DEAR COLLEAGUES,

It is my great pleasure and privilege to invite you to attend the European Congress of the International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (ISSHP) in Budapest, Hungary in 2015. The Congress will be held on 24-26 September, 2015 in the historic castle district of Budapest, which is part of UNESCO World Heritage. Budapest is supposed to be an ideal setting to discuss current progress in the research of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. Scientific programme will present interesting and promising results in the field of hypertension in pregnancy, merging basic science and clinical medicine.The upcoming European Congress of ISSHP will give an opportunity to the worldwide opinion leaders to share with us their results and hypotheses, which may impact on diagnosis, treatment and quality of life of pregnant patients with hypertensive disorders. Plenary lectures, symposia, parallel sessions and interactive workshops will be organised to make effective exchange of information. I would like to encourage you including the youngest generation of scientists to present their recent findings through oral communications or poster presentations. Our capital is a beautiful city with great traditions, wonderful historical places, as well as plenty of prestigious hotels within walking distance to the Congress venue.I hope to welcome as many of you as possible in Budapest at our Congress, that will help to improve our knowledge and the health of pregnant women.

János Rigó Jr. MD, PhD, DscChairman

COMMITTEES

Congress ChairmanJános Rigó Jr., Budapest, Hungary

International Scientific CommitteeManuel Bicho, Lisbon, PortugalMarijke Faas, Groningen, The Netherlands Reynir Tómas Geirsson, Reykjavik, Island Bassam Haddad, Paris, France Holger Stepan, Leipzig, GermanyBerthold Huppertz, Graz, Austria Zulfiya Khodzhaeva, Moscow, Russia Louise Kenny, Cork, Ireland Markus Mohaupt, Geneva, Switzerland Herbert Valensise, Rome, Italy

National Advisory CommitteeNándor Ács József Bódis Csaba FarsangIstván Kiss Ákos Koller Gábor Németh Róbert Póka Ferenc Paulin

International Advisory BoardChristopher Redman, Oxford, UKMark Brown (president of ISSHP), Sydney, AustraliaGerda Zeeman, Groningen, NetherlandsAnnetines Staff, Oslo, Norway

Local Organising Committee Attila Molvarec, scientific secretary Gábor József Joó, general secretary Levente Lázár Bálint Nagy Richárd Gyula Nagy Amrita Halmos Gábor SzabóAndrás Szarka Zoltán Veresh

Host Institution1st Department of Obstetrics and Gyneacology

Semmelweis University, Budapest

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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

The Scientific Committee of the ISSHP European Congress invites you to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations for the Congress. All abstract submissions must be made on-line. Abstracts sent by post, fax or e-mail will not be considered.All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee. All accepted abstracts will be published on-line and in Elsevier Special Edition. Please note: all presenters must pay to register for the Congress.

Abstract submission datesSubmission period opens: 20 February 2015Submission closes: 11:59 pm ET, 20 May 2015 (NO DEADLINE EXTENSION)

Abstract notificationsNotification regarding abstract acceptance/rejection will be sent to corresponding author by 15 June, 2015. If you DO NOT receive any e-mail notification regarding your abstract submission by 15 June, 2015, please send an e-mail to support@congressline.hu

Presentation types • Plenary Lectures Main lectures will be given by invited people leading in their field.• State of the Art Lecture

These lectures will present the recent developments in a certain area with a specialfocus on the congress themes.

• Oral PresentationThese are 10-minutes presentations with 5 minutes for questions from the audience.The symposium is data-driven and presents perspectives of different aspects of a topicor different views of the same topic.

• Poster PresentationPosters are hypothesis driven and the authors will present their new research findings of important ongoing research.

• WorkshopWorkshop has a length of 60 minutes and should deal with topics of special interest to hypertension in pregnancy, using multiple brief presentations (max. 3 x 15 minutes)

TOPICS

ISSHP Main Topics• Advances in diagnosis and classification systems of hypertensive diseases in pregnancy • Advances in deciphering the etiology and pathophysiology of preeclampsia • New trends of prediction and prevention of preeclampsia • Novel strategies in the management of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy • Follow up studies of women after preeclampsia

