The “three days” of the congress on: “Arrhythmic risk and cardiomyopathies. From diagnosis to prevention of sudden cardiac death” ended at the University, a highly relevant event that brought together experts, researchers and doctors from all over Italy to discuss the latest news and innovations in the field. During the eleven sessions, innovative clinical studies, insights into early diagnoses and the most effective therapies were presented.
The scholars who attended discussed rare cardiac diseases, cardiomyopathies, heart failure of various etiologies, appropriateness of the path and use of biomedical devices and drugs. Experts in the field of diagnostic imaging and cardiomyopathies have addressed a topic of crucial importance for modern medicine: the prevention of sudden cardiac death.
The initiative also included practical workshops and moments of discussion, encouraging the exchange of ideas and collaboration between the different research centers. Active participation and open dialogue have contributed to strengthening the scientific community committed to improving the quality of life of patients suffering from cardiomyopathies. The common objective is to have cardioprotected cities with schools, public transport and meeting places equipped with defibrillators and people trained in their use. In Sicily we are working towards this. The municipality of Vittoria in the province of Ragusa is already well advanced and in Messina too numerous defibrillators have already been installed in strategic places, first and foremost in ATM public transport and schools. Last but not least, the need to spread the culture of resuscitation techniques to make the path concrete. In this regard, in the Cannizzaro classroom, practical exercises were held in BLSD, Basic Life Support and Defibrillation, the life-saving first aid technique to be implemented in the event of sudden cardiac arrest which includes CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of the semi-automatic external defibrillator, according to the latest guidelines.
The discussion offered an important platform for discussion, allowing all participants to share experiences, concerns and concrete proposals to address the issues raised. The round table that opened the Congress was attended by various associations and representatives of civil society with touching testimonies such as that of Giovanni Sorrenti, a doctor from 118, who lost his son Giuseppe on a sports field, that of Antonino Scaglione saved by his daughters who applied cardiac massage and that of Marco Galluccio, a young engineer suffering from cardiomyopathy.
Scientific director of the event, organized in collaboration with the Rare Diseases Desk of the University Hospital, prof. Gianluca di Bella of the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine of the University of Messina, director of the Cardiology UOC and UTIC and head of the Regional Reference Center on Rare Cardiac Diseases.