PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME. 2nd European-Middle East Forum on Managing cardiovascular risk factors in clinical practice 6 December, Istanbul, Turkey

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1 PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME 2nd European-Middle East Forum on Managing cardiovascular risk factors in clinical practice 6 December, Istanbul, Turkey

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3 Background and aims of the conference Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of morbidities and mortality worldwide, and the related risk factors, such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity and sedentary, are particularly increasing in developing countries changing towards a western life-style. This is also true in the Middle East nations, representing an emergency for their healthcare professionals and healthcare systems. Hypertension and its complications, such as heart failure, cerebrovascular events and atrial fibrillation, are mainly responsible for disabilities and numerous deceases. The implementation in clinical practice of a modern management approach is crucial, with both prevention and intervention strategies required to improve patient care while balancing the related socio-economic burden. Serono Symposia International Foundation is organizing the 2nd European- Middle East forum on Managing Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Clinical Practice to provide physicians dealing with patients having cardiovascular risk factors or diseases with a common stand where to compare and share experiences in this field, led by key experts from Europe and the Middle East regions. The aims of this event are to deliver updated knowledge on the main aspects of prevention and management of the major cardiovascular risk factors and diseases, and to give insights on particular cardiovascular complications and case presentations according to current guidelines and evidence-based medicine, thus improving the skills in clinical practice of participants and ultimately patient care. Learning objectives Participants, after attending this live educational event, by receiving updated knowledge on cardiovascular risk factors and diseases, will be able to: 1. Evaluate the impact of the different cardiovascular risk factors on patients and implement appropriate counteracting interventions 2. Manage hypertension and related cardiovascular complications, such as heart failure, cerebrovascular events and atrial fibrillation 3. Use the right diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in clinical practice to face difficult cases, including those with poor treatment adherence All Serono Symposia International Foundation programs are organized solely to promote the exchange and dissemination of scientific and medical information. No forms of promotional activities are permitted. This program is made possible thanks to an educational grant received from Merck Serono Middle East. 1

4 Target audience Cardiologists, internists, general practitioners and the all other physicians involved in the prevention and management of patients with cardiovascular risk factors or having cardiovascular diseases. Accreditation The event 2nd European-Middle East Forum on Managing cardiovascular risk factors in clinical practice is accredited by the European Board for Accreditation in Cardiology (EBAC) for six (6) hours of External CME credits. Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that have actually been spent in the educational activity. EBAC works according to the quality standards of the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), which is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). SSIF adheres to the principles of the Good CME Practice group g Good C M E Practice p Programme endorsed by: 2

5 Scientific organizer Giuseppe A. Mancia University of Milano Bicocca, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS and Centro di Fisiologia Clinica e Ipertensione Milan, Italy Scientific committee Giuseppe A. Mancia University of Milano Bicocca, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS and Centro di Fisiologia Clinica e Ipertensione Milan, Italy Antonio Coca Hospital Clínic University of Barcelona Hypertension and Vascular Risk Unit Institute of Internal Medicine and Dermatology Barcelona, Spain Roberto Ferrari Department of Cardiology University Hospital of Ferrara Ferrara, Italy Wael Al Mahmeed Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Department of Cardiology Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Maurice Khoury Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Department of Cardiology Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 3

6 List of faculty members

7 Giuseppe A. Mancia University of Milano Bicocca, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS and Centro di Fisiologia Clinica e Ipertensione Milan, Italy Wael Abdulrahman Al Mahmeed Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Department of Cardiology Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Maurice Khoury American University of Beirut Internal Medicine Beirut, Lebanon Roberto Ferrari Department of Cardiology University Hospital of Ferrara Ferrara, Italy Alberto Coca Hospital Clínic University of Barcelona Hypertension and Vascular Risk Unit Institute of Internal Medicine and Dermatology Barcelona, Spain Guido Grassi Medical Clinic Milano-Bicocca University Milan, Italy Alessandro Salustri Institute of Cardiac Sciences Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Adel Khalifa Hamad Department of Cardiology Bahrain Defence Force Hospital Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa Cardiac Centre Muharraq, Bahrain 5