Special Topics• Epidemiology of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy • Animal studies for the etiology and pathophysiology of preeclampsia • Placental causes of preeclampsia • Kidney and preeclampsia • Immunology of preeclampsia • Angiogenesis and preeclampsia • Subtypes of preeclampsia • Genetics of preeclampsia • Risk factors of preeclampsia • Novel markers of preeclampsia • Prevention of preeclampsia • Role of nutrition in preeclampsia • Magnesium in the prevention and management of preeclampsia • Prenatal care in hypertensive disorders in pregnancy • Monitoring of preeclamptic women • Blood pressure monitoring in pregnancy • Antihypertensive treatments in pregnancy • Non-invasive cardiovascular methods in the management of preeclampsia • New drugs in the treatment of preeclampsia • Diabetes and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy • Pregestational hypertension, diabetes, renal disease and other medical disorders • Complications of preeclampsia • Long term outcomes: mother and child • Others

ISSHP European Congress Abstract ProcessFor more instructions, please visit the website: www.euroisshp2015.com

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DRAFT PROGRAMME Wednesday, 23 SEPTEMBER09.00 – 16.00 Pre-congress Training Course for Midwives/Nurses (in Hungarian language)

Thursday, 24 SEPTEMBER09.00 – 09.30 Opening Ceremony09.30 – 11.00 State of the Art lecture & Plenary lectures11.00 – 11.30 Coffee Break11.30 – 13.00 Oral communications13.00 – 13.45 Lunch symposium13.45 – 14.15 Break14.15 – 16.00 Oral communications16.00 – 16.30 Coffee break16.30 – 17.30 Workshop17.30 – 18.30 Poster session18.30 – Welcome reception

Friday, 25 SEPTEMBER08.00 – 10.00 State of the Art lecture & Plenary lectures10.00 – 10.30 Coffee break10.30 – 12.30 Oral communications12.30 – 13.15 Lunch symposium13.15 – 14.00 Break14.00 – 15.30 Oral communications15.30 – 16.00 Coffee break16.00 – 17.00 Workshop17.00 – 18.00 Poster session19.30 – Evening Gala Cruise

Saturday, 26 SEPTEMBER08.00 – 09.30 State of the Art lecture & Plenary lectures09.30 – 09.45 Break09.45 – 11.15 Oral communications11.15 – 11.45 Coffee break11.45 – 13.15 Oral communications13.15 – 13.45 Closing Ceremony (Best Oral Presentation & Poster Awards)

CONGRESS INFORMATION

Important Deadlines20 February, 2015 On-line abstract submission opens20 May, 2015 On-line abstract submission closes20 June, 2015 Early bird registration deadline

VisaHungary is part of the Schengen Area of 26 European countries. For non-Schengen EU, USA and Canadian citizens a valid passport is sufficient to enter Hungary. Citizens of other countries should check whether visa is needed for them when entering Hungary (for more information please visit the home page of the (www.mfa.gov.hu) On request, the Congress Secretariat will issue invitation letters for visa applications. Please apply in due time for a visa if necessary and note that visa application takes 30-60 days and personal procedure is necessary.

Opening Hours of the Registration Desk(at the congress venue)Wednesday, 23 September, 2015 16.00 – 20.00Thursday, 24 September, 2015 07.30 – 19.00Friday, 25 September, 2015 07.30 – 18.00Saturday, 26 September, 2015 08.00 – 13.00

PROGRAMME / ABSTRACTS

The final programme will be available for download from the congress website one month before the congress. The printed programme book will be distributed at the registration desk. The abstracts of the congress will be available online and in Elsevier Special Edition at the registration desk.

Programme ChangesThe organiser can not assume liability for any changes in the programme due toexternal or unforeseen circumstances.

Congress Date24-26 September, 2015

Congress VenueHungarian HouseH-1014 Budapest, Szentháromság tér 6.

Official Congress languageThe official language of the Congress will be English. No interpretation will be provided.

Congress Websitewww.euroisshp2015.com

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Speakers technical informationPlease bring your presentations on USB memory sticks/cards. All PowerPoint presentations must be submitted to the congress staff in the posted room by the last coffee break prior to your scheduled presentation. Double slide, overhead projection and personal laptops cannot be used. If you have any special request please contact the Congress Office at vamos@congressline.hu. PostersPoster set-up: 16.00-20.00 (Wednesday, 23 Sept.) or 07.30-09.30 (Thursday, 24 Sept.) Poster removal: 13.00-14.00 (Saturday, 26 September) All supplies needed to hang the posters will be available at the poster venue.

REGISTRATION

Registration is required for all congress participants. It is recommended to make the registration On-line or by using the Registration and Hotel Booking Form. Early bird fees are available until 20 June, 2015. Any registration and payment received after that date will be accepted as regular registration.

