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TORONTO, September 19, 2008 – The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) today announced that it will be welcoming about 2,000 of the world’s heart failure experts at the 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), September 21-24, 2008.
The HFSA’s Scientific Meeting is the only forum for heart failure specialists to discuss and present the latest research findings, share new ideas and explore new strategies in prevention and treatment of heart failure. Attendees will include physicians, basic scientists, nurses and allied health professionals from Canada, the U.S., and around the world.
“This year’s conference will highlight interesting studies focusing on causes and treatment of heart failure, and the important socio-economic issues surrounding this condition,” said Dr. Barry Greenberg, HFSA President, and Professor of Medicine, and Director, Advanced Heart Failure Treatment Program, University of California, San Diego.
“We are very pleased to be hosting this group of heart failure professionals from around the world. Heart failure is a serious health problem on the rise,” said Barry Smith, CEO of the MTCC.
“We anticipate that this major convention will produce significant revenue for Toronto’s hotels, restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. We estimate the overall economic impact of the HFSA gathering to be in the range of $4.3 million in direct spending”, he added.
About Heart Failure
Heart failure is a progressive condition in which the heart muscle becomes weakened after it is injured from heart attack or high blood pressure and gradually loses its ability to pump enough blood to supply the body's needs. Heart failure affects millions of people in North America and many more around the world. Demographic and clinical evidence strongly suggest the prevalence of heart failure will increase throughout the next decade. For more information on heart failure, please visit www.abouthf.org.About the Heart Failure Society of America
The Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) is a nonprofit educational organization, founded in 1994 as the first organized association of heart failure experts. Today HFSA has about 1,500 members and provides a forum for all those interested in heart function, heart failure research and patient care. Additional information on HFSA can be found at www.hfsa.org. About the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is Canada’s #1 convention and trade show facility. Since its opening in 1984, the MTCC has hosted approximately 12,000 events and entertained nearly 40 million guests. For further information, please visit www.mtccc.com.
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For Further Information Please Contact:
Christine Chiu OR Kaitlyn Siner
MTCC Heart Failure Society of America
Marketing Manager Media Relations Representative
(416) 585-8106 (617) 226-7192 office OR
(401) 339-0954 cell OR
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