The session was led by Dr. Andre Simon, Director of heart and lung transplantation and ventricular assist devices, Consultant cardiac surgeon at Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Dr. Peter George, a consultant respiratory physician at Royal Brompton Hospital.
With the increasing prevalence of respiratory diseases in the Middle East, doctors from the world famous specialist heart and lung centre, highlighted the latest medical innovations at the UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention Training and Development Centre.
The session was led by Dr. Andre Simon, Director of heart and lung transplantation and ventricular assist devices, Consultant cardiac surgeon at Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Dr. Peter George, a consultant respiratory physician at Royal Brompton Hospital.
The demonstration showcased a number of new diagnostic approaches for treating Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis also known as interstitial lung disease.
Worldwide patients are often misdiagnosed with COPD or Asthma for two to three years and is estimated that the region follows the worldwide average.
The session highlighted that the focus now should be on early detection and treatments to improve outcomes for this devastating disease.
During the demonstration, Dr. Peter George and Dr. Andre Simon described the journey that the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital has taken to reach the latest novel treatments and explained how and when to use them effectively.
The doctors discussed practical tips for the Ministry of Health physicians to manage their patients and explored new and emerging therapies providing hope for IPF patients over the next decade.
The demonstration took place during the Gulf Thoracic Congress 2018, which was held las week in Dubai.
