NORDIC-BALTIC
CONGRESS OF CARDIOLOGY
2025
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
Download the preliminary program here
Lunch Symposias
Day 1, Thursday May 22
Obesity and cardiovascular disease
The role of cardiologists in managing obesity in patients with cardiovascular disease is increasingly important but what approaches can we take to effectively manage obesity related risk in these patients? Find out more in this symposium.
12:00 - 12:04
Welcome and introduction
12:04 - 12:22
Understanding and defining adiposity related cardiovascular risk
12:22-12:40
Management of cardiovascular risk in patients with obesity and cardiovascular disease
12:40-12:45
Discussion and Q&A
The symposium is only for Health Care Professionals as defined in the Danish legislation.
Speaker:
Manan Pareek
Nikolaus Marx (virtual)
Where
Harlekin
When
12:00 - 12:45
What's new in interventional treatment of AF and stroke prevention
Unfolding Pulsed Field Ablation Developments in Atrial Fibrillation
LAAC and AF Ablation are Evolving. Unfolding the OPTION Trial findings
Speaker:
Jim Hansen
Kasper Korsholm
Where
Columbine
When
12:05 - 12:35
ATTRibute: How can we advance cardiomyopathy care?
Closer look to new ATTRibutes of ATTR-CM management - Come and join and be part of the novel developments
Speaker:
MD, PhD, Associate professor Alex Hørby Christensen, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Hjertemedicinsk, Kardiologi
Professor Marianna Fontana
MD, PhD, FRCP
Professor of Cardiology
Hon. Consultant Cardiologist
(virtual)
Where
Lumbye
When
12:05 - 12:35
Heart Failure…a common complication to atrial fibrillation?
Two exciting and provocative approaches...
- Heart failure through the eyes of the electrophysiologist.
- Atrial fibrillation through the eyes of the heart failure specialist.
Speaker:
Emil Wolsk, MD, PhD
Head of Heart Failure Unit at Herlev/Gentofte Hospital
Søren Zöga Diederichsen, MD PhD
Cardiology Fellow at Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet
Where
Carstensen
When
11:40 - 12:10
Enabling RAASi in Heart Failure: Managing Hyperkalemia Effectively
Addressing optimising guideline-directed medical therapy for heartfailure disease – strategies for managing hyperkalemia while maintaining RAASi
Speaker:
Aaron Wong, Consultant Cardiologist and General Physician, Princess of Wales Hospital, UK and Honorary Lecturer, University of Cardiff
Where
Carstensen
When
12:15 - 12:45
Day 2, Friday May 23
12:05-12:15 - Myosin Inhibitors: A game changer for patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
12:15-12:30 - Comprehensive Evaluation of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: from initial assessments to detailed functional and structural analysis
12:30-12:45 - Practical Approaches to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Mavacamten Treatment and Real-World Cases
12:45-12:50 – Summary and Q&A
Speaker:
Chair: Prof Andrew Crean
Manchester UK
Prof Egle Ereminene
Kaunas, Lithuania
Prof Ainars Rudzitis
Riga, Latvia
Prof Andrew Crean
Manchester UK
Where
Ballonsalen
When
12:05 - 12:50
ATTR-CM – How to Find Patients Earlier?
ATTR-CM is an underdiagnosed, progressive, and serious form of heart failure that is often overlooked.
Early diagnosis and treatment of ATTR-CM are critical for the patient's prognosis and survival
Speaker:
Professor Steen Hvidtfeldt Poulsen, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
Dr. Tor Skibsted Clemmensen,
Aarhus University Hospital,Denmark
Where
Blomstersalen
When
12:05 - 12:35
MAIN TOPICS
- Preventive cardiology
- Cardiovascular disease in the elderly
- Adults with congenital heart disease
- Advanced and chronic heart failure
- Cardio-oncology
- Digital health
- Cardiovascular epidemiology
- Percutaneous treatment of AV valves
- Complex coronary interventions
- Transcather aortic valve implantation
- Pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension
- Genetics, lipids and Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Heamodynamics and their assessment
- Cardiogenic shock
- Atrial fibrillation
- trombocardiology
- Ventricular arrhythmias and risk assessment
- Expert review on European Heart Journal's Year in Cardiovascular Medicine
- Hands-on program for the "young at heart"
- Nursing program, with a focus on living with heart disease and risk factor management
- Networking opportunities with peers and faculty
SOCIAL EVENTS
WELCOME RECEPTION
Setting the Tone for the Days Ahead
Kick off the evening with relaxed vibes, good company, and smooth background jazz by The Metropolitan Duo. A chance to connect, unwind, and ease into the days ahead.
Price
Included in registration
When
22 May 2025
Where
Foyer at Tivoli Congress Center
CONGRESS DINNER
Join us for an enchanted evening at the Tivoli Gardens
Sign up for a 3-course dinner at Restaurant Grøften in the Tivoli Gardens. After the dinner, there will be free access to the garden where you can enjoy the sights, try out the amusements or just take a stroll and absorb the atmosphere
Price
DKK 750 incl. VAT
When
23 May 2025
Where
Restaurant Grøften