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The inaugural meeting of the Africa Heart Rhythm Association (AFHRA)

Mohamed Jeilan1, Joselyn Rwebembera2, Hassan Aden1

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.

Cardiovascular Journal of Africa
|July 7, 2020
PubMed

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The first Cardiorhythm Africa conference united arrhythmia specialists to launch the African Heart Rhythm Association (AFHRA). It focused on improving arrhythmia management in Africa, especially in resource-limited settings.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The African Heart Rhythm Association (AFHRA) was established to address arrhythmia care across Africa.
  • The inaugural Cardiorhythm Africa conference aimed to convene specialists and highlight challenges in resource-constrained environments.

Framework:

  • The conference was organized by the newly formed AFHRA, an affiliate of PASCAR.
  • It brought together arrhythmia experts from Africa and the diaspora.

Implementation:

  • Held in Nairobi, Kenya, from January 29-31, 2020.
  • Focused on novel and home-grown solutions for arrhythmia management in the African context.
  • Achieved full representation from all five PASCAR regions.

Implications:

  • Established a platform for pan-African collaboration in cardiac rhythm management.
  • Set the stage for future annual meetings to advance arrhythmia care in Africa.
  • Highlighted the importance of addressing resource limitations in cardiovascular health.

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