
CREF Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium Vitamin D and Heart Benefits: New Findings
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Many adults are deficient in vitamin D, a study found, and may be at increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

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Older Bypass Method Is Best, a Study Shows
By GINA KOLATAA
Rigorous evaluation of bypass operations with and withoutheart-lung machines found that outcomes were better incases using the machines.
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A rigorous evaluation of bypass operations with and without heart-lung machines found that outcomes were better in cases using the machines.

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One of CREF's finest return speakers, Nicholas G. Smedira MD will present on VADs at next year's meeting. Check out his bio at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff_dire ctory/2/staff_1573.aspx.

CREF Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium CREF2010: The Sorin Group will host a reception on Thursday evening, March 4, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. This year's fun reception provided education, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres, so expect more of the same next March!

CREF Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium CREF brochure is at the printer and should begin mailing early next week, so look for yours soon. Terrific program, with 29.1 CEUs, and 23.0 CME credits!

CREF Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium Dr. George J. Despotis, one of our CREF 2010 faculty members and highest-rated speakers from past meetings, will present a 45-minute talk titled "Pathophysiology and Optimal Management of Excessive Bleeding after Cardiac Surgery." Not to miss!

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The CREF 2010 agenda is posted. Check it out: http://www.amainc.com/pdf/CREF2010Agnda8 -24.pdf
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CREF Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium The ABCP has awarded the 2010 CREF meeting a total of 29.1 CEUs. Agenda to post on the CREF website this weekend: (http://www.amainc.com/cref_program.html)
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A detailed scientific agenda will be posted soon. In the meantime, here's a brief look at some of the session and lecture topics--as well as the Saturday hands-on workshops:

Susan CREF's second keynote speaker will be Richard M. Satava MD, speaking on "Advanced Technologies That Are Changing the Future of Healthcare"

Susan CREF 2010 will feature two superb keynote speakers: Sara C. Mednick PhD, speaking on "Napping: Benefits for the Heart and Mind."

CREF Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium CREF 2010 postcards are in the mail, so expect yours soon. It contains information on venue, 11th annual Utley Award, and call for abstracts. Not on our mailing list but want to be? Email cref@sbcglobal.net.

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CREF offers cutting-edge presentations, discussions, and hands-on workshops on topics related to cardiovascular surgery and extracorporeal perfusion.

CREF Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium We're excited about the location for the 30th annual meeting: March 4 - 7, 2010, at the Newport Beach Marriott!
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