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More about European Primary Care Cardiovascular Society (EPCCS)
The EPCCS, founded in 2000, aims to provide a focus of support, education, research, and policy on issues relating to cardiovascular disease within primary care settings. Cardiovascular disease represents the single most important disease presenting to primary care physicians in Europe, based upon its position as the number one cause of death (through myocardial infarction and stroke), the commonest cause of premature death (before the age of 65) and the major cause of disability. Furthermore, cardiovascular disease is a consequent high cost to health care systems throughout Europe, with two of the commonest manifestations of cardiovascular disease, namely stroke and heart failure, occupying the top two most costly conditions to treat.

The focus of the EPCCS is directed on the interests of those working within primary care and aims to utilise the considerable evidence base that currently exists and to contribute to extending the evidence base where appropriate. The initial emphasis for the Society is upon the education of practitioners. Amongst the current activities of the EPCCS are symposia, organised around major primary care meetings (such as WONCA).

Abstracts
The EPCCS welcomes young investigators to submit abstracts for the scientific sessions. The oral and poster presentations will be part of the official programme. deadline for submission is June 1.

For the best abstracts Young investigator Awards will be granted.
See here for more information about abstract submission.

Accreditation
The EPCCS will apply for accreditation at local primary care societies

Hotel
The official EPCCS conference hotels for delegates participating in the conference are:

Meeting Venue
The EPCCS 2012 meeting will be held in the conference centre of the :
 
Hilton Athens
46, Vas. Sofias Ave. Βασ. Σοφίας 46
115 2 Athens / Greece

We have reserved a limited number of bedrooms (including breakfast and taxes) at the Hilton Hotel for the conference dates.
Please contact MEDCON International for reservations and secial conference rates.




Conference organization & registration
On behalf of the EPCCS all meeting logistics and registrations will be handled by:
MEDCON International, P.O. Box 916, 2003 RX Haarlem, The Netherlands
Tel: + 31 (0) 23 5317 357, Fax + 31 (0) 23 5317 271 E-mail: info@medconinternational.com

Letter of Invitation
The organizers will be pleased to send a letter of invitation to any pre-registered and paid participant requesting one. It is to be understood that such an invitation is intended to help potential participants raise travel funds or obtain a visa. It is not a commitment on the part of the meeting to provide any financial support.

You may request such a letter from the Conference Secretariat. Please note that this letter can only be issued if participant’s registration is paid.

Insurance
The congress organizers cannot accept liability for personal injuries sustained, or for loss or damage of property belonging to conference participants (or their accompanying persons), either during, or as a result of the conference.

Information for Sponsors/Application for Sponsorship
Application for sponsorship can be made in writing with the enclosed booking form to:
MEDCON International, P.O. Box 916, 2003 RX Haarlem, The Netherlands
Tel: + 31 (0) 23 5317 357, Fax + 31 (0) 23 5317 271 E-mail: info@medconinternational.com