Richard Ceska, President of Cardionale, on behalf of IAS Welcome to PRAGUE Welcome to CARDIONALE
International Atherosclerosis Society Mission: Focus on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease world-wide Objective: International promotion of: –Science –Research –Education
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Why Prague, Czech Republic?
CARDIONALE 2010 „ In The Heart of Europe“ Prague
High CV morbidity and mortality in our region
We have to fight CVD and stroke together agressively!
ZENTIVA: General partner
Internal medicine as the cornerstone of an integrated health care
ZENTIVA: General partner