Agenda/Programme
| Friday, 3 October | |
| 15:00 - 16:00 |
LUNCH & REGISTRATION
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| 16:00 - 16:20 |
OPENING ADDRESS AND MEETING OBJECTIVES
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| 16:20 - 16:40 |
KEYNOTE LECTURE: oHCM in 2025 – From Pathophysiology to Precision Therapy
Assoc. Prof. Michelle Michels,
Netherlands
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| 16:40 - 17:20 |
SESSION 1: Challenges in Recognition & Diagnosis of oHCM
Moderator: Assist. Janez Toplišek
oHCM as Specific Entity: HCM Phenotypes and General Diagnostics Principles
Assist. Janez Toplišek,
Slovenia
Optimizing Echocardiographic Assessment in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Current Techniques and Diagnostic Guidance
Dr. Kairit Palm,
Estonia
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| 17:20 - 17:40 |
PANEL DISCUSSION AND Q&A ON SESSION 1
Panelists:
Assist. Janez Toplišek Dr. Kairit Palm Assoc. Prof. Michelle Michels |
| 17:40 - 17:55 | BREAK |
| 17:55 - 18:55 |
SESSION 2: Mavacamten Clinical Evidence and Guidelines Overview
Moderator: Academician Prof. Davor Miličić
Mavacamten - Overview of Data from Key Trials
Assoc. Prof. Michelle Michels,
Netherlands
Biomarkers and Imaging in oHCM: Enhancing Diagnosis and Monitoring
Dr. Egle Tamulenaite-Stuoke,
Lithuania
HCM Guidelines Overview
Academician Prof. Davor Miličić,
Croatia
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| 18:55 - 19:15 |
PANEL DISCUSSION AND Q&A ON SESSION 2
Panelists:
Academician Prof. Davor Miličić Assoc. Prof. Michelle Michels Dr. Egle Tamulenaite-Stuoke |
| 19:15 - 19:20 |
SUMMARY
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| Saturday, 4 October | |
| 08:45 - 09:30 |
SESSION 3: Practical Considerations for Mavacamten Therapy in Clinical Practice – Patient in the Focus
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Ainars Rudzitis
Mavacamten - Real World Evidence
Assist. Prof. Ivo Planinc,
Croatia
Dosing, Titration and Echo Guided Monitoring in Clinical Practice as Critical Steps
Assoc. Prof. Ainars Rudzitis,
Latvia
Lifestyle Considerations for your oHCM Patient & Patient Education
Prof. Snezhanka Tisheva,
Bulgaria
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| 09:30 - 10:20 |
SESSION 4: Multidisciplinary Care in oHCM: Experts Perspective
Moderator: Prof. Zlatko Fras
Role of Cardiologists, Echo & Imaging Expert, and Genetic Counselors in oHCM Management
Prof. Aleš Linhart,
Czech Republic
Therapeutic Approaches in oHCM Management and Importance of Shared Decision Making
Academician Prof. Davor Miličić,
Croatia
Understanding HCM Through Local Experience: Implications for Patient Care
Dr. Marcela Dankova,
Slovakia
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| 10:20 - 11:00 |
PANEL DISCUSSION AND Q&A ON SESSION 3 & SESSION 4
Panelists:
Prof. Zlatko Fras Assoc. Prof. Michelle Michels Prof. Aleš Linhart Academician Prof. Davor Miličić Prof. Snezhanka Tisheva Assoc. Prof. Ainars Rudzitis Dr. Marcela Dankova |
| 11:00 - 11:20 | BREAK |
| 11:20 - 12:00 |
SESSION 5: Panel Discussion – Case Studies and Real-World Insights
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Michelle Michels
Case 1: Importance of Proper Diagnostic Management to Identify oHCM Patient and Quality of Life Considerations
Assist. Janez Toplišek,
Slovenia
Case 2: Successful Mavacamten Use in Symptomatic oHCM Patients
Assist. Prof. Ivo Planinc,
Croatia
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| 12:00 - 12:30 |
PANEL DISCUSSION AND Q&A ON SESSION 5
Panelists:
Assoc. Prof. Michelle Michels Prof. Aleš Linhart Assist. Janez Toplišek Assist. Prof. Ivo Planinc Assoc. Prof. Ainars Rudzitis |
| 12:30 - 12:50 |
CLOSING LECTURE: The Future of oHCM Management is Now
Prof. Zlatko Fras,
Slovenia
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| 12:50 - 13:00 |
SUMMARY OF THE MEETING
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| 13:00 - 14:00 |
NETWORKING LUNCH
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