4th Central German Heart Failure Symposium at Magdeburg University Medical Center
Experts discuss new diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for heart failure in an interdisciplinary setting
The 4th Central German Heart Failure Symposium in Magdeburg cordially invites you to the continuation of its successful series of events. With a diverse program highlighting current developments and innovative therapeutic approaches in heart failure treatment, participants can look forward to an inspiring professional exchange with renowned experts from across Germany.
Date: November 7 to 8, 2025
Location: Hyparschale Magdeburg
As every year, the German Heart Foundation's nationwide “Heart Weeks” will take place from November 1 to 30. This year's awareness campaign is themed “Healthy vessels – healthy heart! Avoid heart attacks.”
As part of this commitment, the German Heart Foundation has agreed to sponsor the 4th Central German Heart Failure Symposium, to be held from November 7 to 8, 2025, in Magdeburg.
The University Clinic for Cardiology and Angiology Magdeburg, headed by Prof. Rüdiger C. Dullaeus, MD, and Dr. Tarek Bekfani, MD, senior physician and head of the heart failure and cardiomyopathy clinic, are responsible for organizing and scientifically directing the symposium and warmly welcome all interested colleagues.
The symposium will kick off on Friday, November 7, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a series of lectures on “The Right Heart.” The program includes presentations such as “Functional tricuspid valve insufficiency: When to treat? When not (anymore)?” A concluding workshop with practical exercises will explore the topic in greater depth and provide an opportunity for active exchange.
On Saturday, November 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., there will be four thematically focused sessions dedicated to cardiomyopathies, heart failure, and other current aspects of cardiology, among other topics.
Prof. Rüdiger C. Braun-Dullaeus, MD, and Dr. Tarek Bekfani, MD, emphasize: "During this symposium, we would like to jointly highlight a number of relevant topics and discuss different approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. We are delighted to welcome renowned experts from across Germany to this event. This continuing education event is aimed at anyone interested in the latest scientific and clinical findings on heart failure who values professional exchange in an inspiring environment."