The statistics on heart disease might be grim (it accounts for approximately 610,000 deaths annually, 1 out of 4, and is the leading cause of mortality in the United States.). However, cardiovascular professor, researcher, and doctor Monica Aggarwal has some good news: lifestyle changes can significantly impact heart health.

In this workshop, Dr. Aggarwal gets to the roots of heart disease – what it is and what puts us at risk. You will understand your own risk of developing heart disease and finish with a discussion of what you can do to reduce those risks.

Monica Aggarwal, MD, is an adjunct associate professor in the University of Florida’s Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, where she conducts research on the impact of nutrition on chronic illness. Board-certified in cardiology and three specialties of cardiology: echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and advanced lipid management, she is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), where she is a member of the nutrition council working on nutrition policies for the nation.

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