title: American College of Cardiology--48th annual scientific session. 7-10 March 1999, New Orleans, LA, USA.
abstract: This scientific session was designed to provide participants with the most up-to-date information on cardiovascular (CV) research. The emphasis of this year's conference included: clinical trials involving growing blood vessels; vitamin E and fish oil; invasive versus non-invasive treatments; angioplasty versus stents; and, new oral antiplatelet drugs. Invited speakers, via podium and poster presentations, provided comprehensive overviews on these topics. The targeted audience for this symposium was scientists and physicians involved in CV research. Over 2300 abstracts were presented during this three-day conference.
authors.affiliation: College of Pharmacy, Xavier University of Louisiana, LA, USA. tmandal@mail.xula.edu
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Mandal