Get answers to your most pressing health-care questions

What is the latest technology to treat a heart attack? What happens when my heart skips a beat? What are the warning signs of heart disease in women?

Loyola University Medical Center and the Office of Development are planning an educational forum with Loyola cardiologists to help answer questions like these.

The panel is part of a diverse series of educational conversations designed to offer you the expertise of medical specialists in a relaxed, interactive setting. Hear about informative health topics for adults, family members and caregivers while learning how you can make a difference at Loyola as a member of our family of philanthropy. Refreshments will be served.

On Nov. 7, three Loyola cardiologists will present "The Next Generation of Heart Disease: Loyola's Guide to the Latest in Heart Health." The event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Stritch School of Medicine, 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood Ill. It will be held on the first floor, alumni center. Complimentary parking will be available in Parking Deck A.

Cardiologists from the Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine appearing will include:

• Fred Leya, MD, Interventional Cardiology
• Ivan Pacold, MD, General Cardiology
• David Wilber, MD, Electrophysiology

The goal of the forum is to help you better understand the symptoms and causes of heart disease as well as the leading-edge treatment options offered at Loyola. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.

To register, visit the registration page, call (708) 216-8531, or email development@lumc.edu.