CV Now

CV Now Episode 010: Emerging Epidemics of Acute MI & Stroke in the Young

Episode Summary

Although there have been significant advances in reducing the overall burden of cardiovascular disease in the global population, there’s one group with decidedly less progress: young adults. In today's episode, Dr. Khurram Nasir leads a panel discussion exploring the emerging epidemics of acute MI and stroke in patients in their twenties, thirties, and forties, looking at underlying risk factors and tips for risk assessment, screenings, guidelines, and more.

Episode Notes

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Speakers on today's episode:

Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, MSc

Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Prevention & Wellness

Co-Director, Center for Outcomes Research

Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

Houston Methodist Hospital

 

Ron Blankstein, MD

Associate Director, Cardiovascular Imaging Program

Director, Cardiac Computed Tomography, Bringham and Women’s Hospital

Associate Professor of Medicine and Radiology, Harvard Medical School

 

Salim S. Virani, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FASPC

Professor, Section of Cardiovascular Research

Director, Cardiovascular Fellowship Program, Baylor College of Medicine

Staff Cardiologist, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

 

Haider J. Warraich, MD

Associate Director, Heart Failure Program, VA Boston Healthcare System

Associate Physician, Bringham and Women’s Hospital