International Academy of Cardiology Annual Scientific Sessions 2014

The 19th world congress on heart disease organized by the International Academy of Cardiology will be covering the cutting edge of cardiovascular research, including molecular and cellular cardiology, from July 25-28 at the Hyatt Regency Boston.

Special focus will be paid to not only molecular cardiolog but genetics, advanced imaging techniques, CAD, interventional cardiology, as well as metabolic syndrome and pediatric cardiology.

 

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