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Plenary and Special Sessions

Plenary sessions inform physicians, scientists and nurses of new and broad concepts in cardiovascular medicine.  Recognized experts present these state-of-the-art lectures.  

Special sessions are similar to plenary sessions, but may be narrower in focus and of interest to only a specific group of attendees.

Plenary Sessions

Sunday, Nov. 9
1:30 p.m. Opening Session
3:45 p.m.

Late-Breaking Clinical Trials I
Monday, Nov. 10
9 a.m. Statins in the Water? Responsible Use of Lipid Modifying Drugs
9 a.m. Dangers of Cardiac Imaging: Separating Fact and Myth*
10:45 a.m. Late-Breaking Clinical Trials II
2 p.m. Atrial Fibrillation: A Comprehensive Look in 2008
3:45 p.m.

Joint AHA/ESC Session: Advanced Heart Failure
Tuesday, Nov. 11
9 a.m.

Improving Survival from Cardiac Arrest: What Can and Should Be Done in 2008
10:45 a.m.

Late-Breaking Clinical Trials III
2 p.m.

Paul Dudley White International Lecture:  Stem Cell - Translational Potential
3:45 p.m.

From Bench to Bedside: Novel Targets for the Failing Heart
Wednesday, Nov. 12
9 a.m. Bias in Clinical Trials?
10:45 a.m. Late-Breaking Clinical Trials IV
2 p.m. ACS: Year in Review

* Part of the International Congress on Cardiovascular Imaging

Special Sessions

Sunday, Nov. 9
3:45 p.m.

Personalized Genomics: Ready for Prime-time?
Monday, Nov. 10
9 a.m. Clinical Practice 2008: Heart Failure with Preserved Systolic Function
10:45 a.m.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Disease – 2008 Consensus Statement Review
2 p.m. Imaging in the Management of Acute Chest Pain: Standard of Care
3:45 p.m.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Facing the Challenges
Tuesday, Nov. 11
9 a.m.

Clinical Practice 2008: Coronary Conundrums
10:45 a.m.

Defining Cardiovascular Risk - Time for Changes?
2 p.m.

Hyperglycemia and Acute Coronary Syndromes: Clinical Implications and Management Recommendations
3:45 p.m.

Best of Cardiovascular Meetings: Clinical and Research Highlights from Recent Cardiology Programs
Wednesday, Nov. 12
9 a.m.

Clinical Practice 2008: Arrhythmias and Anticoagulation: Management Solutions for the Difficult Patient
10:45 a.m. Arrhythmias and Sudden Death in Heart Failure
2 p.m. Can We Predict Mortality in Heart Failure?