265 - DILEMMA IN CARDIOGENETICS

Workshop Description: As the spectrum of diseases recognized to be genetically determined increases, cardiologists, both on the adult and pediatric side are faced with important challenges when treating these patients and their relatives as these disease are generally relatively rare and have variable presentations. This case-based workshop will address 3 topics that represent important dilemma faced when treating these patients (1-Myotonic dystrophy (Steinert’s disease): does my patient need a pacemaker or defibrillator, 2-Navigating the complexities of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy diagnosis: Does my patient have ARVC? :3-Family screening in young patients: when should we start?
This workshop will fulfill the learning needs of those seeking a practical approach to these difficult, genetically determined, and potentially arrhythmogenic conditions. It will involve the interpretation of common diagnostic tests such as ECGs in the context of these diseases.

The Canadian Heart Rhythm Society education committee planned this workshop in collaboration with the Canadian Pediatric Cardiology Association. 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 "Dilemma in Cardiogenetics" that is completely free of third-party influence and/or support. A meeting was planned to assess the needs of clinical cardiologists, trainees and internists in the field of arrhythmia management. Selected speakers are representative of diversity in gender and generation as well as the perspective from across Canada.

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.