Laurent Macle, MD,FRCP,FHRS (he/him/his)
Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal
Université de Montréal
Jaimie Manlucu, MD,FRCP
Cardiac Electrophysiologist
CHRS
Western University
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Katia Dyrda, MD,FRCPC
Cardia Electrophysiologist
CHRS
Marc Deyell, MD, FRCP (he/him/his)
cardiac Electrophysiologist
CHRS
University of British Columbia
Pablo Nery, MD, FRCPC
Cardiac Electrophysiologist
CHRS
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Workshop Description: The workshop "my worst arrhythmia nightmare" will include 3 case-based presentations and cover the following topics: 1) Management of arrhythmias in the context of sarcoidosis. 2) Management of arrhythmias in the context of acute myocarditis, 3) Evaluation of patients with non-sustained ventricular tachycardia and newly diagnosed dilated cardiomyopathy with severe left ventricular dysfunction.
Generally, there is a limited appreciation of a rational approach to these particular arrhythmia cases. This workshop will fulfill the learning needs of those seeking a comprehensive and practical approach to these difficult arrhythmia cases. Difficult arrhythmia cases like those addressed in this workshop are a frequent challenge to all involved in the clinical management of patients. Workshop participants will also learn how to interpret the ECG tracings in such cases, to manage patients with arrhythmias associated with cardiac sarcoidosis, acute myocarditis, and those with non-sustained ventricular tachycardia and newly diagnosed dilated cardiomyopathy with severe left ventricular dysfunction.
The CHRS education committee planned this workshop. Members of this committee include community and academic cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiology residents and allied professionals from diverse practices and experience across Canada. The CHRS education committee is composed of representatives from each of the following regions: British Colombia, Prairies, Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Provinces. The CHRS education committee has developed an objective and balanced representation of the topic of "difficult arrhythmias" that is completely free of third-party influence and/or support. Of note, 14 previous "My worst arrhythmia nightmare" workshops have been held at CCC (2011-2023). All of these were well attended and highly successful with plenty of interaction and discussion. For the past 5 years our workshop was selected for exploratory workshop formats. Even with the different formats experienced, involving the performance of our workshop 2 or 3-times, or using a virtual format in the context of COVID pandemic, our workshop was well-attended at each of the sessions. Over the years, the topics included covered a plethora of difficult situations in arrhythmia management that are relatively frequently encountered in the practice of clinical cardiology. Based on the success of these workshops, the CHRS education committee have decided to plan a "my worst arrhythmia nightmare" workshop annually at CCC, in order to fulfill the learning needs of cardiologists, internists and trainees in the field of arrhythmia management. This year again, the CCS congress managing team invited us to submit our session again for inclusion in the CCC 2024 Scientific Program.
Interactive and Engagement Activities Description: Each speaker will open with a case presentation relevant to the topic assigned. Each presentation will last 10 minutes and include 3 question-and-answer to promote interactive learning via audience response system. Each presentation will last 10 minutes which will allow for 30 minutes of presentations and 15 minutes of discussion.
Presenter: Jaejoon Jun Yang – Pace Cardiology