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SUMMARY:Calcium Scoring for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in the South Asian Population
DESCRIPTION:Did you know? \n  \n\nThe mean age of first heart attack is 53 in South Asian patients whereas the age was 62 in European populations.\nFirst and second generation South Asian populations living in the United States have a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular death compared with non-Hispanic white populations.\n\nJoin us for a FREE Webinar on \nCalcium Scoring for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in the South Asian Population\nBy – George Kinzfogl\, MD\, Chief of Cardiology at MetroWest Medical Center and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine \nOn – Saturday April 8th\, 2023\, 10 AM EDT \nFollowed by a talk on Lifestyle program to prevent\, even reverse onset of heart disease and diabetes\nBy – Amit Akkad\, ICC Director and Lifestyle program Ambassador \nWhy attend: \n\n Understand cardiac risk factors.\nUnderstand cardiac risks specific to South Asians.\nUnderstand the role of coronary artery calcium scoring.\nUnderstand how ICC’s Lifestyle Program can help you prevent onset of heart disease or diabetes\n\nAction items after the talk \n\nCalculate your own cardiac risk using the Pooled Cohort Equation – Link will be provided during the webinar.\nDiscuss coronary artery calcium scoring with your healthcare team.\nLearn more about ICC’s Lifestyle Program.\n\nRegistration is required\, click here to register \nOur speakers \nDr. George Kinzfogl\, Chief of Cardiology at Metrowest Medical Center and Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Tufts University \nGeorge Kinzfogl\, MD\, is Chief of Cardiology at MetroWest Medical Center and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. He has a special interest in valvular heart disease and multimodal cardiac imaging. He enjoys practicing in the community and developing longitudinal relationships with his patients. \nHe is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. In 2001\, he completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. In 2004\, he completed his Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is board certified in Internal Medicine\, Cardiovascular Diseases\, Comprehensive Adult Echocardiography\, and Nuclear Cardiology. \nHe has additional training in Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Cardiac Computed Tomography; he also speaks fluent Spanish. Dr. Kinzfogl has served as Chairman of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee for many years and has been a primary investigator for several multicenter clinical trials. He has received multiple teaching awards and has been recognized by Boston Magazine as one of Boston’s Best Doctors for Cardiology for over five consecutive years. \nMr. Amit Akkad\, Director ICC and Lifestyle Program Ambassador \nMr. Amit Akkad is an Experienced Global Executive\, having managed multimillion-dollar global businesses as Vice President and General in the videoconferencing industry. He is a recognized business leader with excellent strategic\, analytical\, communications and operational skills. He is currently associated with a start-up company in robotics.\nMr. Akkad is Director of ICC and Lifestyle Ambassador serving the community. He has also been working with multiple NGOs to educate and inspire children of rural (Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes) communities in India for past several years.
URL:https://ouricc.org/event/calcium-scoring-for-cardiovascular-risk-assessment-in-the-south-asian-population/
CATEGORIES:Education With a Purpose!,Health
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SUMMARY:Reduce Worries\, Control Anxiety - Build and leverage coping skills
DESCRIPTION:“You can’t always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside” – Wayne Dyer \n \nIn uncertain times\, it is normal for anxiety\, worry\, panic\, stress\, and depression to peak. Uncertainty and loss of control creates anxiety for everyone. \nThe whole world is coping with anxiety and uncertainty. If you have specific vulnerabilities such as health or financial challenges\, stress and anxiety can be even greater. \nIdentifying and utilizing your coping skills for anxiety\, stress\, and worry can help you protect both your mental health as well as your physical health. \nJoin us for a FREE Webinar \nReduce Worries\, Control Anxiety\nBuild and leverage coping skills\nBy Bindu Vyas\, PhD\n \nFollowed by \nA talk on Lifestyle program to prevent or reverse heart disease and diabetes\nBy Mr. Amit Akkad\, Director ICC and Lifestyle program Ambassador \nOn – Saturday April 22nd\, 2023 – 10 AM to 11:30 AM EDT \nIn this session we will answer following questions: \n\nHow does stress impact your health?\nWhat are the symptoms of anxiety\, stress or worry?\nWhat can you do to cope with anxiety and stress?\nWhat is the ICC’s Lifestyle program and how it helps you prevent heart disease and diabetes?\n\nWhat you will learn \n\nReduce worry\, control anxiety\nManage stress\nExperience Mediation (on Body\, Breath\, and Mind)\nPrevent or reverse heart disease and diabetes with ICC’s Lifestyle program\n\nRegistration is required to attend\, click here to register\nYou will receive a video conferencing link once you register.\nFeel free to reach out to us at lifestyle@ouricc.org if you have any questions \nOur Speakers \nBindu J. Vyas\, Ph.D.\nEducator\, Lifestyle (Mind-Body) Medicine\nPh.D. Management and Global Business\, YTT200\, Positivity And Relaxation Training Certified (BHI for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital) \nDr. Vyas is passionate about learning\, teaching\, and researching stress management for health and wellness. She has conducted workshops\, seminars\, and courses on Meditation. Positivity and Relaxation Training (PART) program. PART offers self-care and relaxation training and is proven to help participants develop skills to manage stress and cultivate a positive outlook\, promote health\, happiness\, and wellbeing. \nMr. Amit Akkad\, Director ICC and Lifestyle Program Ambassador \nMr. Amit Akkad is an Experienced Global Executive\, having managed multimillion-dollar global businesses as Vice President and General Manager in the videoconferencing industry. He is a recognized business leader with excellent strategic\, analytical\, communications and operational skills. He is currently associated with a start-up company in robotics.\nMr. Akkad is Director of ICC and Lifestyle Ambassador serving the community. He has also been working with multiple NGOs to educate and inspire children of rural (Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes) communities in India for past several years.
URL:https://ouricc.org/event/reduce-worries-control-anxiety-build-and-leverage-coping-skills/
CATEGORIES:Education With a Purpose!,Health,Lifestyle,Meditation
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