Hearty Conversations: Modern treatments for heart disease

Being diagnosed with heart disease can feel overwhelming—but today’s treatments offer more options than ever before. Join us for a community talk on minimally invasive heart procedures, including TAVR for heart valve replacement and robotic heart surgery. You’ll learn what these treatments are, who they may be right for and what to expect throughout the process. Hear directly from heart specialists, see how these advanced procedures work and receive practical information to help you or a loved one understand treatment options.

About the event

February 11 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Northern Illinois University Rockford Conference Center
8500 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108

Agenda

• 5 p.m. - Doors open

• 5:30 p.m. - Ghulam Murtaza, MD - Heart surgeon, specializing in robotic and minimally invasive procedures

• 6 p.m. - Ali Shafiq, MD - interventional cardiologist

• 6:30 p.m. - Question and answer session

• 7 p.m. - Closing remarks

Light appetizers and refreshments provided