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Welcome letter Dear friends and colleagues, Organised by the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology (HFA), the Heart Failure congress is a unique forum where cardiologists, interventional heart failure specialists, cardiac surgeons, internists, practicing general physicians, basic scientists, epidemiologists, cardiac nurses, industry affiliates and others have the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas and information. The Heart Failure congress is an international event open to healthcare professionals interested in any aspect of heart failure from epidemiology, through basic and translational science to prevention (reviewing the treatment of hypertension and post-infarction care), diagnosis (including novel imaging modalities and biomarkers), monitoring (together with remote monitoring), prognostication (risk stratification as well as use of biomarkers), medical and nursing management (including drugs, devices, tele-care and surgery). With this year’s main theme, ‘Heart Failure from Alpha to Omega’, the congress incorporates interactive sessions, hands-on or meet the expert sessions, and also provide the tools to apply and interpret the latest scientific and clinical expertise to empower the day-to-day work of heart failure specialists today. The congress will maintain its position as the most important platform for scientific exchange and networking in heart failure worldwide. Thank you for being with us in Athens! Gerasimos Filippatos Petar Seferovic Heart Failure 2019 HFA President Scientific Chairperson (2018-2020) 1 D8614-FP-HF2019_01-Gen-Info_v4.indd 1 16/04/2019 16:39 Heart Failure 2019 Committees HEART FAILURE ASSOCIATION - BOARD MEMBERS 2018-2020 Prof. Petar M. Seferovic (RS) Prof. Yuri Lopatin (RU) HFA President Coordinator for National Heart Failure Societies and Working Groups Prof. Frank Ruschitzka (CH) HFA Past President Prof. Stephane Heymans (NL) Chairperson of the Basic Science Section Prof. Andrew Coats (UK) HFA President-Elect Prof. Johann Bauersachs (DE) Chairperson of the Clinical Section Prof. Giuseppe Rosano (UK) Treasurer Associate Prof. Mitja Lainscak (SI) Secretary CLINICAL SECTION Dr. Tuvia Ben Gal (IL) Prof. Lars Lund (SE) Prof. Jelena Celutkiene (LT) Prof. Davor Milicic (HR) Dr. Ovidiu Chioncel (RO) Dr. Brenda Moura (PT) Dr. Loreena Hill (UK) Prof. Christian Mueller (CH) Prof. Tiny Jaarsma (SE) Prof. Wilfried Mullens (BE) Prof. Ewa Jankowska (PL) Dr. Maurizio Volterrani (IT) BASIC SCIENCE SECTION Prof. Johannes Backs (DE) Prof. Rudolf De Boer (NL) Dr. Alexander Lyon (UK) EX-OFFICIO Prof. Gerasimos Filippatos (GR) Prof. Marco Metra (IT) Chair, Scientific Programme Committee Editor in Chief, Heart Failure 2019 European Journal of Heart Failure Prof. Thomas Thum (DE) Prof. Stefan D. Anker (DE) Chair, WG on Myocardial Function Editor in Chief, ESC Heart Failure SUI GENERIS Prof. Massimo Piepoli (IT) Prof. Piotr Ponikowski (PL) 2 D8614-FP-HF2019_01-Gen-Info_v4.indd 2 16/04/2019 16:39 Gold, Silver and Regular Heart failure specialists of Tomorrow (HoT) Fellows of the HFA European Journal of Heart Failure Impact Factor: 10.683 Open access journal: ESC Heart Failure Position Papers Advocacy HFA Atlas 50 National Heart Failure Societies & Working Groups 30 countries participating in Awareness Days heartfailurematters.org Heart Failure Congress HFA Winter Meeting on Translational Heart Failure Research E-Learning & Webinars Curricula and Certification Postgraduate Course in Heart Failure Clinical Trialists Summer School Guidelines and Registries D8614-FP-HF2019_01-Gen-Info_v4.indd 3 16/04/2019 16:39 JOIN THE HEART FAILURE COMMUNITY A worldwide organisation of healthcare professionals with the same interests and goals as you Latest scientific information Networking Career Education Become a member Development at the HFA / ESC stand Get more Combine HFA Silver Membership with ESC Professional Membership to access more discounts and learning opportunities. www.escardio.org/HFA-membership D8614-FP-HF2019_01-Gen-Info_v4.indd 4 16/04/2019 16:39 Practical information CERTIFICATES For attendance – available from the registration desks as of Monday 27 May midday. For presentation – available for abstract presenters at the poster assistance desk in the poster area INTERNET CONNECTION Free wifi is available at the congress centre. However please note that connectivity is subject to the volume of users. Wifi name: hf-congress Wifi password: hf-congress Computer with internet access are located in the exhibition. INFO POINTS For any other information, please address the organisers at the registration. SECURITY Please ensure your badge is visible at all times and comply with security controls that you may be subject to within the congress venue. CHILDCARE