Hampshire Cardiovascular Associates Presents Lecture on Heart Failure

NORTHAMPTON — Community members are invited to attend the next Cooley Dickinson Health Care lecture, “Turning Heart Failure into Heart Success!” with Dr. Sunu Thomas on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Hampshire Cardiovascular Associates, 22 Atwood Dr., 3rd Floor, Northampton.

Dr. James Arcoleo, a cardiologist at Cooley Dickinson Health Care’s Hampshire Cardiovascular Associates, will introduce Thomas.

This discussion will explore the definition of heart failure, how to recognize signs and symptoms, and how to live with it once you’ve received a heart-failure diagnosis, including behavioral do’s and don’ts. The lecture will touch on current medical treatments that are improving outcomes for those diagnosed with heart failure, and will also relay information on exciting new therapies that are now available to heart-failure patients. Opportunities to participate in the latest cutting-edge clinical trials will also be shared.

The lecture is free and open to all, but seating is limited, and registration is required. To register, call (413) 570-4900.