Former director of electrophysiology at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Diego, Sanjiv M Narayan MD Ph.D. is currently a professor of medicine at Stanford University. Experienced cardiologist Sanjiv Narayan is a member of several groups and organizations, such as the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS). Formerly called the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE), the Heart Rhythm Society was founded in 1979 by four doctors. It is a non-profit international organization whose mission is to improve patient care through research, education, and optimal health care policies and standards. The HRS organizes several events, and from time to time holds awareness campaigns, the purpose of which is to shed more light on heart diseases. There are three familiar campaigns: Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month Through its efforts during this campaign in September and throughout the year, the HRS works to increase public awareness of atrial fibrillation symptoms, warning signs, and treatments. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month This is a Heart Rhythm Society initiative to raise awareness on sudden cardiac arrest. The campaign focuses on heart attack survivors, who are most at risk of sudden cardiac arrest, and emphasizes the importance of leading a healthy heart lifestyle. Arrest the Weak This multi-year national campaign was launched in October 2012. HRS made an effort to raise awareness of the importance of preventing sudden cardiac arrest, early intervention, and appropriate treatment to help reduce the mortality rate.

1. The Heart Rhythm Society's Awareness Campaigns
Sanjiv Narayan

2. Introduction
Former director of electrophysiology at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Diego,
Sanjiv M Narayan MD Ph.D. is currently a professor of medicine at Stanford University.
Experienced cardiologist Sanjiv Narayan is a member of several groups and
organizations, such as the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS).

3. Formerly called the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE),
the Heart Rhythm Society was founded in 1979 by four doctors. It is a non-profit
international organization whose mission is to improve patient care through research,
education, and optimal health care policies and standards.

4. Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
Through its efforts during this campaign in September and throughout the year, the HRS
works to increase public awareness of atrial fibrillation symptoms, warning signs, and
treatments.

5. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
This is a Heart Rhythm Society initiative to raise awareness on sudden cardiac arrest.
The campaign focuses on heart attack survivors, who are most at risk of sudden
cardiac arrest, and emphasizes the importance of leading a healthy heart lifestyle.

6. Arrest the Weak
This multi-year national campaign was launched in October 2012. HRS made an effort
to raise awareness of the importance of preventing sudden cardiac arrest, early
intervention, and appropriate treatment to help reduce the mortality rate.