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AfricaPCR 2015: practical solutions for African problems
The second AfricaPCR course will be taking place in
Johannesburg from 26–28 March 2015 at the forum, the
campus in Bryanston. The 2015 course will build on the
objective of exploring clinical challenges specific to Africa,
and forging solutions through a highly interactive process
of sharing, learning, questioning, and challenging by the
facilitators.
The highlights of the 2015 programme will be: STEMI –
exploring solutions to problems defined in 2014; setting up a
cathlab service inAfrica; andmanaging patients with limitated
resources. There will be a focus on the local environment and
the particular circumstances of each African region.
An exciting session on high-risk patients will cover the
ideal preparation for procedures on these patients and how
to prevent and avoid complications. Atrial septal defect,
left atrial appendage closure and left main intervention will
be featured in the African context, and the complex issue
of peri-procedural antithrombotic pharmacology will be
distilled into a rational, practical approach. Parallel sessions
will include an interactive case corner as well as a dedicated
programme for allied health professionals.
Exhibitors of allied drugs and medical equipment will be
sponsoring industry-supported sessions with supporting case
studies. Interactive product demonstrations will also be held
for delegates in the form of hands-on workshops.
For a detailed programme and to register, visit www.
africapcr.com, email: or contact Europa
Organisation Africa, tel: (011) 325-0020.
26 – 28 March, 2015