Mersaco, Sanofi Promoter in Lebanon, in partnership with SEHA Program , (Sanofi Educational Healthcare Academy) conducted a combined lecture on "Mastering Hypertension: Key Principles and Practices for Better Control " and " Antiplatelet Choice in ACS Patient Management" presented by Dr. Georges Ghanem by Dr. Abdallah Rbeiz respectively, on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 at Order of Pharmacists of Lebanon (OPL), Beirut.

This collaboration between Mersaco, and Sanofi -SEHA Program aims to highlight the dedication promised to advancing Healthcare education on cardiovascular and cardio-metabolic disease management, as well as emphasizes the crucial role of the Pharmacist as a front liner in the Lebanese patient journey, and provides non-biased medical information about the disease, the treatment options, and drug usage, and finally raises awareness on the risks and dangers associated with suspected medicines.

This lecture, has achieved remarkable success with more than 150 engaged pharmacists and tackled 2 cardiovascular diseases and Hypertension in terms of treatment updates and patient management care from Pharmacist perspective.

Dr. Georges Ghanem served as the former president of the “Lebanese Society of Cardiology” is currently a Clinical Professor and the Head of Cardiology at the Lebanese American University Medical Center – Rizk Hospital. He emphasized the critical role of pharmacists in managing hypertension, detailing the causes of the condition, the risk factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure, and the latest guidelines in hypertension management.

Dr. Abdallah Rbeiz, an Interventional Cardiologist at AUMBC, delivered an exceptional presentation on "Antiplatelet Choice in ACS Patients Management." Dr. Rbeiz shared valuable insights and expertise, which made a notable impression on the pharmacists. He also provided comprehensive knowledge about the latest guidelines and recommendations in ACS management.