1. A collaborative scientific program with Servier Egypt E gyptian H ypertension S ociety

2. Projected Activities of the Forum: 1. Monthly scientific meetings. 2. Production of educational material. 3.Web site activities. 4.Round table discussions. 5.Annual scientific conference. 6.Forming Egyptian Guidelines for Cardiovascular protection. 7.Young investigator research grant. 1. Monthly scientific meetings. 2. Production of educational material. 3.Web site activities. 4.Round table discussions. 5.Annual scientific conference. 6.Forming Egyptian Guidelines for Cardiovascular protection. 7.Young investigator research grant.

3. 1. Monthly Scientific Meetings: The members of the Forum will meet regularly every 1 to 2 months. The agenda of these monthly meetings will consist of three parts. Part I: Review of the most recent literature on a special topic of cardiovascular prevention by a member of the Forum. Part II: Case Study – case of the month. A clinical discussion of an interesting case with practical relevance to Cardiovascular prevention. The members of the Forum will meet regularly every 1 to 2 months. The agenda of these monthly meetings will consist of three parts. Part I: Review of the most recent literature on a special topic of cardiovascular prevention by a member of the Forum. Part II: Case Study – case of the month. A clinical discussion of an interesting case with practical relevance to Cardiovascular prevention.

4. 1. Monthly Scientific Meetings: Part III: Drug industry review Part IV: Administrative activities which includes review of progress in the education program, web site, printed material, etc. Three of these meetings will be held in Cairo, three outside Cairo and one in a Gulf state. Part III: Drug industry review Part IV: Administrative activities which includes review of progress in the education program, web site, printed material, etc. Three of these meetings will be held in Cairo, three outside Cairo and one in a Gulf state. cont’d

5. 2.Production of Educational Material: A) Annual Monograph: One or more members of the Forum will produce an educational monograph (approximately 40 pages) reviewing and discussing the literature on a certain topic related to Cardiovascular field and presenting it in a simplified didactic form. B) Arabic Booklet: Targeted to public and patient education in 6-10 pages in a simple language that can be understood by lay persons discussing some aspects regarding prevention of cardiovascular disease, e.g., obesity, heart attack, hypertension, etc. A) Annual Monograph: One or more members of the Forum will produce an educational monograph (approximately 40 pages) reviewing and discussing the literature on a certain topic related to Cardiovascular field and presenting it in a simplified didactic form. B) Arabic Booklet: Targeted to public and patient education in 6-10 pages in a simple language that can be understood by lay persons discussing some aspects regarding prevention of cardiovascular disease, e.g., obesity, heart attack, hypertension, etc.

6. 2.Production of Educational Material: C)English Booklet: For practitioners and specialists 8-10 pages educational booklet addressing a practical, clinical question. D)Proceedings of Monthly Meetings: Scientific material presented and discussed in the monthly meetings will be published regularly both at the web-site and through regular printed periodicals. C)English Booklet: For practitioners and specialists 8-10 pages educational booklet addressing a practical, clinical question. D)Proceedings of Monthly Meetings: Scientific material presented and discussed in the monthly meetings will be published regularly both at the web-site and through regular printed periodicals. cont’d

7. 3. Web-Site Activities The Forum will present its educational activities and news at a special corner on the EHS web-site. The site will be updated every three months.

8. 4. Round Table Discussions: Two or more speakers with particular expertise in an area of common interest are to discuss (in a round-table format) issues of national interest that will help to improve physicians and public knowledge and attitude regarding the management and prevention of cardiovascular disease.

9. 5. Annual Scientific Conference One to two days conference will present the activities of the Forum during the former year. In addition to a number of the state-of-art lectures, panel and round table discussions, there will be interactive sessions with audience covering both the theoretical and clinical aspects of Cardio vascular protection. The annual conference can be organized as a satellite meeting for the EHS annual scientific convention. One to two days conference will present the activities of the Forum during the former year. In addition to a number of the state-of-art lectures, panel and round table discussions, there will be interactive sessions with audience covering both the theoretical and clinical aspects of Cardio vascular protection. The annual conference can be organized as a satellite meeting for the EHS annual scientific convention.

