Relationships that exist with no nancial bene t are also included for the purpose of transparency. Relationships in this table are modest unless otherwise noted. According to the ACC/AHA, a person has a relevant relationship IF: a) the relationship or interest relates to the same or similar subject matter, intellectual property or asset, topic, or issue addressed in the document; or b) the company/entity (with whom the relationship exists) makes a drug, drug class, or device addressed in the document, or makes a competing drug or device addressed in the document; or c) the person or a member of the person s household, has a reasonable potential for nancial, professional or other personal gain or loss as a result of the issues/content addressed in the document. *Writing committee members are required to recuse themselves from voting on sections to which their speci c relationships with industry and other entities may apply. Signi cant relationship. No nancial bene t. ACC indicates American College of Cardiology; AHA, American Heart Association; DSMB, data safety monitoring board; and HRS, Heart Rhythm Society. Appendix 2. 