Consiglio Room SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2015

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08.30 – 10.30

A difficult case of PVCs
Presenter: J.E. Sanchez/ Austin, Texas
Discussant: L. Calò/ Rome, Italy

A difficult case of VT in non-ischemic cardiomyopathy
Presenter: M. Tritto/ Castellanza, Italy
Discussant: W.G. Stevenson/ Boston, USA

A difficult case of VA in ischemic cardiomyopathy
Presenter: E. Anter/ Boston, USA
Discussant: A. Natale/ Austin, USA

A questionable indication for CRT-D in a patient with VT after successful ablation
Presenter: G. Turitto/ New York, USA
Discussant: M.R. Gold/ Charleston, USA


11.00 – 13.00

Basic mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias
N.E. El-Sherif/ New York, USA

Genetic arrhythmic syndrome: mechanisms and indications for a defibrillator
and/or ablation

A.A. Wilde/ Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Mechanisms and ablation of junctional tachycardias
M.M. Scheinman / San Francisco, USA

Mechanisms and ablation of accessory pathways
W.M. Jackman/ Oklahoma City, USA


13.00 – 14.30

Pacing configuration and haemodynamic performance: what are the main features to deal with in the clinical practice?
V. Tazky / Trnava, Slovak Republic

How to assess the AV delay influence on the haemodynamic function?
E. De Ruvo / Rome, Italy

Is ventricular pacing prevention always advisable in sick-sinus patients?
E. De Maria/ Carpi, Italy


14.30 – 16.30

Mechanisms and ablation of AF
A. Natale/ Austin, USA

Ablation of non-ischemic ventricular tachycardia
F.E. Marchlinski / Philadelphia, USA

Ablation of VT due to ischemic heart disease
W.G. Stevenson/ Boston, USA


17.00 – 19.00

ICDs for primary indications: ”underuse”?
D.S. Cannom/ Los Angeles, USA

Debate 2
AF ablation in persistent AF: ”abuse”?
H.J.G.M. Crijns / Maastricht, The Netherlands

AF ablation in persistent AF: ”underuse”?
M. Hocini / Bordeaux, France