Evropski centar
za mir i razvoj
Terazije 41/I
ECPD Headquarters
European Center
for Peace and Development
Centre Européen
pour la Paix et le Développement
Centro Europeo
para la Paz y el Desarrollo
Evropeiskij centr
mira i razvitija
University for Peace established by the United Nations
Belgrade, 1 April 2015
The European Center for Peace and Development University for Peace
established by the United Nations (ECPD), within the scope of the ECPD
International Program of Knowledge Transfer System in the field of medical and
biomedical sciences, in cooperation with Ministry of Health of Montenegro, World
Heart Federation (WHF) and European Association for Cardiovascular
Prevention and Rehabilitation (EACPR), organizes
VII ECPD INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL ON
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
with the main topic
RISK FACTOR CONTROL, DIAGNOSIS AND
TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(Miločer, July 6–10, 2015)
It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the VII ECPD International Summer
School of Cardiovascular Disease (hereinafter referred to as: School).
The European Center for Peace and Development University for Peace established by
the United Nations (ECPD) traditionally organizes this Summer School with the aim to
advance the learning of primary care providers, specialists in cardiology and other
specialties in the latest technological and research developments, and guidelines for
prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The five-day program will focus
on the latest research, technological advances and case study review as well as
discussion on the guidelines and latest treatment options regarding the prevention,
early detection and management of cardiovascular diseases. The School is intended for
primary care doctors (cardiologists, endocrinologists, internists, pediatricians, etc.).
Co-Directors of the School are Prof. Dr. Nathan Wong, University of California,
Irvine, USA and Academician Prof. Dr. Miodrag Ostojić, SANU, Belgrade.
Secretary General of the School is Prof. Dr. Duško Vulić.
The School is accredited by the European Board for Accreditation in Cardiology
(EBAC) with 23 CME credits for the participants.
Phone +381 11 3246-041, 3246-042, 3246-043, 3246-044, 3246-045 Fax: 3240-673, 3234-082
E-mail: ecpd@EUnet.rs office@ecpd.org.rs
Despite the guidelines for the treatment of acute coronary syndromes, heart failure,
atrial fibrillation, and prevention of cardiovascular disease, many patients, especially in
the Southeastern European region remain inadequately treated for risk factors, acute
coronary syndromes, heart failure, or atrial fibrillation and adherence to treatments is
not optimal. Recent surveys from EUROSPIRE III and EUROASPIRE IV show that
many persons with pre-existing coronary artery disease are not on the recommended
therapies and there are significant differences in treatment patterns between regions,
even within a limited geographic region such as the Southeastern European region.
Data often show that while treatment of individual risk factors may be adequate,
combined treatment and goal attainment of multiple risk factors, such as LDL-C, blood
pressure and A1c levels together in those with diabetes is often poor, requiring
implementation of systematic efforts to address all required risk factors both in
primary and in secondary prevention.
Program of this School will cover the following topics:
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Epidemiology and prevention of cardiovascular diseases
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Non-invasive cardiology and imaging
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Atrial fibrillation and heart failure
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Treatment of acute coronary syndrome and interventional cardiology
Pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and rehabilitation of cardiovascular diseases
Learning Objectives:
1) Understand the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease
2) Understand the latest clinical trial evidence and the latest therapies for lipid
management
3) Discuss the latest clinical trials and guidelines for management of hypertension
4) Discuss the potential role of HDL-cholesterol and emerging therapies
5) Understand the connection between metabolic syndrome, diabetes and CVD and
the guidelines for cardiovascular risk reduction in such patients.
6) Understand the evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of CVD in youth and
adolescents
7) Understand the role of comprehensive lifestyle management in the prevention of
CVD
8) Understand the guidelines for secondary prevention and management of coronary
artery disease
9) Understand the latest modalities and evidence-based guidelines for the screening
and risk assessment of asymptomatic adults
10) Understand the latest modalities and evidence-based guidelines for treatment of
atrial fibrillation (AF)
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11) Discuss the new options and dosing strategies for oral anticoagulation in AF
12) Discuss the new options for improving DAPT and stent implantation
13) Understand the latest modalities and evidence-based guidelines for the treatment
of heart failure
14) Understand the latest modalities and evidence-based guidelines for treatment of
acute coronary syndromes
The lecturers are:
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Prof. Dr. Nathan D. Wong, University of California, Irvine, USA
Academician Prof. Dr. Miodrag Ostojić, SANU, Belgrade
Prof. Dr Ian Graham, Irish Heart Foundation
Prof. Dr Dan Gaita, President of the Romanian Heart Foundation
Prof. Dr.Milan Nedeljković, President of the Cardiology Society of Serbia
Prof. Dr. Zlatko Fras, President of the Society of Cardiology Slovenia
Academician Prof. Dr. Vladimir Kanjuh, SANU, Belgrade
Prof. Dr. Milica Lazović, Institute for Rehabilitation, Belgrade
Prof. Dr. Ivan Tasić, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš
Prof. Dr Mirza Dilić, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo
Prof. Dr Aneta Bošković, Clinical Center, Podgorica
Prof. Dr. Duško Vulić, School of Medicine, University of Banja Luka
School Organization
The lectures are held every day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The teaching program includes
specialized workshops with panel discussions and presentation of practice case studies,
based on the comparative principle of the USA, experiences from the EU and Balkan
countries.
