The 1st Budapest Symposium on Atrial Fibrillation
Organized by the Hungarian Institute of Cardiology
Hilton Budapest WestEnd Hotel
Budapest, 06-07. April 2006
Welcome to Budapest
On behalf of the Programme Committee and the Local Organizing Committee of
the 1st Budapest Symposium on Atrial Fibrillation we are delighted to invite you
to Budapest on the 06-07th of April 2006.
The Hungarian Institute of Cardiology is honoured to be the host of the Atrial
Fibrillation Symposium and to provide a forum for delegates to learn together,
share experiences, strengthen links and explore collaborative approaches in the
treatment of Atrial Fibrillation.
The social dinner – cruising on the Danube – will get you acquainted with the
splendid panorama of the two banks of the river, while the conference venue is
fulfilling all requirements needed for a successful meeting.
Tamas Szili-Torok, MD, PhD Scientific Organizer
Csaba Foldesi, MD Associate Organizer
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM OF THE CONFERENCE
April 6, 2006
| 12.00-13.00 |
Registration
|
| 13.00-13.10 |
Opening - Dr. Tamas
Szili-Torok (Budapest, HU)
|
| 13.10-14.30 |
Session I. Basic
concepts, anatomy and imaging techniques
Chairman: Dr. Tamas Simor (Pécs, HU)
|
| 13.10-13.30 |
Epidemiology of atrial
fibrillation: Implications for interventional approaches
Dr. Helmut Puererfellner (Elisabethinen, AU)
|
| 13.30-13.50 |
Anatomy of the left
atrium and pulmonary veins: lessons from 3D imaging techniques.
Prof. Dr. Josef Kautzner Prague, (Prague, CZ)
|
| 13.50-14.10 |
The role of
echocardiography in the treatment of atrial fibrillation
Prof. Dr. Jos Roelandt (Rotterdam, NL)
|
| 14.10-14.30 |
New energy sources and
navigation techniques in the interventional treatment of atrial
fibrillation
Prof. Dr. Luc Jordaens (Rotterdam, NL)
|
| 14.30-15.00 |
Break
|
| 15.00-16.20 |
Session II. Ablation of
atrial fibrillation
Chairman: Dr. Tamas Szili-Torok (Budapest, HU)
|
| 15.00-15.20 |
Different approaches in
the interventional treatment of atrial fibrillation
Dr. Andrea Natale (Cleveland, USA)
|
| 15.20-15.40 |
Interventional treatment
of atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure
Dr. Zoltan Csanadi (Debrecen, HU)
|
| 15.40-16.00 |
New technique in
ablation of macroreentrant tachycardia: Implications for ablation of
atrial fibrillation
Dr. Emoke Posan (London Ontario, Canada)
|
| 16.00-16.20 |
Pulmonary vein isolation
using cryoenergy
Dr. Robert Pap (Szeged, HU)
|
| 16.20-16.50 |
Break
|
| 16.50-18.00 |
Session III. Outcome of
patients undergoing ablation for atrial fibrillation
Chairman: Dr. Laszlo Saghy (Szeged, HU)
|
| 16.50-17.10 |
Results of the EURAFA
registry
Dr. Tamas Tahin (Pécs, HU)
|
| 17.10-17.30 |
Follow up of patients
undergoing ablation of atrial fibrillation
Dr. Marcoen Scholten (Rotterdam, NL)
|
| 17.30-17.50 |
The Cleveland experience
Dr. Robert Schweikert (Cleveland, USA)
|
| 17.50-18.10 |
Pacing in atrial
fibrillation
Dr Michael Davis (Perth, WA)
|
| 18.10-18.15 |
Closing remarks - Dr.
Tamas Szili-Torok (Budapest, HU)
|
| 19.00 |
Dinner on the Danube |
April 7, 2006 - Live AFIB cases performed by different techniques
Three patients will be scheduled for live cases. The patient characteristics
will be different from highly symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation to
persistent atrial fibrillation. During the procedures a panel of experts will
coordinate an interactive discussion with the audience.
| 9.00-11.00 |
Ablation using CARTO
Merge technique - Dr. Kautzner, Dr. Natale and Dr. Foldesi
|
| 11.00-11.15 |
Coffee Break
|
| 11.15-13.15 |
Intracardiac
echocardiography guided PV antrum ablation by using the Mesh high
density mapping - BARD catheter - Dr. Natale, Dr. Schweikert and Dr.
Foldesi
|
| 13.15-14.00 |
Lunch
|
| 14.00-16.00 |
Hybrid approach using
cryo balloon and CARTO technology - Dr Jordaens, Dr Szili-Torok, Dr
Natale, Dr. Schweikert and Dr. Foldesi |
Main Sponsor: Biosense Webster
Co-sponsors:
Medtronic
Variomedic - BARD
Boston Scientific
Twinmed - CryoCath
Biotronik
Venue of the Conference
Hilton Budapest WestEnd
H – 1062 Budapest, Váci út 1-3.
Phone: + 36 1 288 55 00 Fax: + 36 1 288 55 88
E-mail:
info.budapest-westend@hilton.com
Website:
www.budapest-westend.hilton.com
Conference Bureau
Convention Budapest Ltd.
