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Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is a pleasure to invite you to the AEPC Teaching Course “Fetal Cardiology” which will be organized in Warsaw, from 3rd to 5th November 2011.

This is the first Course organized by the Fetal Cardiology Working Group and Cardiovascular Morphology Working Group of the Association of European Pediatric Cardiology in collaboration with the Agatowa Ultrasound Clinic

Objectives on the course:
A comprehensive course designed for the AEPC junior members and pediatric cardiologists who would like to improve their knowledge on the field of fetal cardiology. Obstetricians and sonographers are welcome, too. Through tutorials and practical sessions all aspects relating to
performing and reporting fetal echocardiography will be covered. Difficult counseling issues will be discussed too. The faculty consists of the most experienced fetal and pediatric cardiologists from Europe, who were very active to develop FETAL CARDIOLOGY in their own countries.
Co-operation with members of Cardiovascular Morphology WG enables to make this program more comprehensive and helps you to understand difficult issue on embryology and anatomy, what is extremely important to follow further problems in congenital heart defects.
During Live Scanning Sessions majority of fetal pathologies will be presented.

As you see in the program, we have the proposal to all participants, to present your own interesting fetal cases. Please submit short abstract of unusual and difficult fetal problems to be presented during the course. 
Send the abstract using the abstract form and send it via e-mail fetalcardiologyAEPC@gmail.com until the 15th of October.

abstract form

Hoping to meet you in Poland in November 2011!

Joanna Dangel, Course Director

Fetal Cardiology Working Group and Cardiovascular Morphology Working Group
Course endorsed by:

  

FACULTY
List of speakers:
Fetal Cardiology Working Group
Joanna Dangel, Course Director
José Carlos Areias
Ulrike Herberg
Renate Oberhoffer
Gurleen Sharland
John Simpson
Yvan Mivelaz, junior member

Cardiovascular Morphology Working Group
Monique R.M. Jongbloed, clinical anatomist, cardiologist
Adam Koleśnik, clinical anatomist, cardiologist in training

Polish speakers
Marzena Dębska, obstetrician
Maria Respondek – Liberska, fetal cardiologist
Agata Włoch, fetal cardiologist
Tomasz Dangel, anesthesiologist, palliative care 

PROGRAMME

THURSDAY 3rd November 2011
12.00–14.45 Registration, coffee
14.45-15.00 Opening remarks

SESSION 1
Chair: Agata Włoch, José Carlos Areias
15.00-15.20 Embryology: normal cardiac development Monique R.M. Jongbloed
15.20–15.40 Normal morphology of the fetal cardiovascular system in different stage of development Adam Koleśnik
15.40-15.50 Safety issues of the prenatal ultrasound exam Pawel Własienko
15.50–16.05 Morphology specimens - normal heart Adam Koleśnik
16.05–16.15 Cases from participants, discussion
• Embryonic echocardiography Nathan Hahurij Leiden University Medical Center, The Nether-lands

SESSION 2
Chair: Ulrike Herberg, John Simpson
16.15–17.05 Physiology of the fetal cardiovascular system-evaluation using fetal echocardiography, CVPS score Jose Areias
17.05–17.25 Evaluation of the normal fetus, normal fetal heart, usefulness of STIC – 4D fetal echocardiography, how to use 4DView program John Simpson
17.25–17.30 Cases from the participants, discussion • Case report of ALCAPA retrospectively found using the STIC. Kuran J, Dangel J 2nd Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perinatal Cardiology Clinic, Medical University of Warsaw
17.30–17.50 First trimester ultrasonography and echocardiography, the importance of increased nuchal translucency in fetal echocardiography Agata Włoch
17.50–18.10 Life scanning and discussion
Case 1. First trimester scan
Case 2. Normal fetus
18.10-18.30 Fetal cardiomyopathy John Simpson

