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BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Cardiology, London - SOLD OUT

An essential one day update for clinicians, covering diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndromes, management of patients with cardiac arrythmias, and valvular heart disease.

When Monday 09 February 2009
Contact Name BMJ Masterclasses events team
Contact Email
Contact Phone 020 7383 6281/6241

This masterclass has now ended. 2010 course dates will be available on the website later this year. In the meantime, you can view the 2009 course details below, or register your interest in the 2010 course and be notified when further information is available.

Cardiology_Respiratory Medicine 09 coverThis year, we bring you important new 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.

The BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Cardiology is chaired by Professor Roger Hall, Professor of Clinical Cardiology, University of East Anglia, Norwich and Former Editor, Heart.

6 CPD hours/RCP
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Learn about:

  • 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?

Who should attend?

Consultants, specialist registrars, associate specialists and staff grades 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 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 2008 programme:

  • Diagnosis and management of stable angina
  • Management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias
  • Heart failure: pharmacotherapy and device therapy
  • Medicolegal risk.

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.