14th Annual Heart Rhythm & ECG Course: A Case-Based Approach
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
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.
| 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 | 
| 8:50 AM | 9:15 AM | AF Guidelines: Top Takeaways for Clinical Practice | 
| 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 | 
| 10:25 AM | 10:50 AM | Managing Recurrence after AF Ablation | 
| 10:50 AM | 11:15 AM | Management of AC: Special Considerations | 
| 11:15 AM | 11:40 AM | Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Is AC Obsolete? | 
| 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 | 
| 1:25 PM | 1:50 PM | Not All AFIBs are Created Equal | 
| 1:50 PM | 2:15 PM | Role of the Wearables: A Friend or a Foe | 
| 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 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 | 
| 8:25 AM | 8:50 AM | Pacemaker Indications | 
| 8:50 AM | 9:15 AM | Pacemaker/ICD Complications/Role of Extraction | 
| 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 | 
| 10:25 AM | 10:50 AM | Evolving Role of CSP | 
| 10:50 AM | 11:15 AM | Leadless Pacemakers: Uses and Follow Up | 
| 11:15 AM | 11:40 AM | Beyond Transvenous Devices: SC and EV ICDs | 
| 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 | 
| 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 | 
| 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 | 
| 3:50 PM | 5:00 PM | ECG Workshop 2 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 | 
| 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 | 
| 10:25 AM | 10:50 AM | Amyloid and Arrhythmias | 
| 10:50 AM | 11:15 AM | Channelopathies Not to Miss | 
| 11:15 AM | 11:40 AM | Athletes and SCD | 
| 11:40 AM | 12:00 PM | Question and Answer Session | 
| 12:00 PM | 12:15 PM | Closing Remarks | 
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
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
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.
| Day | Credit(s) | 
|---|---|
| Thursday | 6.75 | 
| Friday | 7.75 | 
| Saturday | 4.00 | 
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  found here.  W-9 attached here. Space is limited and reserved upon receipt of a completed agreement.
 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:
- If you are interested in participating, please complete the Exhibitor Letter of Agreement.
Contact: Olivia Spradlin with questions.
To see the course fee, please log in or create an account
| 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
Please update your profile to let us know if you have dietary restrictions or access requirements.
To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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