"Lots about Clots: How to protect yourself against Deep vein thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism"
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 7:15 p.m.
Java U Café
5620 Cote des Neiges (corner Dupuis)
RSVP: Maureen: 514.340.7587 or maureen.morganstein@mail.mcgill.ca
Did you know? Venous thrombosis (blood clots in deep veins of leg and lung) is a common cardiovascular condition that affects adults of every age and ethnic group. Come join Thrombosis experts from the Jewish General Hospital to learn more about venous thrombosis and how to reduce your risk.
Informal presentations by our experts will be followed by a bilingual Q&A period.
This free event is presented by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and its Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health. Refreshments will be provided. Attendance is limited to 60 people.
Presentations will be in English only
Experts:
Andrew Hirsch, MD
Pulmonologist
Jewish General Hospital
Vicky Tagalakis, MD
Internist and Epidemiologist
Jewish General Hospital
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Thrombosis
Jewish General Hospital
Moderator:
Susan Kahn, MD
Director, Jewish General Hospital Thrombosis Program
Professor of Medicine, McGill University