#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

Report

This major conference on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention took place in El Jadida, Morocco, from 21 to 24 September 2014. Its significance was marked by the endorsement by major bodies involved in CVD prevention, notably the European Society of Cardiology, the World Heart Federation, Tous Avec La Coeur (the Moroccan CVD prevention foundation), European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, American Society for Preventive Cardiology, the American College of Cardiology and the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.

The meeting was Chaired by Dr Ian Graham (Trinity College, Dublin and the European Society of Cardiology) and Dr. Nathan D. Wong (University of California, Irvine, USA).

Faculty included Dr. Shanthi Mendis (WHO Senior Advisor on non-communicable diseases), Dr. Laurence Sperling (Emory University and American Society for Preventive Cardiology), Kathryn Taubert (American Heart Association), Maciej Banach (Medical University of Lotz, Poland and Polish Lipid Association), Kornelia Kotseva (Imperial College London) and Yaakov Henkin (Soroka Medical Centre, Israel).

The local Moroccan Faculty was equally distinguished and included Dr. Mohamed Alami, Dr. Noureddine Chaouki (Former Director of the Epidemiolgy Department at the Moroccan Ministry of Health), Prof. Abir Saadia (President of the Moroccan Society of Cardiology) and Mrs. Amal Mouzouni (Product Manager, Tecnimede Group).

The mix of skills present, together with a high degree of interactivity, resulted in a meeting of remarkably high quality. The principles of CVD risk estimation and CVD prevention and risk factor control at individual, community and international levels were clearly defined. Current American and European CVD Prevention Guidelines were presented and debated in a robust yet constructive manner. The Moroccan input included a review of their current situation regarding CVD risk factor prevalence and prevention efforts that included active and productive discussion about the challenges and solutions with regards to CVD in Morocco, from the practical to the political, and international implications arising. Active suggestions were discussed with key discussions for future collaborations regarding national CVD survey planning and implementation and development of audit/registries.

The participation of the WHO, AHA, ESC and European Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (EACPR) at the highest level led to a workshop atmosphere with the beginning of a strategy to develop mutually supportive future activities in line with the international trend towards a more integrated global approach to CVD prevention.

The meeting was seamlessly organized by Fusion Conferences, Ltd.

Tecnimede Ltd generously and enthusiastically supported the meeting in many ways, and the generous support of Sanofi is also gratefully acknowledged.

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#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

Synopsis

Scientific programme endorsed by the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (EACPR), a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

Also endorsed by the Moroccan CVD Prevention Association (TAC), the Moroccan Society of Cardiology (SMC), the American Society for Preventive Cardiology and the World Heart Federation.

Key Sessions

Risk Assessment and Prevention
Global Concepts in CVD Prevention and Newer Guidelines
Guidelines for Europe and America: Understanding the Differences (Organised by EACPR)
CVD Prevention in Morocco
Are Current Guidelines Relevant or Helpful?
Moving Forward to Promote Prevention

Educational Objectives

After this meeting, it is hoped that delegates will be able to:

Understand the key features of the current European and American Guidelines on CVD prevention, their relevance to Europe and America, and adaptability for developing countries.
Understand the cycle of evidence-based guidelines, implementation, and evaluation/monitoring.
Understand the rationale for and limitations of risk assessment, screening for CVD and their role in prevention.
Examine the key evidence behind specific lifestyle recommendations for CVD prevention.
Examine new and emerging therapies and their efficacy and potential role in CVD prevention.

Target Audience

This conference is aimed at Cardiologists, internal medicine professionals, primary care physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, exercise physiologists, dieticians, pharmacists, pharmaceutical/medical device scientists, medical residents and fellows, medical students, public health/epidemiology students.

Confirmed Speakers Include

Stephan Gielen

President, EACPR

Shanthi Mendis
Head for Non-communicable Diseases, World Heart Federation

Kathryn Taubert
American Heart Association
Maciej Banach
Polish Lipid Association
Kornelia Kotseva
Imperial College London
Larry Sperling
Emory Healthcare
Yaakov Henkin
Soroka University Medical Center
Mohamed Alami
CVD Prevention Association Tous avec le coeur (TAC)

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#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

Speakers

Invited Speakers

Shanthi Mendis

Senior Adviser, NCDs, World Health Organization

Maciej Banach

Professor, Medical University of Lodz

Kathryn Taubert

Vice President, American Heart Association

Kornelia Kotseva

Professor of Cardiovasculalar Epidemiology and Prevention , Cardiovascular Medicine, National Heart & Lung Institute,Imperial College London

