14th Annual Heart Rhythm & ECG Course: A Case-Based Approach

Scottsdale, AZ US
December 11, 2025 to December 13, 2025

This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

Course Directors - Hicham El Masry, M.D., Dan Sorajja, M.D. and Arturo M. Valverde, M.D.

December 11 - 13, 2025 - Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort - Scottsdale, Arizona

The 14th Annual Heart Rhythm & ECG Course concentrates on general ECG understanding, guidelines on atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and heart failure management. Course topics include recent advances in A-fib management, interventional procedures and their indications, evolving stroke risk score, device management, and sudden cardiac death. This course allows healthcare professionals to update their medical knowledge, enhance clinical skills, and support professional development through a dynamic curriculum. Attendees realize important advances in the medical field while addressing desired educational needs and current practice gaps. Through didactic lectures, case-study presentations, and audience interaction, this course strives to develop and promote continuing education with the ultimate goal of enhancing patient care.
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Registration Fee(s)Early Bird*Standard Fee(s)
M.D., D.O., Ph.D.$825$900
Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees$750$825

*Register on or before November 13, 2025

 

Call for Abstracts

As part of the 14th Annual Heart Rhythm & ECG Course, all trainees involved in cardiac services are invited to submit an abstract dedicated to the field of Cardiovascular Diseases. Projects can be clinical or laboratory based. Abstracts should be 300 words or less and may include one figure or table.
Deadline: October 31, 2025

Abstract Submission Form

Target Audience

This course is intended for general internists, hospitalists, family practitioners, and allied health staff participating in cardiac services.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Recognize common ECG patterns.
  • Discuss current guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation.
  • Recognize validated risk-scoring systems for anticoagulation.
  • Summarize life-style measures which can decrease atrial fibrillation burden.
  • List criteria for selection of patients for ablation of atrial fibrillation.
  • Identify criteria for appropriate patients to undergo MRI who have an implanted device, pacemaker, or ICD.
  • Review current guidelines for implantable defibrillator in primary prevention of sudden death.
  • Recognize treatment for pacemaker and ICD implantation complications.


Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 18.50 AAPA Category 1
  • 18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 18.50 ANCC
  • 18.50 AOA Category 2-A
  • 18.50 Attendance
Event starts: 
12/11/2025 - 7:25am
Event ends: 
12/13/2025 - 12:15pm

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14th Annual Heart Rhythm & ECG Course: A Case-Based Approach

Scottsdale, Arizona

December 11, 2025 to December 13, 2025

Time Zone - Arizona

   

Day 1 - AFIB Galore

12/11/2025

7:00 AM

7:25 AM

Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits

7:25 AM

7:30 AM

Welcome Announcements

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

ECG Reading

8:00 AM

8:25 AM

Rate and Rhythm Control of AF

Dan Sorajja, M.D.

8:25 AM

8:50 AM

Ablation of AF: 25 Years of Progress
Win-Kuang Shen, M.D.

8:50 AM

9:15 AM

AF Guidelines: Top Takeaways for Clinical Practice
Julia Indik, M.D., Ph.D.

9:15 AM

9:35 AM

Panel Discussion

Dan Sorajja, M.D., Win-Kuang Shen, M.D., Julia Indik, M.D., Ph.D.

9:35 AM

10:00 AM

Break and Exhibits

10:00 AM

10:25 AM

SCAF
Julia Indik, M.D., Ph.D.

10:25 AM

10:50 AM

Managing Recurrence after AF Ablation
Luis Scott, M.D.

10:50 AM

11:15 AM

Management of AC: Special Considerations
Hicham El Masry, M.D.

11:15 AM

11:40 AM

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Is AC Obsolete?
Eric H. Yang, M.D.

11:40 AM

12:00 PM

Question and Answer Session

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

Lunch Break

1:00 PM

1:25 PM

Lifestyle Modifications and Atrial Fibrillation
Fred Kusumoto, M.D.

1:25 PM

1:50 PM

Not All AFIBs are Created Equal
Hicham El Masry, M.D.

1:50 PM

2:15 PM

Role of the Wearables: A Friend or a Foe
Dan Sorajja, M.D.

