Anaheim

WHF Lunch Industry Symposia

All symposia will be held in the Symposia Classroom in Exhibit Hall E

Friday, March 7, 2008 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Timing and Delivery: The Role of Estrogen Therapy in Menopause Management Felice L. Gersh, MD Assistant Clinical Professor USC Keck School of Medicine Medical Director of Women's Medical Group of Irvine Irvine, CA This presentation, sponsored by Novogyne Pharmaceuticals, is designed to assist clinicians in managing their patients who have symptoms associated with menopause. Seventy-five percent of menopausal women will have symptoms. As estrogen is the most effective therapy, it behooves clinicians to stay current on the latest estrogen therapy clinical data. This presentation will cover the pathophysiology of menopause as well as review estrogen therapy treatment options.
Saturday, March 8, 2008 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Aggressive Strategies in Hypertension for Managing the Difficult-to-Treat Patient John G. McGinnity, MS, PA-C Clinical Associate Professor Department of Healthcare Sciences Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Wayne State University Detroit, MI Richard F. Wright, MD, FACC Research Director and Director of the Heart Failure Center Pacific Heart Institute Santa Monica, CA In a lively and interactive discussion sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, the presenters will review current thinking on: Prevalence and impact on hypertension Importance of aggressive treatment in difficult-to-treat patients Role of the Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System as a foundation in the management of hypertension