Yaakov Henkin

Cardiologist, Soroka University Medical Center

Laurence Sperling

President / Professor/ Director of The Center for Heart Disease Prevention, American Society for Preventive Cardiology/ Emory Univ. School of Medicine

MOHAMED ALAMI

Professor of Cardiology, Cabinet de Cardiologie Ghandi

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#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

Programme

Sunday 21^st September 2014
15:00 – 17:15	Registration & Reception
17:30 – 17:50	Opening Comments
Risk Assessment & Prevention Session Chairs: Ian Graham & Nathan Wong
17:50 – 18:10	Ian Graham Trinity College	NEW PERSPECTIVES ON CVD RISK ESTIMATION
18:10 – 18:30	Nathan Wong UC Irvine	RISK SCORING AND CVD RISK ASSESSMENT: ACC/AHA GUIDELINES
18:30 – 18:50	Noureddine Chaouki Former Director, Epidemiolgy Department, Ministry of Health	OVERWEIGH AND OBESITY PROFILE IN MOROCCO AND OTHER CVD RISK FACTORS
18:50 – 19:10	Laurence Sperling American Society for Preventive Cardiology	FOCUS ON CV HEALTH (NOT DISEASE)
19:10 – 19:30	Panel Discussion
19:30 – 20:00	Refreshments
20:00	Group Dinner & Free Time

Monday 22^nd September 2014
Global Concepts in CVD Prevention and Newer Guidelines Session Chairs: Ian Graham & Nathan Wong
08:30 – 08:50	Shanthi Mendis World Health Organization	THE GLOBAL CVD PREVENTION AGENDA
08:50 – 09:10	Ian Graham Trinity College (on behalf of Stephan Gielen, President, EACPR)	THE GLOBAL CVD PREVENTION AGENDA: CAN EUROPE HELP?
09:10 – 09:30	Kathryn Taubert American Heart Association	GLOBAL PREVENTION OF CVD IN WOMEN
09:30 – 09:50	Kathryn Taubert American Heart Association	WHAT ARE THE ACHIEVABLE GOALS IN HEART HEALTH FOR CHILDREN?
09:50 – 10:10	Panel Discussion
10:10 – 10:40	Refreshments
10:40 – 11:00	Nathan Wong UC Irvine	DIABETES AND CVD: GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION
11:00 – 11:20	Maciej Banach Medical University of Lodz	PREHYPERTENSION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR GLOBAL CVD PREVENTION
11:20 – 11:40	Handrean Soran Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust	THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSIDERING LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN CHOLESTEROL RESPONSE, NUMBER NEEDED TO TREAT AS WELL AS CARDIOVASCULAR RISK IN DECIDING WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM STATIN THERAPY.
11:40 – 12:00	Handrean Soran Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust	A COMPARISON OF LOW AND HIGH DOSE ATORVASTATIN ON ACHIEVING APOLIPOPROTEIN B100, LDL-C AND NON-HDL-C THERAPEUTIC TARGETS, HDL FUNCTIONALITY, MODIFIED LDL AND INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES OVER ONE YEAR IN TYPE 2 DIABETES: THE PROTECTION AGAINST NEPHROPATHY IN DIABETES WITH ATORVASTATIN (PANDA) TRIAL
12:00 – 12:20	Panel Discussion
12:20 – 17:00	Group Lunch & Free Time
14:00 – 17:00	Group Tour to El Jadida (optional)
Guidelines for Europe and America: Understanding the Differences (Organised by EACPR) Session Chair: Laurence Sperling
17:00 – 17:30	Ian Graham Trinity College	EUROPEAN GUIDELINES ON CVD PREVENTION
17:30 – 17:50	Nathan Wong UC Irvine	OVERVIEW OF ACC/AHA GUIDELINES FOR CVD PREVENTION
17:50 – 18:10	Maciej Banach Medical University of Lodz	EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN GUIDELINES FOR HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT: ARE THEY COMPATIBLE?
18:10 – 18:30	Panel Discussion
18:30 – 19:30	Moderated Poster Session & Cocktail Reception (3min per presenter)

