Device Programming

• AV/VV Optimization

• Non-Responders

• Follow-Up Assessment

Device Electrogram Interpretation

Intracardiac Electrograms

Topics Include

• Electrogram Analysis

• Arrhythmia Discrimination

• Device Diagnostics

• Stored Events Review

• Clinical Correlation

Remote Monitoring

Modern Device Follow-Up

Areas Covered

• Remote Device Surveillance

• Alert Management

• Clinical Applications

• Workflow Optimization

• Patient Safety

Lead Management

Lead-Related Issues

Topics Covered

• Lead Performance Assessment

• Lead Failure Recognition

• Extraction Considerations

• Infection Management

• Long-Term Follow-Up

Device Complications

Recognition and Management

Topics Include

• Device Infection

• Pocket Complications

• Lead Dislodgement

• Venous Occlusion

• Device Malfunction

Arrhythmia Management

Device-Based Arrhythmia Therapy

Areas Covered

• Atrial Fibrillation Detection

• Ventricular Tachycardia Management

• Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention

• Device Therapy Optimization

Clinical Case Discussions

Participants review:

• Complex Device Cases

• Challenging Programming Scenarios

• Device Diagnostic Interpretation

• ICD Shock Management

• CRT Optimization Cases

• Real-World Electrophysiology Practice

Educational Highlights

EHRA Expert Faculty

Learn from internationally recognized leaders in pacing and electrophysiology.

Guideline-Based Education

Review current European and international recommendations.

Practical Device Focus

Emphasis on real-world device management and troubleshooting.

Advanced Clinical Applications

Designed for clinicians already familiar with basic pacing concepts.

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Official EHRA Advanced Educational Program

✔ Comprehensive Pacemaker Education

✔ Advanced ICD Programming Review

✔ Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Training

✔ Device Troubleshooting Strategies

✔ Intracardiac Electrogram Interpretation

✔ Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention

✔ Remote Monitoring Applications

✔ Lead Management & Complication Review

✔ Real Clinical Case Discussions

✔ Evidence-Based Electrophysiology Education

✔ Expert International Faculty

Who Should Take This Course?

Ideal for:

• Electrophysiologists

• Cardiology Fellows

• Device Specialists

• Heart Failure Cardiologists

• Clinicians involved in CIED implantation and follow-up

• Healthcare professionals preparing for advanced EP certification

Clinical & Educational Value

The EHRA Advanced Course on Pacemakers and ICDs 2018 provides a thorough and practical review of modern cardiac device therapy. Covering everything from pacing fundamentals to advanced ICD programming and CRT optimization, it is an excellent educational resource for clinicians seeking to strengthen expertise in cardiac implantable electronic devices and contemporary electrophysiology practice.

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