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20–21 November, 2025 | Amsterdam, Netherlands
Organisers: R. Condliffe, O. Sitbon, A. Vonk Noordegraaf
Faculty: A. Boucly, R. Condliffe, P. Dorfmuller, D. Gopalan, A. Hameed, O. Sitbon, S. Ulrich, M. Van de Veerdonk, A. Vonk Noordegraaf
Follow this links for detailed information or registration: There have been significant advances in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH) over recent years and it is an increasingly diagnosed condition. Respiratory physicians therefore need to have a good understanding of the various forms of PH, the correct diagnostic approach and the available treatments. This course will identify the different processes involved in diagnosing and managing pulmonary hypertension. Diagnostic techniques and treatment modalities will be discussed. Participants will also be provided with an understanding of the pathogenesis of these conditions. Course format - Lectures
- Hands-on workshops
- Interactive case discussions
Please note that all timings are in Central European Time (CET).
Target audience
- Adult pulmonologists
- Respiratory clinicians
- Cardiology clinicians
- Nurses
- Pathologists
- Physician in Pulmonary Training
- Physiotherapists
- Radiologists
- Trainees
Topics - PH Classification
- Pathological changes of PH
- Diagnostic algorithm
- Radiological interpretation
- Echocardiography acquisition and interpretation
- Management of PAH
- Management of chronic thromboembolic PH
- PH associated with left heart and lung disease
Learning outcomes
By attending this course, participants will:
- Acquire the knowledge of pulmonary hypertension classification
- Understand the pulmonary hypertension diagnosis processes including radiology, echocardiography interpretation and pathophysiology underpinning pulmonary hypertension
- Gain basic practical skills in echocardiography
- Be able to initiate appropriate investigations and understand the pathogenesis of the condition
- Learn the basics behind modern treatment of pulmonary hypertension
CME credits An application will be submitted to the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP) for CME accreditation of this event. The number of credits that you will receive corresponds to your attendance during the course. Please note that you need to sign the register of attendance each day to ensure that you receive the correct amount of CME credits.
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