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Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Transplant Surgery
• Cardiovascular Nursing

Background:

• The conference was organized by King's College Hospital Cardiology Department and the Royal College of Nursing.
• It brought together leading professionals in cardiology and nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an update on current practices and advancements in cardiology.
• To share insights from a heart transplant patient and clinical nurse coordinator.
• To foster collaboration between cardiology departments and nursing professionals.

Main Methods:

• Presentation of keynotes by experts in the field.
• Sharing of personal experiences from a heart transplant recipient.
• Discussion of clinical coordination in heart-lung transplant programs.

Main Results:

• Keynote speakers included Mary Ames (British Heart Foundation), Patricia Byng (Research Nurse and heart transplant patient), and Lynne Holt (Heart Lung Transplant programme).
• The conference facilitated knowledge exchange on cardiac care and transplantation.
• Insights into the patient journey and clinical management were shared.

Conclusions:

• The event underscored the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in cardiology.
• Continued advancements in heart and lung transplantation were emphasized.
• Nursing's vital role in patient care and program coordination was highlighted.