ACIBADEM HEART DAYSInternational Symposium on

Critical Congenital HeartDiseases in Neonates

“Multidisciplinary Approach”May 04 – 05, 2017Istanbul – Turkey

Dear Colleagues,It is our great pleasure to invite you to attend the International Acıbadem Heart Days 2017 Symposium and Scientific workshop, on Critical Congenital Heart Diseases in Neonates/ Multidisciplinary Approach to be held at the Acıbadem University and Acıbadem Atakent University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.

We are delighted to be able to present you this two day event which will be comprised of compelling presentations from pediatric cardiologists & cardiac surgeons, interactive breakout sessions and panel discussions. The scientific agenda of Acıbadem Heart Days 2017 will cover all the relevant aspects of critical neonatal congenital heart diseases from prenatal diagnosis to pre and postoperative neonatal intensive care, genetic disorders and interventional treatments.

There will also be special joint sessions to offer members and guests an extraordinary opportunity to share their ideas and visions in a friendly atmosphere and to build professional relationships of great value.

Finally, you will have the chance to visit the wonderful city of Istanbul, from ancient sites to modern-day architectural feats, one of the most visited cities in the world.

We look forward to welcoming you to Acıbadem Heart Days 2017!

Sarıoğlu, Tayyar, MDProfessor & Chief,Division of Pediatric CV SurgerySchool of MedicineAcıbadem University, Istanbul

President of Children Heart Foundation

Sarıoğlu, Tayyar, MD Erek, Ersin, MD

Erek, Ersin, MDProfessor, Division of Pediatric CV SurgerySchool of MedicineAcıbadem University, Istanbul

Children HeartFoundation,Turkey

Date: 04 & 05 May 2017Location: Acıbadem University &Acıbadem University Atakent Hospital

04 May 2017

05 May 201708.30 – 09.00: Welcome & Opening Remarks

Introduction to Acıbadem Healthcare GroupAcıbadem University - CASE, Research Center Coffee and Lunch Breaks Welcome Cocktail

Prof. Dr. Ahmet ŞahinASG Medical DirectorRector, Acıbadem University

Prof. Dr. Tayyar SarıoğluProfessor & ChiefDivision of Pediatric CV SurgerySchool of MedicineAcıbadem University, IstanbulPresident of Children Heart Foundation

09.00 – 10.30: Panel I

13.30 – 15.00: Panel III

15.30 – 17.00: Panel IV

11.00 – 12.30: Panel II

10.00 – 10.30: Discussion10.30 – 11.00: Coffee Break

12.00 – 12.30: Discussion12.30 – 13.30: Lunch

14.30 – 15.00: Discussion15.00 – 15.30: Coffee Break

16.30 – 17.00: Discussion17.00: Closing Remarks

Chairman: Tayyar Sarıoğlu – Yalım Yalçın

Definition and importance of critical congenital heart diseases in neonatesProf. Dr. Ersin Erek

Role of perinatologist for fetus with heart diseaseProf. Dr. Özlem Pata

Importance of prenatal diagnosis and fetal echocardiographyProf. Dr. Arda Saygılı

Transposition of the Great Arteries: 26 years of experience: First arterial switch operation and beyond in TurkeyProf. Dr. Tayyar Sarıoğlu

Chairman: Ayşe Sarıoğlu/ Ersin Erek

Catheter interventions for neonates with ductus dependent pulmonary and systemic circulationsProf. Dr. Ender Ödemiş

Principles of postoperative neonatal cardiac intensive careDr. Dilek Altun

Neurodevelopmental disorders in critical congenital heart diseasesAssoc. Prof. Uğur Işık

Management of heart rhythm disorders in children Dr. Yazid Aoudia - Mustapha Pacha Hospital, Algeria

Guest Speaker - Croatia

Chairman: Atıf Akçevin – Yusuf Yalçınbaş

Surgical results of critical congenital heart diseasesProf. Dr. Yusuf K. Yalçınbaş

Recent advances in neonatal cardiac surgeryProf. Dr. Rıza Türköz

Perfusion strategies for neonates: What’s new?Dr. Dilek Suzan

ECMO in neonates with cardiac diseasesDr. Selim Aydın

Chairman: Ayşe Korkmaz Toygar - Rıza Türköz

Screening of critical congenital heart diseases in neonatesAssoc. Prof. Serdar Beken

Perioperative management of prostogladin dependent cardiac diseaseProf. Dr. Ayşe Korkmaz Toygar

Echocardiographic diagnosis of critical congenital heart disease in neonatesAssoc. Prof. Türkay Sarıtaş

Impact of genetic diagnosisProf. Dr. Yasemin Alanay

Therapeutic education - initiation to NIV of pediatric patients with heart failure - Algerian experienceDr. Farid Achaibou - Cochin Hospital, Paris