Heart Attack First Response Jasbina Ahluwalia Great. You had mentioned that 80% of heart disease can be prevented through lifestyle changes. That is a very colorful way to leave us with those thoughts. Everyone, here’s your chance to ask Ashish any questions you might have. I have the first question here. Welcome, caller. _____ Caller One asks Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino
Heart Attack Prevention Tips Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital: Given these sobering statistics, I would love it if you would share what the AIM to Prevent program is about. Tell us more about that. It sounds very heartening, so tell us a little bit more about that. _____ Ashish Mathur Heart Attack Prevention: Lifestyle Change I’ll start by
Indians at High Risk for Heart Attack Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital: That is so inspirational. Those numbers you gave out are astounding, when you say the one in five. From what you’re saying, I understand that heart attack and diabetes tend to be widespread among Indians. You had mentioned stress and genetics. What are the reasons for this
South Asian Heart Center: The Need Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital: It’s exciting to have you on. What really led you to co-found the South Asian Heart Center? _____ Ashish Mathur South Asian Heart Center: The Heart Attack It was just a series of coincidences, really. It started when I had my heart attack at the age of
