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BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Cardiology 2008
| 0800 | Registration desk opens |
| 0810-0910 | REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS |
| 0910-0920 | Welcome and introduction by the Chair |
| 0920-1000 |
Stable angina - the evidence In this session, two experts will outline their approach to the investigation and diagnosis of stable angina. They will discuss the role of medical and revascularisation strategies in the treatment of individual patients and examine recent innovations in pharmacological therapy and interventional techniques. Dr Iain Simpson Consultant Cardiologist, Wessex Regional Cardiac Unit, Southampton |
| 1000-1040 |
Stable angina - the practice: case examples Dr Chris Baker Chief of Service Cardiology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Hammersmith Hospital, London |
| 1040-1100 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1100-1140 |
Managing cardiac arrhythmias - the evidence Recognition and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias is one of the fastest growing areas in cardiology. Atrial fibrillation has been designated an epidemic; prevention of sudden death has the potential to consume vast resources. The speakers will discuss the problems and outline the evidence that current treatments are effective. Dr Wyn Davies Consultant Cardiologist, St Mary’s Hospital, London |
| 1140-1220 |
Managing cardiac arrhythmias - the practice: case examples Dr Edward Rowland Consultant Cardiologist, The Heart Hospital, University College London Hospital, London |
| 1220 -1330 |
Breakout session with the speakers from stable angina and cardiac arrhythmias The breakout sessions will provide an opportunity for the delegates to interact directly with the expert speakers, and facilitate discussion around hot topics and controversies in the diagnosis and management of stable angina and cardiac arrhythmias. Delegates will have a choice of two workshops:
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| 1300-1345 | LUNCH |
| 1345-1430 |
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The perils of life in the fast lane: is heart rate important? The speakers will discuss the importance of heart rate in cardiovascular survival. They will consider the evidence, present evaluation and therapeutic tactics for physicians, and generate lively debate on this stimulating topic. Dr Paul Kalra Consultant Cardiologist, St. Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth Dr Colin Doig Consultant Cardiologist, North Tyneside General Hospital |
| 1430-1510 |
Heart failure - the evidence These talks will focus on the evidence base for both drug and device therapies in heart failure. In particular, the sessions will also address which groups of patients benefit most from managements that aids individualisation of therapy. Dr Theresa McDonagh Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, London |
| 1510-1530 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1530-1610 |
Heart failure - the practice: case examples Dr Andrew Clark Reader and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull |
| 1610-1700 |
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 |
| 1700-1710 | SUMMARY AND CLOSING REMARKS |
PROGRAMME SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ALL CONTENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE EDITOR