The School participants will obtain appropriate course handouts and reading materials
necessary for effective attendance of the School program. The authorized presentations
will be published in the School Proceedings.
School Certificate
The School participants will receive an internationally valid Certificate of the
European Center for Peace and Development (ECPD) University for Peace established
by the United Nations, Certificate of the European Board for Accreditation in
Cardiology (EBAC) which brings 23 CME, together with the Curriculum of the
School and the list of lecturers.
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Registration Fee and Application Form for Participation
The registration fee for the ECPD International Summer School is 590 EUR.
All applications should be sent to: European Center for Peace and Development
University for Peace established by the UN, Terazije 41, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; Fax.
+381 11 3240 673, +381 11 3234 082; E-mail: ecpd@Eunet.rs and office@ecpd.org.rs;
Website: www.ecpd.org.rs.
Hotel Accommodation
ECPD has provided accommodation for the participants at the Hotel “Maestral” in
Miločer. Accommodation will be charged at the favourable prices of 114 EUR per day
for a single room and 91 EUR for a double room, per person. We enclose, with the
letter of invitation, the form for the hotel reservation and recommend you to make your
reservation through the ECPD Secretariat.
Looking forward to your application and meeting you soon, we remain,
Sincerely yours,
SCHOOL CO-DIRECTORS
Prof. Dr. Nathan D. Wong
ECPD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Prof. Dr. Negoslav P. Ostojić
Academician Prof. Dr. Miodrag Ostojić
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EUROPEAN CENTER FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT (ECPD)
UNIVERSITY FOR PEACE ESTABLISHED BY THE UNITED NATIONS
VII ECPD INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL ON
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(Miločer, 6 – 10 July 2015)
APPLICATION FORM
1. Name and surname ____________________________________________________
2. Educational background ________________________________________________
3. Speciality ____________________________________________________________
4. Organization (name, address) ____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
5. Workplace or function __________________________________________________
6. Address for correspondence (if different than the given one) ____________________
______________________________________________________________________
7. Phone ______________________ Fax ____________________________________
e-mail address: __________________________________________________________
The Application Form should be submitted to the European Center for Peace and
Development University for Peace, Terazije 41, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, Fax: +381 11
3240 673, +381 11 3234 082, E-mail: office@ecpd.org.rs and ecpd@eunet.rs;
Website: www.ecpd.org.rs.
The participation fee of EUR 590 should be paid through ECPD account. Please
contact ECPD Financial Department, tel. +381 11 3246 041; +381 11 3246 042; +381
11 3246 044 regarding the payment instructions.
Place and date _______________________
Candidate _______________________
(Signature)
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INFORMATION ON THE ACCOMMODATION OF PARTICIPANTS
VII ECPD INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL ON
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(Miločer, 6 – 10 July 2015)
The European Center for Peace and Development (ECPD) established by the University for
Peace of the United Nations, the organizer of VII ECPD International Summer School on
Cardiovascular Diseases has provided, at reduced prices, accommodation for the participants at
the Maestral Hotel:
ROOM TYPE
TYPE OF SERVICE
PRICE OF ACCOMMODATION
PER PERSON
Single room
Half board
114 EUR
Double room
Half board
91 EUR per person
Accommodation costs will be paid by participants when checking out of the Hotel or
beforehand by payment into the account of the Hotel.
We kindly ask you to forward the application for Hotel reservation to the Secretariat of ECPD ,
Terazije 41, fax: +381 11 3234 082; +381 11 3240 673, e-mail: office@ecpd.org.rs or
ecpd@EUnet.rs.
ECPD SECRETARIAT
Kindly make your reservation for accommodation in good time by forwarding the following details:
Name and Surname: __________________________________________________________________,
I wish accommodation in 1/1 room
or 1/2 room
Date of arrival in Miločer: _____________________, flight: ______________, airport _____________
Date of departure from Miločer: ________________, flight: _______________, airport _____________
Place and date
Signature
______________________
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