The VCU Medical Center features physicians who talk about current topics in health care. This is a great opportunity to meet, listen to and ask questions of our doctors in a casual, informal setting. Light refreshments are provided during the seminars.

The following seminars will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Education and Library Complex, 1800 Lakeside Ave.

All of the seminars are free and open to the public, however registration is required.

For more information or to register, call (804) 828-0123

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Less Invasive Surgical Options for Heart Disease
Join Dr. Derek Brinster, director of the VCU Thoracic Aortic
Surgery Program, who will discuss the benefits of minimally invasive
cardiac valve repair and other less invasive treatments for thoracic
aortic diseases including aortic aneurysm and dissection disease.

Thursday, February 23, 2012
Cardiovascular Health for a Long Life
Join a panel of renowned experts from the VCU Pauley Heart
Center — Drs. Kenneth Ellenbogen, Ian Nixon, Mary Ann Peberdy
and George Vetrovec — as they offer tips for good heart health
including controlling high blood pressure and lowering cholesterol.
They will also discuss new treatments for cardiac problems and
issues regarding women and heart disease.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Act Fast to Prevent and Treat Stroke
Few Americans know the symptoms of stroke. Learning them —
and acting fast when they occur — could save your life or the life
of a loved one. Join Dr. Warren Felton III, medical director of the
VCU Stroke Program, who will discuss what you should know about
stroke prevention and what you should do if you have a stroke.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Treatments for Vascular Disease
Join Dr. Malcolm Sydnor, medical director of the VCU Baird
Vascular Institute, to learn more about the latest treatment options
for vascular disease including peripheral arterial disease, deep vein
thrombosis and varicose veins.

For complete listing of free seminars see the flyer

Click here for February - June 2012 events flyer

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