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ACC '03 will take place in Chicago, Ill., from March 30 - April 2, 2003

51st Annual Scientific Session   
Scientific Session News
ACC'02 Media

Wednesday, March 20

Dr. Fye Installed As 51st ACC President

ENABLE Results Show Pitfalls of Endothelin Antagonists in Treating CHF

AMI Treatment of Women, Elderly Improved Under ACC Foundation GAP Program

ACC First Annual International Lecture
Coronary Artery Inflammation—Don’t Jump to Conclusions

MADIT II Findings Support Prophylactic Use of ICDs

Tuesday, March 19

Presidential Address—Dr. Zipes Emphasizes Physician's Role as Healer

Studies Suggest Rate Control Equal to Rhythm Control in Some AF Patients

Combination Therapy Reduces Risk of Heart Disease in Diabetic Patients

Resynchronization Therapy Reduces Hospitalization

Jury Is Still Out on Role of Clinical Practice Guidelines in Medical Practice Liability Cases

Monday, March 18

Abciximab More Effective than Tirofiban in Treating Some Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients

Coated-Stent Trials Show Mixed Results

Medical Simulation Technology May Revolutionize Procedures Training

Reduced LDL Cholesterol, Lower Mortality Among Benefits of Statin Therapy with PCI

Stent Strut Thickness Affects Restenosis Rate

Wednesday, March 20

Listen to Wednesday's News Conferences
- Gender, Age, and Race

Wednesday's Late-Breaking Clinical Trials

Tuesday, March 19

Listen to Tuesday's News Conferences
- Heart Disease Risk Factors and Prevention
- Blood MarkersB-Type Natriuretic Peptide
- Quality of Care
- Defibrillators

Tuesday's Late-Breaking Clinical Trials

Monday, March 18

Listen to Monday's News Conferences
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Heart Failure
- Prevention and Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
- Diabetes
- ACCardio Unveiled at ACC'02

Monday's Late-Breaking Clinical Trials

Sunday, March 17

Listen to Sunday's News Conferences
- ACC Opening Media Briefing
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention General
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Coated Stents

Sunday's Late-Breaking Clinical Trials