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BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Cardiology, London - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
An essential one day update for clinicians led by expert speakers, covering recent developments in acute coronary syndromes, atrial fibrillation, medicolegal and heart failure.
| When |
Monday 01 February 2010 |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | BMJ Masterclasses events team |
| Contact Email | response.masterclasses@bmjgroup.com |
| Contact Phone | 020 7383 6281/6241 |
This one day cardiology course for secondary care physicians will help you stay up to date with the latest research and developments in this important area of medicine. Expert speakers will lay out the evidence, and using case examples, will show you how to put the evidence into practice. Now in its fifth year, this masterclass will give you the confidence to correctly diagnose, investigate and manage a wide spectrum of common problems in cardiology.
NEW for 2010, during the day you will have the chance to interact with your colleagues and expert speakers with our handheld 'audience response' keypads. Participate in quizzes and polls, and compare your views and experiences with those of your colleagues. A new, enjoyable way to reinforce your learning.
This BMJ Masterclass is chaired by Professor Roger Hall, Professor of Clinical Cardiology, University of East Anglia, Norwich and Former Editor, Heart and Dr Iqbal Malik, Consultant Cardiologist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London and National Clinical Lead for Web-Based Systems for the Heart Improvement Programme.
6 CPD hours applied for | RCP
View 2010 delegate fees -
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Learn about:
- Acute coronary syndromes: STEMI and non-STEMI
- Atrial fibrillation
- Medicolegal: common mistakes and how to avoid them
- Heart failure
- PLUS... choose one of our interactive break out sessions on acute coronary syndromes or atrial fibrillation.
Who should attend?
Consultants, specialist registrars, associate specialists and staff grades in:
- Cardiology
- General medicine
- Geriatric medicine
- Accident and emergency medicine
- Intensive care units and critical care
This masterclass will also be of interest to general practitioners and nurses with a special interest in cardiology.
Why attend?
- Keep up to date with recent changes and developments in cardiology
- Interact with experts in the field of cardiology and get your questions answered
- Get guidance on best practice and take home practical advice
- Network with your colleagues and the experts, and share experiences
- Earn six hours of RCP-accredited CPD.
Below are topics from past programmes to help you keep track of your learning progress:
2009 programme:
- Diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndromes: STEMI and non-STEMI
- Management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias
- Valvular heart disease: when are percutaneous techniques appropriate?
Click on the links to view the 2009 programme and speakers
2008 programme:
- Diagnosis and management of stable angina
- Management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias
- Heart failure: pharmacotherapy and device therapy
- Medicolegal risk.
Click on the links to view the 2008 programme and speakers
2007 programme:
- Diagnosis and management of patients with valvular heart disease
- Management of patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
- The role of pharmacotherapy and device therapy in the management of patients with heart failure.
2006 programme:
- Diagnosis and management of patients with acute coronary syndromes
- Management of patients with atrial fibrillation and the role of DC cardioversion
- Critical appraisal of conventional and new treatment for patients with heart failure.

