The European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) is a professional society of cardiac rhythm specialists and other health care providers, committed to improving the quality of life for patients with arrhythmias. EHRA membership includes more than 4,000 individual members from over 70 countries worldwide. The association strives to promote excellence in arrhythmia management through education, research, and advocacy.
EHRA’s educational activities include an annual congress, which features the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias, as well as workshops and training courses on various aspects of arrhythmia management. In addition, EHRA publishes a variety of educational materials, including clinical practice guidelines, position papers, and books.
EHRA’s research initiatives are aimed at improving our understanding ofarrhythmias and their treatments. The association sponsors basic scienceand clinical research grants, as well as fellowships for younginvestigators. In addition, EHRA provides support for registries anddatabases that collect important data on arrhythmias and theirtreatment.
EHRA’s advocacy efforts are directed at ensuring that patients witharrhythmias have access to optimal care. The association works closelywith governmental agencies and policy-makers to ensure that the needs ofpatients are considered in decision-making processes. In addition, EHRAlobbies for increased funding for arrhythmia research and educations programs.