SERVICE To ensure equal access to education opportunities, we are pleased to offer, via our partner, a limited childcare service onsite staffed by approved childcare providers. Childcare service is located in a hotel close to the venue (5mn walk). If you would like to take advantage of this service, please register directly at the hotel (free service, first come first served basis): The Golden Age Hotel of Athens, Room Kalypso Michalakopoulou 57, Athens 115 28 Greece HFA MEMBERS’ LOUNGE The lounge is an exclusive area located above the exhibition where Gold Members and Fellows of the HFA are invited to enjoy breaks and refreshments. Become a member at the HFA / ESC stand 5 D8614-FP-HF2019_01-Gen-Info_v4.indd 5 16/04/2019 16:39 Don’t Miss Highlights at Heart Failure 2019 • HFA Grand Debates: the most popular controversies in the management of heart failure will be debated by specialists, who will defend their arguments in front of their opponent and a panel of world renowned experts. • Off the record with experts: everything you’ve always wanted to know but never dared to ask! These sessions will open the floor to an informal discussion with world renowned experts on topics relevant to your career. Special tracks at Heart Failure 2019 • Guidelines into Practice: this track will focus on how to implement the ESC Guidelines into routine management of cardiovascular patients. Based on real clinical cases, these sessions will provide you with the tools to improve your daily practice. • World Congress on Acute Heart Failure: an extensive offer of symposia, How-To sessions, debates, educational sessions, late breaking trials and abstract sessions. • Basic Science: a full programme dedicated to basic science includes ten sessions in the room Ljubljana, the Young Investigator Award session in Basic Science, oral abstract sessions and dedicated poster sessions. Special events at Heart Failure 2019 • Inaugural session including the HFA Eugene Braunwald and the HFA Philip Poole Wilson Lectures on Saturday 25 May, 17.45-19.15 Room Trianti. • HFA Career Cafe: in a relaxed atmosphere, with a cup of coffee or tea, young heart failure enthusiasts will be given the opportunity to meet internationally renowned experts in the field. Pre-registration was needed: stay tuned for next year’s event! • Virtual Case Area: experience real-life clinical cases on a virtual patient simulator, located Level 0 on your way to Room Mitropoulos everyday during coffee breaks. • CPR Workshops: Register for free for the CPR Workshops. Seats are limited. A dedicated desk on-site will be available in front of the CPR workshop area, located Level 1, in front of Room Lambrakis from Saturday afternoon to Monday afternoon in parallel to scientific sessions. 6 D8614-FP-HF2019_01-Gen-Info_v4.indd 6 16/04/2019 16:39 • HOT Walk: public event organised by the Hellenic Society of Cardiology with the support of the Heart failure Specialists of Tomorrow (HoT - HFA young Communitty). Rendez-vous on Monday at 18:00 in front of the Congress Center for a 3.5 km walk Special sessions • Late Breaking Science: presenters will share the very latest results of their research. The presentations will be concluded by a review from an expert. Be there to hear about the latest developments in heart failure. • Award sessions: four award sessions at the congress will feature the best abstracts in the field - Young Investigator Awards Clinical & Basic Science, Nursing Investigator Awards and Clinical Case Awards. • The year’s best papers on heart failure: this session will review the best papers published throughout the year between three major journals in the field: the European Journal of Heart Failure, the European Heart Journal and ESC Heart Failure. • HFA Focus: clinical case-based interactive sessions that will provide clear take-home messages for you to use in your daily practice. • Heart Failure 2019 Highlights: Experts summarise, by topic, the best findings of the congress. Attend this session to get an overview of the entire congress. 7 D8614-FP-HF2019_01-Gen-Info_v4.indd 7 16/04/2019 16:39 Download Heart Failure Mobile App Latest messages Sessions by day, topic, type or track Vote & Ask questions during mobile app interactive sessions Personalised programme Exhibitors’ details & onsite practical info Search for ‘ESC Congresses’ or ‘Heart Failure’ in App Store® / Google Play. Heart Failure 2019 is now a part of ESC Congresses app. Scientific Resources Select the presentation of interest and click on: ‘View full abstract’ or ‘Access slides & videos online’ D8614-FP-HF2019_01-Gen-Info_v4.indd 8 16/04/2019 16:39 Industry @HF 2019 Acknowledgement The Heart Failure Association expresses its sincere appreciation to all exhibitors, industry partners and sponsors mentioned below, who have contributed