Upcoming Events

Carolina Heart and Vascular Center is proud to participate in the following Aiken Regional Hospital seminars. If you are interested in attending, please call the Direct Doctors Plus Referral and Registration line at 800-882-7445.

February 2010

• Speaker: Ansermo L. Arthur, MD, FACC
• Date: Tuesday, February 2
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Location: Lighthouse Baptist Church

It can be a shock to find out that you have coronary artery disease (also referred to as coronary heart disease or simply heart disease). There are many things you can do to slow this condition. Join us as Ansermo Arthur, MD explains how to reduce your risk of future problems that can result rom coronary artery disease.

• Speaker: David W. Cundey, MD, FACC
• Date: Friday, February 12
• Time: 9 a.m.
• Location: USC Aiken Business Conference Center

If you suspect you have an arrhythmia - an irregular heartbeat - this seminar is for you. David Cundey, MD will discuss the causes and symptoms of arrhythmia, the difference between arrhythmia and abnormal heart rates, and symptoms and treatments.

March 2010

• Date: 03/06/2010
• Time: 9:00am -- 12:00pm
• Location: Downtown Aiken, Newberry Street Festive Area - Aiken, SC 29801

More than an event, the Start! Heart Walk is an experience.

The event brings the 2010 Start! CSRA- Aiken Heart Walk together to raise funds to fight the nation's No. 1 and No. 3 killers—heart disease and stroke. In addition to the downtown Aiken Newberry Street Festive Area, the Create Hope, Inspire Change and Celebrate Success villages:

Pay tribute to lost loved ones; Honor survivors of heart disease and stroke; Encourage behavior changes in adults and children like increasing physical activity and making heart-healthy choices part of daily life; Highlight the successful fundraising efforts of individuals and companies; Celebrate individuals and companies who have made significant changes to lead a heart-healthy life.
Join us at the 2010 Start! CSRA Heart Walk to celebrate life and raise funds for heart disease and stroke research and community education.
Register online

For more information contact:
Brandy McClain
706-589-0063
brandy.mcclain@heart.org

• Speaker: Gregory Eaves, MD
• Date: Thursday, March 18
• Time: 5:30 p.m. - Screenings (blood pressure, blood sugar)
• 6 p.m. - Dinner and seminar
• Location: First Baptist Church - Edgefield

Heart disease - the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States - includes coronary and congenital diseases, heart attack and congestive heart failure. Gregory Eaves, MD will discuss potential causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.