It is a great pleasure to invite you for the second international congress

’Arrhythmias, from neonate to adult’

which will be held on October 12-13, 2006 in Groningen, The Netherlands.

This congress is completely devoted to new developments and perspectives in the diagnosis and management of arrhythmias in pediatric and congenital diseases. A broad faculty of internationally recognized experts in the field of rhythm disturbances in this specific patient population will be present in Groningen to share their experience and ideas with you.

This very specials event is dedicated to Dr. Margreet Bink–Boelkens, in recognition of her valuable contributions to the field of congenital cardiology and arrhythmias, made during an impressive career of almost 40 years as pediatric cardiologist. Dr. Bink–Boelkens will retire as pediatric cardiologist after this event
The program will be concluded with a special ‘MBB farewell lecture’ and subsequently, there will be the occasion to say farewell to Dr. Bink-Boelkens during a reception.

We hope to welcome you in Groningen.

The organizing committee
Prof. dr. R.M.F. Berger, Head of Pediatric Cardiology, Beatrix Children’s Hospital, UMCG
Dr. I.C. van Gelder, Head of Electrophysiology, Thoraxcenter, Department of Cardiology, UMCG
Dr. F. van den Heuvel, Pediatric Cardiologist, Pediatric Electrophysiology, Beatrix Children’s Hospital, UMCG