Registration fees

Type Early bird feeuntil 20 June, 2015

Regular feefrom 20 June, 2015

On site fee

ISSHP members 480 EUR 550 EUR 650 EUR

ISSHP non-members 600 EUR 670 EUR 770 EUR

ISSHP student 290 EUR 340 EUR 470 EUR

Non-member ISSHP student 350 EUR 430 EUR 550 EUR

ISSHP members from Eastern and South-Eastern European countries

190 EUR 240 EUR 290 EUR

ISSHP non-membersEastern and South-Eastern European countries

240 EUR 290 EUR 330 EUR

Accompanying fee 150 EUR 150 EUR 150 EUR

All fees include VAT (Value Added Tax, 27 % in Hungary).

The registration fee includes• Congress programme and abstracts• Free workshops• Admission to all scientific sessions• Commercial Exhibition• Poster session• Welcome Reception• Lunch (24 & 25 September)• Coffee / fruit breaks

The fee for accompanying person includes• Welcome Reception• Lunches• Sightseeing tour with lunch at Grand Market Hall

ConfirmationConfirmation will be sent to all participants by the Congress Office upon receipt of registration and payment. If the confirmation has not been received after 1 week of the application, please do not hesitate to contact Conference Office via email at revhegyi@congressline.hu. Payments sent after 10 September, 2015 may not be confirmed in written form. In this case, please bring the proof of payment with you to the registration desk.

Cancellation Policy of RegistrationAll the cancellations and changes must be sent to the Congress Office (CongressLine Ltd.) in written form. All refunds will be processed after the ISSHP European Congress 2015. Please send your exact bank account details in the written cancellation.

Refund of the registration fee will be made as follows:• 100% refund (minus 25 EUR administrative fee) in case of cancellation received before 18 August, 2015• No refund in case of cancellation received after 18 August, 2015

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ACCOMMODATION

Hotel booking deadline: 18 August, 2015 – after this deadline accommodation cannot be guaranteed. Hotel reservations are on a first come first served basis. Hilton Hotel reservation is to go through the hotel’s own booking site, all other hotel bookings are to be made through the Congress Office.

ReservationReservation will be made only on pre-payment and should be sent online or in written form on the Registration & Hotel Booking Form. Upon receipt of the reservation and payment, each participant will receive a confirmation from the Congress Office by email. Any modification requests should be sent to Congress Office. Extras should be paid directly at the hotel reception upon departure. Hotel prices are indicated in Euro per single/double room per night, including breakfast and all taxes. For detailed Check-in and Check-out times and room facilities please see the hotels’ sites.

Hotel Single room Double room

Hilton Budapest Hotel (closest to the venue) own booking siteH-1014 Budapest Hess András tér 1-3.

194 EUR 218 EUR

Baltazár HotelH-1014 Budapest, Országház utca 31.

151 EUR 151 EUR

Art’otel BudapestH-1011 Budapest, Bem rakpart 16-19.

119 EUR134 EUR Danube view

129 EUR144 EUR Danube view

Buda Castle Fashion HotelH-1014 Budapest, Úri utca 39.

115 EUR 125 EUR

Hotel Castle GardenH-1012 Budapest, Lovas út 41.

96 EUR108 EUR Superior room

106 EUR126 EUR Superior room

Carlton Hotel BudapestH-1011 Budapest, Apor Péter utca 3.

89 EUR 99 EUR

Mercure Budapest BudaH-1013 Budapest, Krisztina körút 41-43.

87 EUR 99 EUR

Burg HotelH-1014 Budapest, Szentháromság tér 7-8.

66 EUR 80 EUR

Erzsébet Guest House (on-site hotel)H-1014 Budapest, Szentháromság tér 6.

50 EUR 66 EUR

Cancellation Policy of Hotel costAll the cancellations and changes must be sent to the Congress Office (CongressLine Ltd.) in written form. All refunds will be processed after the ISSHP European Congress 2015. Please send your exact bank account details in the written cancellation.

Refund of the hotel cost will be made as follows:• 100% refund (minus 25 EUR administrative fee) in case of cancellation received before 18 August, 2015• No refund in case of cancellation received after 18 August, 2015

SOCIAL PROGRAMMES

Thursday, 24 September, 2015, 18.30-20.00Venue: Hungarian House (congress venue)Price: included in the registration fee

The ISSHP European Congress Welcome Reception is the first social opportunity to meet colleagues and friends in the vibrating city of Budapest. Do not miss this unique event and make sure to arrive to Budapest latest by Thursday evening.