19:30	Group Dinner & Free Time

Tuesday 23^rd September 2014
CVD Prevention in Morocco Session Chair: Professor Mohamed Alami
08:30 – 08:50	Mohamed Alami CVD Prevention Association Tous avec le Coeur, Morocco	CVD SCREEN AND PREVENTION EFFORTS IN MOROCCO
08:50 – 09:10	Derouiche Abdelfettah	NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN CASABLANCA-MOROCCO
09:10 – 09:30	Habbal Rachida et al	EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF THE HYPERTENSION AND THE ACCESION TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MOROCCAN PATIENT
09:30 – 10:00	Refreshments
10:00 – 10:20	Habbal Rachida et al	SERUM LIPID PROFILE IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF CASABLANCA
10:20 – 10:40	Panel Discussion
10:40 – 17:00	Group Lunch & Free Time
Are Current Guidelines Relevant or Helpful? Session Chair: Maciej Banach
17:00 – 17:20	Ian Graham Trinity College	EUROPE
17:20 – 17:40	Laurence Sperling American Society for Preventive Cardiology	USA
17:40 – 18:00	Mohamed Alami CVD Prevention Association Tous avec le Coeur, Morocco	GLOBAL RISK SCORING IN MOROCCO: WHAT IS NEEDED FOR MOROCCO?
18:00 – 18:20	Panel Discussion
18:20 – 19:00	Refreshments
20:00	Gala Night & Group Photo

Wednesday 24^th September 2014
Moving Forward to Promote Prevention \|\| The Future of Prevention Session Chair: Kathryn Taubert and Shanthi Mendis
08:30 – 08:50	Shanthi Mendis World Health Organization	THE WHO PROGRAMME FOR THE CONTROL OF CVD AND OTHER CHRONIC DISEASES; ADDED VALUE FROM AN INTEGRATED APPROACH
08:50 – 09:10	Ian Graham Trinity College	THE ROLE OF AUDIT IN CVD PREVENTION
09:10 – 09:30	Kornelia Kotseva Imperial College London	EUROASPIRE IV: FINDINGS AND IMPLICATIONS IN SECONDARY PREVENTION
09:30 – 09:50	Panel Discussion
09:50 – 10:30	Refreshments
10:30 – 10:50	Yaakov Henkin Soroka Medical Center	IMPLEMENTING PREVENTION - LESSONS FROM THE EUROPEAN PREVENTION IMPLEMENTATION COMMITEE AND THE COUNTRY OF THE MONTH PROJECT
10:50 – 11:30	Final Panel Discussion HOW CAN WE MOVE FORWARD IN GLOBAL CVD PREVENTION? Moderated by Shanthi Mendis, Ian Graham & Nathan Wong
11:30 – 11:45	Closing Remarks (Chairs & Fusion)

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#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

Prices

Ticket Type	Early Bird	Full Price
Single Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone, or if you will bring accompanying guests that will not attend the meeting.	$1474	$1474
Shared Choose this option if you wish to share with a colleague who is also attending the conference, or if you wish to be paired with another attendee of the same sex.	$1474	$1474
Student Choose this option if you are a student. Please note all students will be paired with another attendee of the same sex if a room sharer is not specified. If you wish to have your own room, please register under the Single option.	$1324	$1324

Additional Person

This is the cost for an additional adult or child to join you in the same room, for the entire conference period. Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference. If you wish to extend your stay, please see our 'Extra night' prices.

Adult

$790

Child

$165

Extra nights

Prices are per person.

Adult

$209

Child

$35

All registration fees include 3 nights accommodation and meals during the conference period. Exact inclusions are detailed below.

Our Registration Package: What's Included?

Our registration and accompanying person fees are inclusive of the following;

Accommodation for 3 Nights
Breakfast Buffet and Fresh Juices
Lunch Buffet and
1 Fruit Juice, ½ Still/Sparkling Water, 1 Soda and 1 Tea/Coffee
Dinner Buffet and 1 Glass of House Wine, 1 Fruit Juice, ½ Still/Sparkling Water, 1 Soda and 1 Tea/Coffee
Complimentary WI-FI in Conference Rooms
Complimentary WI-FI in Guest Room
Gala Night Entry

Please note accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference.

Additional nights (per person) are inclusive of the following;

Accommodation for 1 Night
Buffet Breakfast

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#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

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#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

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#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

Venue

Mazagan Beach Resort

Relax in the warm Moroccan sun at the Mazagan Beach Resort, a truly beautiful hotel situated along the coast with stunning panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean. The resort combines traditional Moroccan culture with a modern twist creating an unforgettable conference experience for all.

The resort covers over 250 hectares offering an amazing array of activities and entertainment for delegates to choose from during their free time at the conference.

