WHAT: David Theodoro, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon with SSM Heart Institute at DePaul Health Center, and Trevor Axford, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon with SSM Heart Institute at St. Mary’s Health Center, will explain what causes heart valves to fail and why it’s critical to manage and treat valve problems for long-term health. Guests will have the opportunity to get answers to their questions about treatment options. This event will be of special interest if you or family members have been diagnosed with heart valve disease. A complimentary heart healthy dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by discussions.
WHEN/WHERE:
Trevor Axford, MD
Wednesday, August 10
The Jewel Box – Forest Park
St. Louis, MO 63110
6:30 – 8 p.m.
David Theodoro, MD
Wednesday, August 31
May Center at DePaul Health Center
Bridgeton, MO 63044
6:30 – 8 p.m.
To register or for more information, please call toll free 866-SSM-DOCS (866-776-3627) or to learn more about heart valve disease and to register online, visit ssmhealth.com/heart
WHY: Most patients with heart valve disease believe that the only treatment available is by medication. Our heart specialist will speak to the fact that there are other options to consider.
WHO: Interview opportunities: Dr. Trevor Axford, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon with SSM Heart Institute at St. Mary’s Health Center. Dr. David Theodoro, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon with SSM Heart Institute at DePaul Health Center. Dr. Theodoro is nationally recognized for his work in minimally invasive heart valve surgery, including his use of the da Vinci Robotic Surgery System.
To schedule an interview, please contact Rob Shelton at 618-792-0905 or Kristen Johnson at 314-989-2208.
VISUALS: Visuals include: patients mingling together over dinner and speaking with a doctor, audio-visual presentation presented by the doctor.
About SSM Heart Institute
SSM Heart Institute is the region’s most experienced provider of comprehensive heart care. A team of more than 100 skilled cardiologists, electrophysiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons provides the most advanced treatments, leading-edge techniques and unparalleled experience for the best clinical outcomes. Combined with expert nursing and technical staff, this team offers a full range of services to prevent, diagnose and treat heart disease. SSM Heart Institute services are available at five locations across the St. Louis area: DePaul Health Center, St. Clare Health Center, St. Joseph Health Center, St. Joseph Hospital West and St. Mary’s Health Center.