WELCOME RECEPTION

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Friday, 25 September, 2015, 20.00-23.00Price: 75 EUR/person (Minimum number of participants: 100 persons)Departure: at 20.00 from Downtown – port

Evening sightseeing-tour on the River Danube. Welcome-drink and a light dinner will be served on the boat. During the meal a Hungarian jazz band plays evergreens. The boat is cruising from Margaret bridge to the National Theatre and the Palace of Arts, and you can enjoy the fascinating sight of the illuminated Budapest.

Accompanying persons’ Tours

Friday, 25 September, 2015, 9.00-13.30Price: 35 EUR/person (Minimum number of participants: 15 persons)This tour is included in accompanies’ program! Departure: at 9.00 from Hungarian House (congress venue)

A half-day sightseeing tour highlights the most attractive features of the capital city. The participants can visit the impressive House of Parliament where the Coronation Regalia can be seen. The Central Market is a must see for anyone who enjoys the sights, sounds and smells of markets. There are almost 200 stalls on 3 levels, with cafes and restaurants on the top floor. There are stalls with fruit and vegetables, meats and sausages and plenty of souvenirs. In the basement is a supermarket for everyday needs. The 19th century architecture is worth the visit even if you are not a shopper. Transportation is by bus, English-speaking guide, entrance fees and lunch are included.

Thursday, 24 September 2015, 12.00-13.30 Thursday, 24 September 2015, 16.30-18.00 Friday, 25 September 2015, 10.00-11.30 Friday, 25 September 2015, 13.30-15.00 Saturday, 26 September 2015, 13.30-15.00 Ticket price: 2 Euro/person (payable directly in the Museum) Address: 1013 Budapest, Apród u. 1-3. Meeting point for the guided tours: Congress’s registration deskMaximum capacity: 20 pax/tour.

The lifework of Ignác Semmelweis can be followed up through a detailed representation. The Museum is found in the former house of – perhaps one of the most well-known Hungarian. The personal objects recall the atmosphere of the era and the turning points of his lifework.

More information

The Semmelweis Medical History Museum, together with the National Medical History Library (1950) and the Archives (1974) make up the most important research basis of the Hungarian physician history. The Museum was opened in 1965. In the last 4 decades the collections of the museum got highly extended, and thus by now they form one of the richest physician and chemist historical collection.

Important part of the exhibition is the demonstration of the Hungarian medical system. Serious changes in Hungary between the 10th and 20th centuries and the famous scientists between the 18th and 20th centuries made a lasting effect on the Hungarian medical science. Through these the Hungarian medical system rose to the top rank of the international medicine.

SIGHTSEEING TOUR WITH LUNCH AT GRAND MARKET HALL

GUIDED VISITS TO SEMMELWEIS MUSEUMEVENING GALA CRUISE

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PAYMENT

All payments should be made in Euro. All charges due to bank transfers have to be paid by the sender. Registration and payments sent after 10 September, 2015 may not be confirmed in written form. In this case please bring the proof of payment with you to the registration desk.

Bank Transfer has to be made to:Account Holder’s name: CongressLine Ltd.IBAN number: HU19 10404027 50504851 52551011Bank’s name and address: K&H Bank Zrt. (H-1095 Budapest, Lechner Ödön fasor 9. Hungary)Swift Code: OKHBHUHBPlease indicate “ISSHP2015“ and the name of the participant(s).

Credit CardVISA, EuroCard/MasterCard, American Express Card number with expiry date, card holder’s name, billing address of the cardholder, CVC code (the last three digits on the back of the credit card where the signature is -only VISA and EC/MC) and signature of the cardholder are needed.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Travel from the airport to the Castle DistrictUse the Airport Minibus System, fixed rates for passengers• Tel: +36 1 296 8555; www.airportshuttle.hu • Price: 3200 HUF = 11 Euro (one way in February 2015)

Or use the ISSHP2015 Official Taxi Company• City Taxi +36 1 211 1111

Travel by PlaneGet special ISSHP 2015 air fares by contacting Protravel International andras.revesz@protravelinc.com

Recommended Taxi CompanyTo reach the Hotels or the Congress Venue and to avoid any inconvenience, please use the official ISSHP2015 taxi company: City Taxi: +36 1 211 1111www.citytaxi.hu

Credit card payment is available in every car of City Taxi. Please note, that all licensed Budapest taxi companies have yellow cars and has same rates for all companies, placed clearly visible on the screens.

For travel and practical information please visit the website: www.euroisshp2015.com

BUDAPEST MAP

Congress Venue:Hungarian House, Budapest

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