Cardiology Conference:

Cardiology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders related to the heart and blood vessels. Cardiologists are physicians who specialize in the field of cardiology and are trained to manage various conditions affecting the cardiovascular system.

The cardiovascular system includes the heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries), and the circulation of blood throughout the body. Some common tools and procedures used in cardiology include:

Electrocardiogram (ECG): Electrocardiogram (ECG) is the test that records the electrical activity of the heart and can help diagnose heart rhythm disorders.

Echocardiogram: An echocardiogram is an imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart and can help diagnose structural problems, such as heart valve defects.

Stress Test: A stress test is a test that involves exercising on a treadmill or stationary bike while the heart is monitored, which can help diagnose coronary artery disease.

Cardiac Catheterization: Cardiac catheterization is a procedure in which a thin tube is inserted into a blood vessel and guided to the heart, which can help diagnose and treat a variety of heart conditions.

Angioplasty and Stenting: Angioplasty and stenting are procedures in which a blocked or narrowed coronary artery is opened and widened using a balloon and a small metal mesh tube, called a stent. Treatment options for cardiovascular diseases may include lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, medications, and surgical procedures, depending on the nature and severity of the condition. Cardiology is an evolving field that is constantly developing new diagnostic and treatment approaches. Ongoing research in cardiology is focused on improving our understanding of the causes and mechanisms of cardiovascular disease, developing new diagnostic tools and therapies, and identifying ways to prevent and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Speaker Guidelines

Organize Your Research

1. State the hypothesis and purpose of your research.
2. Describe your methods of investigation.
3. Include data collected and what was learned.
4. Give conclusions based on the collected data.
5. Emphasize the significance and highlights of the research.

Shape Your Presentation

1. Prepare notes that highlight the salient points of your talk.
2. Practice the delivery of your talk, along with your slide sequence. Be sure your talk fits the time allotted.
3. Use simple sentences. Avoid jargon, highly specialized vocabulary, and unfamiliar abbreviations.
4. Think about questions you might be asked, and prepare your answers.
5. Audio-visuals should amplify your talk, not duplicate it.
6. Do not include music or film clips or other copyrighted content with your presentation unless it is directly relevant to your research. If you must include music, film clips, or similar content, please ensure that it is either open source or content for which you have copyright permissions to use. Optimally display your work—don't use words if a picture conveys it more clearly (graphs, tables, charts, etc.).
7. Use line graphs to show trends; bar graphs to compare magnitudes; pie graphs to demonstrate relative portions of a whole.
8. Make sure your supporting audio-visuals are concise, uncluttered, and easily read from a distance. We recommend that you use a font of at least eighteen points or larger. This is especially important in presentations to a virtual audience because screen sizes vary by user.
9. Request special AV equipment early or it may not be available.