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Mark your calendar for spring semester! — Registration begins Jan. 5; classes start Feb. 2

HEART HARDWARE: CARDIOVASCULAR DEVICES (Q310)

Q – Health and Wellness

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Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | February 3, 2026-March 3, 2026

Tuesday: 12:45 PM-2:00 PM

This class is for anyone living with or just curious about device use in the cardiovascular system. We learn about the development and usage of devices for rhythm management, organ assistance, minimally invasive repair and replacement of different structures, etc. Discussion topics include need for such devices, based on disease conditions and the preferences for less invasive safer treatments; as well as the development, evolution, structure and function of such devices.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).


INSTRUCTOR: Hisham Sherif

SHERIF, HISHAM — Retired surgeon with 30+ years of clinical and research experience in cardiovascular medicine and surgery. Strong advocate of better education and awareness of healthcare information as the basis for better decisions toward improved individual and community health. (Q300, Q310)


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