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EUROPEAN HEART HOUSEPulmonary Arterial Hypertension:Guidelines, Gaps in Evidence andFuture Challenges16-17 October 2009Course Directors:N. Galiè (IT); G. Simonneau (FR)faculty:F. Bodin (CH), M. Delcroix (BE); A. El-Gazayerly (NL); P. Ferrari (IT); S. Gibbs (UK); M. Hoeper (DE); O. Sitbon (FR); A. Torbicki (PL);J.L. Vachiery (BE)Preliminary ProgrammeThursday 15 OCTOBERWelcome dinner at the course hotelFriday 16 OCTOBER08:00-08:50 RegistrationSession 1: ESC-ERS PAH Guidelines: the publisheddocument08:50-09:00 Welcome and IntroductionN. Galiè & G. Simmoneau09:00-09:30 Clinical Classification: advantages andlimitations.M. Delcroix09:30-10:00 Diagnostic Algorithm.A. Torbicki10:00-10:30 Coffee Break10:30-11:00 Evaluation of Severity.M. Hoeper11:00-12:00 Treatment Algorithm.N. Galiè12:00-13:00 LunchSession 2: ESC-ERS PAH Guidelines: gaps in evidence13:00-13:30 Gaps in evidence for diagnosis.S.Gibbs13:30-14:00 Discussion14:00-14:30 Gaps in evidence for risk stratification.O. Sitbon14:30-15:00 DiscussionFriday 16 OCTOBER15:30-16:00 Gaps in evidence for treatment of PAH.TBC16:00-16:30 Discussion16:30-17:00 Gaps in evidence for treating PH with left heartand lung disease.J.L. Vachiery17:00-17:30 Discussion17:30-18:00 Summary: areas of research commitments.N. Galiè & G. Simmoneau18:00 End of sessionSaturday 17 OCTOBERSession 3: PAH: Future Challenges09:00-09:30 Developing new drugs: the EMEA perspective.A. El-Gazayerly09:30-10:00 Developing new drugs: the investigatorperspective.G. Simonneau10:00-10:30 Discussion10:30-11:00 Coffee Break11:00-11:30 Developing new drugs: the industryperspective.F. Bodin11:30-12:00 The patients perspective.P. Ferrari12:00-12:30 Discussion and Summary.N. Galiè & G. Simmoneau12:30 End of session - Lunch15:00-15:30 Coffee breakCourse ObjectivesPulmonary Arterial Hypertension is a devastating progressive diseasecharacterized by pulmonary vasoconstriction, vascular remodelling, andthrombosis, which lead to increased pulmonary pressure and eventuallydeath. Better screening and treatment have led to substantiallyimproved outcomes. This course will address the importance ofscreening, proper diagnostic algorithms, explore the relationshipbetween treatment and survival outcomes, provide guidance onbetter treatment adherence and review the newest tools for evaluationof treatment through the ESC Guidelines.Target audienceCardiologists, pulmonologists, other specialists involved in PAH care.www.escardio.orgOB1 - d4577

General InformationCONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATIONThis programme has been accredited by the European Board for Accreditation in Cardiology (EBAC) for 9 hours of External CME credits.Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that have been actually spent in the educational activity. EBAC worksaccording to the quality standards of the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), which isan institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). In compliance with EBAC/EACCME guidelines, all speakers/chairpersons participating in this programme have disclosed or indicated potential conflicts of interest which might cause a biasin the presentations. The Organising Committee/Course Director is responsible for ensuring that all potential conflicts of interestrelevant to the event are declared to the audience prior to the CME activities.VENUEThe European Heart House, Sophia Antipolis, FranceNearest airport: Nice, Côte d’Azur (20Km from European Heart House)RegistrationThe registration fee includes:• Course participation• Lunches, 2 dinners, coffee breaks• Course materialsThe fee with hotel also includes:• 1 or 2 nights’ accommodation• Transport from ESC arranged hotels to the course venueRegistration and Cancellation PolicyThe ESC reserves the right to cancel any of its Educational Programmes up to 2 months prior to the programme starting date. The ESC will not reimburseany travel or accommodation costs incurred by registered participants in the event of a programme cancellation under any circumstances.If the ESC decides to cancel a programme, the full registration fee will be refunded.In the event that a participant wishes to cancel their registration to an Educational Programme, written confirmation is required. A refund of fees will bemade, less a 25% administration charge, up to 4 weeks before the programme start date. After this date no refund will be made for cancellations.Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension:Guidelines, Gaps in Evidenceand Future Challenges16-17 October 2009To be mailed to:ESC - THE EUROPEAN HEART HOUSE2035, Route des Colles - Les Templiers - BP 17906903 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - Franceor faxed to: +33 (0)4 92 94 18 24ONE FORM PER ACTIVE PARTICIPANTYou can also ask for a brochure via Email: seminars@escardio.orgq Prof. q Dr. q Mr. q Mrs. Gender q M q Fq Cardiologist q Cardiologist in Training q Nurse q Scientistq Other (please specify)..................................................................................................Family Name:........................................................................................................................First Name:.............................................................................................................................Hospital / Institute / Company:.....................................................................................Dept:.........................................................................................................................................Street:.......................................................................................................................................Postal Code: ..................................................... 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