From June 9th to 11th, the V St. Petersburg Forum of Arrhythmology took place in Saint Petersburg. The event was organized by the Russian Society of Cardiology, Russian Society of Arrhythmology and Almazov National Medical Research Centre and was held as part of the programme of the World-Class Research Centre for Personalized Medicine.
The St. Petersburg Forum of Arrhythmology is a significant event in the scientific world. Arrhythmology is a modern, rapidly developing field of medicine that combines clinical traditions, basic research and new technologies. The Forum’s extensive programme included a comprehensive range of topics at the forefront of modern science, such as clinical and interventional arrhythmology, pediatric, sports and geriatric arrhythmology, the molecular and structural basis of arrhythmias, methods of imaging and functional testing in arrhythmology, approaches to prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases directly related to arrhythmias. The event was undoubtedly enhanced by the comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of heart rhythm disorders, including basic and experimental arrhythmology, as well as mathematical modelling in electrophysiology, presented by leading scientists from around the globe.
The Forum also featured events dedicated to the memory of Professor Dmitry Egorov and the Young Scientist Award. The Forum brought together more than 2,000 participants, both onsite and online.