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Diagnosis and treatment of Lyme carditis

Learn about Lyme carditis March 7 in this free webinar with cardiologist Dr. Adrian Baranchuk.

ByCanLyme Team
Upcoming webinar with Dr. Adrian Baranchuk, professor of Medicine at Queen's University.

Understanding the risks, manifestations and clinical management of Lyme carditis can save lives and prevent invasive medical and surgical interventions. 

Project Lyme and ILADS are hosting a free webinar featuring cardiologist Dr. Adrian Baranchuk on March 7th, at 2:30pm Pacific/5:30pm Eastern. Dr. Baranchuk is a cardiologist, professor and author of the book Lyme Carditis: From A to Z.

Sign up for this free webinar here.

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