Type of Sessions

The Scientific Committee presented a full agenda of Pre-Arranged & Abstract-based sessions.

Most attended sessions in Versailles

Occupation at beginning of session	Occupation at end of session	Session title	Room	Room capacity
76-100%	>100%	Current research and advances in technology   with Intra-Aortic Balloon counterpulsation  therapy  User Group Session organised by Datascope	Condé	90
>100%	>100%	Devices in ICCU	Montesquieu	140
>100%	>100%	Arrhythmic complications of AMI	Lulli	220
76-100%	>100%	Controversies in Acute Heart Failure	Lulli	220
51-75%	76-100%	Difficult situations in ACS	Lulli	220
51-75%	76-100%	Ongoing controversies in non-ST-elevation acute  coronary syndrome : one year after new ESC  guidelines	Richelieu	816
76-100%	76-100%	Novel therapies for Acute Heart Failure	Lulli	220
76-100%	76-100%	Pulmonary embolism	Lulli	220
51-75%	76-100%	What causes acute coronary syndromes?	Montesquieu	140

Pre-arranged programme

Number of invited speakers and chairpersons: 150

78 sessions: including

• 45 pre-arranged sessions
  • 38 symposiums
  • 2 How To
  • 3 debates
  • 2 special sessions (Opening and Closing ceremonies)
• 3 satellites
• 3 User Groups
• 2 oral abstract sessions
• 1 Young Investigator Award
• 6 poster sessions
• 16 moderated poster sessions
• 2 accreditation exams

 

• Symposiums - renowned experts presented state-of-the-art reviews with a perspective for today’s practice.
• Nursing sessions - 4 sessions took place on Saturday 25th afternoon & Sunday 26th October morning in room Condé
  
• Joint Sessions

                    -  5 sessions in cooperation with the ESC WG on Thrombosis

                    - 1 Joint session with the European Association of Percutaneous 
                       Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) - Sunday 26th October from 10:30 
                       to 12:00 in room Richelieu

                    - 1 Joint session with the European Heart Rhythm Association 
                       (EHRA)  - Sunday 26th October from 10:30 to 12:00 in room Lulli

                    - 1 Joint session with the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) - 
                       Tuesday 28th October from 10:30 to 12:00 in room Richelieu

• Debates - provided a lively yet balanced discussion on controversial issues.

• How to sessions - provided a unique opportunity for intense interaction between a limited audience and experts in the field.

• Satellite Symposia - sessions organised by healthcare companies in the field of Pre-hospital Care, Emergency Room Services, Coronary and Intensive Care Units. Find out more

Abstract-based Programme

• Oral Abstract Sessions: Abstracts were presented in a lecture room with experts chairing each session.

• Special Session dedicated to the Young Investigator Award Oral presentation

• Poster Sessions These sessions provided a visual display of research highlights. Five half-days of poster displays took place and presenters were available during coffee breaks so that delegates could view and discuss their work. This format allows a maximum of viewing time for research.

• Moderated Poster Sessions :The posters considered of special interest were integrated in these dedicated sessions where the selected presenters briefly discussed the content of their posters with two moderators in front of an appreciative audience. 
  
  

  New this year!

  8 concomitant moderated poster sessions held on Sunday 26th & Monday 27th October from 12:00 to 12:30 in rooms Molière & Racine (Level 0)