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EPI | LIFESTYLE 2018 Scientific Sessions
Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health 2018 Scientific Sessions
March 20–23, 2018
Sheraton New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Council on Epidemiology and Prevention (EPI)
The Council on Epidemiology and Prevention (EPI) focuses on population-based approaches to preventing cardiovascular diseases. The mission of the American Heart Association (AHA) Council on Epidemiology and Prevention is to lead the discovery and translation of science related to the distribution and determinants of cardiovascular disease, with an emphasis on population approaches to prevent cardiovascular disease and improve cardiovascular health.
Veronique Roger, MD, MPH, FAHA
Chair, Council on Epidemiology and Prevention
Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR)
The Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR) provides a forum for a multidisciplinary group of volunteers committed to making a substantial contribution to reducing the burden of heart disease and stroke through improving healthcare quality and patient outcomes.
Tracy Wang, MD, MHS, MSc, FAHA
Chair, Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research
Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing (CVSN)
It is an honor and privilege to serve as Chair of the Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing (CVSN). I am looking forward to working with all of you to build upon what previous leaders have accomplished.
Nancy T. Artinian, PhD, RN, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN
Chair, Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing
Council on Clinical Cardiology (CLCD)
The purpose of the Council on Clinical Cardiology (CLCD) is to achieve the objectives of the American Heart Association (AHA) in the field of clinical cardiology, to promote excellence in clinical care and to foster the professional development and education of clinical cardiologists. Through council-sponsored symposia, panels and scientific conferences, members can access new developments in the field and interpret and promote clinical cardiology to professional and lay audiences.
Randal J. Thomas, MD, MS, FAHA, FACC, MAACVPR
Chair, Council on Clinical Cardiology
Focus on Quality
Research shows that when medical professionals apply the most up-to-date, evidenced-based treatment guidelines, patient outcomes improve. Our comprehensive suite of quality programs can help translate Association guidelines and statements into programs that healthcare providers implement to reduce the devastation of heart disease and stroke.