World Heart Federation
WCC SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS 2010 NEWS / September 2009

 

 

WELCOME TO THE FIRST ISSUE OF THE WORLD CONGRESS OF CARDIOLOGY (WCC) SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS 2010 NEWS!

The World Heart Federation, together with its Chinese partners, is pleased to launch its first edition of the Congress News. Available every 3 months, you can discover the latest news about our congress, find out more about the scientific programme and its speakers and stay posted on the upcoming events and deadlines.

We look forward to welcoming you to Beijing, China in June 2010!

The World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions 2010

The WCC Scientific Sessions 2010 will take place in Beijing, China from 16–19 June 2010. Held every two years, it is the official congress of the World Heart Federation and is being co-hosted with the Chinese Society of Cardiology (CSC) and the Chinese Medical Association (CMA). The WCC Scientific Sessions 2010 presents a key forum to tackle the growing epidemic of cardiovascular disease and strives to unite the voices of societies, foundations and partners in the fight against it.

Science highlights and preliminary programme

The scientific programme will be comprised of more than 250 global sessions with major emphasis on the prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease, management of patients with heart failure, treatment of hypertension and other major risk factors for cardiovascular disease as well as sessions on recent medical trials together with up-to-date evidence-based guideline discussions.

An interview with Dr Sidney Smith, Co-chair of the Scientific Programme Committee and President Elect of the World Heart Federation

“Not only will the most cutting-edge science be presented but the additional focus on intervention, prevention, diagnosis and treatment strategies will ensure delegates acquire the broad knowledge they need to address the issues they face, on a daily basis, in their native countries.” 

Last opportunity to submit an abstract

Be at the heart of the congress: submit your abstract now and seize the opportunity to present your research and share science with thousands of cardiologists, members of heart foundations and health professionals from all four corners of the globe.

Take advantage of the early bird registration fee by registering now

Join your peers and be part of a congress that will bring together thousand of cardiologists and healthcare professionals from all over the world.
Register now and benefit from the early registration fee!

Upcoming events and deadlines

New: 30 September 2009

Abstract submission deadline extended

21-25 September 2009 | San Fransisco, United States

Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT)

30  September 2009

Closing date for early pre-registration 

10-13 October 2009 | Beijing, China

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