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February 26

Understanding heart disease: Advances in risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment

Preventative Care
A human heart
Location
In-Person & Online

Time

1:00 pm – 1:50 pm

Event Type

Lectures/Seminars/Forums
Event Site

A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum 

In 2024, researchers made noteworthy advancements in the ability to assess cardiovascular risk, creating new pathways to both prevent and treat heart disease. During American Heart Month, this panel will focus on the latest innovations in cardiovascular disease risk assessment, while honoring Dr. Lawrence Cohn’s contributions to heart surgery. Top cardiology experts will explore advancements in early detection, diagnosis, and strategies for preventing heart disease, with a special emphasis on public health initiatives and practical advice for the audience.  

Register for free to submit your questions.   

An on-demand video will be posted after the event. 

Speakers

Ami Bhatt

Chief Innovation Officer, American College of Cardiology
Headshot of panelist Ami Bhatt

Tommaso Danesi

Section Chief of Valve Surgery and Director of the Endoscopic Valvular Program, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Headshot of speaker Tommaso Hinna Danesi

Jorge Plutzky 

Director, Preventative Cardiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Headshot of speaker Jorge Plutzky

Joe Woo

Professor and Chair of the Stanford Medicine Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Associate Director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute 
Headshot of speaker Joe Woo

Moderator

Melody Mendez

Anchor/Reporter, NBC10 Boston and NECN 
Headshot of Melody Mendez

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