14TH PSPC Webinar: Focus on Pulmonary Hypertension
The Philippine Society of Pediatric Cardiology had its 14th webinar last November 26, 2020 with the theme: “THE FACETS OF PULMONARY HYPERTENSION IN CHILDREN: TO TREAT OR NOT TO TREAT? “. The moderator of the activity was DR. MA. THERESA C. ROSQUETA.
After the Invocation given by DR. MARIA ESTRELLITA A. ALARCON (newly-inducted PSPC Board Member), the DR. MARIA BERNADETTE A. AZCUETA (newly-inducted PSPC President) welcomed the participants of the webinar.
The main speaker was DR. JULIET J. BALDERAS who has been an extensive speaker and researcher on pediatric pulmonary hypertension. For the first part, she gave an introduction on pulmonary hypertension and presented the 2019 Guidelines. DR. KRISTINE GAY S. TRIA then gave a case presentation on “Persistent Cyanosis on the First 6 hours of Life” followed by a lecture on “Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn” by Dr. Balderas.
A case series on “Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) in Congenital Heart Disease: Pre- and Post-op” was presented by DR. BABIE CATHERINE R. CAUSAPIN followed by a lecture on “PAH in Congenital Heart Disease” by Dr. Balderas.
After the lively open forum moderated by Dr. Rosqueta , a short talk was given by a Ms. CATHERINE H. TIBIGAR, Vice-President for Sales and Marketing of McGRAW PHARMA INC., the sponsor for the webinar. DR. JUAN G. REGANION gave some announcements about the society’s forthcoming activities in his closing remarks.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
- Diplomate, Philippine Pediatric Society
- Fellow, Philippine College of Cardiology
EDUCATION/ TRAINING:
- Doctor of Medicine: College of Medicine, University of Sto. Tomas
- Residency in Pediatrics: Capitol Medical Center
- Fellow in Pediatric Cardiology: Philippine Heart Center
CURRENT POSITION:
- Clinical Research Fellow, Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care, Philippine Heart Center
- Diplomate, Philippine Pediatric Society
- Fellow, Philippine College of Cardiology
EDUCATION and TRAINING:
- Doctor of Medicine: UERMMMC
- Residency in Pediatrics: UERMMMC
- Fellow in Pediatric Cardiology & Clinical Research Fellow in Pediatric Invasive Cardiology: Philippine Heart Center
PRESENT POSITIONS:
- Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities: UERMMMCI
- Consultant, Department of Pediatrics: San Juan Medical Center
- Visiting Consultant: Philippine Heart Center & Philippine Children’s Medical Center
- Fellow, Philippine Pediatric Society
- Fellow, Philippine College of Cardiology,
- President, Philippine Foundation for the Prevention and Control of Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics: UERMMMCI College of Medicine
- Department Manager, Management Service Office: Philippine Heart Center
EDUCATION/ TRAINING:
- Doctor of Medicine: University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
- Residency in Pediatrics: UERMMMC
- Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology and Clinical Research Fellow in Non-invasive Cardiology: Philippine Heart Center
- Graduate, Masters of Science in Public Health (with thesis): UERMMMC Graduate School Major in Epidemiology, Minor in Hospital Facility Management
IMMEDIATE PAST POSITIONS :
- Department Manager, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Philippine Heart Center (2011 –June 2019)
- Chair, Council on RF/ RHD, Philippine Heart Association
MEMBERSHIP IN OTHER SOCIETIES:
- Member, Philippine Society of Echocardiography
- Member, World Society of Congenital Heart Disease
- Associate, Institute of Solidarity in Asia
- Board Member, Children’s Heart Foundation
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:
- Philippine Heart Center
- UERMMC Hospital
- Asian Hospital & Medical Center
- Seamens Hospital
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