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 Carlos
M Ferrario, MD, Director of the Hypertension and Vascular
Disease Center was honored by the Inter American Society of
Hypertension with the 2003 “Life Time Achievement Award”
for his scientific contributions to the field of cardiovascular
medicine and the treatment of high blood pressure.
The award was established by the Inter American Society of
Hypertension, an affiliate of the National American Heart
Association in 1984 to recognize those scientists and clinicians
contributing the most to advancing knowledge of hypertension-related
cardiovascular disease across the Americas.
Dr. Ferrario’s contributions in discovering the role
of hormones affecting blood pressure and the development of
high blood pressure and his educational efforts in raising
awareness and new treatment modalities to prevent heart attacks
and strokes were cited as the basis for this prestigious international
award.
The award was presented at the biennial meeting of the Inter
American Society of Hypertension in May 1, 2003 in San Antonio,
Texas. The award included a plaque and an honorarium.
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