Call for Scientific Abstracts
Call for Abstracts & Late-Breaking Clinical Trials & Science
The scientific abstract submission deadline has passed. Notifications will be sent by January 22, 2025.
The Late-Breaking Clinical Trials & Science abstract submission portal will open on December 23, 2024, and close on February 4, 2025.
Benefits of Presenting
The exchange of knowledge through oral abstract and poster sessions is the heart of the annual Heart Rhythm meeting and paramount to the advancement of the EP field. Share your clinical and translational research findings with colleagues from around the world while also taking advantage of the benefits of presenting:
- Enjoy 50% off registration in your designated registration category — that's a savings of $250 - $1,175
- Present your research in front of 8,000+ heart rhythm professionals from around the world during the In-Person Experience in San Diego, CA
- Have your work published in the open-access #HRS2025 Abstract Catalog and an online supplement to the Heart Rhythm Journal
Abstracts & Posters
Abstract presentation formats will include oral abstract and traditional paper poster presentations.
The number of abstract categories and subcategories has been revised to allow for the broader inclusion of emerging therapies, innovations, and research, ensuring the most timely and relevant educational programming.
Category | Subcategory |
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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 | Clinical Research |
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 Extraction Monitoring and Follow-Up New Technologies Registries Tachy |
Clinical Electrophysiology | Antiarrhythmic Drugs Anticoagulants Atrial Fibrillation Electrocardiography Epidemiology of Cardiac Arrhythmias Heart Failure LAA Occlusion Noninvasive Technologies SCD Clinical Risk Assessment Signal Processing SVT/AVNRT/WPW Syncope and Cardiac Dysautonomias Ventricular Arrhythmias |
Digital Health | Digital Health |
Health Economics and Practice Management | Health Advocacy, Policy, Reimbursement, and Practice Management |
Pediatric Electrophysiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease | Adult Congenital Heart Disease Pediatric EP |
Cases | Teaching Case Reports & Provocative Cases |
Submitting Abstracts
Each abstract submission requires a $25 USD fee for members and $85 USD for nonmembers. The Society will utilize these fees to sponsor EP fellows-in-training from around the globe so they can attend Heart Rhythm 2025 in person.
View the Heart Rhythm 2025 Abstract Submission Guidelines for additional details, including author eligibility, abstract categories, submission fees, withdrawal, and embargo policies.
Important Embargo Dates:
- Thursday, April 24, 2025 11:00 AM PST: General Abstracts (including late-breaker submissions accepted as posters)
- Friday, April 25, 2025 10:45 AM PST: Late Breaking Clinical Trials and Science
- Friday, April 25, 2025 1:15 PM PST: Late Breaking Clinical Trials and Science
- Saturday, April 26, 2025 8:45 AM PST: Late Breaking Clinical Trials and Science
- Saturday, April 26, 2025 12:45 PM PST: Late Breaking Clinical Trials and Science
- Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:15 AM PST: Late Breaking Clinical Trials and Science
If you have any questions, please email abstracts@HRSonline.org.
Submit Your Manuscripts
The Heart Rhythm 2025 Program Committee is recommending that abstract authors consider submitting their full manuscripts to Heart Rhythm Journal for publication. Download the guidelines for manuscript authors.
If you have any questions about manuscript preparation or submission, please contact journal@HRSonline.org.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Featured HRS2025 Abstract Awards
CES Young Investigator Award (YIA) Competition
The Cardiac Electrophysiology Society (CES) Young Investigator Award (YIA) Competition recognizes and encourages the work of young investigators and their parent institutions. It is open to any physician or scientist who is currently in a residency, fellowship, or doctoral training program, or who has been in such a program within the past three years (at the time of submission) and is an active member of The Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Society (CES). The competition is also open to predoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate students who are working on a problem concerned with cardiac pacing and/or electrophysiology in the areas of clinical and basic research.
View the CES YIA Guidelines for more information.
HRS2025 DEI Abstract Award Competition
The DEI Abstract Award began in 2023 and aligns with HRS' DEI Commitment. This award is open to abstracts that involved research with a mission of narrowing the gaps in EP Healthcare, research performed at a granular level with a focus on HRS-defined underrepresented race/ethnic (UREG) patients, research with a focus on inequalities in the application of available therapies in clinical electrophysiology, and/or research that highlights solutions on the plugged or leaky pathway for a woman and/or UREG.
