Inviting you to Belgrade!

Dear friends and colleagues, 

It is our pleasure to announce that the Heart Failure 2012, which will be held in Belgrade, Serbia, 19-22 May, will be organised not only by the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology (HFA of the ESC) but also in conjunction with the European Section of the International Society for Heart Research and the ESC Working Group on Myocardial Function. The aim of our joint Scientific Committee is to create an exciting forum for both clinicians and scientists to present, hear, exchange, and discuss the most up-to-date research and clinical findings in heart failure.

The programme has been carefully planned to provide state-of-the art information about all aspects of heart failure – from basic science, through diagnostic strategies (including imaging and biomarkers), pharmacological and device therapy, disease monitoring (both biochemical and technological) and organization of care (with special focus on the role of nurses, pharmacists and remote monitoring).

Integration of pharmacology and technology in the era of personalized heart failure management will be the overarching theme of the programme (including the management of comorbidities, risk models, decision support systems, and cell therapy), with the interpretation and application of the latest clinical trial results given centre stage.  Based on delegate feedback from previous meetings, we have ensured that these topics will be covered in a variety of formats (expert lectures in plenary sessions, interactive educational sessions with case presentations, debates and original scientific contributions) and by colleagues from many different countries. Participation of young cardiologists will be stimulated and supported through the young investigator award sessions for basic and clinical research and International Heart Failure societies.

For those of you working clinically, our main objective is to provide the knowledge required for every day practice, including the use of devices and technologies (ICD, CRT, LVADs). Our faculty will provide a practical and international perspective, incorporating the latest ESC and other guidelines. For those whose principal concern is in research, sessions dedicated to the advances in the field of biomarkers, bio-imaging, and cell therapy might be of special interest.

Belgrade is one of the most exciting and rapidly developing Eastern European capitals, famous for its natural beauty, cultural events and hospitality. Belgrade will delight you with its two rivers, beautiful lake, many monuments, parks, archaeological sites and charming local restaurants.

Add this to the opportunity at the scientific meeting to network with your colleagues and friends in a welcoming environment and you have the complete congress experience!

On behalf of the organizing committee for the 2012 Heart Failure Congress, we invite you to join us for an educational and enjoyable four days in Belgrade.

Yours sincerely,

Heart Failure 2012 Organising Committees