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1 Pan arab Tunisian Society of Hypertension Society Nephrology 5 th Conference of the Pan arab Hypertension Society September 14-17, 2005. Abou Nawas Hotel - Tunis Second announcement Preliminary program Call for abstract and registration 5 th Conference of the Pan arab Hypertension Society 5 th Conference of the Pan arab Hypertension Society Dear Colleague, MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT. OF THE PAN- arab HYPERTENSION SOCIETY. O n behalf of the Pan arab Hypertension Society and the Tunisian Society of Nephrology, I am pleased and honoured to invite you to attend the 5th Conference of the Pan arab Hypertension Society which will be held in Tunis from 14th to 17th September 2005. T he Pan- arab Hypertension Society (PAHS) is privileged to organize its fifth scientific meeting in the beautiful Tunis. The meeting will be the largest scientific event in the field of hypertension in the arab World. Over the past decade epidemiologic surveys from a number of arab Countries This prestigious meeting taked previously place in Cairo (twice), showed that hypertension is a major health problem in this part of the world.

2 Beyrouth, Abu Dhabi and for the first time in the Maghreb Area. More than one quarter of the adult population suffer from high blood pressure. The program will include state-of-the-art lectures, satellite symposia, More alarming are the low awareness, treatment and control rates of debates, oral and poster presentations. hypertension. The main topics will be : basic science, epidemiology of hypertension in The PAHS has a number of responsibilities in the face of this regional problem the arab World, target organ damage (prevention, diagnosis and which is undoubtedly responsible for the rising rate of cardiovascular mortality treatment) and management of hypertension in developing countries. and the current epidemic of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in many arab countries. The distinguished guest speakers and faculties invited to participate in the activities of this international event are representing the most renowned Through collaborative effort and exchange of information, some clues might be authorities in hypertension from the arab countries and all over the world.

3 Reached regarding the possible factors behind the high prevalence rates of hypertension. Genetic and population studies should be encouraged. Surveys This conference will be an encounter field of cardiologists, nephrologists, about the role of obesity, salt intake, noise and environmental pollution, water endocrinologists, internists and general practitioners that take an interest hardness, other dietary factors, social and economic stresses in relation to in hypertension. hypertension is urgently required. On the other hand, national campaigns to increase public awareness and the importance of routine checking blood It is also our pleasure to welcome you to Tunis, a land of civilizations with pressure are needed. its prestigious cultural heritage. You will discover the various and Last year, the Egyptian Hypertension Society produced the guidelines for attractive facets of this country: historic sites, tourist places, beach resorts management of hypertension in Egypt and developing countries.

4 Because of and bustling souqs. differences in socioeconomic status, high prevalence rates of poverty and We are looking forward to your active participation. illiteracy and limited health insurance system, it is not expected that Your visit promises to be interesting and truly enjoyable. hypertension guidelines generated by rich industrial countries will match and be applicable in economically disadvantaged communities. For the first time, the Sincerely yours. Egyptian Hypertension Society guidelines made a difference between the optimal and minimal care in the management of hypertension. Pr. Mohamed Adel KHEDER. President of the Tunisian The Tunis meeting of PAHS will provide an excellent opportunity for exchange of Society of Nephrology information and development of new ideas that help us in the management of our hypertensive patients and the possible prevention of this serious disorder. 5 th Conference of the Pan arab Hypertension Society 5 th Conference of the Pan arab Hypertension Society On behalf of the PAHS, I invite all interested physicians and scientists from arab countries and other parts of the world to come to Tunis and share their views and scientific information with their colleagues.

5 Beside the scientific event, Tunis is ORGANIZING COMMITTEE. th known for its hospitality and touristic attractions. I am sure that our 5 PAHS. meeting will be a big success at social, cultural and scientific levels. Mohamed Adel KHEDER. Looking forward to seeing you in Tunis. Fatma BEN MOUSSA. Jamil HACHICHA. M. Mohsen Ibrahim, MD. Prof. of Cardiology-Cairo University Nasr BEN DHIA. President of the Egyptian Hypertension Society Ta eb BEN ABDALLAH. President of the Pan- arab Hypertension Society Fethi EL YOUNSI. Fethi BEN HAMIDA. Rym GOUCHA LOUZIR. Ezzeddine BOUSSEMA. Noureddine CHERIF. Adel BELLAAJ. SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE. Fatma BEN MOUSSA. Mohamed ABID. Ali BELHANI. Nasr BEN DHIA. Rachid BOUJNAH. Ezzeddine BOUSSEMA. Larbi CHAIEB. Noureddine CHERIF. Fay al JARRAYA. Samir KAMMOUN. Rachid LAKHOUA. Habib SKHIRI. 5 th Conference of the Pan arab Hypertension Society 5 th Conference of the Pan arab Hypertension Society PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM. INVITED SPEAKERS Wednesday 14th September Omar AWAD 14H00-16H00 Registration Jacques BLACHER 16H00-17H30 Symposium Ali BELHANI.

