About this event

  • Date and time Tue 5 Dec 2023 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine
  • Organised by Cardiology

Join our second general day designed to offer insight into crucial aspects of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). We will delve into key topics, including the impact of CHD on pregnancy, the significance of pre-conception counseling and contraception, emergencies in ACHD, infective endocarditis, cyanosis and pulmonary hypertension, single ventricle physiology, arrhythmias, and the transitional journey from pediatric to adult services. The program addresses critical issues related to education and adherence to cardiac care.

This meeting aims to equip participants with a deep understanding of the challenges that individuals with CHD may face, particularly when seeking care in hospitals lacking dedicated adult congenital heart disease services. Whether dealing with acute cardiac or non-cardiac issues, this training day aims to empower healthcare professionals to navigate and address the unique needs of these patients. Moreover, we aim to shed light on a less-explored but essential cardiology sub-specialty. This field boasts a captivating pathophysiology, distinctive anatomy, and a range of pertinent issues.

By attending, you will understand:

  • The implications of CHD on pregnancy  

  • How to deal with acute problems in patients with CHD (emergencies, infections, arrhythmias, complications from PH and cyanosis) 

  • The single ventricle circulation and its acute and chronic issues 

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This activity has been supported by Boston Scientific and Medtronic in the form of an educational grant.

Please note that the company(s) listed above have had no input into the arrangement or educational content of this activity.

Agenda

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Registration, tea and coffee
Welcome and introduction

Dr Alessandra Frigiola, Consultant Cardiologist, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Senior Clinical Lecturer, Kings College London

Pregnancy in congenital heart disease, preconception counselling and contraception

Dr Kate Von Kemplerer, Consultant Cardiologist, Barts Health NHS Trust

Questions and answers
Transition in congenital heart disease

Ms Hajar Habibi, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Questions and answers
Tea and coffee break
Emergencies in adult congenital heart disease

Dr Myo Lwin, Locum Consultant Cardiologist, Barts Health NHS Trust

Questions and answers
Endocarditis in congenital heart disease

Professor Michael Gatzoulis, Consultant Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cardiologist, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust

Questions and answers
Pulmonary arterial hypertension in congenital heart disease and cyanosis

Professor Konstantinos Dimopoulos, Consultant Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cardiologist, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust

Questions and answers
Lunch break
Surgical techniques for single ventricle physiology

Mr Halkawt Nuri, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Questions and answers
Long term outcome of single ventricle physiology

Dr Claudia Montanaro, Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust

Questions and answers
Tea and coffee break
Arrhythmia in congenital heart disease

Professor Martin Lowe, Locum Consultant Cardiologist, Barts Health NHS Trust

Questions and answers
Closing remarks
Close of meeting

Location

Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom

Disclaimers:

Registration for this event will close on 4 December 2023 at 1:00am (GMT). Late registrations will not be accepted. 

The agenda is subject to change at any time  

All views expressed at this event are of the speakers themselves and not of the Royal Society of Medicine, nor the speaker's organisations. 

We are only able to share presentations that we have received permission to share. This is at the presenter and the RSM’s discretion. 

This event will be recorded and stored by the Royal Society of Medicine and may be distributed in future on various internet channels. 

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