The European Center for Peace and Development University for Peace established by the United Nations (ECPD) - Regional Mediterranean Institute for International Postgraduate Studies and Development Research, in the framework of the ECPD International Program of Transfer of Knowledge System, in cooperation with the University of Berlin (Germany), VAMK University (Finland), Long Island University (USA), Istituto Superiore di Sanità (Italy), South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN), World Heart Federation (WHF), European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (EACPR) and ECPD International Center for Integrative Medicine, organizes
XVI ECPD INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL ON
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
with the main topic
PREVENTION, DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
in cooperation with the International Atherosclerosis Society
(Hotel “Mediteran“ − Budva, 18 – 21 June 2025)
PROGRAM
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the work of the XVI ECPD International Summer School on Cardiovascular Diseases, which ECPD traditionally organizes with the aim to advance the knowledge of primary care providers, specialists in cardiology and other specialties in the latest scientific and technological developments, as well as guidelines for prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The program will focus on the latest research, technological advances and case study reviews, as well as discussions on the guidelines and latest treatment options regarding prevention, early detection and management of cardiovascular diseases.
President of the School Council is Academician Prof. Dr. Vladimir Kanjuh, SASA, Belgrade, Director of the School is Academician Prof. Dr. Nathan D. Wong, University of California, USA, and Co-Directors are Prof. Dr. Ian Graham, Trinity College, Ireland, Academician Prof. Dr. Miodrag Ostojić, SASA, Belgrade, Academician Prof. Dr. Milan Nedeljković, President of the Serbian Medical Association, Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade, and Academician Prof. Dr. Duško Vulić, University of Banja Luka.
The Program is internationally and nationally accredited. By the Health Council of Serbia, the Program is accredited as an International seminar of the 1st category with 14 points for lecturers and 7 points for participants. Accreditation number is А-1-290/25.
The necessity and justification for this education is confirmed by fact that despite the guidelines for the treatment of acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, atrial fibrillation and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, many patients, especially in the South-East European region remain inadequately treated for risk factors, acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, or atrial fibrillation and adherence to treatments is not optimal. Latest surveys from EUROASPIRE III and EUROASPIRE IV show that many patients with pre-existing coronary artery disease are not on recommended therapies and treatment patterns vary considerably between regions, even within a limited geographic region such as the South-East European (SEE). Data often show that while treatment of individual risk factors may be adequate, combined treatment and goal attainment for multiple risk factors, such as LDL-C, blood pressure and A1C levels together with diabetes is often insufficient, requiring implementation of systemic efforts addressed to all required risk factors both in primary and secondary prevention.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
The Program of the School will cover the following topics:
Advances in the European Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Guidelines
Cardiovascular Effects of Newer Obesity and Diabetes Therapies
Understanding Concepts in Risk Estimation and the European Perspective
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Strategies in the US
Clinical Audit and Process Improvement
Multifactorial Strategies for Residual ASCVD Risk Reduction
Addressing Secondary Prevention in the Balkan Region
US Cholesterol Management Guidelines and Newer Therapies
European Cholesterol Management Guidelines
Hypertension Management Strategies and Resistant Hypertension
Implementing Prevention Guidelines
Addressing the Obesity Epidemic
Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction
The Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome
Risk Stratification
Thrombophilia and AFib, VTE and PE: How to Protect Recurrent Attacks
HF with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Advances in Treatment
Diagnosis of Coronary Disease in Patients with Diabetes
Stress Echocardiography and Nuclear Imaging
Optimal Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome
New Guidelines for Revascularization
Post PCI Antiplatelet Therapy: How to Tailor the Optimal Regimen
Epidemiology, diagnosis and management: New guidelines
Rate vs rhythm control
Indications for left atrial occlusion
TAVR - Past, Present and Future
Management of Aortic Stenosis
Mitral/Tricuspid Valve Repair
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Aortic and Mitral Atresia
Tetralogy of Fallot in Children and Adults
Determinants of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases
Social Deprivation
Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Health
Cardiac Rehabilitation: Future and Efficacy in the Frail
LIST OF LECTURERS
Academician Prof. Dr. Nathan D. Wong, University of California, Irvine, USA, foreign member of the ASARS Banja Luka
Academician Prof. Dr. Vladimir Kanjuh, SASA Belgrade, ASARS Banja Luka, MAS Budapest
Prof. Dr. Ian Graham, Trinity College, Ireland
Academician Prof. Dr. Miodrag Ostojić, SASA Belgrade, ASARS Banja Luka
Academician Prof. Dr. Duško Vulić, ASARS Banja Luka, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka
Academician Prof. Dr. Milan Nedeljković, President of the Serbian Medical Association, Clinical Center of Serbia, Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade, foreign member of the ASARS, Banja Luka
Academician Prof. Dr. Senka Mesihović-Dinarević, Chairman of the Board for Cardiovascular pathology ASA Bosnia and Herzegovina
Academician Prof. Dr. Branko Beleslin, Cardiology Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, SASA Belgrade
Prof. Dr. Dan Gaita, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
Prof. Dr. Michal Vrablik, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, Chairman, European Federation, International Atherosclerosis Society
Prof. Dr. Niki Katsiki, International Hellenic University, Athens, International Atherosclerosis Society
Prof. Dr. Mirza Dilić, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo
Prof. Dr. Zlatko Fras, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana
Prof. Dr. Ana Đorđevic Dikić, Clinic of Cardiology, Clinical Center of Serbia
Prof. Dr. Ivan Tasić, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš
Dr. Melita Vujnović, Director of the ECPD Health Studies
School Organization
The lectures are held every day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The teaching program includes specialized workshops with panel discussions and presentation of practice case studies, based on the comparative principle of the USA, experiences from the EU and Balkan countries.
School participants will obtain appropriate course handouts and reading materials necessary for effective attendance in the School program.
School Certificate
School participants will receive an internationally valid Certificate of the European Center for Peace and Development (ECPD) University for Peace established by the United Nations and Certificate of the European Board for Accreditation in Cardiology (EBAC) which brings 23 CME.
Registration Fee and Application Form
The registration fee for the ECPD International Summer School is 690 EUR.
Application should be sent to: European Center for Peace and Development UN University for Peace, Terazije 41, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; Tel: +381 11 3246 041; E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Website: www.ecpd.org.rs
Hotel Accommodation
The European Center for Peace and Development University for Peace established by the United Nations has provided accommodation for the participants at the Hotel “Mediteran” – Budva (http://www.mediteran.me; tel: +382 33 424 383; fax +382 33 471 845; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), the venue of the School, at preferential prices. Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis will be charged at the price of:
160 EUR per day for a single room
90 EUR per day for a double room (per person)
With this invitation, please find attached the Accommodation Reservation Form, with a note that the reservation and payment of accommodation should be made directly to the Hotel “Mediteran”.
Program, Application Form, Accommodation
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