Acute and Emergency Cardiology

Symposium - 13th March 2024

Approved for 6 CPD credits by Royal

College of Physicians

This virtual one day case based symposium covers most

challenging cases and hot topics in Acute and Emergency
Cardiology .
Review the latest evidence and learn from experts in Acute and
Interventional Cardiology and Emergency Medicine
Who is it for -Clinicians working in Emergency Medicine, Acute
Medicine and general Cardiology who manage patients with acute
cardiac presentations.

Date-Wednesday 13th March 2024

Cost- £100 (Early bird £90 till 15th January )
Location - Online

To book visit - https://cambridgemededucation.co.uk

 PROGRAMME
8.45-9.00 INTRODUCTION AND PLAN FOR THE DAY
9.00-9:50 ECGS IN ACUTE ISCHAEMIC CHEST PAIN
10:00-10:45 ACS DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT
10.50-11.05 BREAK
11.05-11.55 ECGS: ARRHYTHMIA MASTERCLASS
12.00-12.35 CARDIAC ARREST BEYOND ALS
12:35 –13.05 BREAK
13.10 –14.00 ACUTE MANAGEMENT OF TACHYARRHYTHMIA
14:00-14.50 UNSTABLE BRADYARRHYTHMIA
14:50 – 15:05 BREAK
15:05 -15:50 ACUTE HEART FAILURE
16:00 –16.50 DECOMPENSATED VALVE DISEASE
16:50-1700 CLOSE

Course Content
Content will include
Interpretation of unusual/difficult ECGs
Ischaemic chest pain, acute coronary syndromes and PPCI
Acute heart failure, decompensated valve disease and aortic
dissection – challenging cases and difficult decisions
Evidence-based up to date management of arrythmias including
atrial fibrillation, unstable bradyarrythmias and persistent VF/VT
ICDs and pacemakers in the emergency department.
When to escalate to ITU and tertiary cardiac centres
Course Director
Dr Unni Krishnan is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
(Addenbrooke’s and Royal Papworth Hospitals, Cambridge, UK),
specialising in the treatment of coronary artery disease including
coronary angioplasty and stenting.Enjoys auxiliary role as Affiliated
Assistant Professor, University of Cambridge and education lead
for post graduate and undergraduate training in cardiology
(School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge).