Cambridge Meeting Agenda .pdf - Atrial Fibrillation Association

Anglia Stroke& Heart NetworkThe AA 2010Cardiac Update Course – Arrhythmia and Atrial FibrillationA Cardiac Update course for healthcare professionalsinvolved in the management of arrhythmias and stroke prevention in atrial fibrillationNew treatments, new devices and the emerging oral anticoagulantsUpdate your skills:Ablation | Implantable devices | New treatments |Innovations in primary care| Syncopemanagement |Inherited Cardiac ConditionsTuesday 19 Oct 2010British Racing School, Snailwell Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7NUChair: Dr Simon Fynn, Consultant Cardiologist Papworth Hospital,Network Electrophysiology Lead09.30–9.50 RegistrationAwarded 4 CPD points by the Royal College of Physicians09.50 Welcome and introduction Simon FynnConsultant Cardiologist,Papworth Hospital10.00-10.30Care pathways in arrhythmia management- National guidelines and local management- Who, how and where to refer: the ideal AF servicePeter PughConsultant CardiologistAddenbrookes Hospital10.30-11.00Cardiac ablation: a technique with increasing success?- Who are we ablating for AF, and why?- Outcomes and measures of success for ablation for AFDavid BegleyConsultant CardiologistPapworth Hospital11.00-11.20 Break11.20-12.30 Devices and DesiresThere is now a range of implantable devices . Who are thesepatients and how to ensure best practice?- National survey results- Patient selection- Remote monitoring- Implantable Loop RecordersIan WilliamsConsultant Cardiologist,Norfolk & Norwich UniversityHospitalMunmohan VirdeeConsultant Cardiologist,Papworth Hospitalwww.heartrhythmcharity.org.ukinfo@heartrhythmcharity.org.ukPresident: Prof A. John Camm, QHP, MD, FRCP, FACC. Trustees: Dr Adam P Fitzpatrick, MD, FRCP, FACC,Dr Derek Connelly, MD, FRCP, Mrs Trudie Lobban, Mr Chris Brown F.C.A., Mr Nigel Farrell LLB(Hons)Patrons: W B Beaumont, OBE, Prof Hein J J Wellens, Prof Silvia G Priori.Registered Charity Number - 1107496

Anglia Stroke& Heart Network12.30–13.30 Lunch13.30-14.15Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: whose role is it?- Diagnosing AF- Managing AF in primary care- Innovation in primary care: The Auricle,- Anti-coagulation- GRASP-AF initial learning14.15-14.45Pharmacological maintenance of sinus rhythm: an aim in itself for AFpatients?John HavardSaxmundham Health CentreJoanne HawsAnglia S&H NetworkAndrew GraceConsultant CardiologistPapworth Hospital14.45–15.10 TEA15.10–15.35Syncope – beyond guideline management- Is it time for a new management approach?- Evaluation and risk stratification15.35–16.00Inherited Cardiac Conditions- Chapter 8 of the NSF for CHD- Assessment of family members following a sudden cardiacdeath- How to assess risk,- What do families need?Speaker. TBCAnne White,BHF Cardiac Genetics Nurse,Papworth Hospital16.00 Meeting closeThis meeting is aimed at all those involved in the care of, or commissioning servicesfor patients with cardiac arrhythmias.It will provide a forum for healthcare professionals to assess local services and howthey may be enhanced.Supported by unrestricted educational grants. With thanks to our sponsors;www.heartrhythmcharity.org.ukinfo@heartrhythmcharity.org.ukPresident: Prof A. John Camm, QHP, MD, FRCP, FACC. Trustees: Dr Adam P Fitzpatrick, MD, FRCP, FACC,Dr Derek Connelly, MD, FRCP, Mrs Trudie Lobban, Mr Chris Brown F.C.A., Mr Nigel Farrell LLB(Hons)Patrons: W B Beaumont, OBE, Prof Hein J J Wellens, Prof Silvia G Priori.Registered Charity Number - 1107496