PedCard Beirut 2012

It is my distinct pleasure to invite you to the “The Beirut International Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Congress” - PedCard Beirut 2012-, to be held in Beirut, Lebanon from the 18th- 20th of October, 2012. On behalf of the Children’s Heart Center team at the American University of Beirut, we are honored to host and organize this prestigious meeting under the umbrella of the Pan Arab Congenit

al Heart Disease Association (PACHDA) and with the support of the Lebanese Cardiology Society. Named ‘one of the top places to visit’ by New York Times and one of the ‘ten liveliest cities in the world’ by Lonely Planet, Beirut continues to be one of the most vibrant cities world- wide and a stimulating diversity of different scenes, cultures, and religions. In a city like no other, Beirut blends a unique contrast of east and west, old and new, in a dynamic experience that includes art, culture, and entertainment. We look forward to ushering one of the most distinguished scientific meetings in the region and beyond. We believe this meeting will give us all the opportunity to exchange expertise in a unique learning and sharing experience with colleagues from across the world in all aspects of congenital cardiac care. We are enthused to have amongst us highly acclaimed regional and international speakers from all walks of life. They, and most importantly you, our esteemed guests and participants, will certainly contribute to the success and enjoyment of this congress. All the best,

Fadi Bitar, MD
President, PedCard Beirut 2012 Congress

VENUE:

American University of Beirut - West Hall - http://www.pedcardbeirut2012.com/Venue.html

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Thursday October 18, 2012
- Pre Congress Workshop: Fetal Echocardiography (Sponsored by CHC)
- Pre Congress Workshop: Perfecting Performance: An Update (Sponsored by Occultech)
- Opening Ceremony

Friday October 19, 2012
- Imaging
- The right sided lesions for Uni-ventricular Heart track
- Debates: What to do in various scenarios of CHD?
- Adults with CHD- Case discussion
- Industry Sponsored Symposium (St. Jude/AGA)

Saturday October 20, 2012

- Interventional Cardiology
- Miscellaneous and Abstracts
- PACHDA Business Lunch Meeting
- CHD and Health System in the Arab World
- End of Congress