Learn To Be Heart Smart

Kim Hegwood | February 19, 2025

Heart Disease is one of the leading causes of death in seniors. It can also have other debilitation effects causing a lower quality of life. Kim Hegwood is joined by a Cardiologist and author of Be Heart Smart, Dr. Waqar Khan, MD, MPH, FACC. Today they will be discussing heart smart ideas every senior should know.
Title: Learn to be Heart Smart

Kim will be asking Dr. Khan:

1. An acronym that is often used is CHD. What is CHD?

2. How do I know if I am at risk for CHD?

3. What are the different types of heart attacks and their warning signs?

4. What tests will my doctor perform?

5. Are there new surgical and non-surgical ways to open clogged arteries and prevent a heart attack?

6. What can someone do to lower their risk of having a heart attack?

7. Tell our listeners about your latest book?

Bio:

Waqar Khan, M.D. is a board-certified interventional cardiologist in the greater Houston area and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is an affiliate faculty member in the department of cardiology at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Khan received his medical degree from King Edward Medical University in Pakistan and a Master’s degree in public health from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston. He completed his cardiology training at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. He has been in practice for over 20 years and has dedicated his career to treating and advising patients to improve their heart health.

Contact Dr. Khan

Website: www.hearthhealthbooks.com

Twitter: @yourheartdoc

Phone: (281) 218-0880(281) 218-0880

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