Professor and Director of Preventive Cardiology UT Southwestern Medical Center; Chair, AHA Committee on Scientific Sessions Programming; Past President ASPC
SELECT results presented at
#AHA23
.
In overweight or obese adults who do not have diabetes, semaglutide reduced the risk of major adverse CV events by 20%.
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To commemorate my upcoming half century, just did my first Half Ironman. Learned a lot about
#commitment
,
#health
, and
#life
on this journey. Fortunate on so many levels to be able to do this. My way of trying to
#practicewhatIpreach
As
#AHA23
chair, I was excited to bring you innovative science & cutting-edge clinical topics that will advance patient care.
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Completed my 2nd
#IronMan
70.3 yesterday (had to confirm last year wasn’t a fluke) Amazed by the age and intrinsic ability spectrum of the competitors- the human body, mind, and will are impressive. I’m fortunate to able to do this and to continue to try &
#practicewhatipreach
Well, that’s it.
#AHA22
done! Thanks to the numerous presenters, attendees, committee members and AHA staff that contributed to make this Sessions a huge success. Look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia next year!
@manesh_patelMD
@JoChikweMD
@American_Heart
As I was shoveling snow today…in Texas! I was reminded of this classic heart attack Netter textbook figure. MI’s look a lot different today
#GoRedforWomen
#HeartMonth
Look what I found @ the bottom of my very old car- Yes, an AUDIO TAPE from
#ACC2004
(newsflash- that’s how we caught sessions we missed). I think this was
@rblument1
speaking. Does anyone have a tape player I can borrow ? 😂
Cardiovascular Safety of Testosterone-Replacement Therapy | NEJM Impoartant study that has been long awaited. Helps clarify an area with much confusion. Fairly high risk cohort. My COI- my urology brother is a co-author
@DrMohitKhera
In 2004 I ran my first marathon- the
@HoustonMarathon
That was a life changing event and one of my fondest memories For the 20th anniversary I decided to run it again. Although I am older & more injury prone, I’m still going!
#26
.2for20
#keepmoving
#practicewhatipreach
#cvprev
Have you heard?
#AHA21
Is an IN PERSON event in Boston this year plus a virtual experience for those that cannot be on site. Reconnect with colleagues, network, and hear the best in CV
#science
around!
@manesh_patelMD
SELECT Trial has practicing changing results but also many thought provoking questions. Pleased to write the Editorial to put the study in perspective in
@NEJM
with
@PowellWileyLab
#AHA23
Thank you to our outstanding Cardiology Grand Rounds speaker
@FaRodriguezMD
Really innovative work in
#CAC
#AI
#cvprev
Had to finally cut off the Q/A as the questions kept coming from this thought provoking talk
@utswheart
Happy
#HeartMonth
and
#WearRedDay
First time in >10years without our annual Preventive Cardiology Heart Health Fair
@utswheart
due to COVID. I honor this day they best way I know how- taking care of patients
@American_Heart
#Aspirin
for primary prevention now a IIb recommendations- ie: generally no, occasionally yes
#prevention
guidelines
#ACC19
Not to be used routinely in those >70
Inspiring program and story honoring the 50th anniversary of the Brown and Goldstein lab
@UTSWNews
today. Per Helen Hobbs- “Celebrating the silver anniversary of one of the most impactful partnerships in science”
@utswheart
@TheFHFoundation
What to expect from
#AHA23
- enhanced ENGAGEMENT, extended DISCUSSION, the best in CROSS-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMING. Sessions now 75 minutes, more dialogue & debate, innovative topics. Be a part of the experience- you don't want to miss!
@AHAMeetings
Congratulations to
@PamelaBMorris
and
@DougDrachmanMD
on a highly successful
#ACC22
1st major CV meeting to go virtual w/the pandemic- fitting it was the 1st major to return in person. Great Late Breakers, outstanding faculty/education, wonderful celebration for CV community!
Abstract submission is open for
#AHA24
Be part of the program for the
#AHA100th
anniversary! New this year- greatly expanded digital poster presentations. Expanded categories- Precision Medicine- Genetic and Genomic Applications, Pediatric Critical Care Cardiology, Methodology
Getting ready for the Opening Session of
#AHA23
Don’t want to miss awards, tour of the meeting and LBS1- SELECT trial. View from the stage and with discussant Tiffany Powell
@AHAScience
Thanks for an outstanding Grand Rounds today
@pnatarajanmd
for
@UTSWInternalMed
Comprehensive presentation of
#CHIP
- links to inflammation and role in CVD (including your impressive work), and power of genetic approaches to elucidated biology
@UTSWIMchief
If you are looking for the very best in CV science come to
#AHA23
!Backstage view of abstract slotting in action. Amazing breath of domains brought to life in compelling and engaging sessions by these amazing volunteers
@AHAScience
@AHAMeetings
@JoChikweMD
If you are putting the finishing touches on your abstracts/clinical cases, you have a few more days!
#AHA24
Abstract deadline extended until June 10th at 7pm. Don't miss out on being a part of the
#AHA100th
!
@JoChikweMD
@AHAScience
This amazing group completed 2 full marathons
@dallasmavs
game last night! Raising awareness for
#HeartMonth
3 steps-1) take a timeout to focus on your health 2) put in the work-150min/week brisk walking 3) make a game plan for exercise/health
@utswheart
@mcuban
@American_Heart
AEGIS-II- testing hypothesis that ⬆️cholesterol efflux will lower MACE. Overall null trial - trend towards ⬇️MI, and benefit in those w/LDL >100. Fading hopes but many learnings for HDL field - great editorial by
#ACC24
@CBallantyneMD
@vijay_nambi
New COVID19 patient data registry will provide insights to care and adverse cardiovascular outcomes - This will be an incredible resource to learn about
#COVID19
Co-lead by
@sandeepdasmd
and James de Lemos
@American_Heart
@UTSWNews
True career privilege for me to introduce one of my inspirational mentors- Scott Grundy as the
#ASPC2022
Pioneer in Prevention Awardee. Chair of 4 of 6 Cholesterol Guidelines. Immeasurable impact on the field
@utswheart
@ASPCardio
What to make of EF cut points in EMPEROR-Preserved? Lined up against PARAGON-HF comparable to greater effect for EF 42-62% per Milton Packer
#ESCCongress
@MarkDrazner
@DrMarthaGulati
It's not hard to
#FINDFH
Elevated LDL (>190)+ family history of CVD and/or lipids--should raise concern. Then, opportunity to 1) treat the individual to goal 2) screen family members (Cascade) 3) impact current/future generations for a treatable disorder
@TheFHFoundation
#KnowFH
Important work by
@amehta_09
and
@DrPJoshi
- useful for shared decision making in
#cvdprevention
- Predictive Value of Coronary Artery Calcium Score Categories for Coronary Events Versus Strokes: Impact of Sex and Race
#MESA
#DHS