International Society of Cardiovascular Infectious Diseases

Scientific Program

Sunday, May 22, 2005

8:00-12:00 On-site registration
12:45--1:00 Opening Comments
1:30--3:00 Session I: Advances in the Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Bacteremia and Cardiovascular Infection
3:00-3:30 Break
3:30-5:00 Session II: Biofilms and Cardiac Device Infections
6:00-8:00 Welcome Reception

Monday, May 23, 2005

8:00-10:00 Session III: Staphylococcal Bacteremia and Endocarditis: old pathogen, new problems
10:00-10:30 Break
10:30-12:30 Session IV: Non-staphylococcal Bacteremia and Endocarditis due to Other Organisms: new concept about old problems
12:30-2:00 Lunch lecture: Evaluation of Prognosis and Outcome of IE within Observational Cohorts: methodological considerations
2:00-4:00 Session V: Curing Complex Cardiovascular Infections:
Therapeutic Drug Development at a Crossroads
- Symposium and Round Table discussion between FDA, industry, and academia
4:00-4:30 Break
4:30-5:30 Session VI: Presentation & Discussion of Interesting Cases - audience participation
6:30-9:30 Gala Dinner

Tuesday, May 24, 2005

7:00-8:30 ISCVID Business Meeting - Breakfast
8:30-10:00 Session VII: Controversies in Bacteremia and Cardiovascular Infections: pro/con sessions
10:00-10:30 Break
10:30-12:00 Session VIII: Bacteremia and Endocarditis: therapeutic advances
12:00-12:15 Future/Closing Remarks
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