Abstract must be submitted electronically only via the Abstract Submission Form available below.

Deadline for Abstract Submission - May 4, 2009

Abstracts submitted after the deadline might not be accepted.

Abstract Authors
Abstract authors include four different categories:

1. First Author: the author who submitted the abstract and to whom all correspondence from VeniceArrhythmias2009 will be sent. The First Author may not be the Presenting Author.
2. Presenting Author: the author who will present the abstract.
3. Co-Authors: the rest of the authors in an abstract’s author string.
In order to have correct information in the indices and the website of VeniceArrhythmias2009, author names in multiple abstracts have to be consistent. For example: Robert Grant belongs to the author string of more abstracts, the name R. Grant must be written on all abstracts and not in different ways, such as Rob Grant, Grant Rob....
4. Affiliations: short affiliation is required for each author or group of authors, including Department, Institution, City and Nation.

Abstract categories
All authors must select an abstract category and subsequent abstract subcategory - if any - for the review process.
Please choose between Oral Communication and Poster.
The final allocation of the abstract will be decided by the Scientific Committee taking into consideration your preference.

Abstract text
In order to set a common standard for the abstracts' publication, authors are requested to organize the abstract as follows:
1. Introduction - statement of the study’s specific objectives, unless is given by the title
2. Methods used
3. Summary of results
4. Conclusions

When preparing the text, please remember:

- Use generic drug names
- Do not begin sentences with numerals
- Standard abbreviations may be used without definition. Non-standard abbreviations (kept to a minimum) must be placed in parentheses after the first use of the word or phrase abbreviated.
- Do not include references, credit or grant support
- Do not include the names or personal information of any patient participating in the study or trial

Abstract Format
The text should contain no more than 180 words; use typeface “Times New Roman”, font size 12.
In order to avoid blank lines, please single-space all typing. Be sure that any text included in graphics, if any, will be legible at the defined size.

Abstract Revisions
Carefully proofread the abstract, make any necessary revisions before the submission deadline date and be sure that the English level is appropriate for a scientific abstract.

Questions
If you have any questions about submitting an abstract, please contact scientific@venicearrhythmias.org

Acceptance
Notification of Acceptance/Non-acceptance: announcements will be e-mailed by May 30th, 2009.

Registration of Abstract presenters
Abstract presenters are required to register for the Scientific Sessions within June 15th, 2009. Expenses are associated with the submission and presentation of an abstract and under the presenter's responsibility. Only one author per abstract (usually the first listed) is considered the presenter. If registration is not accomplished within the scheduled time the abstract will not be published.

Slides
Only PC data projection will be available in every room.
All slides must be worded in English only; please copy your work – prepared in PowerPoint - on a CD or USB pen.
The Speaker Ready Room will be available for presenters and speakers to preview their slides and to become familiar with the audiovisual equipment.
The use of personal laptops in the Workshop rooms is not permitted.

Posters
All posters' layouts must be at "portrait" size 70cm width X 100cm height. Specific instructions about mantling, displaying and dismantling will be emailed in due time.

Publication
All accepted abstracts (oral communications & posters) will be published as Supplement of the Journal od Cardiovascular Electrophysiology which will be mailed to all journal subscribers and available for all VeniceArrhythmias2009 attendees in Venice.

Best Communication Awards
At VeniceArrhythmias2009, following the great success of the last edition, Sorin Group will actively patronize two special awards - € 1,500 gross each - which will be given to the two “Best Communication” works selected by the Abstract Award Committee between accepted oral communications and posters.
The winners will be announced during the Opening Ceremony.

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