We would like to thank our exhibitors and sponsors for sponsoring this meeting. This includes pharmaceutical companies. They have had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence except for the sponsored symposia presentations.

4.5 CPD hours

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:20 AM - 10:15 AM
Chair's opening remarks followed by: From sugar spikes to heart strikes
  • The link between T2D and CVD 

  • Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome 

  • Lifestyle interventions 

 
 
10:25 AM - 11:10 AM
Sponsored session to be confirmed
 
This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca, intended for UK HCPs only.
Sponsored session to be confirmed
11:20 AM - 12:05 PM
Matters of the heart: Women at risk
  • The difference of heart disease symptoms in women  

  • Educating female patients about risk factors and prevention   

  • Assessing symptoms that could be dismissed or misinterpreted 

 
 
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Weighing in on heart health: Tackling obesity
  • Obesity as a cardiovascular disease risk factor  

  • The 3 A's as a tool for consultations  

  • NICE guidance - sign posting and support 

 
 
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Sponsored session to be confirmed
 
 
 
2:05 PM - 2:50 PM
Pump up your knowledge - heart failure in primary care
  • What is heart failure and why does it happen? 

  • Signs, symptoms and diagnosis  

  • Treatment options: pharmacological and non-pharmacological 

 
 
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Reading between the lines: ECG interpretation
  • Basics of ECG interpretation  

  • Normal vs abnormal heart rhythms  

  • Key arrhythmias to watch out for  

 
 

If you are interested in speaking please contact Pippa Baynham, Senior Conference Producer

If you are interested in sponsoring a session on the agenda, please contact Edward Burkle, Executive Director