Philips announces 'Advances in Cardiac CT' Symposia

Philips Medical Systems is conducting a series of educational symposiums called 'Advances in Cardiac CT' to benefit cardiologists in a number of major cities across the U.S. The sessions, which began on April 19, focus on clinical benefits of diagnostic cardiovascular computed tomography (CV CT).
   
The symposia feature presentations from clinicians hailing from Wisconsin Heart, Washington Hospital Center, Healthcare Clinic of Arkansas, and Lake Cardiology all aimed at helping doctors to more rapidly diagnose individuals with chest pain or other symptoms of cardiovascular disease, according to Philips.
   
Future sessions will be held in the following cities:
  • May 3, 2005   Dallas, Texas
  • May 5, 2005   Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
For more information or to register, please call 1-800-520-8314.

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