2:15 PM

2:30 PM

Question and Answer Session

2:30 PM

2:45 PM

Break and Exhibits

2:45 PM

4:00 PM

ECG Workshop 1: The Basics and Beyond
Hicham El Masry, M.D. and

Dan Sorajja, M.D.

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

Welcome Reception

Day 2 - Pacemakers, ICDs

12/12/2025

7:00 AM

7:25 AM

Breakfast and Exhibits

7:25 AM

7:30 AM

Announcements

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

ECG Reading

8:00 AM

8:25 AM

ICD Indications
Fred Kusumoto, M.D.

8:25 AM

8:50 AM

Pacemaker Indications
Arturo Valverde, M.D.

8:50 AM

9:15 AM

Pacemaker/ICD Complications/Role of Extraction
Dan Sorajja, M.D.

9:15 AM

9:35 AM

Panel Discussion

Fred Kusumoto, M.D., Arturo Valverde, M.D., Dan Sorajja, M.D.

9:35 AM

10:00 AM

Break and Exhibits

10:00 AM

10:25 AM

CRT in 2025: Evolution or Extinction
 Freddy Del-Carpio Munoz, M.D.

10:25 AM

10:50 AM

Evolving Role of CSP
Komandoor Srivathsan, M.D.

10:50 AM

11:15 AM

Leadless Pacemakers: Uses and Follow Up
Vaibhav R. Vaidya, M.B.B.S.

11:15 AM

11:40 AM

Beyond Transvenous Devices: SC and EV ICDs
Mayank Sardana, M.D.

11:40 AM

12:00 PM

Question and Answer Session

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

Lunch Break

 

  Day 2: Heart Failure and VT Session

1:00 PM

1:25 PM

Approach to Wide Complex Tachycardia
Komandoor Srivathsan, M.D.

1:25 PM

1:50 PM

Idiopathic VT
Dan Sorajja, M.D.

1:50 PM

2:15 PM

Management of VT: Antiarrhythmics and Ablation
John Miller, M.D.

2:15 PM

2:40 PM

The Role of Ablation in Heart Failure Patients
Freddy Del-Carpio Munoz, M.D.

2:40 PM

3:00 PM

Panel Discussion

3:00 PM

3:20 PM

Break and Exhibits

3:20 PM

3:50 PM

Pacemaker/ICD Workshop: Basics
Paul Bibby APRN, AGACNP-BC, M.S.N., Hicham El Masry, M.D.

3:50 PM

5:00 PM

ECG Workshop 2
Hicham El Masry, M.D. and

Dan Sorajja, M.D.

Day 3 - Heart Failure and Miscellaneous

12/13/2025

7:00 AM

7:25 AM

Breakfast and Exhibits

7:25 AM

7:30 AM

Announcements

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

ECG Reading

8:00 AM

8:25 AM

Artificial Intelligence ECGs 
Komandoor Srivathsan, M.D.

8:25 AM

8:50 AM

Non-response after CRT/CSP Implant:

Troubleshooting and Follow Up

Vaibhav R. Vaidya, M.B.B.S.

8:50 AM

9:15 AM

Risk Stratification in HCM
Said Alsidawi, M.D.

9:15 AM

9:35 AM

Panel Discussion

9:35 AM

10:00 AM

Break and Exhibits

10:00 AM

10:25 AM

Syncope: Red Flags
Win-Kuang Shen, M.D.

10:25 AM

10:50 AM

Amyloid and Arrhythmias
David E. Steidley, M.D.

10:50 AM

11:15 AM

Channelopathies Not to Miss
Mayank Sardana, M.B.B.S., M.D.

11:15 AM

11:40 AM

Athletes and SCD
Satyajit T. Reddy, M.D.

11:40 AM

12:00 PM

Question and Answer Session

12:00 PM

12:15 PM

Closing Remarks

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort
7575 East Princess Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
United States
+1 (800) 344-4758

A block of guest rooms has been reserved at a special group rate of $319 (USD), per night, plus taxes. There are additional fees of $12.00 per person to cover round trip porterage and $2.00 per person, per day, for housekeeping gratuity. You may reserve your room by calling 1-800-344-4758 or use the online reservation link below. If you make your reservation via phone, be sure to specify you are with the Mayo Clinic Heart Rhythm & ECG Course.

Reservation Link
Please note, the room block rate expires on November 10th, 2025.


Kindly note potential additional charges below.

