DUBAI INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELOCTOBER 19 – 21, 2017

ACC Middle EastConference 2017

UNIQUEEDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

IN YOUR REGION

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8th Annual Emirates Cardiac Society Conference

Associations:

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PLATINUM SPONSORDIAMOND SPONSOR

◊ Local – Educational topics such the recently released heart failure and syncope guidelines as well as the latest in acute coronary syndrome, hypertension management, valvular disease and prevention all tailored to the needs of the Middle East region

◊ Relevant – The contemporary review of cardiovascular science offers the general cardiologist practice-ready prevention and management strategies

◊ Practical – Solutions for everyday problems targeting practical approaches to guideline-drive care

◊ Connecting – The conference offers a platform for connecting with global experts for shared discussion and bi-directional learning

Why Attend?

P E R S O N A L I Z E DS K I L L S C E N T R E

HEART SONGS | ECG DRILL & PRACT ICE BODY INTERACT S IMULAT ION LABUNIQUE

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN YOUR REGION

P R E - C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M S

IN-TRA IN ING FELLOWS EXAM LEADERSHIP DEVLEOPMENT PROGRAM

PREVENT IONARRHYTHMIASCORONARY ARTERY D ISEASEACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMESVALVULAR D ISORDERSCONGENITAL D ISORDERSAORTA/PERIPHERAL VASCULAR D ISEASEHYPERTENS ION /PULMONARY D ISORDERSPERICARDIAL D ISEASE & MORE!

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INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTER

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Supported by

Abderrahim Oulhaj MD, (UAE)Abdullah Shehab, MBChB, MMed, FACC (UAE)Abdulmajeed Al Zubaidi, MD, MBBCh (UAE)

Abdulrahman Al Blooshi, MD, (UAE)Abdulrazzak Al Kaddour, MD, (UAE)

Adel El-Etreby, MD (Egypt)Adel Khalifa Hamad BMS, MD, FGHRS, FRCP (Bahrain)

Afzal Hessein YusufaliMD (UAE)Ahmad Hersi, MBBS, MSc, FRCPC (KSA)

Ahmed Gabroun, MD (UAE)Alawi Alsheikhi-Ali, MD, MSc (UAE)

Alison Bailey, MD (USA)Ammar Chauhary (KSA)

Amrish Agrawal, FRCP, MRCP, FCSI, MD, DM (UAE)Antonio Colombo, MD, FACC, (Italy)

Arif Al-Noryani, MD (UAE)Arif Al Mulla, MB, BCh, FRCPC, FACC (UAE)

Bassam Atallah, Pharm.D.,MS, BCPS (UAE)Behzad Pavri, MBBS, FACC (USA)

Dilek Ural, MD (Turkey)Dipti Itchhaporia, MD, FACC, FESC (USA)

E. Murat Tuzcu, MD, FACC (UAE)Fahad Baslaib, MD (UAE)

Fahad Alhabshan, MD (KSA)Faisal Hasan, MD (KSA)Feras Bader, MD (UAE)

Franz Messerli, MD, FACC (Switzerland)Georges Saade, MD, FESC, FACC (Beirut)

Ghadeera Al Mansoori, MD (UAE)Hadi Skouri, MD, FESC, FACP, FACC, FHFA (Beirut)

Hani Najm, MD (USA)Hani Sabbour, MD (UAE)

Hatim Al Lawati, MD, FRCPC, DABIM(CV), FACC (Oman)Iyad Ksseiry, MD (UAE)

Jagat Narula, MD, DM, PhD, MACC, FAHA, FRCP (Edin) (USA)Johannes Bonatti, MD (UAE)

Julia Grapsa, MD (UAE)Juwairia Tahir, MD (UAE)Khalid Almuti, MD (UAE)

Khalid Al Rasadi, BSc,MD,FRCPC,ABCL (Oman)Khalid F. AlHabib, MBBS,FRCPC,FACC,FESC (KSA)

Learning Objectives◊ Synthesize foundational and advanced

cardiovascular disease knowledge, contemporary best practices, and effective care delivery for cardiovascular prevention, evaluation and management

◊ Demonstrate appropriate interpretation of cardiovascular guidelines and diagnostic strategies needed in daily practice

