| 11:00 - 16:15 | AF Association Patients Day | Hall 11a |
| 11:00 - 16:15 | STARS Patients Day | Hall 11b |
AF Association Patients Day - Hall 11a - 11:00 - 16:15 | Chair: Prof Carlos Morillo, Prof Derek Connolly | Calgary, CA, Birmingham, UK | |||
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| 11:00 | Welcome | Prof Carlos Morillo, Prof Derek Connolly | Calgary, CA, Birmingham, UK | |
| 11:10 |
What is Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
• Differentiation between paroxysmal and persistent AF? • Is paroxysmal AF guaranteed to progress to persistent AF • Risk factors– does persistent AF have more of an adverse effect on the heart? • How to prevent an AF related stroke • Q&A session |
Prof Derek Connolly | Birmingham, UK | |
| 11:30 |
Managing Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
• What are the most common triggers for AF? • Differentiation between atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter • Lifestyle management of AF • Techniques/advice on how to manage an episode • How to find out more about possible triggers • How to manage the psychological impact of AF • How other underlying conditions can impact AF • Q&A session |
Dr Boon Lim | London, UK | |
| 11:55 |
Ablation overview
• Different types of ablation procedures • Why should I choose to have an ablation? • Surgical ablation • What are the benefits/risk factors to consider? • Q&A session |
Prof Carlos Morillo | Calgary, CA | |
| 12:20 |
Pacemaker
• Why is a pacemaker recommended in the treatment of AF? • Overview of Pace and Ablate procedure |
Dr Mark Davies | Nottingham, UK | |
| 12:35 |
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO)
• Overview of LAAO procedure • What are the benefits/risk factors? • Does the procedure offer long-term benefit in the management of AF? |
Prof Carlos Morillo | Calgary, CA | |
| 12:45 | Introduction to AF Association – what is new and how AF Association can support you | Mrs Trudie Lobban | Winchester, UK | |
| 12:50 | Q&A | |||
| 13:00 | Lunch | |||
| 14:00 |
What new technology is new on the horizon for AF?
• Overview about recent medical research / latest scientific developments • Which digital devices to use that will help monitoring AF • What NEW technology can we expect to see to monitor AF |
Dr Andrew Turley | Middlesbrough, UK | |
| 14:25 |
Medications– anticoagulation / antiarrhythmic medications
• An overview of anticoagulation therapy – including benefits and side effects • Managing long-term medications/efficacy - how safe is taking medication long-term? When to expect a medication review? • Where to seek help and advice about medication? |
Prof Derek Connolly | Birmingham, UK | |
| 14:50 | From data to care: Virtual twins for preventing stroke in atrial fibrillation | Prof Sandra Ortega-Martorell | Liverpool, UK | |
| 15:00 |
Group Discussions – pre-submitted questions answered:
Q&A: • Exercise and AF? What are the benefits? How much exercise is too much? Is it safe to exercise with AF? General advice on: • Lifestyle changes • Monitoring your blood pressure • Healthy eating and AF • Why does AF happen at night when I am resting in bed? • Alternative therapies to treat AF? CBT/mindfulness etc. • How do I deal with stress and anxiety? Who can help • Caring for someone with AF • Travel advice |
Dr Andrew Turley, Prof Carlos Morillo, Prof Derek Connolly | Middlesbrough, UK, Calgary, CA, Birmingham, UK | |
| 15:45 | General discussion Q&A | Prof Carlos Morillo, Prof Derek Connolly | Calgary, CA, Birmingham, UK | |
| 16:15 | Close |
STARS Patients Day - Hall 11b - 11:00 - 16:15 | Chair: Prof Richard Sutton, Prof Satish Raj | Monte Carlo, MC, Calgary, CA | |||
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| 11:00 |
Welcome
• Welcome and introduction to STARS – what is new and how STARS can support you? |
Mrs Trudie Lobban | Winchester, UK | |
| 11:05 | The current provision of syncope services in the NHS - findings from multi-stakeholder surveys | Ms Cristiana Monteiro, Mr Nigel Breakwell | London, UK, London, UK | |
| 11:15 | Why are falls in the elderly common? Which falls are due to Syncope? Preventative advice on falls due to Syncope | Dr Steve Parry | Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK | |
| 11:30 | Is your fainting a symptom of an Inherited heart rhythm disorders (CPVT and Long QT) | Prof Carlos Morillo | Calgary, CA | |
| 11:45 | Are there any new studies on Syncope and new treatment option on the horizon | Prof Robert Sheldon | Calgary, CA | |
| 12:00 | Syncope and heart block; pacemaker or just watch? | Prof Richard Sutton | Monte Carlo, MC | |
| 12:15 | Medications that may contribute to falls and syncope | Dr Steve Parry | Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK | |
| 12:30 |
The fainting teenager - Blood, vaccinations, biology - why and how?
• Tilt-Table Testing with Artificial Intelligence’ |
Dr Boon Lim | London, UK | |
| 12:45 | Q&A and general chat about Syncope | Dr Boon Lim, Prof Richard Sutton, Prof Robert Sheldon, Dr Steve Parry | London, UK, Monte Carlo, MC, Calgary, CA, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK | |
| 13:00 | Lunch | |||
| Chair: Dr Boon Lim | London, UK | |||
| 14:00 | Autonomic Dysfunction in Children | Dr Jasveer Mangat | London, UK | |
| 14:15 | Why are patients presenting with PoTS symptoms not taken seriously? | Dr Will Foster | Worcester, UK | |
| 14:30 | PoTS and other common autonomic disorders are NOT functional neurologic disorders (FND) | Dr Boon Lim | London, UK | |
| 14:45 | Healthy eating in autonomic dysfunction (PoTS/Orthostatic Hypotension/Syncope) | Dr Lesley Kavi | Stratford Upon Avon, UK | |
| 15:00 | Why do so many doctors not believe PoTS is real? | Dr Nicholas Gall | London, UK | |
| 15:15 | Q&A and general chat about PoTS | Dr Jasveer Mangat, Dr Lesley Kavi, Dr Nicholas Gall, Dr Will Foster | London, UK, Stratford Upon Avon, UK, London, UK, Worcester, UK | |
| 16:15 | Close |