Join us for our inaugural online symposium

Perioperative Management of Cardiovascular
Disease in Non-Cardiac Surgery
Thursday, 1st October 2026

Transform your approach to perioperative cardiovascular care at The Preoperative Association’s inaugural online symposium. 

Across one focused day, international leaders translate 12 essential cardiology topics directly into your daily practice. Use dedicated Q&A sessions to resolve clinical uncertainties and walk away with evidence-based strategies to manage your patients with confidence.

Topics

Preoperative Cardiac Evaluation

Emma McConne, RGN, GIRFT national lead for preoperative assessment

Cardiac Risk Assessment & Reduction

Dr Graham Cole, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Management of Coronary Artery Disease

Dr Rob Bell, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Perioperative Management of Valve Disease

Dr Benoy Shah, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Perioperative Management of Heart Failure

Dr Owais Dar, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Perioperative Management of Cardiomyopathies

Dr Gabriela Captur, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Perioperative Management of Hypertension

Dr Marc George, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Perioperative Management of Pulmonary Hypertension

Dr Dan Knight, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Perioperative Management of Arrhythmias

Prof Fu Ng, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Perioperative Management of Pacemakers & Implantable Devices

Cheryl Ralph, Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Perioperative Management of Anticoagulation & Antiplatelets

Prof Robert Storey, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Anaesthesia in Patients with Heart Disease

Dr John Whittle, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust