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The Syncope Conference: Everyone's Problem returns to the Royal College this November. Join us in person or online for the latest updates on syncope assessment and treatment.
The programme includes interactive presentations, case-based learning and expert panel discussions.
A wide range of topics will be covered including assessment, cardiovascular and neurology amongst others.
Take a look at our programme to see what's happening on the day. [optional] There will be a poster competition, giving you an opportunity to share your work with your peers.
Why attend?
The conference will update your knowledge on acute assessment of syncope, how to risk stratify and emerging areas of interest. There will be plenty of opportunity to interact with panel members and your fellow attendees.
Find out more from Dr Lara Mitchell, Consultant Physician Older People Services, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow:
Learning outcomes
By attending this conference, you’ll be able to:
- Enhance diagnostic accuracy in syncope through improved acute assessment
- Use risk tools to triage and manage syncope patients effectively
- Understand legal and clinical aspects of driving with syncope
- Recognise cardiovascular causes using clinical signs and tests
- Approach differential diagnosis of cardiac, reflex, and orthostatic syncope
- Review latest research, technology, and guidelines in syncope care
This conference is run by Dr Lara Mitchell, Consultant Physician in Older People Services, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow. To consolidate your learning, we record all sessions and make them available to all registered delegates for up to a month after the conference.
Who is this conference for?
The Syncope Conference: Everyone's Problem is relevant to both primary and secondary care physicians.
The conference will be of interest to anyone who is involved in unscheduled care.
- Consultants and trainees in acute and general medicine, cardiology, neurology, geriatric and emergency medicine
- General practitioners
- Nurse practitioners and advanced nurse practitioners
- Cardiac physiologists
What happens on the day?
Click below to download the programme pdf.
08.45
- Registration, tea and coffee
09.00
- Introduction and welcome
- Dr Lara Mitchell, Consultant Physician Older People Services, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
Session 1: Basics and Blood Pressure
- Chair: Dr Lara Mitchell
09.10
- Syncope – the basics
- Dr Lesley Anderton, Consultant Physician Older People Services, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
09.30
- Syncope in ED – what needs done?
- Dr Rob Briggs, Consultant Geriatrician in the Falls and Syncope Unit in St James' Hospital, Dublin
09.50
- Tilting at windmills- fainting and misdiagnosis
- Dr Nigel Stout, Consultant in Care of the Elderly, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
10.10
- What you should know about Orthostatic Hypotension
- Dr James Frith, Consultant Physician and Clinical Senior Lecturer, Newcastle
10.30
- Panel Question and Answer Session
- All session 1 speakers
10.50
- Refreshment break and poster viewing
Session 2: Old and Young and Cardiovascular
- Chair: Dr John Byrne
11.20
- When to worry in the young
- Dr Rachel Myles, Professor of Cardiac Electophysiology, University of Glasgow
11.40
- What to do in the older adult
- Dr Lara Mitchell, Consultant Physician Older People Services, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
12.00
- When to worry about ECG and monitors
- Professor Derek Connelly,Glasgow Royal Infirmary
12.20
- What devices are used in Syncope
- Dr Simon Begg, Consultant Cardiologist, Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Golden Jubilee National Hospital
12.40
- Panel Question and Answer session
- All session 2 speakers
13.00
- Lunch and poster viewing
Session 3: All About the Brain
- Chair: Dr Lesley Anderton
13.45
- Syncope vs seizure
- Dr Richard Davenport, Consultant Neurologist, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
14.05
- What happens if its dissociative
- Dr Ingrid Hoeritzauer, Consultant Neurologist, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
14.25
- Things that mimic Syncope
- Dr Russell Hewett, Consultant Neurologist, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
14.45
- Panel Q&A session
- All session 3 speakers
15.05
- Refreshment break and poster viewing
Session 4: Driving and MDT Working
- Chair: Russell Hewett
15.30
- DVLA and Driving Top Tips
- Professor Michael Norton, Community Cardiologist, Sunderland and South Tyneside Hospital
15.50
- Syncope MDT Cases
- Dr Jordanna Deosaran, ST7 Medicine for the Elderly Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
16.30
- Panel Q&A session
- All session 4 speakers
16.40
- Thank you and close
- Dr Lara Mitchell, Consultant Physician Older People Services, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
Attending the conference
This event is an in-person and online conference. That means you get the chance to join us both at the College or from the comfort of your own home or other location.
Coming to the College: For those joining us in Glasgow, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, as well as lunch prepared by our award-winning chefs.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is conveniently located in Glasgow City Centre, within easy reach of major train stations, motorways and airports. Hotel and parking discounts can be accessed after booking.
Find out more about the best way to get to us.
Attending online: If you’re joining us remotely, details of how to dial in and any other information you need will be provided to you just before the date of the conference.
If you’ve not received your joining instructions by the date of the conference, please reach out to the event lead. Their details can be found on this page.
Claiming your CPD
This conference offers 6 CPD points for everyone who attends. This can be claimed via your College account. CPD points will be available for up to one month after the conference.
Where the conference has been recorded, these sessions will also be available.
If you have any questions about claiming your CPD points, our Education team are happy to help.
Poster competition
Submissions for the poster competition are now closed. The top submissions will be invited to present their entry as part of the conference, with the winner announced at the end. All other accepted abstracts will feature as part of a digital showcase which can be viewed during conference breaks.
If you’re participating at this conference, or hope to submit a poster competition entry to a future conference, then take a look at our guidelines below for more information.
Block Grant Scheme
As a Scottish trainee, you can now attend multiple specialist conferences for a one-off study leave payment of £150, further details on how to apply can be found here. When you have your Study Leave ID number, please email the coordinator directly so your place can be booked.
Key information
- Member £115
- Non-member £220
- AHP £140
- Trainee £130
Please note: Delegates registered on the Vertigo course will receive 20% discount to attend the Syncope conference the next day. Please contact lauren.mckinnon@rcpsg.ac.uk to receive your code.
To secure your place at the Syncope Conference, please click the 'Book now' button, below. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
We look forward to you joining us.
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