11. The Critical Link Between Hypertension and Diabetes: Evidence Based Medicine and Emerging Options

Sunday, September 17, 2000
14:30-17:00

14:00-14:30  Reception
14:30-14:40 Introductory Remarks
Hans-Henrik Parving, Denmark, chairperson
14:40-15:00 The Escalating Risk of Patients with Hypertension and Diabetes
Steven M. Haffner, USA
15:00-15:10 Q and A
15:10-15:30 Hot Issues in High-Risk Hypertensive Patients with Diabetes: Morbidity and Mortality Evidence for the Use of Antihypertensive Therapy
Mordchai Ravid, Israel
15:30-15:40 Q and A
15:40-16:00 Renal Pathology Patterns in Diabetes Mellitus
Edmund J. Lewis, USA
16:00-16:10 Q and A
16:10-16:30 Treating High-Risk Hypertensive Patients: The Programme for
Irbesartan Mortality and Morbidity Evaluations (PRIME)
Julia Lewis, USA
16:30-16:40 Q and A
16:40-17:00 Panel Discussion
Hans-Henrik Parving, chairperson


ICC - Jerusalem International Convention Center - Hall A

Hans-Henrik Parving, Denmark

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