Máté Lukácsi project manager
Pf. 11, 1461 Budapest, Hungary
Phone: + 36 1 299 0184, -85, -86
Fax: + 36 1 299 0187
e-mail: mlukacsi@convention.hu
Website: www.convention.hu
REGISTRATION
For registration, please use the enclosed Registration Form - use one
Registration Form per participant. You may photocopy this form if needed, or
download it from our conference web page: www.convention.hu
We can only accept applications made on registration forms and sent either by
mail, e-mail or fax. On-line registration is also an option.
All applications should be accompanied by payment of the full registration fee
and lodging costs.
Registration Forms should be sent to the Conference Secretariat.
I/a. Registration Fees:
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2006.02.28. előtti fizetéssel
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2006.02.28. utáni fizetéssel
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| Conference delegate |
300 EUR (incl. V.A.T.)
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400 EUR (incl. V.A.T.)
|
Please note that on receiving the full amount of the registration fee
(calculated in accordance with the registration made), a written confirmation of
registration will be sent to you.
On site registration
All congress material will be available at the registration desk at the
conference venue (Hilton Budapest WestEnd) during the conference.
Registration fee for participants includes
- access to scientific programmes,
- social dinner on the Danube
- lunch on Friday
- 3 coffee breaks.
ACCOMMODATION RESERVATION
Rooms at a special conference rate have been reserved at the following hotels:
Hilton Budapest Westend ****, venue of the conference
(H-1062 Budapest, Váci út 1-3.)
single room with breakfast 150 EUR / room / night
single executive room with breakfast 205 EUR / room / night
double room with breakfast 170 EUR / room / night
double executive room with breakfast 225 EUR / room / night
Ibis Budapest Váci Út***, 5 minutes walk or 1 underground
station from the conference hotel
(H-1134 Budapest, Dózsa György út 65.)
single room with breakfast 58 EUR / room / night
double room with breakfast 66 EUR / room / night
Accommodation requests should be sent to Convention Budapest Ltd. by the 28th
of February 2006, the latest, by using the "Registration Form". No reservation
will be accepted by phone.
Room reservation will be confirmed in writing as soon as the full amount of your
reservation calculated on the basis of your request has been received (PRICES DO
NOT INCLUDE BANK CHARGES!).
Please note, that the full accommodation costs should be remitted to
Convention Budapest Ltd!
If accommodation is cancelled before the 20th of March 2006 in writing, full
amount minus 20 % administration charge will be refunded. No refunds will be
possible after this date.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
1. Copy of the bank transfer to Convention Budapest Kft. via Commerzbank Rt.
(Széchenyi rkp. 8., Budapest 1054, Hungary, Swiftcode: COBAHUNXXXX.
IBAN: HU5814 2201 080931500201000003)
2. Credit card facilities are available for EURO /MasterCard, VISA, AMEX + 3 %
for administration costs!
In case of using your card we are kindly asking you to give us the data as
follows:
In the signature panel of your card (back of the card) you can also find the
card number. This can either be the whole card number, or a part of the card
numbers (usually the last four digits). The card number is always followed by a
three-digit number called card verification code. This number is unique for each
card. Please provide this number in the fields given above. Please note that
without this card verification code the transaction on your card can not be
completed.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations must be made in written form (e-mail, fax or letter). Should you
need to cancel your registration and/or accommodation, please note that the
following amounts will be retained as a penalty fee:
Registration fees
Up to March 20: full refund minus 20 % administration charges
From March 20: no refund will be made onwards
Hotel accommodation
Up to March 20: full refund minus 20 % administration charges
From March 20: no refund will be made onwards
GENERAL INFORMATION
Visa
Entry visa for a short-term stay in Hungary is not required for the European
Union members, USA, Canada, and Japan. For further information about visa and
other requirements, please contact the Hungarian embassy or consulate in your
respective countries.
In case of any other visa question, please contact the web site of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs as follows: www.mfa.gov.hu
Arriving at Budapest
Since 2004 several low cost airlines have been running their flights between
Budapest and the large European cities. (Wizzair, Germanwings, EasyJet,
SkyEurope, Air-Berlin, Snowflake)
At Ferihegy Airport, there are taxis, minibuses and bus services operated by the
Airport Authority. The fixed price for the Airport Minibus Service is about 10
EUR (return ticket is 15 EUR), which will take you to any destination in
Budapest. Also at the airport and for any trip made in Budapest, you are
strongly recommended to use officially authorised taxis with the following phone
numbers:
Főtaxi: (+361) 222-2222, City Taxi: (+361) 211-1111, Tele5taxi: (+361) 555-5555,
Budataxi: (+361) 233-3333
Language
The official language of the Conference is English.
Insurance
The organisers do not accept any responsibility for injuries/damages or losses
sustained by persons or personal belongings during the conference.
Participants are therefore strongly advised to carry appropriate travelling and
health insurance.
Name badge
All registered delegates and accompanied persons are required to wear their name
badge when attending sessions and social events.
Coffee breaks
Refreshments and coffee will be served in the Trade Exhibition Area during
breaks.
Certification of attendance
Certificate of attendance will be available at the registration desk on the last
day of the Conference.
Important dates
Mailing of the First - Second Announcement:
January 20, 2006
Deadline for early registration fee
February 28, 2006
1st Budapest Symposium on Atrial Fibrillation
April 06-07, 2006
