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Medical students in a cardiovascular lab watch as a professor demonstrates a technique.

Louisville becomes a hub for cardiovascular medicine as international conference comes to town

August 24, 2026

This September 10-12, Louisville will take center stage in cardiovascular science as the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences-North American Section (IACS – NAS) and the University of Louisville Division of Cardiovascular Medicine host

Sharing the pulse of surgery

February 24, 2026

For many, the image of an operating room feels distant: the sterile lights, masked faces and the steady rhythm of machines. They see it as a space designed for procedures, not for people.