Royal Brompton and Harefield Education

✨ Season's greetings! Wishing you a peaceful and happy holiday season ✨

We are proud to announce that consultants from the Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals will participate at the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Lung conference showcasing the latest innovations in AI and robotics for thoracic medicine. 📅Tuesday, 22 January 2025 🕗 08:30 - 17:00 📍 The Royal Marsden Education and Conference Centre, London SW3 6JJ - Live Case Demonstration: Robotic bronchoscopy with Professor Pallav Shah and Dr Christopher Orton BSc MBBS PhD FRCP - Intraprocedural AI training with Professor Suveer Singh and Dr Jan Lukas Robertus - Extent of resection in early cancer with Professor Eric Lim -Transthoracic ablation with Dr Carole Ridge -Transthoracic approaches for pulmonary lesions with Professor Simon Padley Register here: https://ow.ly/EuPQ50UvPg5 #ThoracicMedicine #AIInHealthcare #RoboticSurgery #LungDisease #respiratory #Bronchoscopy

A new webinar by Dr Brian Halliday focusing on the 'Investigation and management of heart failure and heart muscle disease' is available on the Education website. The webinar covers the investigation and initial management of heart failure and heart muscle disease in primary care. Including red flag symptoms, importance of family history, what to look for on ECGs and echocardiograms, use of natriuretic peptides, and when to refer to specialist care. Dr Brian Halliday specialises in inherited and acquired cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease), heart failure, heart recovery, myocarditis, cardiac genetics and cardiovascular magnetic resonance. Watch the webinar here: https://ow.ly/mFCo50UteZQ Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals #heartfailure #cardiology #MedEd

Dr Edward Nicol, consultant cardiologist at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals and colleagues have recently published a research focusing on "Differentiating early dilated cardiomyopathy from physiological adaptations: insights from stress and rest cardiovascular imaging." This study highlights how advanced imaging techniques can help distinguish early dilated cardiomyopathy from normal physiological changes, improving diagnosis and patient care. Dr Nicol is an honorary consultant cardiologist who specialises in cardiovascular imaging, in particular, cardiovascular CT. He is also an honorary cardiologist and general physician at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and cardiologist at the Royal Air Force as he has specific expertise in the management of aviation cardiology. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/A99o50UsJZf

We are proud to share that one of our consultants, Dr Ricardo Jose, delivered an impactful presentation at the User Guide to Cancer Immunotherapy Conference, hosted by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust on 4th December. In his talk, 'Pneumonitis: how to manage the breathless patient', Dr José shared expert insights on recognising and managing this potentially serious side effect of immunotherapy. Dr José is a consultant respiratory physician at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals, with expertise in managing respiratory complications in cancer patients, including pneumonitis. His dedication to improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge clinical practice and research makes him a leading voice in this critical area of care.

We are proud to share that Mr Nizar Asadi نزار اسدي, consultant thoracic surgeon at Harefield, has been appointed as the new Cardiothoracic Dean for the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland. This prestigious role within the SCTS Executive Committee highlights Mr Asadi's dedication to advancing cardiothoracic training and education. As Dean, he will work closely with trainees across the country, advocating for their needs and providing guidance on both personal and professional aspects of their journey. Reflecting on this new chapter, Mr Asadi said: "Training and education have always been close to my heart, and I’ve always enjoyed mentoring my trainees. Creating a new generation of cardiothoracic surgeons is really important. Without outstanding training and education, our specialty will not progress, and the quality of care will be severely compromised. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a junior doctor grow in their professional career." #CardiothoracicSurgery #MedicalEducation #HarefieldHospital #SCTS

A new webinar, presented by Ricardo Jose, focusing on the different diagnosis of chronic cough is available on the Education website. Dr Ricardo Jose is a consultant in respiratory medicine experienced in all aspects of respiratory medicine. He has particular expertise in complex respiratory infections, bronchiectasis and respiratory disease associated with cancer therapy and runs a dedicated clinic for respiratory infection and disease management in patients with primary and secondary immunodeficiency. Watch the webinar here: https://ow.ly/wFJ450UgMhO

Dr Mayooran Shanmuganathan will present the next webinar on "heart failure: an update for GPs on diagnostic and management strategies". The webinar will focus on evidence-based diagnostic and management pathways for patients with suspected or confirmed heart failure. 📅 Tuesday 10th December ⏰ 13:00 - 14:00 📍 Online - Zoom Dr Mayooran Shanmuganathan is a consultant cardiologist who specialises in heart failure, advanced heart failure and cardiac MRI. He treats patients with most types of heart conditions including the following: heart failure, advanced heart failure, cardiomyopathy, heart attack, myocarditis, pericarditis, hypertension/ high blood pressure, high cholesterol/ high lipids, arrhythmia/ palpitations, and angina/ chest pain. Register here - https://ow.ly/uniT50U4eGT

Join us for the 8th Royal Brompton and Harefield Christmas Postgraduate Course! Cardiology Update London will provide an in-depth review of the latest advances in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease. Participants will gain insights into cutting-edge developments in cardiology and learn how to integrate the new 2024 ESC Guidelines into their clinical practice. Our prestigious course directors include Professor Thomas F. Luscher, Professor Peter Libby, Professor Bernard J. Gersh, Dr. Richard Grocott-Mason, and Dr. Eleanor Wicks, with scientific coordination by Dr. Ruth Amstein. 📅 9-10th December 2024 📍 Royal Society of Medicine, London Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a world-class teaching faculty and explore our comprehensive scientific program. Register here: www.cardiologyupdate.uk #CardiologyUpdate #ESCGuidelines #MedicalEducation

In honour of World COPD Day, we are pleased to share one of our latest Expert Talks focusing on the role of the endothelium in patients with chronic lung disorders such as COPD and IPF. This insightful talk covers key topics, including: 🔬 The role of the endothelium in chronic lung disease 🧬 Endothelial studies using endothelial progenitor cells (ECFCs) 📊 Endothelial dysfunction in COPD and its implications—studies using ECFCs Gain valuable insights into how endothelial dysfunction plays a role in these conditions. Listen to the talk here: https://ow.ly/k4bg50TQSiN #WorldCOPDDay #COPD #IPF #LungHealth