San Heart Cardiac Health GP Conference & Dinner
GPs are the primary point of contact for patients with cardiovascular concerns, offering initial care and early intervention. This event aims to provide GPs with a comprehensive update on cardiovascular care, including advancements in cardiology, referral and treatment pathways, and the crucial role of GPs in promoting heart health, supporting patients, and improving outcomes.
Speakers & Topics
HEART FAILURE AND MITRAL REGURGITATION – IS TMVR THE ANSWER?
Dr Dennis Wang – Interventional Cardiologist
Dr Wang will discuss the signs and symptoms of mitral regurgitation, treatment options, and evidence supporting transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVr). He will highlight significant advancements in treating mitral regurgitation, particularly for patients who are not considered candidates for surgical intervention.
AORTIC STENOSIS AND TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE IMPLANTATION
Dr Elizabeth Shaw – Interventional Cardiologist
Dr Shaw will provide a comprehensive overview of aortic stenosis (AS), covering its diagnosis, natural history, and advanced treatment options. She will discuss the crucial role of cardiac auscultation in early detection, echocardiographic criteria for diagnosis, and explore the intricate workup process for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
ADVANCEMENTS IN IMAGING OF THE HEART
Dr Ashleigh Dind – Clinical Cardiologist and Cardiac Imaging Specialist
Dr Dind will present on the utility of echocardiography in managing patients with common cardiology presentations such as chest pain, arrhythmia and heart failure. She will explore how cardiac CT and cardiac MRI allows for detailed and non-invasive assessment of coronary arteries and the myocardium.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON
Prof Tristian Yan – Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Prof Yan will discuss the evolution of treatment strategies and paradigm shift in cardiovascular care including minimally invasive and robotic approaches. At the end of this presentation GPs will be able to identify the importance of early diagnosis, prompt intervention and close follow up care for patients with aortic disease.
Date: Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Time: 6.15pm Registration & dinner, 7-9pm Conference
Location:
Sydney Adventist Hospital
Tulloch Conference Room
Level 2, Tulloch Building
185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga