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Ghanaian Society of Cardiology – World Heart Day CPD Program
The Ghanaian Society of Cardiology (GSC) is pleased to invite healthcare professionals and stakeholders to its upcoming virtual Continuous Professional Development (CPD) event in celebration of World Heart Day 2024. This comprehensive training program aims to provide insights into the essential role of self-care in preventing and managing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The CPD program will be facilitated by highly qualified and vastly experienced individuals from the field of cardiology, ensuring a rich and informative session for all attendees. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in an interactive Q&A session.
THEME: Use Heart for Action
World Heart Day 2024 centers around the theme, "Use Heart for Action," which emphasizes the importance of taking actionable steps toward heart health. In line with this global theme, the CPD program adopts a focused approach on self-care, recognizing it as a fundamental and proactive strategy in combating cardiovascular diseases. Through this training, participants will explore the pivotal role of self-care in both preventing and managing conditions such as heart failure and hypertension, reinforcing the need for individuals to take control of their heart health.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN
Cardiovascular diseases remain one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This CPD program offers participants the unique opportunity to gain current, evidence-based knowledge on how self-care practices can significantly reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure and hypertension. By attending, healthcare professionals will be better equipped to guide patients in adopting practical, sustainable self-care measures, which can improve outcomes and quality of life. This program also provides an excellent platform for networking and exchanging ideas with peers and experts.
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This is a virtual event will take place on Sunday the 29th of September 2024 at 16:00 GMT.
Event Moderator: Dr (Med). Florence Akumiah and Dr (Med). Kofi Tekyi Asamoah
Chairman: Dr (Med). Collins Kokuro
Target Audience: All Physicians, Prescribers and all Involved in Cardiovascular Disease Management
Date: Sunday, 29th September 2024
Time: 16:00 GMT (4:00 PM Local Time)
AGENDA
04:00 – 04:10 Opening Remarks
Dr. Collins Kokuro (M.D.)
04:10 – 04:30 The Concept of Self-Care
Dr. Prince Boahene (M.D.)
04:30 – 04:55 Self-Care for the Prevention and Management of Heart Failure
Dr. Desrie Delsol Gyan (M.D.)
04:55 – 05:20 Self-Care for the Prevention and Management of Hypertension
Dr. Dzifa Ahadzi (M.D.)
05:20 – 05:35 Pharmaceutical Company Presentation(s)
Presented by Pharmaceutical Representative(s)
05:35 – 06:05 Q&A/Discussion
Open to All Participants
06:05 – 06:10 Closing Remarks
Chairman
Overview
Course Description
This virtual CPD training event, organized by the Ghanaian Society of Cardiology (GSC) in celebration of World Heart Day 2024, will focus on the importance of self-care in the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases. Designed for healthcare professionals, the program will cover essential topics such as self-care strategies for heart failure and hypertension, and the overall concept of self-care in cardiovascular health. Facilitated by experienced experts in cardiology, participants will benefit from up-to-date, evidence-based insights and an engaging Q&A session. This event will equip attendees with practical knowledge to better support patients in adopting effective self-care measures to improve heart health and prevent disease progression.
What you will learn
This training program will allow participants to:
1. Understand the concept of self-care in cardiovascular disease management.
2. Explore self-care strategies for preventing and managing heart failure.
3. Discuss effective self-care interventions for hypertension.
4. Identify barriers to self-care adherence and how to address them.
5. Promote the integration of self-care practices into routine cardiovascular care.
Course Content
Lecture Sessions
- LIVE EVENT: Premiering on Sunday, 29th September 2024 @ 1600 GMT (4:00 pm) 3 hours
Downloadables
No downloadable content added to this course yet.
About Facilitators
- 2 Courses on CES
Dr. Collins Kokuro
BSc., MBChB, MWACP, FWACP
Lecturer, Hon. Senior Specialist Physician/Cardiologist
School of Medical Sciences - KNUST, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi
Dr. Collins Kokuro is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Medical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. He is also a Consultant Physician and Cardiologist, and the Head of Cardiology at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana.
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- 4 Courses on CES
Dr. Desrie Delsol-Gyan
MD, FGCP
Consultant Cardiologist, Adjunct Senior Lecturer
The National Cardiothoracic Centre - Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana
School of Medicine, the University of Health and Allied Sciences - UHAS, Ho, Ghana
Dr. Desrie Delsol-Gyan currently holds the esteemed position of Consultant Cardiologist at the National Cardiothoracic Centre in Korle Bu, a role she has undertaken since April 2015.
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- 1 Course on CES
Dr. Dzifa Ahadzi
BSc., MBChB, MGCP, FWACP
Senior Specialist Physician/Cardiologist
Department of Medicine, Tamale Teaching Hospital (Tamale - Northern Region, Ghana)
Dr. Dzifa Ahadzi is a dedicated and hardworking Senior Specialist Physician/Cardiologist at the Tamale Teaching Hospital located in Tamale in the Northern Region of Ghana where she serves as the Clinical Coordinator for the Department of Medicine.
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- 1 Course on CES
Dr. Prince Yaw Boahene
BSc, MBChB, FWACP
Specialist Cardiologist
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Kumasi, Ghana.
Dr. Prince Yaw Boahene is a dedicated and highly skilled Cardiologist at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ghana. With extensive experience in internal medicine and cardiology, he has made significant contributions to the medical field, particularly in cardiovascular care. Dr.
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