Because cardiovascular disease is a true 21st century pandemic, we have chosen Prevention and Risk Factor Identification as the highlight of the ESC Congress 2009. Prevention of cardiovascular disease involves an exceptionally wide range of researchers, clinicians and other specialists and has become one of the major focuses of the ESC.

Why should people attend the ESC Congress 2009?

The ESC 2009 Congress represents the largest meeting in the world addressing issues in cardiovascular medicine. The meeting, taking place over five days in 30 lecture theatres, provides a unique forum bringing together all the different disciplines and players involved in cardiology, including doctors, basic scientists, epidemiologists, nurses, technicians and key opinion leaders. An advantage is that it covers both specific issues in the different disciplines as well as broader issues affecting all fields of cardiology. The congress will provide delegates with great opportunities for education, including “Meet and Read with the Experts, and for hearing about the latest research. There will be valuable opportunities for networking, including finding out about practice in different countries, exchanging ideas and getting to know a range of interesting new people. Let's not forget our industry partners who will be holding over 80 satellite symposia and workshops and showcasing the latest innovations in pharma and equipment in what's probably the world's largest medical exhibition centre.

Organiser
ESC - European Society of Cardiology
2035 Route des Colles, Les Templiers - BP 179
06903 Sophia Antipolis Cedex, France
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 94 76 00
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