2nd European-Middle East Forum on“Managing cardiovascular risk factors in clinical practice”6 December, 2013 - Istanbul, Turkey

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

Background and aims of the conferenceCardiovascular 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 objectivesParticipants, 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.

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Target audienceCardiologists, internists, general practitioners and the all other physicians involved in the prevention and management of patients with cardiovascular risk factors or having cardiovascular diseases.

AccreditationThe 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

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SSIF adheres to the principles of the Good CME Practice group

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Scientific organizerGiuseppe A. ManciaUniversity of Milano Bicocca, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS and Centro di Fisiologia Clinica e Ipertensione Milan, Italy

Scientific committeeGiuseppe 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 UnitInstitute of Internal Medicine and DermatologyBarcelona, Spain

Roberto Ferrari Department of CardiologyUniversity Hospital of FerraraFerrara, Italy

Wael Al Mahmeed Sheikh Khalifa Medical CityDepartment of CardiologyAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Maurice Khoury Sheikh Khalifa Medical CityDepartment of CardiologyAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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List of facultymembers

Giuseppe A. ManciaUniversity of Milano Bicocca, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS and Centro di Fisiologia Clinica e Ipertensione Milan, Italy

Wael Abdulrahman Al MahmeedSheikh Khalifa Medical CityDepartment of CardiologyAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Maurice KhouryAmerican University of BeirutInternal MedicineBeirut, Lebanon

Roberto FerrariDepartment of CardiologyUniversity Hospital of FerraraFerrara, Italy

Alberto CocaHospital Clínic University of Barcelona Hypertension and Vascular Risk UnitInstitute of Internal Medicine and DermatologyBarcelona, Spain

Guido GrassiMedical Clinic Milano-Bicocca UniversityMilan, Italy

Alessandro SalustriInstitute of Cardiac SciencesSheikh Khalifa Medical CityAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Adel Khalifa HamadDepartment of CardiologyBahrain Defence Force Hospital – Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa Cardiac CentreMuharraq, Bahrain

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Kadhim SulaimanDepartment of CardiologyMuscat, Sultanate of Oman

Athanasios ManolisCardiology DepartmentAsklepeion HospitalAthens, Greece

Abu-Alfa AliAmerican University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Division of Nephrology and HypertensionBeirut, Lebanon

Peter NilssonLund University, University Hospital Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Sweden

Enrico Agabiti RoseiClinica Medica and Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences University of BresciaDepartment of MedicineAzienda Ospedali Civili Brescia, Italy

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Scientificprogramme

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09.00

11.00

Session I

Session II

Hypertension as a main risk factor

Hypertension-related cardiovascular complications

Scientific programmeFriday - 6 December, 2013

Opening and IntroductionGiuseppe Mancia (Italy)

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 cardio-protective agentsSpeaker to be announced

Coffee Break

Managing heart failure through current international recommendations Alessandro Salustri (UAE)

Protecting from cerebrovascular events and relatedcognitive dysfunction and dementia Antonio Coca (Barcelona, Spain)

Modern management of atrial fibrillation, from blood pressure control to anti-coagulation Adel Khaliefah (Bahrain)

Lunch Break

09.30

11.30

10.30

12.30

10.00

12.00

Chairman: Maurice Khoury (Lebanon)

Chairman: Antonio Coca (Spain)

Roundtable on adherence to treatment and conclusions

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14.00

16.00

17.30

Session III

Session IV

Session V

Cardiovascular risk factors: more challenges to face

From theory to practice workshops: improving daily clinical care

Roundtable on adherence to treatment and conclusions

Scientific programmeFriday - 6 December, 2013

The burden of the cardio-metabolic disease in the Middle East countriesKadhim Sulaiman (Oman)

Sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseasePeter Nilson (Sweden)

Evidences and controversies in lifestyle changes for cardiovascular protection Speaker to be announced

Coffee break

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

Panel discussion on adherence to treatment from the Scientific Committee

Summary of lectures and take-home messages

Closing remarks

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16.30

18.15

18.30

15.30

15.00

Chairman: Wael Al Mahmeed (UAE)

Chairman: Roberto Ferrari (Italy)

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General information

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VenueHilton Istanbul HotelCumhuriyet Caddesi HarbiyeIstanbul, Turkey

LanguageThe official language of this course will be English

Registration feeThe 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 secretariatSerono Symposia International FoundationSalita San Nicola da Tolentino 1/b – 00187 Rome, ItalyAssociate Project Manager: Dorina MonacoSpecialist Medical Advisor: Davide MineoPhone: +39-06-420413 314 – Fax: +39-26-420413 677E-mail: info@seronosymposia.org

Serono Symposia International Foundation is a Swiss Foundation with headquarters in 14, rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

Organizing secretariatMeridiano Congress InternationalVia Mentana, 2/B | 00185 Rome, ItalyCongress Coordinator: Concetta Di PalmaTel.: +39 06 88595 226 Fax: +39 06 88595 234E-mail: c.dipalma@meridiano.it

Serono Symposia International Foundation has launched a websitefocused 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:www.managehypertensiononline.org

Manage hypertension online:an educational website

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