Call for Abstract Reviewers
The application deadline has passed.
The Heart Rhythm Society invites HRS members to volunteer to serve as abstract reviewers for Heart Rhythm 2026. This peer-review process enables the Heart Rhythm Program Committee to ensure accepted abstracts meet the high standards that attendees have come to expect from the Society's annual Heart Rhythm meeting. Reviewers with all areas of expertise are needed.
How to Become an Abstract Reviewer
To ensure reviewers are assigned abstracts within their area of expertise, reviewers will be asked to choose a subtopic within a specific topic area. Reviewers may register for multiple topic areas.
- Log in to the ScholarOne Abstract Management Portal with your HRS Profile login credentials**
- Click your name in the upper right-hand corner and select General Information.
- Scroll down to the question, "Do you want to review submissions that are based on your areas of expertise?"
- Tick Yes.
- Select your areas of expertise from the list below. If you want to select multiple areas, hold the SHIFT or CONTROL key down as you click
- Click Add Expertise.
- Rank your areas of expertise in order of preference and click Update Expertise Order.
- Click Save Changes/Next Session to finalize your updates.
**Potential reviewers who are logging into the site for the first time will be required to update their financial disclosures within their HRS profile. Any potential reviewers who have not updated their financial relationships in their HRS profile will not be selected as an abstract review for HRS2026.
Abstract Reviewer Requirements
Reviewers must be available to review abstracts from December 8, 2025 - January 8, 2026. This review period is a tight window; however, it ensures that abstract acceptance notifications occur promptly before the meeting in April 2026.
The Program Committee will prioritize abstract reviewers:
- Who have an active HRS membership
- Based on expertise
- To maximize strength in different areas of expertise
- Depending on the number of abstract submissions
- Based on review of financial disclosures*
*Potential abstract reviewers who are found to have an ownership or employee role with an ACCME-defined ineligible company will not be selected as an Abstract Reviewer for HRS2026
Areas of Expertise
The areas listed below match the Heart Rhythm 2026 Abstract categories and subcategories. By selecting from the topics below and ranking them in order, you will be assigned abstracts that best align with your area of expertise.
If you are able and willing to review Case Reports (both Teaching Case Reports and Provocative Cases), be sure to list this in your area of expertise.
| Category | Subcategory |
|---|---|
| Ablation | Atrial Arrhythmias: Afib, Aflutter, Atrial Tachycardia Biophysics and Experimental Methods Clinical Trials Imaging Mapping New Technologies Registries SVT/AVNRT/WPW Ventricular Arrhythmias |
|
Allied Professionals *First authors and presenting authors must be APPs* |
Clinical Research Innovations and Practice Patterns for APPs Case Reports Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Initiatives |
| Basic/Translational Science | Basic Science Cell Physiology, Pharmacology, Signaling Computer Modeling and Artificial Intelligence Genetics, Biomarkers, and 'Omics Intact Heart Electrophysiology Ion Channels and Transporters New Technologies Translational Whole Animal EP and Pharmacology |
| Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) | Brady Clinical Trials CRT CSP Lead Management and Extraction CIED Follow-Up and Remote Monitoring New Technologies Registries Tachy |
| Clinical Electrophysiology | Antiarrhythmic Drugs Anticoagulants Atrial Fibrillation Electrocardiography Epidemiology of Cardiac Arrhythmias Heart Failure LAA Occlusion and Exclusion Noninvasive Technologies SCD Clinical Risk Assessment SVT/AVNRT/WPW Syncope and Cardiac Dysautonomias Ventricular Arrhythmias |
| Digital Health | Digital Health |
| Health Economics and Practice Management |
Quality Improvement and Practice Management Economics and Reimbursement Health Advocacy and Policy |
| Pediatric Electrophysiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease | Adult Congenital Heart Disease Pediatric EP |
| Cases | Teaching Case Reports & Provocative Cases |