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As we step into 2025, the field of cardiology continues to offer exciting opportunities for knowledge exchange and networking at in-person conferences. Here is a preview of the upcoming cardiology conferences planned for 2025. Important Deadlines: Early registration fee: January 14, 2025.
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Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP292-ATP292, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Residing in a neighborhood with greater destinations places where you engage with the community aside from home and work has been associated with more favorable functioning, and quality of life, particularly among moderate-severe stroke survivors.
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Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP123-ATP123, February 1, 2025. Among factors most frequently rated as extremely important in stroke care decision-making (by 40% of respondents) were severity of pre-existing dementia/disability and baseline quality of life.
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