8 Kadhim Sulaiman Department of Cardiology Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Athanasios Manolis Cardiology Department Asklepeion Hospital Athens, Greece Abu-Alfa Ali American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Beirut, Lebanon Peter Nilsson Lund University, University Hospital Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Sweden Enrico Agabiti Rosei Clinica Medica and Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences University of Brescia Department of Medicine Azienda Ospedali Civili Brescia, Italy We value your opinion! We are continually trying to develop and improve our educational initiatives to provide you with cutting-edge learning activities. During this conference you will be asked to answer a real-time survey and after this educational event you will be receiving an online survey to help us to better tailor our future educational initiatives. We thank you for participating! 6

9 Scientific programme

10 Scientific programme Friday - 6 December, Opening and Introduction Giuseppe Mancia (Italy) Session I Hypertension as a main risk factor Chairman: Antonio Coca (Spain) Following the route of the ESH/ESC 2013 guidelines for hypertension management Giuseppe Mancia (Italy) When sympathetic hyperactivity drives to the wrong way Guido Grassi (Italy) Breaking the cardiovascular continuum by cardioprotective agents Speaker to be announced Coffee Break Session II Hypertension-related cardiovascular complications Chairman: Maurice Khoury (Lebanon) Managing heart failure through current international recommendations Alessandro Salustri (UAE) Protecting from cerebrovascular events and related cognitive dysfunction and dementia Antonio Coca (Barcelona, Spain) Roundtable on adherence to treatment and conclusion Modern management of atrial fibrillation, from blood pressure control to anti-coagulation Adel Khaliefah (Bahrain) Lunch Break 8

11 Scientific programme Friday - 6 December, 2013 Session III Cardiovascular risk factors: more challenges to face Chairman: Wael Al Mahmeed (UAE) The burden of the cardio-metabolic disease in the Middle East countries Kadhim Sulaiman (Oman) Sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease Peter Nilson (Sweden) Evidences and controversies in lifestyle changes for cardiovascular protection Speaker to be announced Coffee break Session IV From theory to practice workshops: improving daily clinical care Chairman: Roberto Ferrari (Italy) Resistant hypertension, from medical therapy to interventional strategies Athanasios Manolis (Greece) - Ali K. Abu-Alfa (Lebanon) Imaging and molecular studies for the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease Enrico Agabiti Rosei (Italy) - Speaker to be announced s Session V Panel discussion on adherence to treatment from the Scientific Committee Summary of lectures and take-home messages Closing remarks 9

12 General information Venue Hilton Istanbul Hotel Cumhuriyet Caddesi Harbiye Istanbul, Turkey Language The official language of this course will be English Registration fee The registration fees are: Euro 100 full registration Euro 75 students, trainees, young fellows (post-doctoral and PhD fellows) For students, trainees and young fellows (post-doctoral and PhD fellows) a letter from the institution head certifying status must accompany the registration. These fees include: Scientific sessions Coffee breaks and lunch Educational materials Certificate of attendance Scientific secretariat Serono Symposia International Foundation Salita San Nicola da Tolentino 1/b Rome, Italy Associate Project Manager: Dorina Monaco Specialist Medical Advisor: Davide Mineo Phone: Fax: info@seronosymposia.org Serono Symposia International Foundation is a Swiss Foundation with headquarters in 14, rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland Organizing secretariat Meridiano Congress International Via Mentana, 2/B Rome, Italy Congress Coordinator: Concetta Di Palma Tel.: Fax: c.dipalma@meridiano.it 10

13 Manage hypertension online: an educational website Serono Symposia International Foundation has launched a website focused on hypertension and cardiovascular diseases with the specific aim of helping to reduce the impact of this disease on the society by delivering dedicated contining medical education for healthcare professionals. For more information visit: Register to Serono Symposia International Foundation website: follow us on 11 MHypertension

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