Richard Ceska, President of Cardionale, on behalf of IAS

Welcome to PRAGUEWelcome 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

ZENTIVA: General partner