Our Mission: Improving Care of Patients with Heart Rhythm Disorders
The Heart Rhythm Society is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the care of people living with heart rhythm disorders. Our mission is to advance research, education, and healthcare policies that help patients receive the best possible care.
Our ambitious vision is to end death and suffering caused by heart rhythm disorders. To achieve this goal, we bring together cardiac electrophysiology experts from around the world who study, diagnose, and treat conditions like atrial fibrillation (AFib), sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), and other irregular heart rhythms.
Through education, collaboration, and innovation, we work to improve how heart rhythm conditions are understood and treated for patients worldwide.
A Global Community of Heart Rhythm Experts
Founded in 1979, the Heart Rhythm Society represents a global community of physicians, scientists, nurses, and allied health professionals who specialize in heart rhythm disorders. Today, the organization includes more than 9,000 members from more than 90 countries working together to advance the field of cardiac electrophysiology.
These experts dedicate their careers to understanding how the heart’s electrical system works and how to treat rhythm problems safely and effectively. By sharing the latest clinical insights, conducting research, and developing practical guidelines, this global community improves care for millions of patients around the world.
Supporting Patients, Professionals, and the Future of Heart Care
The Heart Rhythm Society plays an important role in shaping the future of heart rhythm care. We develop educational programs for healthcare professionals, publish leading scientific research, and host global medical meetings where experts share new discoveries and treatment approaches.
Just as importantly, the Society is proud to support patients and families by providing trusted information about heart rhythm disorders through resources like UpBeat.org. By connecting patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers, we are committed to ensuring that people affected by arrhythmias have convenient access to easy-to-understand heart rhythm education, tools, and guidance.
Learn More About Hearth Rhythm Disorders
Heart Rhythm Disorders in Adults
Millions of people experience irregular or abnormal heartbeats, called arrhythmias, at some point in their lives. Most of the time, they are harmless. However, some abnormal rhythms can be serious or even life-threatening.
Heart Rhythm Disorders
in Children
Abnormal heart rhythms can occur in children as well as adults. Pediatric arrhythmias can be present at birth or develop in childhood.