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Andrea Russo, MD, FACC, FHRS, FAHA<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Each year, the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) recognizes outstanding contributions to the field and to the Society through their Recognition Awards.<\/p>\n
This year, the Distinguished Service Award was given to Andrea Russo, MD, FACC, FHRS, FAHA, Cooper Heart Institute, and member provider of Cooper and Inspira Cardiac Care. Dr. Russo is also a Professor of Medicine at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Academic Chief of the Division of Cardiology, Director of Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Services, Director of the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Program, and Interim Medical Director for Research Partnership Development at Cooper. She was Past President of the HRS and has volunteered on multiple HRS committees and work groups. Some of her prior volunteer activities include HRS Treasurer and Secretary, Chair of the HRS Health Policy Committee, Chair of the Finance Committee, Chair of the HRS Program Committee, Chair of the HRS Governance Committee, Chair of the HRS Nominations Committee, Vice Chair of the Quality Improvement Subcommittee, and former member of the HRS Board of Trustees. She is currently the Vice-Chair of the HRS Growth and Leadership Opportunities for Women in Electrophysiology.<\/p>\n
Dr. Russo has authored multiple manuscripts on a variety of arrhythmia and device topics and has been co-chair or member of various writing groups, including guideline, consensus, and appropriate use documents. In addition, she serves on the editorial board for several peer reviewed journals, including Heart Rhythm, and is a current Associate Editor for Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology. She has also served on steering committees, events committees, and data safety monitoring committees for several clinical trials. Dr. Russo\u2019s areas of special interest include sex differences in arrhythmias, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, atrial fibrillation therapy, and the role of digital health in arrhythmia management.<\/p>\n
Congratulations to Dr. Russo on this well-deserved honor.<\/p>\n