New Mexico Chapter of the American College of Cardiology

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Join your colleagues from Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming on September 6th and 7th for a weekend of hot topics in cardiovascular care including heart failure, amyloid, prevention, clinician wellness, atrial fibrillation, and more! CME/CNE/MOC credits will be provided. We look forward to a wonderful weekend of networking and learning together at the Park City, Utah. For more information and to register, please visit: ACC Rockies Chapter Meeting 2024

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