20.00 Get Together Party

FRIDAY 4th November 2011
SESSION 3
Chair: Monique Jongbloed, José Carlos Areias
9.00–9.20 Fetal heart and circulatory failure–causes, evaluation Joanna Dangel
9.20–9.30 Life scanning
Case 3. Cardiomegaly due to Ao-UV fistula
9.30–9.40 Case from participants, discussion
• 9.40–9.45 Fetal functional aortic atresia – the sign of severe aortic stenosis, cardiomyopathy or myocarditis? Hussey M, Dangel J, Piotrowska-Wichłacz A* Perinatal Cardiology Clinic, Medical University of Warsaw, *Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw
• 9.45–9.50 Prenatal diagnosis of left ventricular aneurism Ivaniv Y, Lozynska N Department of Radiology, Lviv Medical University, Ukraine
9.50–10.10 Right heart dominance: what to think about (aortic arch, TAPVD, DA restriction, other) Gurleen Sharland
10.10–10.20 Morphology: pathology of the aortic arch, TAPVD, vascular rings Adam Koleśnik
10.20–10.45 Life scanning with discussion
Case 4. RV > LV
Case 5. lSVC
Case 6 .Left diaphragmatic hernia
10.45–10.55 Cases from participants, discussion
• Antenatal diagnosis of isolated forms of TAPVR Suresh I, Balasubramanian H Mediscan, Chennai, Fortis Malar Hospitals Chennai

SESSION 4
Chair: Monique Jongbloed, John Simpson
10.55–11.15 Methods of fetal arrhythmia diagnosis–extrasystole, tachyarrhythmia, bradyarrhythmia Yvan Mivelaz
11.15–11.35 Fetal tachyarrhythmia-current experience, different therapy Yvan Mivelaz
11.35–11.45 Discussion
11.45–12.05 Fetal complete heart block, with and without CHD, results of multicenter study John Simpson
12.05–12.15 Discussion
12.15–12.25 Cases from participants
• Fetal Arrythmia Ekman-Joelsson BM, Mellander M Sahlgrenska University, Gothenburg, Sweden

SESSION 5
Chair: Gurleen Sharland, Yvan Mivelaz
12.25–12.45 Development and morphology of heterotaxy syndromes Adam Koleśnik
12.45–13.05 Fetal right heart lesions: AT, AP&IVS, Ebstein, PS John Simpson
13.05–13.25 Life scanning with discussion
Case 7. AP&IVS
Case 8. AT&PS

13.25–14.25 Lunch

SESSION 6
Chair: Gurleen Sharland, Yvan Mivelaz
14.25–14.45 Development and morphology of fetal septal defects–important issues for fetal echocardiography Monique Jongbloed
14.45–15.05 Septal defects: VSD, AVSD Renate Oberhoffer
15.05–15.25 Life scanning with discussion
Case 9. VSD perimembranous, T21
Case 10. AVSD

SESSION 7
Chair: Renate Oberhoffer, John Simpson
15.25–15.45 Counseling as the most important part of prenatal cardiology Gurleen Sharland
15.45–16.05 Perinatal palliative care–patients of the Warsaw Hospice for Children, films
16.05–16.25 Perinatal palliative care as an alternative for termination of pregnancy in cases of lethal anomalies Tomasz Dangel 16.25–16.40 Discussion

16.40–16.55 Coffee

SESSION 8
Chair: Ulrike Herberg, José Carlos Areias
17.55–17.15 Development and morphology of fetal cono–truncal defects: TGA, DORV, TOF, TAC Monique Jongbloed
17.15–17.35 Fetal cono–truncal defects: TGA, DORV, TOF, TAC Gurleen Sharland
17.35–17.55 Life scanning with discussion
Case 11. TGA
Case 12. TOF
17.55–18.10 Cases from the participants
• 17.55–18.00 Fetal double outlet right ventricle–Case report Neves AL, Monterroso J, Areias JC Hospital S. João, Porto, Portugal
• 18.00–18.05 Fetal absent pulmonary valve syndrome with pulmonary branch atresia Wlasienko P, Hamela–Olkowska A, Kosciesza A*, Dangel J 2nd Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perinatal Cardiology Clinic, Medical University of Warsaw; *Radiology Department, Children’s Memorial Health Institute, Warsaw, Poland

SESSION 9
Chair: Gurleen Sharland, Adam Koleśnik
18.10–18.30 Development and morphology of heterotaxy syndromes Adam Koleśnik
18.30–18.50 Fetal heterotaxy syndromes Ulrike Herberg
18.50–19.00 Life scanning with discussion
Case 13. DILV
• 19.00 – 19.05 Heterotaxy syndrome–is that always easy to distinguish between left and right isomerism Własienko P 2nd Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perinatal Cardiology Clinic, Medical University of Warsaw

