Tackling congestion in chronic heart failure: a multistakeholders workshop to define a new pathway for improving patients outcomes

The BIOTOOL-CHF workshop is a multi-stakeholder event designed for industry professionals and research communities, aiming to bring together leading experts and stakeholders to discuss innovative approaches for the diagnosis and monitoring of congestion in chronic heart failure. This workshop will take place in conjunction with the ESC Congress 2024, one of the most prestigious gatherings in cardiology, also being held in London. Key Purposes:

  • Disseminate Awareness: Raising awareness about the problem of appropriate diagnosis and treatment of congestion in heart failure.
  • Engage in Dialogue: Facilitating interaction with industry representatives involved in developing devices to monitor congestion or point-of-care (POC) diagnostics.
  • Survey Clinical Practices: Collecting surveys on current clinical practices regarding congestion management in heart failure.

The BIOTOOL-CHF workshop will focus on new tools and strategies to enhance patient outcomes in heart failure management. Through presentations and discussions, participants will gain insights into the latest research, technological advancements, and clinical practices. The proximity to the ESC Congress offers a unique chance to engage with a broader audience and explore synergies between the two events, maximizing learning and networking opportunities.

BIOTOOL-CHF Workshop Information


31st August 2024 | 12:00 – 13:45


In person Workshop


Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1AA, Regno Unito


Sunborn London Yacht Hotel, 5th floor  – Sky lounge


15 minutes walk from ESC Conference

Workshop Agenda

Moderator: Renate Schnabel 

12:00 – 12:10 > Welcome and registration


12:10 – 12:15 > Luciano Potena | Policlinico di Sant’Orsola | Introduction of the Workshop


12:15 – 12:30 > Jozine ter Maaten | University Medical Center Groningen | What is congestion and why it is important in CHF


12:30 – 13:00 > How to diagnose/monitor congestion:

  • 12:30 – 12:40 > Finn Gustafsson | Rigshospitalet | Implantable devices
  • 12:40 – 12:50 > Igor Diemberger | Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna | Non-invasive devices
  • 12:50 – 13:00 > Rafael de la Espriella | Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia | Biomarkers

13:00 – 13:15 > Clément Delacroix and Marc Raynaud | INSERM | Potential role of big data analysis in personalizing congestion management
13:00 – 13:15 > Seraina Abele | FHNW | Role of Points of care diagnostics


13:15 – 13:45 > Panel discussion


13:45 > Light lunch

Registrations are closed

Organized by

Contacts

Luciano Potena

Policlinico di Sant’Orsola

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Sara Attanà

Warrant Hub (Tinexta Group)

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Igor Diemberger

Università di Bologna

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