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Cardiology, Diabetes and CKD 2009 Programme
| 0820 | REGISTRATION DESK OPENS |
| 0820-0920 | REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS |
| 0920-0925 | Welcome and introduction by the Chair for the morning sessions Dr Ahmet Fuat PhD GP Specialist in Cardiology, Darlington, Senior Clinical Lecturer, Durham University and Honorary Secretary, Primary Care Cardiovascular Society, London |
| 0925-1010 | Heart failure: focus on case studies This session will discuss key aspects of the management of heart failure in primary care using case examples. Our expert speaker will cover:
GP Specialist in Cardiology, Darlington, Senior Clinical Lecturer, Durham University and Honorary Secretary, Primary Care Cardiovascular Society, London |
| 1010-1055 | Arrhythmias Update yourself on the diagnosis and management of patients with arrhythmias presenting in primary care. Our expert speaker will use a case based approach to look at the management of:
GP with a special interest in Cardiology, York, Clinical Cardiovascular Lead, York and North Yorkshire Primary Care Trust, and Chairman Elect, Primary Care Cardiovascular Society, London |
| 1055-1125 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1125-1210 | Systematic approach to the prevention of cardiovascular disease in primary care: the new challenge This session will discuss important issues in cardiovascular disease prevention in primary care that you face every day, including:
GP, Whitby Primary Care Trust, North Yorkshire |
| 1210-1310 | LUNCH |
| 1310-1315 | Introduction by the Chair for the afternoon sessions Professor Mike Kirby GP, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, and Visiting Professor, University of Hertfordshire, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Centre for Research in Primary and Community Care, University of Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire |
| 1315-1400 | Sponsored symposium supported by  Solving your cholesterol conundrums Dr Kathryn Griffiths GP with a special interest in Cardiology, York, Clinical Cardiovascular Lead, York and North Yorkshire Primary Care Trust, and Chairman Elect, Primary Care Cardiovascular Society, London Dr Adam Viljoen Chemical Pathologist, Lister Hospital, Hertfordshire |
| 1400-1500 | Recent advances in treatment: what’s in and what’s out? Using case studies, our expert panel will discuss the latest advances in the treatment of patients with diabetes. They will review where we are with basic therapies and the optimal time to introduce newer drugs to achieve glycaemic control. Professor M G Kirby GP, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, and Medical Director, HertNet, the Hertfordshire Primary Care Research Network, Hertfordshire Mrs Debbie Hicks Nurse Consultant in Diabetes, Enfield Primary Care Trust, London |
| 1500-1520 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1520-1610 | Managing co-morbidities in patients with diabetes Our expert speaker will present 10 top tips on treating patients with diabetes who have co-morbidities such as hypertension, dyslipidaemia and angina. Using case examples, they will show you how to manage your patients, focusing on preventing complications. Dr Rebecca Reynolds Senior Lecturer in Endocrinology and Diabetes, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh |
| 1610-1700 | Chronic kidney disease (CKD): hot topics This session will help you understand the management of chronic kidney disease in primary care. The speaker will discuss:
Clinical Director, Medical Specialties, Consultant Physician & Nephrologist, John Stevenson Lynch Renal Unit, Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock |
| 1700-1710 | SUMMARY AND CLOSING REMARKS BY THE CHAIR |
ALL CONTENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE EDITOR
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