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Cardiology
8 Nov 2016

Blood Pressure Control: A Marathon or a Sprint?

This symposium discussed several recent initiatives used around the world to improve the management of hypertensive patients and achieve better blood…
Diabetes
13 Mins
27 Oct 2016

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Beyond the Beta Cell

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) currently affects >8% of the world population. It is the leading cause of blindness, end-stage kidney disease, and…
Respiratory
20 Oct 2016

Modifying Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency-Related Emphysema: From Evidence to Practice

The symposium discussed the role of disease modification in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)-related emphysema. Evidence from the recent RAPID trial…
Respiratory
20 Oct 2016

Device Matters: Looking Beyond the Drug

Prof Helen Reddel opened the symposium by discussing the need to examine the modifiable nonpharmacological factors in the treatment of asthma and chronic…
Respiratory
20 Oct 2016

Why, When, and How? Optimising the Management of Patients with Severe Eosinophilic Asthma

The main objectives of this symposium were to explore the challenges faced when treating patients with severe eosinophilic asthma, to evaluate the key…
Cardiology
9 Mins
13 Oct 2016

Interpreting Findings with Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation: Collective Views on Data from Seminal Studies to Present in Clinical Practice

Clinical trials show that non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) have good efficacy-safety profiles relative to warfarin across a broad…
Cardiology
9 Mins
13 Oct 2016

Developing Real-World Patient Pathways in Acute Pulmonary Embolism

This case-based satellite symposium chaired by Prof Konstantinides addressed important and topical aspects of the management of acute pulmonary embolism…
Cardiology
8 Mins
13 Oct 2016

Identifying Fabry Disease Patients Through Cardiac Manifestations

The meeting’s objectives were to review the principles in diagnosing Fabry disease according to the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines on…