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BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Cardiology, London
A one day RCP-accredited masterclass providing physicians with the confidence to correctly diagnose, investigate and manage a wide spectrum of common conditions in cardiology.
| When | Thursday 23 February 2012 |
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| Where | London (BMA House) |
| Contact Name | BMJ Masterclasses events team |
| Contact Phone | 020 7383 6281/6241 |
Overview
This essential one day course will deliver important updates on the latest research and developments in cardiology.
Expert speakers will bring you up to date with recent evidence, NICE guidelines and new treatments in key areas of cardiology, including three new hot topics. You will also be advised on common medicolegal problems in cardiology and how to avoid them.
Using case examples, our speakers will provide advice on best practice, with time to ask questions and share experiences at the end of each session.
This BMJ Masterclass is chaired by Dr Iqbal Malik, Consultant Cardiologist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London and National Clinical Lead for Web-Based Systems for the Heart Improvement.
RCP accreditation applied for | 6 hours CPD
Learn about:
- Heart failure - NEW
- Valvular disease - NEW
- Arrhythmias
- Blackouts - NEW
- Stable angina
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Medicolegal cases in cardiology.
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
- Get your questions answered by the experts
- Get guidance on best practice and take home practical advice
- Network with your colleagues and leading 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:
2011 programme:
- Ischaemic heart disease: stable angina and acute coronary syndromes
- Arrhythmias: focusing on atrial fibrillation
- Managing anticoagulation in the cardiac patient
- Hypertension and lipid lowering
- PLUS... choose one of our interactive breakout sessions on ischaemic heart disease or arrhythmias.
Click on the links to view the 2011 programme and speakers
2010 programme:
- 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.
Click on the links to view the 2010 programme and speakers
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.
