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Lawrence Blacher, M.D., Memorial Lecture: Advancing the Fight Against Cardiac Amyloidosis: A 2026 Update

Please join us to hear Omar F. Abou-Ezzeddine, M.D.C.M., M.S., at the Lawrence Blacher, M.D., Memorial Lecture, where he will provide a 2026 update on amyloid cardiomyopathy, highlighting current diagnostic strategies, emerging therapies, and practical approaches to patient care.

  • March 20, 2026

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On April 16, 2026, Baptist Hospital will host a live, hybrid conference focusing on cardiac amyloidosis, a significant cause of heart failure and cardiomyopathy. Dr. Omar F. Abou-Ezzeddine will present the Lawrence Blacher Memorial Lecture, emphasizing advances in the diagnosis and management of amyloid cardiomyopathy. Participants will learn about current diagnostic strategies, emerging therapies, and patient care approaches, reinforcing the importance of early recognition of this treatable condition.

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Lawrence Blacher, M.D., Memorial Lecture: Advancing the Fight Against Cardiac Amyloidosis: A 2026 Update

  • March 20, 2026

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