Dear Colleagues,

It is our great pleasure and honor to invite you to share the updated knowledge and recent developments in the field of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases during the "Eighth Mediterranean Meeting on Hypertension and Atherosclerosis" organized in collaboration with the Turkish Society of Hypertension and Atherosclerosis endorsed by the European Society of Hypertension, between April 06 - 10, 2011 in Marmaris / Turkey.

Cardiovascular diseases remain a major threat to public health being a global issue together with associated risk factors.

"The Turkish Society of Hypertension and Atherosclerosis" and "The European Society of Hypertension" are two societies that both aim to stimulate research in cardiovascular area and to develop perception of the risk posed by hypertension and its necessity of keeping under control. They have performed together in several meetings in the past and wish to support relations between investigators and clinicians involved hypertension.

We believe that the " Eighth Mediterranean Meeting on Hypertension and Atherosclerosis” will provide you a unique opportunity to experience cutting-edge research in the whole spectrum of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, to learn about the most recent clinical trials of antihypertensive treatment, and to discuss state of the-art treatment guidelines with the world’s leading experts. The scientific program will include lectures on “hot” topics, oral presentations and posters, video sessions, educational activities and satellite symposia. Our main thrust will be to encourage continuous education where both experts and delegates meet to share and learn.

We believe that the forthcoming meeting will provide this gorgeous opportunity and strengthen friendships while standing in a precious experience. The Organizing Committee wishes to welcome you and your colleagues in Marmaris in April 2011.


Co-President
Serap Erdine

Co-President
Giuseppe Mancia

Co-President
Stephane Laurent

Co-President
Krzysztof Narkiewicz

Meeting Venue: Grand Yazici Turban Hotel / Marmaris - Turkey Web: http://www.grandyazicihotels.com/turban/en/index.php Phone: +90 252 417 73 00 Fax: +90 252 417 73 73 Official language: English and Turkish. Simultaneous translation will be provided. Accommodation: Accommodation will be provided for the participants and accompanying persons by rooms near the meeting venue Registration: Registration form should be returned to the Organizing Secretariat as early as possible in order to ensure your registration was made as required. Presentations: Will be held as lecture, oral, poster sessions. Please see the "Abstract Submission Form" for submitting an abstract. Exhibition: Of the major pharmaceutical companies, including the latest laboratory and clinical equipment, assays, drugs, books and other materials will be held at the Meeting Venue parallel to the scientific sessions. Letter of invitation: Will be sent to any individual requesting; after completion of registration and acceptance of application by the Organizing Committee. Certificate of attendance: All participants will receive certificate of attendance as long as they attend the scientific sessions. Climate: At the time of the year the average temperature will be 18°C. The weather will be warm and sunny during day time and cooler in the evening. Local Time: Is GMT +2 Electricity: The electricity in Turkey is 220V AC. Most of the hotels, have 110V converts in the rooms available for guest use. Currency Exchange: The currency unit is the Turkish Lira (TL). Convertible foreign currency may be exchanged at the airport, hotels, banks and exchange bureaus at the current exchange rates. The rates are announced daily. Credit Cards: All major credit cards are accepted at the hotels, restaurants and stores