◊ Review the global burden of cardiovascular disease and the world-wide initiatives to reduce its mortality

◊ Utilize appropriate therapeutic strategies in the treatment of patients with hyperlipidemia and hypertension

◊ Characterize the timing and expected outcomes of contemporary interventions in patients with valvular heart disease

◊ Describe the best practices in the treatment of patients with heart failure including new drugs, surgical strategies and after-discharge care strategies

Meet Our SpeakersKhalifa Omar, MD,MSc,ADHC,MRCP UK (UAE)Luis Celestiono Afonso, MD, DACC (USA)Magdy Abdelhamid,MD,FSCAI (Egypt)Mahmoud Hassanein, MD (Egypt)Mary Norine Walsh, MD, FACC (USA)

Mehmet Birhan Yilmaz, MD, FESC (Turkey)Meral Kayikcioglu, MD (USA)Michael Reardon, MD (USA)

Miguel Valderrabano, MD. FACC (USA)Mohamed Sobhy Aly, MD, FACC, FESC (Egypt)

Mohammed Al Jabaari (UAE)Mohammead Zubaid, MB, ChB, FRCPC,FACC (Kuwait)

Mohammad Al Balghith, MD, FACC (KSA)Mohammed Al Mohairi (UAE)Mohammed Habbah, MD (KSA)Mouaz H. Mallah, MD, MSc (KSA)Necla Ozer, MD, PhD, FACC (Turkey)

Omar Hallak, MD (UAE)Randall Starling, MD, MPH (USA)

Safa Al Mohdar, MD (UAE)Salem Al-Kaabi, MBBS, FACC, FRCP(C), CCDS (UAE)

Samir Naim Assaad, MB, ChB, MD, MRCP(UK) (Egypt)Samir Alam, MD, (Beirut)

Waleed Al Habeeb , MD (KSA)William Zoghbi, MD, FASE, FAHA, MACC (USA)

Ziyad Ghazzal, MD, FACC, FSCAI (Beirut)Zohair Yousef Al Halees, MD (KSA)

Early BirdUntil Aug. 31

StandardUntil Oct. 15 Onsite

Physicians USD 500 USD 550 USD 600

Residents & Allied Health Professionals

USD 300 USD 350 USD 400

Medical Students USD 200 USD 250 USD 300

The registration fee will cover tuition, conference literature, certificate of attendance, lunch & coffee breaks for the conference only.

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

PRE-CONFERENCE PROGRAMS— OCTOBER 18ACC Leadership Development Program: is a half-day intensive live course that addresses various skills and knowledge in cardiovascular leadership. The programming provides a broad understanding of leadership styles and skills

Timing Venue Charge

In-fellow training exam 14:00-18:00 Al Amwaj

(Lobby Level) USD 100

ACC Leadership Academy 14:00-18:00 Al Noor (Lower

Level) USD 250

In-training Fellow Examination: is a proctored, on-line examination administered at the conference and features over 140 case-based questions. This is a significant opportunity for fellows and practicing physicians to test their knowledge of general cardiology.

CME ACCREDITATIONCME accreditation is sought from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) category 1 with an expectation of up to 20 CME hours.

TARGET AUDIENCE◊ Cardiologists◊ Cardiac Surgeons◊ Cardiology

Fellows in Training ◊ Internists

◊ Family Physicians◊ General Practitioners◊ Primary care physicians◊ Nurses in cardiology◊ Medical Students

Increase Your Knowledge

Receive Guideline Driven Strategies

Improve Heart Health of Your Patients

Single Double

Intercontinental Hotel* USD 280 USD 310

Crowne Plaza* USD 250 USD 280

*Prices are incusive of bed, breakfast, tourism dirhams and all VATs. Upon selling out of the all the rooms above the rates are subject to change based on a higher category of rooms. Term & conditions can be found on the conference portal.

LODGING

The conference will be held at the Events Centre that is equally distanced from the lobbies of both hotels.

TOPICS ARRHYTHMIAS AND CLINICAL EP ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES PREVENT ION LEARN ING LAB SOLUT IONS FOR EVERY DAY PROBLEMS VALVE D ISEASE HEART FA I LURE & MORE!