The President of the Greek patient association Hellenic Community for pulmonary hypertension and of the Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension Ioanna Alysandratou Ιωάννα Αλυσανδράτου was invited to address the “Aristotele classes on pulmonary hypertension (PH) and congenital heart disease (CHD)” congress on the 12th of October 2024. Her participation is important as it brings the vital voice of patients at this prestigious gathering, bringing attention to their needs and perspectives in the ongoing efforts to address pulmonary hypertension.
“The Aristotle Classes were organized jointly by the Medical School of Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece, the Heart Center at the University of Cologne, Germany and Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, Imperial College, London, UK. The event featured a distinguished faculty of international leaders in the field, along with a limited number of highly motivated early-career physicians and researchers.
The scientific programme included the most relevant and contemporary scientific topics related to pulmonary hypertension and congenital heart disease, while promoting active interactions and scientific networking. The Aristotle Classes were endorsed by the European Society of Cardiology Working Group on Pulmonary Circulation and Right Ventricular Function.
