OVERVIEW

CSI Africa 2021 is organized by cme4u GmbH Congresses, Meetings and Education and will be held from Nov 26 - 27, 2021 at Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.

Description:
The case-based scientific program is aimed at adult and pediatric interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthetists, imaging specialists & colleagues of other disciplines such as nursing staff. Participants will have the chance to gain valuable experience in their hands-on echo training workshops.

The aim of the congress is to provide a platform for physicians from the African continent with an opportunity to network, exchange ideas and learn from each other. A large proportion of the faculty will be local and the scientific program is designed to address issues and topics specific to the African region. Together with renowned industry partners they will discuss the future of cardiovascular interventions within the African continent.

This workshop offers you a comprehensive overview of the most important catheter therapies of congenital, structural and valvar heart disease in children and adults. CSI addresses the needs of adult and pediatric interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, imaging specialists and colleagues of other disciplines who wish to know more about the field.

Topics:
• New structural/valvular interventions on the horizon
• Paravalvar leak closure
• Left atrial appendage closure
• Pulmonary valve replacement
• Echo evaluation of ASDs and VSDs
• Coarctation stenting
• ASD closure
• VSD closure
• PDA closure
• Transseptal puncture
• Pulmonary valvuloplasty
• Mitral valvuloplasty
• How to develop structural, congenital and valvar interventions in Africa
• Challenging cases, problems & complications

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.