Earlier today I attended an ACC.10 Joint International Lunchtime Symposia as part of ACC’s growing collaboration with international CV societies. There were 15 international lunchtime symposia held at once, representing societies from all across the globe (the Turkish Society of Cardiology, Gulf Heart Association, Chinese Society of Cardiology, to name just three).  The purpose of ACC’s international efforts is to enhance cardiovascular health through the exchange of knowledge and resources for cardiovascular care worldwide. We do this through an ever-growing number of international ACC chapters and partnerships with international societies. A great example of this comes from the U.K., where we have a twinning arrangement between the British Cardiovascular Society and the California Chapter of the ACC (see Dr. Clarke’s post on this for more).

The events inspired by our international ties are not done. Don’t miss tomorrow’s 9th Annual Maseri-Florio International Lecture from 12:15 to 1:15 in Room B206. The event will feature Jean-Pierre Bassand of Besancon Cedex, France, discussing “Improved Outcome without Excess of Bleeding in Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Dream Come True.” Following this, there will be an international lunch in the Omni Hotel International Ballroom from 1:30-3 p.m.

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