In this session, speakers will be allowed to expound for 10 minutes on any topic of their choosing as long as it is related to heart failure. The goal is to provide an opportunity to present concepts or stimulate thoughts in a democratically structured session, unfettered by the usual standards of peer review. Speakers may wish to present a novel hypothesis, which may or may not be supported by real data. Speakers may elect to present a contrarian point of view, just for the fun of taking an unpopular position. Speakers may decide to use the time allocated to posit, complain, cajole or provoke, all in an effort to bring out reactions from the audience which might include anger, disbelief, fear, depression, guilt, laughter or tears. Each presentation will be followed by 5 minutes of discussion.

Those interested should submit a title and brief paragraph summarizing their plans by completing the form available for download below. Once completed, please print and fax to the HFSA at 651-642-1502 by Friday, May 9, 2008. Those selected will be notified by June 30, 2008.

Submissions will be judged based on originality and potential interest to the audience. Up to six abstracts will be selected for presentation in the Hyde Park Session.

No expense reimbursement will be provided to those to attend and present their view at this session.

Download the Submission Form

Download the Hyde Park submission form. (PDF 57 KB)

Download it in Microsoft® Word format if you want to type directly onto the document. (RTF 578 KB)