Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David's Medical Center To Present More Than 20 Abstracts At American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2011

AUSTIN, Texas—In November 2011, the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center research team will present a total of 21 abstracts at the American Heart Association’s annual Scientific Sessions 2011 in Orlando, Fla. Topics include atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia ablations and device-based therapy, including lead extraction. TCAI coordinates research through centers in the United States and Europe.

“From a scientific standpoint, it is an extraordinary honor to have so many abstracts accepted at such an internationally significant meeting,” Andrea Natale, M.D., F.H.R.S., F.A.C.C., F.E.S.C., cardiac electrophysiologist and executive medical director of TCAI, said. “We believe this re-emphasizes our commitment to improving medical care in the field of electrophysiology.”

The Scientific Sessions are the largest gatherings of scientists and health care professionals devoted to the science of cardiovascular disease and stroke, as well as the care of patients suffering from these diseases. According to the Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association, more than 17,000 professionals attend annually, with more than 22,000 total attendees.

Sessions will be held Nov. 12 through 16, and exhibits will be presented Nov. 13 through 15.


Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David’s Medical Center
Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David’s Medical Center
(TCAI) is one of the world’s preeminent centers dedicated to the latest treatment advances for correcting abnormal heart rhythms such as Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib). The center is led by Executive Medical Director Andrea Natale, M.D., a world-renowned expert in the field. Natale is at the forefront of advancing treatment for A Fib, leading numerous clinical trials and participating in the development of new technologies and procedures. For more information, please visit TCAInstitute.com.

St. David’s Medical Center
St. David’s Medical Center, located at 919 East 32nd Street off of IH35 in Austin, is part of St. David’s HealthCare, one of the largest health systems in Texas. Founded in 1924, St. David’s Medical Center includes a 350-bed acute care hospital, and a dedicated 64-bed rehabilitation hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. St. David’s Medical Center is home to the acclaimed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute; the renowned NeuroTexas Institute (including the TIA Center for Stroke Prevention and designation as a Primary Stroke Center); a comprehensive women’s services program with the Breast Center, a fertility center and the most sophisticated neonatal intensive care unit in the region; a Bariatric Center of Excellence; comprehensive surgical services; and a 24-hour emergency department. In 2011, for the second consecutive year, St. David’s Medical Center was named to the list of 100 Top Hospitals by Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. For more information, please visit StDavids.com.