Throughout your stay delegates will enjoy a buffet feast for breakfast, lunch and dinner. During each meal delegates are entitled to selected beverages and 1 glass of house wine during dinner. The themed Moroccan Gala Night takes place on the third evening of the conference with a mouth-watering feast of local cuisine, an open bar and live performing band. We welcome all delegates and their accompanying persons to the Gala Night – a truly fun filled night not to be missed!

Hotel Facilities

Beach
Resort Swimming Pool
Fitness Centre
Wellness Spa
Complimentary WI-FI in guestrooms and conference areas

Venue Rating

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Address

Nearest Airport

Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)

Location

Morocco has over 2000miles of unspoilt sandy beaches, more than 300 days of sunshine per year and with its warm, friendly, hospitable people and delicious cuisine Morocco creates a perfect and unique location to hold a conference! Morocco is an ethnically diverse country with a rich culture and history. The region offers something for everyone, whether you like exploring the old winding medinas of its cities and towns, strolling along the stunning beaches, hiking the temperate peaks of the Rif mountain range or tasting some of the countries diversified cuisine.

Not far from the Mazagan Beach Resort is the Portuguese City of Mazagan, now known as El Jadida. It is one of the early settlements of the Portuguese explorers in West Africa on the route to India - it is an outstanding example of the interchange of influences between European and Moroccan cultures, well reflected in architecture, technology, and town planning. Popular sites include; The Municipal Theater of El Jadida, The Portuguese Cistern, The Canons and the Fortress and The Old Port. El Jadida is definitely a city worth visiting during your stay.

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#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

Transportation

Travel Details

Mohammed V International Airport is Morocco’s busiest airport with regular direct flights from the US, Europe and Far East on a daily basis. Mohammed V International Airport is located just 60miles from the Mazagan Beach Resort and we recommened booking your transportation through the hotel. Contact details can be found below.

Airport Transfers (Complimentary Hotel Shuttle)

**The free shuttle is extremely popular and is booked very quickly so please be advised that this service is not always available.

Airport Transfers (Private)

To make an enquiry or booking (individual/group), please contact the Mazagan Beach Resort hotel and quote the group name ‘Fusion’ along with your hotel reservation number during your initial communications.

Email: yassine.benjelloun@mazaganbeachresort.com (Yassine Benjelloun)

Private Airport Transfers - Provided by the Hotel.
(Prices per vehicle, per way)

2-3 seated car (Skoda): MAD 1050
2-3 seated car (A6 Mercedes Class E): 2100
2-3 seated car (Mercedes Class S 350 or Range Rover): 3255
6 seated van (Mercedes Viano): MAD 1050

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#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

Local Activities

There is a wide variety of leisure and sports activities at the Mazagan. These are an ideal way to have fun and relax while enjoying the beautiful climate of the region of El Jadida and discovering the beautiful resort’s treasures during your free time within the conference schedule.

Please find below a few tours and excursions that are available during your stay. Should you have a group of 4 or more persons wishing to participate, then the following tours are available. However, if you wish to book completely independently, the cost is as indicated.

Casablanca

MAD 1000 (per person for 4 or more persons)
MAD 4000 (for independent tour - 3 persons or less)

Departure from Mazagan: 10:00
Arrival Back at Mazagan: Approximately 18:15

Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city and a world renowned centre for trade. Start with a visit to the central market, a massive kaleidoscope of colours and home of hundreds of stalls brimming with locally grown flowers, spices, vegetables, meats and all kinds of seafood as well as handicrafts. Continue to the new Medina of Casablanca and the Habous Quarter with its attractive Arab-Islamic architecture and admire the impressive facade of the Royal Palace.
You will also have the opportunity to visit the famous Hassan II great Mosque. A great architectural masterpiece, this is the world’s largest religious monument after Mecca and its minaret is the tallest. A truly memorable experience!

The rate includes transfers + lunch + guide + monuments’ entrance fees
Minimum 04 Persons / Max. 90 Persons

Imperial Rabat

MAD 1200 (per person for 4 or more persons)
MAD 4800 (for independent tour - 3 persons or less)

Rabat is an attractive city of domes and minarets, sweeping terraces, wide avenues and green spaces. Do not miss the picturesque Oudaia Kasbah, the Medina, the Hassan Tower and the mausoleum of Mohamed V, and the Chellah.

