Dive deep into preventative cardiology at the annual T.F. Whayne Cardiovascular Symposium
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 31, 2025) — It’s that time of year again when the brightest minds in cardiology gather for the annual T.F. Whayne Cardiovascular Symposium — and this year’s theme, “Preventive Cardiology,” couldn’t be more important.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, but what if medical science could stop it before it starts? That’s exactly what this year’s symposium aims to tackle.
Join experts from the University of Kentucky Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Friday, April 11, at the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington to learn about promoting healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
This event is a chance to hear from two world-renowned international leaders in cardiology, who will be delivering keynote addresses packed with cutting-edge insights, breakthroughs and practical strategies to keep hearts healthier for longer.
This symposium is open to a broad audience — medical professionals, researchers, students or providers who are passionate about health and wellness. Participants will gain access to:
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Expert insights on the latest advancements in heart disease prevention
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Groundbreaking research that’s shaping the future of cardiology
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Networking opportunities with experts in the field
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Actionable strategies to bring real change to patient care and everyday health
Keynote speakers include these global leaders in cardiology:
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Anthony N. DeMaria, M.D., Judith and Jack White Chair in Cardiology, UC San Diego; Director of the UC San Diego Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center
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James H. O’Keefe, M.D., Professor of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City; Director of the Duboc Cardio Health & Wellness Center and Haverty CardioMetabolic Center at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute
The Bigger Picture
Preventive cardiology isn’t just about treatment; it’s about changing the way we think about heart health. It’s about stopping heart disease before it starts, improving longevity and reducing health care burdens. With UK at the forefront of cardiovascular research and care, this symposium is more than an event — it’s a movement.
UK HealthCare is the hospitals and clinics of the University of Kentucky. But it is so much more. It is more than 10,000 dedicated health care professionals committed to providing advanced subspecialty care for the most critically injured and ill patients from the Commonwealth and beyond. It also is the home of the state’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for the tiniest and sickest newborns, the region’s only Level 1 trauma center and Kentucky’s top hospital ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
As an academic research institution, we are continuously pursuing the next generation of cures, treatments, protocols and policies. Our discoveries have the potential to change what’s medically possible within our lifetimes. Our educators and thought leaders are transforming the health care landscape as our six health professions colleges teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health care professionals, spreading the highest standards of care. UK HealthCare is the power of advanced medicine committed to creating a healthier Kentucky, now and for generations to come.