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BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Cardiology
An essential one day update for clinicians led by expert speakers, and covering recent developments in stable angina, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure and medicolegal risk.
| When |
Wednesday 30 April 2008 |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Alexandra Barr |
| Contact Email | response.masterclasses@bmjgroup.com |
| Contact Phone | 020 7383 6864 |
Overview
This year, we bring you new important topics to help you stay up to date with the latest research in cardiology. Our expert speakers lay out the evidence. Then they illustrate using case examples showing you how to put it into practice.
You will learn about:
- Diagnosis and management of stable angina
- Management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias
- Heart failure: pharmacotherapy and device therapy
- Medicolegal risk.
Who should attend
Consultants and specialist registrars in:
- Cardiology
- Respiratory medicine
- General medicine
- Geriatric medicine
- Accident and emergency medicine
- Intensive care units and critical care
This masterclass will also be of interest to associate specialists, staff grades, and general practitioners and nurses with a special interest in cardiology.
Why attend
- Receive an update on recent changes and developments in cardiology
- Get guidance on best practice
- Network with your peers and the experts, and share experiences
- Earn required CPD points.
Below are topics from past programmes to help you keep track of your learning progress:
Spring 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
Spring 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
