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Joseph M. Ruggio M.D. has served as a director of the company since February 1997. Dr. Ruggio is a practicing interventional cardiologist. Since June 1994 Dr. Ruggio has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc. a large cardiovascular professional corporation. He also serves as Chairman and President of Via Vitae a cardiovascular disease management company which was founded in February 1996. Prior to that Dr. Ruggio served as founder and Chairman of UltiMed Inc. a cardiovascular medical services organization which was founded in July 1995. From August 1985 to December 1995 Dr. Ruggio served as Chairman of the Department of Cardiology and Director of Invasive Interventional Cardiology for FHP Inc. Dr. Ruggio serves on several committees of the American College of Cardiology as well as several medical advisory boards. | 