Science News for WCC 2016

The World Congress of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Health
June 4–7, 2016 | Mexico City, Mexico

What is WCC 2016?

The World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health (WCC) 2016 is the official congress of the World Heart Federation. Every two years, international experts come together to share the latest developments in cardiovascular science and discuss unique gaps and approaches to the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease in cultures around the world.

The theme for the 2016 Congress was "state-of-the-art" cardiology, highlighting important targets to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Video Discussions


Mark Creager, MD, Marcia Barbosa, MD, and Sid Smith, MD review some of the highlights of the science presented at the World Congress of Cardiology 2016 in Mexico City.


Erick Alexanderson, MD, presidente de la Sociedad Mexicana de Cardiologia, y Marcia Barbosa, MD, presidente pasado de la Sociedad Interamericana de Cardiología, discuten la ciencia presentada en el congreso 2016 en la Ciudad de Mexico.