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Cardiology Programme 2010
| 0810-0910 | REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS |
| 0910-0920 | Welcome and introduction by the Chairs Professor Roger Hall Professor of Clinical Cardiology, University of East Anglia, Norwich, and former Editor, Heart Dr Iqbal Malik Consultant Cardiologist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London and National Clinical Lead for Web-Based Systems for the Heart Improvement Programme |
| 0920-1000 | Acute coronary syndromes: STEMI and non-STEMI The evidence With the changing evidence base, management of acute coronary syndromes, both pharmacological and interventional, is constantly evolving. Real life case examples will be used to illustrate the application of guidelines in best practice. Dr Nick Boon Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and Honorary Reader in Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Edinburgh |
| 1000-1040 | Acute coronary syndromes: STEMI and non-STEMI The practice – case examples Dr Iqbal Malik Consultant Cardiologist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London and National Clinical Lead for Web-Based Systems for the Heart Improvement Programme |
| 1040-1100 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1100-1140 | Atrial fibrillation The evidence Updating delegates on recent advances in atrial fibrillation, this session looks at how to best diagnose and manage patients with this common rhythm abnormality. The speakers will examine the evidence base of treatment options and new data on anticoagulant strategies. They will outline advantages and disadvantages of rate and rhythm control and discuss newer interventional procedures. Professor Gregory YH Lip Consultant Cardiologist and Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine; Director - Haemostasis Thrombosis & Vascular Biology Unit, University of Birmingham Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, City Hospital, Birmingham |
| 1140-1220 | Atrial fibrillation The practice - case examples Dr Edward Rowland Consultant Cardiologist, The Heart Hospital, University College London Hospital, London |
| 1220-1300 | Breakout sessions Acute coronary syndromes: STEMI and non-STEMI / Atrial fibrillation The breakout sessions will allow delegates to interact with the expert speakers, and facilitate discussion about hot topics and controversies in the diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndromes and atrial fibrillation. |
| 1300-1345 | LUNCH |
| 1345-1430 | Sponsored Symposium supported by Servier Laboratories Ltd  Further information to follow shortly The symposium will focus on a topic relevant to the programme and will be presented by an expert speaker. BMJ Masterclasses work with appropriate sponsors, including pharmaceutical companies, under the principles of transparency, probity and editorial independence. Read the sponsorship guidelines |
| 1430-1510 | Medicolegal – common mistakes and how to avoid them Claims against doctors have become increasingly common over the past 10 years. This case based and interactive session will discuss possible reasons for this increase and ways in which you can improve the safety of your practice to diminish the medicolegal risk. Professor Roger Hall Professor of Clinical Cardiology, University of East Anglia, Norwich, and former Editor, Heart |
| 1510-1530 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1530-1610 | Heart failure The evidence This session will focus on updates to the evidence base for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure. It will deal with both drug and device therapy and some recent developments in the management of acute heart failure. Dr Theresa McDonagh Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Brompton Hospital, London |
| 1610-1650 | Heart failure The practice - case examples Dr Andrew Clark Reader and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull |
| 1650-1700 | SUMMARY AND CLOSING REMARKS |
PROGRAMME SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ALL CONTENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE EDITOR