View the Heart Rhythm 2025 DEI Abstract Award Competition Guidelines for more information.
HRS2025 Most Innovative Abstract Award
The Most Innovative Abstract Award is awarded to the highest scoring abstract that includes a novel innovation, pilot, or validation study. Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Corporate Relations Advisory Council and a winner will be recommended for approval by the Heart Rhythm Program Committee Abstract Chair.
View the Most Innovative Abstract Award Competition Guidelines for more information.
HRS2025 Eric N. Prystowsky Early Career Researcher Competition
The Eric N. Prystowsky Early Career Researcher Award is an annual award presented to the highest-scoring abstract submitted to the Clinical Electrophysiology/Ablation abstract category. It is provided through the Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Fund. The award is open to early career researchers one to five years out of Fellowship training. The research for the eligible abstract must have been substantially completed during this time period and must involve intact human subjects.
View the Heart Rhythm 2025 Eric N. Prystowsky Early Career Researcher Abstract Award Competition Guidelines for more information.
HRS2025 Eric N. Prystowsky Fellows Clinical Researcher Competition
The Eric N. Prystowsky Fellows Clinical Researcher Award is an annual award presented to the highest-scoring abstract submitted to the Clinical Electrophysiology/Ablation abstract category. It is provided through the Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky Fund. The award is open to fellows currently in a training program or no more than one year out of Fellowship training. The research for the eligible abstract must have been substantially completed during the Fellowship period and must involve intact human subjects.
View the Heart Rhythm 2025 Eric N. Prystowsky Fellows Clinical Researcher Abstract Award Competition Guidelines for more information.
HRS2025 Young Investigator Award (YIA) Competition
The HRS2025 Young Investigator Award (YIA) Competition recognizes and encourages the work of young investigators and their parent institutions. The YIA Competition is open to any physician or scientist who is presently in a residency, fellowship, or doctoral training program or has been in such a program within the past three years (at the time of submission). The competition is also open to students in graduate or medical schools working on a problem concerned with cardiac pacing and/or electrophysiology (EP) in clinical and basic research.
View the Heart Rhythm 2025 Young Investigator Award (YIA) Competition Guidelines for more information.
Highest Scoring Abstracts
Additional abstract awards will be provided to the highest-scoring abstracts in the following categories:
- Highest Scoring Abstract in the Allied Professional Category
- Fellow with the Highest Scoring Abstract
- Highest Scoring Abstract for Women in EP
- Highest Scoring Abstract in Quality Improvement
PACES Young Investigator Award (YIA) Competition
This is the second year for the Pediatric and Adult Congenital Electrophysiological Society (PACES) YIA Competition. All submissions will be reviewed by the PACES Research Committee and the abstract with the highest score will be deemed the winner. This competition is open to PACES members that are currently in a residency, fellowship, or doctoral training program, or who have been in such a program in the last three years. It is also open to predoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate students who are working on a problem concerned with pediatric or adult congenital electrophysiology.
View the PACES YIA Competition Guidelines for more information.
SADS Foundation Courts K. Cleveland, Jr. Young Investigator Awards in Genetic Heart Diseases (Channelopathies & Cardiomyopathies)
The SADS Foundation Courts K. Cleveland, Jr. Young Investigator Awards (YIA) Competition recognizes and encourages the work of young investigators studying sudden cardiac death predisposing genetic heart diseases (channelopathies & cardiomyopathies), their mentors, and their parent institutions. All submissions to the SADS YIA Competition will be reviewed. One clinical/translational and one basic science investigator will receive awards during the PACES annual meeting.
View the SADS YIA Guidelines for more information.
Not an HRS Member?
Did you notice that HRS members enjoy lower abstract submission fees? HRS members also receive significant member-only registration discounts, which are often more than the cost of membership itself, plus a variety of additional member benefits throughout the year.
Trainee membership is free to physicians who have completed medical school and are in training programs as interns, residents or fellows, and scientists who are involved in postgraduate training or research. Apply today to be an HRS Trainee member.