The Cardiac & Vascular Institute First in the Region to Join National Heart Initiative

Gainesville, FL August 23, 2018 – The Cardiac & Vascular Institute (TCAVI) and North Florida
Regional Medical Center (NFRMC) are first in the region, and one of only two centers in
Florida, to join the National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative aimed at improving survival rates in
heart attack patients. The new initiative brings together cardiologists from The Cardiac &
Vascular Institute with cardiothoracic surgeons, dedicated nurses and technologists from North
Florida Regional Medical Center to improve patient care.

Read the entire news release here: Shock Initiative Release 8.2018