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New Orleans, LA – Coinciding with the 56th Annual Scientific Session (ACC.07) in New Orleans, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and The Larry King Cardiac Foundation joined together for a special press conference and luncheon to address key issues affecting the continued delivery of quality cardiac care in America.
Dr. Douglas Zipes, chair of the Campaign, was the onsite host, and hard-hitting newsman Larry King was live via satellite for the announcement and to lead a distinguished panel of medical professionals, including King's personal cardiologist Dr. P.K. Shah, for the kickoff of the ACCF's Campaign for the Future.
The ACC, a visionary organization that leads the way for optimal cardiovascular care and disease prevention guidelines, established the ACCF's Campaign for the Future to address the rising number of heart disease patients and inadequate funding of cardiovascular training slots. According to ACC research, the problem is escalating dramatically and if nothing is done to stop the trend, by 2020 the ratio could be only five cardiologists per every 100,000 patients.
The Heart of the Matter represents the launch of upcoming cooperative efforts between the ACCF and LKCF to continue the mission of the Campaign.
The ACCF's Campaign for the Future kick off event featuring Larry King was sponsored by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Daiichi-Sankyo, Inc., King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Merck & Co., and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
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