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Only 5 seats leftThis EACVI HIT Summer School is organised in collaboration with the Working group of Echocardiography of the Austrian Society of Cardiology and will be focusing on “Cardiomyopathies”.AUDIENCEIt is dedicated to cardiologists, either in training or at consultant level, with a special interest for imaging and diagnosis of cardiomyopathies.With a limited number of attendees, the majority of educational content will be provided by working in small groups of participants.The course is structured into thematic blocks, each combining a focused lecture, interactive small-group workshop, live imaging demonstrations, and hands-on transthoracic echo (TTE) practice on patients.Blocks will include Hypertrophic Phenotype (HCM), (Non-)Dilated Phenotype (NDCM/DCM), Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathies, Imaging Assessment in Atriopathy and Cardio-Oncology.Upon completion of this course, participants will gain more knowledge and be able to:Critically evaluate the diagnostic strengths, clinical applications, and limitations of cardiac imaging in patients with suspected or established cardiomyopathiesOptimize echo acquisition using advanced probe positioning and contrast enhancement to maximize image clarity in cardiomyopathy patients.Learn tips & tricks in imaging of cardiomyopathies for the daily practice.Apply chamber-specific speckle-tracking strain and three-dimensional echocardiography to improve phenotype characterization and obtain reproducible quantitative metrics.

This course will allow different medical specialists to share their knowledge about sarcoidosis and give the attendees an excellent opportunity to ask medical experts organ-specific questions regarding sarcoidosis.Learning OutcomesFollowing this course, participants will acquire the basic principles of diagnosis, treatment and management of sarcoidosis patients, according to current guidelines including:essential information on disease immunology and aetiology;diagnostic tools and pathways;when and to which specialist to refer the patient;treatment of severe and organ threatening disease;potential novel therapeutic approaches;quality of life in patients with sarcoidosis.TopicsSarcoidosis - key features for cliniciansDiagnostic tools in sarcoidosisSystemic manifestations of sarcoidosisTreatment of life-threatening sarcoidosisTreatment of sarcoidosis: what the future holdsPatient point of view and quality of lifeCourse formatLecturesInteractive workshopsCase-based sessionsQ&A discussion sessionsPlease note that all timings are in Central European Summer Time (CEST).Recordings and educational materials will be made available to registered participants within 2 weeks after the event.Replays will remain accessible until October 2026 on the ERS Respiratory Channel.

Join us for an exclusive 3-day seminar with renowned experts in periodontology and implantology.This in-depth seminar will provide you with hands-on experience and cutting-edge knowledge to enhance your skills in soft tissue management around teeth and implants. Whether you're looking to master surgical techniques, improve your prosthetic workflow, or tackle complex clinical cases, this seminar is tailored to meet the needs of both novice and experienced clinicians.Learning Objectives:

OverviewPrimary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) remains undiagnosed in the majority of people affected. A diagnosis changes management and improves outcomes in both paediatrics and adults. The first international joint ERS and American Thoracic Society (ATS) evidence-based guideline for diagnosing PCD (Eur Respir J 2025; 66: 2500745) has just been published to address historically heterogeneous pathways. This webinar is urgently needed to translate this guideline into practice. It will empower clinicians to recognise presenting symptoms and standardise diagnosis using the new algorithm centred on genetic diagnosis with electron microscopy in combination with adjunct tests: nasal nitric oxide (nNO) measurement, high-speed video microscopy, and immunofluorescence-to ensure timely, accurate diagnosis, which is the critical first step for improving long-term outcomes.Topics:The new approach and diagnostic algorithm for PCD.Evidence-based recommendations for diagnostic testing (genetic testing, eletron microscopy, nasal nitric oxide, high-speed video microscopy and immunofluorescence).Practical interpretation of test results and integration into clinical decision-making.Application of the diagnostic pathway to complex or borderline clinical cases.FormatOne-hour webinar structured as follows:Opening remarks - Introduction by Chair (3 min)Part 1: The New Clinical & Diagnostic Framework - Amelia Shoemark (10 min)Part 2: Diagnostic Tests & Evidence-Based Recommendations - Amjad Horani (10 min)Part 3: Senior Clinician Commentary on Implementation - Thomas Ferkol (10 min)Part 4: Practical Application with Interactive Cases - Panayiotis Kouis (10 min)Panel discussion and audience Q&A - moderated by Chair (15 min)Wrap-up (2 min)Learning outcomesFollowing this webinar, participants will be able to:Identify the key clinical features that should prompt referral for PCD diagnostic testing.Describe the recommended diagnostic algorithm as per the new ERS/ATS guideline.Interpret the results of core diagnostic tests (nNO, HSVM, genetics) and understand their limitations.Apply the diagnostic pathway to clinical case scenarios to formulate an investigative plan.CME creditAn application for accreditation of this webinar has been made to the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP) for 1 CME credit per 1-hour attendance. If accredited, the CME credit will be granted upon attendance of at least 60 minutes during the live webinar only.