WHAT:
TCT (Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics) 2009, the annual scientific symposium of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, will provide cutting edge research on the impact of treatments on patients with cardiovascular disease, as well as Alzheimer's disease and diabetes.
In addition, TCT will present the latest data on the safety and efficacy of drug-eluting stents, the next generation of stents, and angioplasty techniques in patients with a wide range of conditions and severity of diseases.
Also new to TCT 2009 will be a forum on Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Top national experts will discuss EMR and its relevance to the health care reform debate.
Media may now register to attend TCT 2009 at www.tctconference.com.
WHEN:
September 21-25, 2009
Late-breaking clinical trials and first report investigations will be highlighted during press conferences scheduled on Wednesday, September 23, Thursday, September 24, and Friday, September 25. Additional details will become available in the coming weeks.
WHERE:
The Moscone Center
San Francisco, CA
WHY:
Now in its 21st year, TCT is a source of breaking news in the field of interventional cardiology. Reporters in attendance will be the first to hear reports of data and analysis that will lead to changes in the practice of interventional cardiology.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Media may apply for registration by clicking on: http://www.tctconference.com/press/press-registration/press-pre-registration.html
Details on required press credentials can be found at: http://www.tctconference.com/press/press-policies.html
Follow TCT News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TCTConference.
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