13
Apr
2022
11:00
BST
18:00
SGT
Webinar
Ferric Carboxymaltose: Ironing Out the Issues Around Heart Failure Related Readmissions
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Overview
Do you know when, how and on which patients to use ferric carboxymaltose to treat heart failure?
Iron deficiency can have a negative impact on both mitochondrial and cardiac function and on the structure of the heart, this can lead to heart failure. Ferric carboxymaltose can improve both cardiac structure and performance.
This webinar is the first in a series of six webinars from the ISCP focusing on the A to Z of CV Pharmacotherapy. Led by moderators Chan Hong (Singapore) and Franco Cheng (Hong Kong), it includes a speaker presentation from David Sim (Singapore) and a discussion from panellists Maurizio Volterrani (Italy) and Daniel Lighezan (Romania) that will examine the importance of ferric carboxymaltose, through consideration of real-world examples, live discussions and audience Q&A.
This live webinar is EBAC accredited. 1 CME credit will be granted upon confirmation of successful attendance.
Faculty:
David Sim
Maurizio Volterrani
Daniel Lighezan
Chan Hong
Franco Cheng
This webinar series is brought to you by
Key Learning Objectives
- To evaluate and understand the importance of iron in Heart Failure
- To evaluate and understand when and how to use ferric carboxymaltose in Heart Failure
- To apply evidence-based recommendations to two real world cases
Target Audience
- Cardiovascular team members - Doctors, nurses and Pharmacists
- Family Physicians
- Internists
- Healthcare students
- Cardiovascular pharmacotherapy researchers
Faculty Biographies
David Sim
Overview
Dr David Sim is a senior consultant in the cardiology department at the National Heart Centre in Singapore.
Academic History
Maurizio Volterrani
Full Professor in of Exercise Science and Medicine at San Raffaele Telematic University of Rome. Head of the Cardiac Pulmonary Department at IRCCS San Raffaele in Rome.
Daniel Lighezan
After completing his training in internal medicine and cardiology, including a “Deutscher Akademischer Austausch-Dienst” scholarship he joined the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timisoara, Romania, Internal Medicine and Cardiology Clinic, where he provides clinical care, super
Chan Hong
Mr Chan Hong is an ambulatory Pharmacist in National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS).