Preventative Cardiology Forum XXXIV
Innovative Science from Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Clinical Application – 2024
Saturday, February 3, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Virtual Symposium
McGovern Medical School
Houston, Texas 77030
https://www.eeds.com/portal_recurring_event.aspx?ConferenceID=414031
Program Director:
Christopher Leung, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Cardiology
McGovern Medical School
The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Christopher Leung, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Cardiology
McGovern Medical School
The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Assistant Directors:
Francisco Fuentes, MD
Professor
Theodore & Maureen O’Driscoll-Levy Professor
Division of Cardiology
McGovern Medical School
The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Francisco Fuentes, MD
Professor
Theodore & Maureen O’Driscoll-Levy Professor
Division of Cardiology
McGovern Medical School
The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Amer Abdulla, MD, MS
Assistant Professor
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Assistant Professor
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Event Objectives
- Recognize the interplay of genetic factors and correctable risk factors in progression of atherosclerotic diseases
- Identify 3 evidence-based dietary patterns recommended for cardiovascular health
- To apply evidence-based guidelines to the care of the patient with obesity and associated co-morbidities
- Discuss the effect of vaccination in prevention cardiovascular events
- Review guideline recommendations for use of LDL-lowering therapies
- How to use coronary calcification to assist in making decisions.