6 N jib BEN ABDALLAH 17H30-19H00 Opening ceremony Salim BEN KHEDDA 19H00 Welcome cocktail Adel BERBARI. Rachid BOUJNAH. Naceur CHRAIBI Thursday 15th September Kossay DALLAGI. Wafa EL AROUSSI 08H30-10H30 SESSION 1. Mansour ELNOZHA Epidemiology (1). Rachida HABBAL - What can be done to reduce the coming Jamil HACHICHA cardiovascular disease epidemic in the arab Mohamed Mohsen IBRAHIM world ? Fay al JERRAYA - Diabetes : the vicious relative of cardiovascular Omar KHASHAB disease. Stephane LAURENT. Khereddine MERAD-BOUDIA - The role of the community in controlling the obesity epidemic. Albert MIMRAN. Sarah PRICHARD 10H30-11H00 Coffee break Hussain RIZK. 11H00-13H00 SESSION 2. Lilia ROKBANI Epidemiology (2). Michel SAFAR. Habib SKHIRI - Hypertension in the arab world. Mohamed TEMMAR 13H00-14H30 Lunch Faiez ZANNAD Board meeting 5 th Conference of the Pan arab Hypertension Society 5 th Conference of the Pan arab Hypertension Society 14H30-16H00 SESSION 3 11H00-13H00 SESSION 7. Risk factors of cardiovascular disease Artery disease - Microalbuminuria.

7 - Analysis of blood pressure curve. - Inflammation, lipids, oxidative stress and - Added value of the study of arterial parameters in arteriosclerosis. the strategy of assessment and reduction of cardiovascular risk. - New markers of cardiovascular risk. - Arterial wall and drugs. 16H00-16H30 Coffee break - Pulse wave velocity and kidney disease. 16H30-17H30 SESSION 4. Oral presentations 13H00-14H30 Lunch 17H30-18H00 SESSION 5 14H30-16H00 SESSION 8. UPDATE Hypertension in special population Prevention of cardiovascular risk in peritoneal - How far should we go in investigation of dialysis. childhood hypertension? 18H15-19H15 SYMPOSIUM - Pregnancy and hypertension. - Hypertension in the elderly. Friday 16th September 16H00-16H30 Coffee break 08H30-10H30 SESSION 6. Organ damage 16H30-17H00 SESSION 9. UPDATE. - Renal function as determinant of cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrom. - Prevention of coronary heart 17H30-18H30 SYMPOSIUM. disease in clinical practice. 20H00 GALA DINNER.

8 - From Hypertension to heart failure. - Stroke : Treatment and prevention : can we do better ? 10H30-11H00 Coffee break th 5 th Conference of the Pan arab Hypertension Society 5 th Conference of the Pan arab Hypertension Society Saturday 17 September CONGRESS SECRETARIAT. 08H30-10H30 SESSION 10. Management of Hypertension - Department of Internal Medicine A. (Prof. Adel KHEDER). - Blood pressure measurement : technics and Charles Nicolle Hospital pitfalls. Bd. 9 Avril - 1006 BS Tunis - Tunisia - The Salt affair of hypertensive : How important is salt restriction ? REGISTRATION. - Hypertension treatment trials : critical review. Pr Ta eb BEN ABDALLAH. - Why cardiovascular disease risk is still poorly controlled ? ACCOMMODATION. Pr Ag. Fethi BEN HAMIDA. - Economics of prevention of cardiovascular disease. SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE. Pr Fatma BEN MOUSSA. 10H30-11H00 Coffee break 11H00-12H30 SESSION 11 - E-mail : Future prospects - Phone : (+ 216) 71 26 12 01 / 71 56 26 70. - The research in the arab world : restraints and - Fax : (+ 216) 71 56 02 80 / 71 56 28 35.

9 Future prospects. - Web site : - Is there a need for a joint arab guideline in LANGUAGE. hypertension ? The official language of the meeting is English. Yes No simultaneous translation is available. No VENUE OF THE CONFERENCE. 12H30-13H30 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS. Abou Nawas Hotel - Tunis 13H30 Lunch Phone : (+216) 71 350 355. Fax : (+216) 71 352 882.