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Calendar of PH Medical Events

August 29, 2009 – Jacksonville, FL
Mayo Clinic

Pulmonary Hypertension Update 2009
This one day course is designed to improve and update the knowledge of the evaluation and management of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It will enable to the clinician to make an accurate diagnosis and determine the best treatment option for the patient, including understanding the role of lung transplantation and new treatments in the management of PAH. Afternoon sessions feature case presentations and the opportunity to hear directly from a PAH patient. Call 904-953-2944. Download Brochure (.pdf)

October 2-3, 2009 - Kansas City, MO
Washington University & Kansas University Medical Center

MidWest Pulmonary Vascular Symposium
This symposium is a two-day event. Day one is focused on patients, and includes both medical and non-medical informational sessions, as well as a chance for networking. Day two is aimed at enhancing medical professionals' knowledge of diagnosis and treatment options for PH. Visit www.continuinged.ku.edu/kumc/pulmonary_vascular/ or call 913-588-4499.

October 17, 2009 - Manhasset, NY
North Shore University Hospital
3rd Annual Symposium on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Advanced Lung Disease Participants of this symposium will be able to understand evidence based treatment options, incorporate the latest guidelines on PAH management and review recent advances in the management of interstitial lung disease and COPD. Visit www.northshorelij.edu/cme or call 516-465-2500.

November 6, 2009 - Chapel Hill, NC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University
UNC-Duke Research Triangle Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium
This one-day symposium will address controversies in PAH management and proper diagnostic approach, including an update on PH classification and guidelines for oral therapies. The agenda includes case-based interactive sessions and expert panel discussions, as well as a patient information symposia. Call 919-962-7399.

November 19 – 21, 2009 – Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Clinic

Pulmonary Hypertension Summit 2009
The first day of this summit will cover the basic understanding of the pathobiology of PH, including recent breakthroughs. The second day will focus on advances in clinical pulmonary hypertension evaluation and updates on therapy options. The third day will be dedicated to patient-oriented sessions and case-based sessions for physicians and other health care providers. CME credits available; PH patients and their families are invited to attend for free but must register in advance. Call 216-445-5763, or to view the 2008 agenda visit www.ccfcme.org/pulhyper08.

December 4, 2009 - Cambridge, Mass.
Tufts Medical Center

7th Annual Update in Pulmonary Hypertension
This CME course offers the opportunity to consolidate current knowledge and avenues of investigation that will lead to the education of all participants, exploration of new areas of inquiry, and critical analysis of the state of knowledge in this evolving field. Patients and their families are also invited to attend. Sponsored by Tufts Medical Center. For more information, please call Gail Varcelotti at 412-370-1749.

June 25 - 27, 2010 - Orange County, Calif.
PHA's 9th International PH Conference & Scientific Sessions
The world's largest PH meeting. Occurring once every two years, this unique event is designed to bring great value to patients, family members and medical professionals. More information

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