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Leading the way in cardiovascular health by: Advocating a patient-centered approach to cardiac care by doing more for the patient, while doing less to the patient. Promoting prevention and education as essential to heart health. Disseminating current, accurate, cost-effective, and relevant information about cardiovascular disease prevention locally and globally. For more than 30 years, the Lown Cardiovascular Foundation has been recognized as a world leader in promoting heart health. Through careful inquiry, education, communication, and global outreach, we promote a humane and cost-effective model of care that advocates prevention over costly, invasive treatments and restores the bonds of trust between doctor and patient. We believe that overcoming cardiovascular disease requires not just good science, but a strong dose of compassion and a commitment to prevention. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the US and globally. According to the World Health Organization a full 80% of CVD deaths worldwide can be avoided through preventive medicine. Millions of lives and billions of dollars can be saved through such simple steps as weight control, exercise, limited salt intake, and tobacco avoidance. Through education, research, and communication, the Lown Foundation is committed to reversing this trend by promoting a better solution. The Foundation draws its inspiration from the career and philosophy of its founder, Dr. Bernard Lown. A humanitarian and healer, Dr. Lown is recognized for his groundbreaking work on the causes and treatment of heart disease and cardiac arrhythmias and the development of the modern defibrillator and the cardioverter. But his most revolutionary contribution to the practice of cardiology may be his insistence that the patient – not the disease – must be the focus of every practitioner’s attention. Our programs include innovative research projects, training the next generation of physicians, and our global health communications program, ProCor. |
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Newsflash
Dr. Vikas Saini participated in an Expert Group Meeting on "Chronic Disease Management in India: A Health Systems Agenda" in New Delhi, India from October 26-28, 2009. The meeting was organized by the Public Health Foundation of India to share European, American, and Indian perspectives on chronic disease management. Dr. Saini also was a featured speaker at the World Hypertension Congress 2009, which took place October 29-November 1, 2009 in Beijing, China. More than 3000 cardiologists participated in the conference, which marked the 25th anniversary of the World Hypertension League and the 20th anniversary of the Chinese Hypertension League. Dr. Saini’s presentation focused on ProCor’s online resources and electronic network. |
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Giving
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Lown Cardiovascular Research Foundation 21 Longwood Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
P: (617) 732-1318 F: (617) 277-0347 Email: info@lownfoundation.org Website: www.lownfoundation.org
LCRF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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