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University of Cape Town
Department of Medicine
Medical School Observatory 7925
Cape Town South Africa
Telephone: +27 21 406-6200/6197
Facsimile: +27 21 448-6815
01 September 2009

Invitation to the 9TH PASCAR Congress & 2ND All Africa Conference on Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes

Dear Dr. Burgarella

Following the very successful 8th PASCAR Congress (First All Africa Heart Stroke and Diabetes) Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, in May, 2007, we are extremely delighted to invite you to Abuja, Nigeria, for the joint 9th PASCAR (Pan African Society of Cardiology) Congress and the NCS Annual Conference of the Nigerian Cardiac Society, taking place at the Abuja Sheraton Hotel and Towers, from 27-30 September, 2009.
This multidisciplinary meeting on heart disease, stroke and diabetes will be addressing challenges in Africa in respect of these conditions. The meeting will offer delegates opportunities for professional development and for networking.
Information on Abstract submission, Registration for the Conference, Hotel Accommodation, and Programme can be obtained at the PASCAR website (www.pascar.co.za) and from: samuel_odion@hotmail.com, faiza.pearce@uct.ac.za
We look forward to your full participation in the meeting at Abuja, Nigeria

Best wishes
Yours Sincerely
Martin Aghaji
President, NCS
Albert G.B. Amoah
President, PASCAR

 

From: ingrid tortolero <ingridtortolero@hotmail.com>
Date: 2009/8/2
Subject: SALUDOS y ALGUNAS FOTOS!!!

Estimado Dr Burgarella:
Ante todo un cordial saludo. Me permito enviarle estas fotos de nuestro paso por la ciudad de León. Fué realmente una buena cita de reconocidos médicos, cardiólogos y de otras áreas de la medicina que enrriquecieron esa convocatoria, pero sobre todo estuvo presente el sentimiento noble y sincero de la amistad. (Amigos del corazón).

Espero que podamos encontrarnos de nuevo,
Un abrazo y mis respetos,
Ingrid Tortolero

Medicine and Spirituality

Flavio Burgarella*, Sarah Burgarella*

* Heart Friends Around The World (HFATW), Via S. Orsola 5, 24122 Bergamo, Italy

Spirituality is a complex and interdisciplinary part of the human experience. It includes aspects both philosophical and inherent to emotional behaviour. Philosophical aspects include the search for the person's sense of the purpose and truth of life, and for beliefs and values in which he/she lives. Aspects of emotional behaviour include a sense of hope, love and belonging, of inner peace and consolation. Establishing a positive relationship between doctor and patient is crucial to discuss spiritual issues, and allocating the appropriate time to the matter is very important too. The evaluation of the spiritual resources of the patient may be manifested in the anamnestic debate and the initial conversation and may open the way for more in-depth interviews. During this evaluation of spirituality, issues like the fear of the unknown and the search for hope are important items with which the patient is compared to his/her spiritual dimension. Doctors can begin to incorporate spirituality into medical practice by studying the problem scientifically, applying the techniques for the assessment of spirituality, and by therapeutic intervention. Scientific studies include the evaluation of the connection between spirituality and health and the planning of further studies to clarify its effects. It is always important to keep the mind open to new ways of learning, considering that there will be always things that cannot be understood. Therapeutic interventions include considerations on the spirituality of the patient and recommendations on prevention, health education, treatment and anything that might help the healing process. Although it is not easy to measure, the physician's ability to provide the necessary compassion and connection, so that the patient can feel the doctor truly present and participating, is an important therapeutic intervention. Medicine can make a significant contribution to the integration between Science and Spirituality.

Corresponding authors’ contact information:

burgarella.hfatw@gmail.com, sarah.burgarella@gmail.com

From: Prof. Shahryar A. Sheikh, Past President, WHF

Date: Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 6:17 PM

Subject: World Heart Federation Annual Report 2008

Dear Flavio,

We are delighted to inform you that our Annual Report for 2008 is now available online. Thanks to collaborative efforts and continued support from you our member, the year 2008 included many notable events: the World Congress of Cardiology in Buenos Aires, which exceeded all expectations with over 17,000 delegates in attendance; the continued growth of World Heart Day and the Go Red for Women campaigns; and the development of our work on tobacco control and healthy lifestyles for children.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the role you played in contributing to the success of the World Heart Federation and your commitment to the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease worldwide. We wish Professor Pekka Puska, who has now taken over the Presidency, every success during his term and look forward to working with you in 2009.

With kind regards,

Shahryar A, Sheikh, MD, PhD Past President

Helen Alderson Chief Executive Officer

Subject: Congress in Beijing 2010

From: Flavio Burgarella
Date: Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 11:14 PM
To: "sponsorship@worldheart.org" <sponsorship@worldheart.org>
 

Bergamo, Italy, 30.06.2009

Dear friends,

on behalf of the Board of Directors of Heart Friends Around The World, www.hfatw.org,  I'd like to ask You the possibility to run a booth, free of charge, at the World Congress of Cardiology, in Beijing, China, 2010.

We had similar opportunity in the previous World Congress, in Berlin, Sidney, Barcelona, Buenos Aires (Dr. Oratio Faella is my good friend, and he gave us this opportunity in 2008). I remind that we are International Members of the World Heart Federation and we working toghether with Shanty Mendiss in WHO to promote the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Coronary Heart Diseases in the Developing Countries. I remain.

Thank You and Best regards

Flavio Burgarella

Founder and Executive Director

Heart Friends Around the World.

____________________________
 

From: World Congress of Cardiology <sponsorship@worldheart.org>
Date: Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 5:33 PM
To: Flavio Burgarella
 

Dear Sir, 

Thank you for contacting us and for your request for a free booth during WCC Scientific Sessions China. I am pleased to confirm that all member organizations of the World Heart Federation, as part of their membership, will automatically be contacted in the Autumn of this year offering each member organization the chance to participate in WCC 2010. Rest assured that your interest in a WHF members booth has already been noted. Details have yet to be 100% finalized, however, we look forward to communicating with you closer to the time and making you aware of the special exhibition package that will be offered to WHF members.  

Thank you in advance for your interest, on-going support and understanding. 

Best wishes

Alan Cole