For the 11th consecutive year the University of Cape Town hosted the annual ‘Cardiology at the Limits’ meeting during early April 2009. Senior Cardiologists from around the world gathered at the exclusive  event to hear cutting edge lectures from some of the most respected clinical academics across the globe. Details of the programme and speakers are available using the menu on the left.

Each year over 300 of the world’s leading Cardiologists gather at the world famous University of Cape Town to experience memorable presentations from distinguished speakers such as Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub (at CATL ‘X’), Lord Nigel Crisp and Professor Roberto Ferrari, Chairman of the ESC.

This annual symposium organised by Professor Derek Yellon and Professor Lionel Opie as part of a joint initiative between the Hatter Institutes' of University College London and the University of Cape Town was created to establish greater development and collaboration between the two institutions, both of which have an international reputation in the field of cardiovascular research.

Global Reach

Delegates travel from across the globe, and over the past ten years countries that have been represented at Cardiology at the Limits include: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, UK, USA.

The meetings always receive highly positive feedback from the speakers and delegates.

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