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University Hospitals has assembled an integrated team of some of the country’s foremost experts in cardiology, interventional cardiology, heart failure and transplant, electrophysiology, cardiac and vascular surgery. This highly specialized team of experts forms the foundation of University Hospitals Heart & Vascular Institute, Northeast Ohio’s premier center for comprehensive care of patients with diseases affecting the heart and vascular system. Our goal is to create a national center of excellence in cardiovascular research and physician education, as well as patient care.

Learn more about how the UH Heart & Vascular Institute is helping to lead the fight against heart disease --- see the Letter from our Directors .


For children in need of heart care: please contact: Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital's Heart Institute
(216) 844-3800
866-UH4-CARE

University Hospitals
Heart & Vascular Institute
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland Ohio 44106

Free Heart Screening

Heart disease affects 12.2 million Americans. UH is offering free cardiovascular screenings at UH facilities.
Learn more about free cardiovascular screenings



Save The Date

3rd Annual Cardiovascular Disease Update Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Reception 5-6 p.m. | Dinner & CME Presentations 6-9 p.m.

Landerhaven | 6111 Landerhaven Drive | Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

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Case-based presentations will include:

  • Anemia in Heart Failure: Does it matter?

  • PAD, erectile dysfunction, and lipids: What’s the connection?

  • Antibiotic prophylaxis for endocarditis: Is it necessary?

  • Acute Coronary Syndromes: Are aspirin and heparin old-fashioned?

Also two lively debates:

  • Left main disease: drug-eluting stent vs. CABG

  • Atrial fibrillation: rhythm/rate control vs. Ablation

Register on-line at http://cme.case.edu or by telephone at
216-983-1239 or 800-274-8263.
$30.00 registration fee


Sponsored by Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Presented by University Hospitals Heart & Vascular Institute

Up to 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™