10. 6. Egyptian guidelines for prevention of cardiovascular diseases The forum will prepare a brief document outlining the Egyptian guidelines for prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The guidelines will take into consideration the social, economic, demographic and cardiovascular risk profile of the Egyptian population. The forum will prepare a brief document outlining the Egyptian guidelines for prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The guidelines will take into consideration the social, economic, demographic and cardiovascular risk profile of the Egyptian population.

11. 7. Young Investigator Research Grant To encourage research in the field of Cardiovascular protection, the Forum will offer a generous grant to young investigators conducting research in this area.

12. 8. Physician education program In addition to printed material, members of the forum will participate in a national education program addressing physicians outside Cairo. During meetings organized in Alexandria, Port Said and Luxor, local practitioners and specialists are invited to participate and attend the forum discussions and the education program. In addition to printed material, members of the forum will participate in a national education program addressing physicians outside Cairo. During meetings organized in Alexandria, Port Said and Luxor, local practitioners and specialists are invited to participate and attend the forum discussions and the education program.

13. 9. Exchange of information and experience with physicians in the Arab world, particularly in Saudi Arabia and gulf area.

14. ExcellentVery goodGoodAverageBelow averagePoor 543210 1.Coverage of subject. 2.Scientific content. 3.Coverage of recent literature. 4.Clarity, coherence, organization. 5.PowerPoint slides(fonts, colors, headline, graphics, tables) 6.Additional to personal knowledge. 7.Timing. 8.Overall impression. 1.Coverage of subject. 2.Scientific content. 3.Coverage of recent literature. 4.Clarity, coherence, organization. 5.PowerPoint slides(fonts, colors, headline, graphics, tables) 6.Additional to personal knowledge. 7.Timing. 8.Overall impression. Monthly presentation evaluation forms

15. Research Proposal Form Title Name and position of investigator Name of institution Abstract (executive summary)(10 lines) Background and rationale(10 lines) Objectives and research questions (4 lines) Significance (4 lines) Methods : Should cover the following(40 lines) –Overview of design and time frame –Type of study Observational vs. experimental –Study population inclusion and exclusion criteria –Sample design Probability or non probability –Sample size –Measurements (variables) Independent (predictor) – Dependent (outcome) – Confounding –Instrument used e.g. questionnaire, clinical, laboratory, etc. –Pretest plans : pilot studies –Statistical issues –Quality control –Time and organizational chart Budget : Itemization, justification(one page) References (one page) Short CV of the investigator(one page)

16. Committees Scientific Publication and Writing Prof. Wagdy Ayad, Prof. Sherif El-Tobgy, Prof. Omar El-Khashab, Prof.Hussien Rizk Reporting, Archiving and Net Prof. Abdel Moniem Ibrahim, Prof. Wafaa El-Aroussy, Mona Magdy, MD Annual Conference and Round Table Prof. Omar Awwad, Prof. Mohamed Sobhy, Prof. Adel El-Etriby Physician and Public Education Prof. Mahmoud Hassanien, Prof. Hossam Kandil, Prof. Soliman Gharieb

17. Monthly Presentations 1.Assessment of cardiovascular risk. 2.International guideline for prevention of atherosclerotic Cardiovascular disease. 3.Cardiovascular prevention programs. 4.Screening for subclinical disease in asymptomatic patient. 5.Prevention of hypertension. 6.Prevention of diabetes. 7.Dyslipidemias. 8.Obesity and overweight. 9.Life style. 10.Prophylactic drug therapy. 11.Effectiveness and costs of intervention to lower systolic blood pressure. 12.Effectiveness and costs of intervention to lower cholesterol. 13.The diabetic hypertensive. 14.The hypertension trialists collaboration program.

18. Round Table Topics Physician education and recertification. Guidelines implementation. Expensive medications in developing countries. Minimal versus optimal Medical care.

19. Suggested dates and venues for the coming meetings MeetingDateVenue First19 Sept. 2003Alexandria Second31 Oct. 2003Cairo Third25-27 Dec. 03Luxor