Sep 14, 2018  |  9:30am - 2:30pm
Event

First Annual Cardio-Rheumatology Scientific Day

Cardiology

Cardio-Rheumatology Scientific Day
The first annual Cardio-Rheumatology Scientific Day will highlight key lectures, interactive learning and a panel discussion from experts in cardiology and rheumatology. The association between inflammation, cardiovascular disease and rheumatic diseases will be discussed, including guidance on how to manage cardiovascular risk. The event includes breakfast, lunch, and is open to clinicians, trainees, students and researchers.

Agenda:

9:30-10:00 Registration and Breakfast

10:00-10:30 Atherosclerosis and Inflammation in the general population: New target for treatment – TBD

10:30-11:00 Cardio-Rheumatology Program: One Year summary – Dr. Lihi Eder, Rheumatology, Women’s College Hospital

11:00-11:30 The approach to the management of cardiovascular disease in rheumatic patients – Dr. Shadi Akhtari, Cardiology, Women’s College Hospital

11:30-12:00 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Heart manifestations – Dr. Paula Harvey, Cardiology, Women’s College Hospital

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:00 The effect of inflammation on CV morbidity: Rheumatoid arthritis as a model – Dr. Bindee Kuriya, Rheumatology, Mount Sinai Hospital

1:00-1:30 Cardiovascular imaging in rheumatology: Lessons learned – Dr. Kate Hanneman. Radiology, Toronto General Hospital

1:30-2:00 Questions and Answers – Panel of Experts

 

Click here for more information and to register.
 

Cardio-Rheumatology Scientific Day