Dr. Massey will lecture on the latest research involving cardiovascular care and the latest news from the American College of Cardiology on heart disease prevention in women.
During her talk, Dr. Massey will outline cardiovascular risk factors, as well as explain how these risk factors differ in men and women. She will also provide important information on how to assess your family history and your personal risk factor panel.
According to data from both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women. One out of every three women in the United States over the age of 21 will die of heart disease.
The Med School Café lecture and lunch are provided free of charge, but reservations are required. For more information or to make reservations, please call Kim Barnes at (251) 460-7770 or e-mail kebarnes@usouthal.edu .
Med School Café is a free community lecture series sponsored by the USA Physicians Group. Each month, faculty from the USA College of Medicine share their expertise on a specific medical condition, providing insight on the latest treatment available as well as promising new research.
