Designed for a wide spectrum of generalists and specialists who diagnose and manage cardiovascular conditions, the Providence Medical Centers' 16th Annual Cardiovascular Symposium will explore new advances in preventive and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and vascular and cardiovascular surgery. Held Friday and Saturday, February 26 and 27, at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, California, a highlight of the Symposium will be a live feed carotid stent procedure performed by Zahi Nassoura, MD, FACS. Sessions will provide updates on preventive cardiology, interventional treatments, cardiac arrhythmia, lead extraction surgery, cardiac surgery and vascular disease.
"Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States," said Benjamin Simon, MD, FACC, and course director of the event. "Even as the medical field makes breakthroughs in the treatment of the disease, widespread risk factors are increasing the prevalence of cardiovascular disease. This year's Symposium will provide insight into the latest techniques and advances in understanding cardiovascular diseases and their treatments."
A highlight of the comprehensive two-day Symposium, the live carotid stent surgical case demonstration offers the opportunity to review state-of-the-art concepts and techniques. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in lectures, panel discussions and case reviews. Featured speakers include Steven F. Bolling, MD, University of Michigan Health System; Greg Brown, MD, PhD, University of Washington; and Vivek Reddy, MD, the Mount Sinai Hospital, New York.
A dinner event on Friday, February 26, will feature special guest speaker Dick Butkus, former Chicago Bears football player and Pro Football Hall of Fame member. He also is a board member of The Dick Butkus Center for Cardiovascular Wellness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to reduce their risks of cardiovascular disease and sudden cardiac death. As someone who has successfully undergone a five-vessel coronary bypass surgery, Butkus is passionate about working to help others detect and prevent cardiovascular disease.
Sponsored by Providence Holy Cross, Providence Saint Joseph and Providence Tarzana Medical Centers, the 16th Annual Cardiovascular Symposium is expected to draw as many as 400 physicians from a five-county area in Southern California. CME credit is provided. For up-to-date information on the symposium and to register, visit providence/california.
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Providence Health & Services