If the comments expressed on the conference evaluation forms are any indication, then it can be concluded that "Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in the Young" was an outstanding success. Over the two days, more than 150 attendees were able to share and network with each other, while, at the same time, were able to hear up-to-date information from informed and caring experts on many subjects concerning sudden cardiac death in the young.
Speaker Topics:
Friday Agenda
Medical causes of Sudden cardiac Death in the Young:
Dr. Joel Kirsh
The Role of the Coroner:
Dr. Andrew McCallum
Implementing AEDs in Our Schools
Mr. Chris Broadbent
Seven Years of Defibrillation at ClubLink
Ms. Lindsey Stanford & Mr. Glenn Burke
Measuring the Success of a PAD Program
Mr. Blake Hurst
Cardiovascular Screening for Athletes: Review, Rationale & Recommendations
Dr. Greg Wells
Saturday Agenda
HCM in Children - An Overview
Dr. Lee Benson
Surgical Management of Children with HCM
Dr. Edward Hickey
HCM Genetics Research
Ms. Sheri Horsburgh
Inherited Cardiac Rhythm Disorders & Traditional Diagnostic Techniques
Dr. Louise Harris
An Overview of Brugada Syndrome
Dr. Ramon Brugada
Novel Diagnostic Techniques: Drug Infusion, Exercise Testing, CASPER Protocol
Dr. Andrew Krahn