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Rheumatic Heart Disease

Global Cardiac Surgery

million people suffer from rheumatic heart disease (RHD), with an additional 47 million living with asymptomatic damage to their heart valves, as a result of earlier acute rheumatic fever. RHD is the most commonly acquired heart disease for people under 25 years old and over 1.2 Although largely preventable, 33.4

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Groundbreaking Data in Interventional Cardiology to be Featured at Society for Cardiovascular Angiology and Interventions SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions

DAIC

Featuring numerous abstracts with fresh insights into health disparities, efficacy data for TAVR, and innovative strategies for PAD, we eagerly anticipate the convergence of professionals from diverse specialties.