09:00 : Departure from Mazagan
11:15 : Arrival in Rabat
11:30 : Visit of the Royal Palace
12:00 : Chellah Site
12:45 : Lunch
14:30 : Tour Hassan Mosque
15:15 : Mausoleum Mohammed V
16:00 : Oudayas Site
16:30 : Rue des consuls
17:00 : Departure to Mazagan

The rate includes transfers + guide + monuments’ entrance fees
Minimum 04 Persons / Max. 90 Persons

If you would prefer to book a tour independently or enquire regarding alternative excursions available then please contact Yassime, details below, who will be happy to advise and assist with your booking.

For further information or to book a tour, excursion or activity please contact Yassine Benjelloun (Conference Services Manager) at the Mazagan yassine.benjelloun@MazaganBeachResort.com or alternatively you may make your booking once in resort, subject to availability.

The Mazagan also offers many sports and leisure activities including:
Windsurfing
Nordic Walking
Beach Volley
Paintball
Horse Riding
Tennis
Golf
Quad Biking
Karting

Full details can be found on the hotel website: http://www.mazaganbeachresort.com/activities/sportsandleisure.aspx

Please see below transportation prices (max 7 persons, price per person, per way) should you wish to arrange an independent trip to some of the local culture and tourist attractions in and around El Jadida:

El Jadida – MAD157.50
Casa Town – MAD1,050
Rabat – MAD2,625
Marrakech – MAD3,675
Agadir – MAD7,350
Fes – MAD4,725

*Transportation should be booked at the Concierge desk at the Mazagan

**All individual tours and excursions (not the Group Tours) should be arranged at the Leisure Desk at the Mazagan

The above information will also be available along with your welcome pack which is emailed to you shortly before the conference begins.

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#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

Group Activities

We have arranged 2 very exciting group tours for all CVD participants. Both tours are optional and should you wish to participate we would ask that you email sarah@fusion-conferences.com to confirm your participation no later than Monday 8th September as we are required to confirm numbers to the hotel by this date.

Details of the Group Tours are as follows:

Half Day Cultural Tour to El Jadida

Monday 22nd September 2014

14:00: Departure from Mazagan
14:20: Arrival at El Jadida and visit Portuguese City
15:00: Visit the Portuguese Cistern
15:30: Visit the Souks
16:30: Departure to Mazagan

The cost for this tour is MAD350 per person and includes transfers + guide + monuments’ entrance fees.

The Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida), one of the first settlements created in Africa by Portuguese explorers on the route to India, bears outstanding witness to the exchange of influences between European and Moroccan cultures from the 16th to the 18th centuries. The surviving Portuguese buildings include the cistern and the Church of the Assumption, built in the Manueline style of late Gothic architecture.

Full Day Group Tour to Marrakech

Thursday 25^th September 2014

08:00 : Departure from Mazagan
11:00 : Arrival at Marrakech
11:10 : Visite of the Médina : Bahia Castle and Saadiens Tombs
13:30 : Lunch
15:00 : Visite of the souk and Jamaa El Fna Square
18:00 : Departure to Mazagan

The cost for this tour is MAD1000 per person and includes transfers + lunch + guide + monuments’ entrance fees.

The southern Moroccan city of Marrakech was founded in 1070 and was considered an important political and cultural center in the western Muslim world. This captivating city is the most popular destination in all of Morocco. With its lively people, colourful marketplaces, impressive monuments, and religious sites, Marrakech is a feast for the eyes and the senses. Begin your tour with a photo opportunity at the spectacular Koutoubia Minaret, the largest mosque in Marrakech. Followed by a visit to the grounds of Bahia Place built between 1894 and 1900 with its lavish decoration and learn the fascinating history contained within the palace walls. Stroll through the old walled town of Medina and visit the open-air markets known as souks. These large trading venues brim with the most extraordinary array of goods you'll find anywhere in Morocco. Continue on to the city's most energetic spot, ironically called Djemaa-el-F'na, which means "Assembly of the Dead." This large, open square is home to snake charmers, street performers, soothsayers and spice vendors. You'll feel as if you've stepped right out of the pages of the Arabian Nights!

**Please note that once we have confirmed your participation for any of the above tours, the hotel will make a charge to your room upon check-in. This is a non-refundable fee should you later change your mind or not participate in the tour.

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#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

Childcare

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#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

Oral Presenters

A Fusion Conference offers all participants the opportunity to present their current research and findings in a number of different ways. Once registered for the conference you will be able to submit your abstract online and monitor the status through your Fusion account. Please use the abstract template provided and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length. Any abstracts exceeding this size may be cut short during print.

Oral Presentations

We have a number of oral opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for an oral presentation, please submit your abstract within the Talk Deadline. Please check the conference programme carefully to note your presentation time (inclusive of Q&A) should you be accepted for an oral presentation.

We recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches as regular programme updates will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab on the conference page.

If you have prepared some slides to compliment your presentation please ensure you bring these with you on a USB or portable file saving device.

Those presenting on the first day, please email your slides to us so we can have everything prepared and ready for the first session. Please email your slides to:powerpoint@fusion-conferences.com

Flash Presentations

The Flash Session lasts up to 45minutes. This time is evenly divided between all the Flash Presentations that are accepted so your allocated time can range from 3-5 minutes, depending on popularity. The flash session is an extension of the Poster Session and is designed to offer a select few the opportunity to present orally their poster in a more formal, group setting.
To be considered for a flash presentation, please submit your abstract within the Talk Deadline. Abstracts submitted after the Talk Deadline may not be accepted.

Please note, the exact length of your presentation will be noted on the conference programme under the ‘Flash Session’.

At the Conference

On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to the AV team who will be available in the conference room. They will ensure they have everything they need, including your presentation slides or aides. If you have any animations or videos we do advise to run through the presentation with the AV tech just to make sure everything is compatible. We also advise that all speakers make themselves known to the AV tech in the conference room immediately before your session beings. The AV tech will apply your microphone and provide a laser pointer should you have a complimenting presentation. Please note, speakers are not permitted to use their individual laptops, our AV tech will have a master laptop for you to run your presentation from. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to approach our AV tech or a member of the Fusion team. We are here to help!

We would like to ask all speakers to adhere to their time slots and respect their fellow presenters. A visual traffic light aide will be available to warn presenters as their time slot decreases.

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#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

Posters

A Fusion Conference offers all participants the opportunity to present their current research and findings in a number of different ways. Once registered for the conference you will be able to submit your abstract online and monitor the status through your Fusion account. Please use the abstract template provided and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length. Any abstracts exceeding this size may be cut short during print.

Poster Presentations

To be considered to present a poster, please submit your abstract within the ‘Poster Deadline’. Please check the conference programme carefully to note the poster session date and time.

Our poster boards can accommodate a maximum poster size of A0 (1189H x 841W mm), portrait in orientation only. Posters exceeding this size may not fit on the poster boards provided and therefore you will be unable to present your poster, so please kindly keep to these measurements.

During registration at the conference, if you are presenting a poster please request a poster number from the registration desk. Please do not put up your poster without notifying a member of the Fusion team. Certain adhesive agents are not permitted at some venues therefore; Fusion will be the sole provider of all poster fixings.

At the Conference

Upon arrival at the conference you can put up your poster from registration with the help of the Fusion team. Your poster can remain on display for the entire duration of the conference and we ask that you take down your poster on the final day of the meeting. The poster sessions is usually scheduled on Day 2, but please check the official programme for exact timings. Refreshments will be provided and awards will be given to the best poster displays.

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#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

Conference History

14 Feb 2014, 17 Feb 2014

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Novel Strategies and Emerging Therapies

Fiesta Americana Condesa, Cancun, Mexico

CME Accreditation  Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This activity has been...

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21 Sep 2014, 24 Sep 2014

#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

Mazagan Beach Resort, El Jadida, Morocco

Scientific programme endorsed by the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (EACPR), a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).Also endorsed by the Moroccan CVD Prevention Associ...

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01 Nov 2016, 04 Nov 2016

3^rd Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Conference

Global Priorities, New Guidelines and Novel Therapeutic Approaches for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

Annabelle, Paphos, Cyprus

Please note this conference is no longer taking place due to low participant numbers and was formally cancelled on 24 Aug 2016. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused. The 3rd Car...

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#2 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

New Guidelines and Global Strategies for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

21 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014

El Jadida, Morocco

Chairs

Nathan Wong

University of California, Irvine

Ian Graham

Trinity College

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Synopsis

Key Sessions

Educational Objectives

Target Audience

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Programme

Sunday 21st September 2014

Monday 22nd September 2014

Tuesday 23rd September 2014

Wednesday 24th September 2014

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Venue

Mazagan Beach Resort

Location

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Transportation

Travel Details

Airport Transfers (Complimentary Hotel Shuttle)

Airport Transfers (Private)

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Local Activities

Casablanca

Imperial Rabat

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Group Activities

Half Day Cultural Tour to El Jadida

Full Day Group Tour to Marrakech

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Sunday 21^st September 2014

Monday 22^nd September 2014

Tuesday 23^rd September 2014

Wednesday 24^th September 2014

3^rd Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Conference