A charge of $30.00 per person, per night will be added to the folio for each guest over double occupancy. There will be no charge for children up to and including the age of 18 years who share the room with their parents. Maximum occupancy per room: four (4).

A daily resort service charge of $52.00, plus 14.02% tax is optional. Individual group guests will have the opportunity to select to receive bundle of added values and will not automatically be charged a daily resort fee. Should group guests wish to elect a daily resort fee, they will receive amenities such as:

• Unlimited basic Internet access in guestrooms
• Afternoon access to Trailblazers Recreation Center for the family, hours: 1 to 5 pm. *Morning
access (9 to 11:30 am) to Trailblazers Kids Club Program and lunch (11:30 am to 1 pm) is
available at an additional cost for up to three children (Ages 5-12)
• $30 Well & Being credit toward a body or facial treatment per paid night, valid once per day. Spa
treatments receive access to Well & Being Spa amenities for the day, including: co-ed waterfall
treatment pool, sauna, steam room, aromatherapy lounge, private rooftop pool and more (credit
not cumulative and valid once per day)
• Shuttle transportation service to and from Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar, TPC Scottsdale and
Grayhawk golf courses (not for organized group movements)
• Preferred TPC Scottsdale rates and tee times
• Golf bag storage at the resort
• Business services offered at front desk (printing, photocopying, and faxing of documents for
guest personal use, up to five pages)
• Electric vehicle charging stations, including Tesla, based on availability
• Infused water stations available in the lobby. Fruit and specialty lemonade available from 3 to 6
pm. Coffee available in the lobby from 2 to 6 am. Boxed water available all day.
• Jogger station: (2) water bottles, towels and running trail map available between 6 and 9 am at
Guest Services for individual guest - not for organized group
• Bicycles: Cruising bikes are available 7 am to 5 pm, up to two guests on a first-come, first-served
basis, for one-hour usage, based on availability
• Overnight shoeshine (one pair per room per night)
• Item purchase delivery from Fairmont Floral, Well & Being Spa, Well & Being Spa Lifestyle
Boutique, Maverick, Anna J, Provisions and Reflections to your guest room (up to five items)
• Access to pickleball court, for one-hour usage, daily. Pickleball equipment available at
Trailblazers
In addition, all guests receive:
• Access to 24-hour Fairmont Fitness Center with your room key.

Parking:
Overnight valet parking is $38.00 per day
Overnight self-parking is $25.00 per day
Daytime valet parking is $15.00 per day
Daytime self-parking is $18.00 per day up to 10 hrs
These rates are subject to change without notice.


The Princess resort is the longest running AAA Five Diamond hotel in Scottsdale and they look forward to making your stay memorable. This breathtaking resort offers you world-class hospitality in the Valley of the Sun. You'll find unparalleled luxury at this resort designed to connect you with the beauty and serenity of Arizona's Sonoran Desert. The resort is located minutes away from shopping centers and the bustling cultural center that is home to art museums, the Musical Instrument Museum, the Desert Botanical Gardens, five Major League sports teams, Arabian horse shows, art walks, culinary festivals, hot air ballooning, hiking, jeep tours, and more.

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Note: The standard hotel individual reservation cancellation policy of 21 days prior to arrival will apply.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 18.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 18.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 18.50 AOA Category 2-A credits.

Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

 

DayCredit(s)
Thursday6.75
Friday7.75
Saturday4.00

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

Available Credit

  • 18.50 AAPA Category 1
  • 18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 18.50 ANCC
  • 18.50 AOA Category 2-A
  • 18.50 Attendance

Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities

This course offers the unique opportunity for a variety of sponsorship opportunities, including the ability to interact with healthcare providers and highlight products and services through an exhibit. The letter of request and sponsorship descriptions can be PDF icon found here.  W-9 attached here. Space is limited and reserved upon receipt of a completed agreement. 

If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the Heart Rhythm & ECG 2025 course, complete the appropriate Letter of Agreement via the link(s) below, prior to December 11, 2025. If you do not have a profile/account you will first need to create one before completing the online form:  

Contact: Olivia Spradlin with questions.

 
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Registration Fee(s)Early Bird*Standard Fee(s)
M.D., D.O., Ph.D.$825$900
Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees$750$825

*Register on or before November 13, 2025

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