Dag 1:

Controversies on CVD risk

10.15 We should continue treating on 10 year risk. DrChristiaens

10.25 We should treat lifetime risk. ProfHoes

10.35 We should use a polypill at 55. DrBrotons

10.45 Panel Q+A and vote

11.00 Coffee

Clinical Updates on vascular disease

11.30 Stroke and TIA guidelines: what’s new? DrHollander

12.00 Diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndromes. Dr Rutten

12.30 Valve disease: when is it significant? Dr. Borras

13.15 Lunch

Clinical Updates on Diabetes, Hypertension, and SPAF

13.45 What’s the evidence for BP and lipid targets in diabetes? The PCDE Lecture, ProfHoes

14.20 The 2014 EPCCS AF and Stroke Prevention Guidance Document, ProfFitzmaurice

15.00 Tea break and Exhibition & Posters

16.00-17.20 Rapid Abstract Session: Freestanding abstracts from EPCCS members

Dag 2:

Rapid Clinical Updates

09.50 What’s new in hypertension guidelines? ProfMcManus

10.05 What’s new in CVD risk guidelines? DrBrotons

10.20 What’s new in VTE guidelines? ProfFitzmaurice

10.45 Exhibition and Posters Morning Coffee

Masterclass on Emerging Priorities in CVD

11.15 CVD and co-morbidities: what are the priorities? DrGeersing

11.45 Chronic Kidney Disease: why is it important for CVD and diabetes? Prof McManus

Masterclass on Lifestyle Change

12.15 Reducing weight and increasing exercise – is it feasible?

12.40 Smoking cessation and electronic cigarettes – saviour or sinner?

13.10 Lunch and Exhibition

Final Plenary Session

14.00 EPCCS 2012 Prizes and EPCCS 2015

14.15 Cardiovascular dilemmas – case studies

15.15Exhibition & Posters

16.00 Closure