1. Richard Ceska, President of Cardionale, on behalf of IAS Welcome to PRAGUE Welcome to CARDIONALE

2. International Atherosclerosis Society Mission: Focus on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease world-wide Objective: International promotion of: –Science –Research –Education

3. IAS Activities Promotion of exchange of existing knowledge Promotion of new ventures and interdisciplinary approaches Visiting fellowships for young researchers Organization of international symposia, workshops, courses, and meetings Triennial international symposium Association with scientific journal

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5. IAS Regional Federations Asia Pacific Europe Americas

6. IAS Website (www.athero.org) Guidelines Conferences Publications Commentaries Viewpoints E-Newsletter E-Literature Slide library IAS leadership Member societies Regional Federations Meeting postings Links

7. Why Prague, Czech Republic?

8. CARDIONALE 2010 „ In The Heart of Europe“ Prague

9. High CV morbidity and mortality in our region

10. We have to fight CVD and stroke together agressively!

11. ZENTIVA: General partner

14. Internal medicine as the cornerstone of an integrated health care

16. ZENTIVA: General partner