SATURDAY 5th November 2011
SESSION 10
Chair: Monique Jongbloed, José Carlos Areias
9.00–9.20 Importance of fetal echocardiography in different obstetric problems, fetal hydrops Marzena Dębska
9.20–9.40 Prenatal restriction of the arterial duct and foramen ovale Ulrike Herberg
9.40–10.00 Why fetal echocardiography is important in multiply pregnancy? Joanna Kuran, Joanna Dangel
10.00–10.10 Life scanning with discussion
Case 14. Twins–differential diagnosis
10.10–10.25 Cases from participants
• 10.10–10.15 Case report of fetal hydrothorax with progressive fetal heart failure Ojala T Children´s Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland
• 10.15–10.20 Difficult decision in twins pregnancy Clur SA Emma Kinderziekenhuis Amsterdam, The Netherlands 10.25–10.40 Coffee

SESSION 11
Chair: Ulrike Herberg, Yvan Mivelaz
10.40–11.00 Development and morphology of left heart lesions: SA, HLHS Adam Koleśnik
11.00–11.20 Left heart lesions: SA, HLHS, prenatal evolution Renate Oberhoffer
11.20–11.40 Life scanning with discussion
Case 15. HLHS
Case 16. Aortic stenosis after prenatal valvuloplasty
11.40–11.55 Cases from the participants
• 11.45–11.50 Fetal diagnosis of hypoplastic left heart syndrome with ventriculo-coronary arterial connections Sarkola T, Ojala TH, Pitkänen O Children´s Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland
• 11.50–11.55 Fetal aortic stenosis valvuloplasty-case report Chojnicki M1, Haponiuk I1,Leszczyńska K2 Pomeranian Centre of Traumatology in Gdansk1, Department of Obstetrics, Medical University of Gdansk2
11.55–12.15 Fetal interventional therapy in fetuses with SA, restrictive Fo critical PS / AP–current experience, indications, results Joanna Dangel

SESSION 12
Chair: Monique Jongbloed, José Carlos Areias
12.15–12.25 Fetal heart tumors Joanna Kuran, Joanna Dangel
12.25–12.45 Specimens Adam Kolesnik, Monique Jongbloed
12.45–13.30 Quiz

13.30–14.30 Lunch

14.30–15.30 Closing Remarks, Certificates


HOW TO FIND US
The Course will take place in the Warsaw Hospice for Children Foundation
Conference Centre located on Agatowa 10, 03-680 Warsaw, Poland.

Due to constant road constructions and bus lines changes the easiest way to get to the hotel and Course Venue and travel around Warsaw is catching a cab.

From the airport approximate coast will be around 70 zl,
from the Central Railway Station around 50 zl.

Airport
Warsaw public transport

REGISTRATION AND FEES

Registration will be available from the 1st of August until 23rd of October 2011.

As the number of participants is limited to 70, registrations will be proceeded on the first come firs served basis.

Registration fee includes:
- all sessions
- lunches
- refreshment breaks
- attendee material
- get together evening
- certificate of attendance

Registration cancellation policy:
A refund minus Euro 70.- administrative fee will be given for written notifications received on/before 23rd of October 2011. No refunds will be given for no-shows. In the unlikely event that the program is cancelled, the registration office will refund the tuition in full, but is not esponsible for any travel or hotel costs you may incur.

All changes and cancellations must be submitted in writing by email to:
fetalcardiologyAEPC@gmail.com

ACCOMODATION
The recommended hotel Arkadia is the closest accommodation possible. You can reach the course venue on foot in around 7 - 10 minutes.
The hotel prices have been negotiated by the Organizers. While booking remember to mention that you are the AEPC course participant.

Room type		Price per person
Single room	superior	180 zl	48 €*
Single room	standard	165 zl	44 €*
Double room	superior	120 zl	32 €*
Double room	standard	105 zl	28 €*
Double room for single use	superior	211 zl	56 €*
Double room for single use	standard	189 zl	50 €*

* The euro price may vary depending on daily currency rates

Hotel ARKADIA
Radzymińska 182
03 – 671 Warsaw
phone +48 22 678 50 55
+48 22 678 65 75
fax +48 22 678 56 06
e-mail: hotel@hotelarkadia.pl
www: http://www.hotelarkadia.pl/

If you would have any problems with the hotel and reservation process do not hesitate to contact us.
fetalcardiologyAEPC@gmail.com

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 CONTACT
Organizing Committee
Maria Dangel, Kate Dangel
fetalcardiologyAEPC@gmail.com
phone +48 607 377 073
fax +48 22 678 99 32



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