Thanks again for the wonderful afib.no 7th annual meeting at Lysebu in Oslo, Norway. We are grateful for the contributions of our members and invited speakers! Recap from the inspiring sessions below

Katja Sharashova showed AF epi results from the Tromsø study, Peter S. Rønningen presented left atrium echo data from the ACE1950 study, Hikaru Morooka showed results on parity & risk of AF in the HUNT study, Trygve Berge introduced the new RegTool AFNOR study.

Distinguished keynote speaker, John Mandrola reminded us to stay critical when interpreting the results of research, whether it is performed at our own insitution or published in the highest ranked journals. Thanks for coming all the way to Oslo to join our discussions!

The abstract session was a highlight, as always! 6 presenters showed impressive results from Denmark, Sweden and Norway: Luca Soattin, Arnela Saljic, Johan Engdahl, Melodié Schneider, Kajsa Strååt and Turid Apelland

Which other AF-meeting has its own “Equine AF” session?
Rikke Buhl and Sam Franklin showed amazing results from their research on AF in horses.

The best oral abstract presentation award went to Melodié Schneider ; the best poster award went to dr. Jonatan Fernstad. The awards were presented by John Mandrola, Jocasta Ball and Sam Franklin.

Håkon Kornstad mesmerized us with his jazz saxophone and his operatic tenor.

Day 2 started with an impressive session on the genetics of AF, cardioembolic stroke & atrial cardiomyopathy. Morten Salling Olesen, Michiel Rienstra and Morten Mattingsdal gave brilliant lectures on data from Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway.

The last session of the year – screening for AF. Søren Z. Diederichsen – the Loop study, Miroslav Boskovic & Sigrun Halvorsen – NORSCREEN & Anne Hege Aamodt – the NORFIB study discussed who to screen – or not to screen for AF

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