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Cardiologist MScCH (HPTE) PhD @UHN @TorontoRehab @UofT_Physiatry. Passionate about #CVPrev and #CVRehab #HerHeartMatters. comments = own views.

Toronto, Ontario
Joined July 2011
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@carolinadcg
Carolina Carvalho, she/her
1 year
Women 💃 with a heart attack 🫀are still underdiagnosed, undertreated, underrepresented in research… Time is up!! Thanks @DrMarthaGulati & @ASPCardio for the amazing discussion #HerHeartMatters #CVPrevention
@NidhihpatelMD
Nidhi Patel
1 year
Next time you are seeing a young women🙋🏽‍♀️ with chest pain I urge you to ⏸️pause and consider could this patient be having an MI? BECAUSE data shows “Young women are dying at a higher rate than anyone else from MI” @CardioNerds @DrMarthaGulati @ASPCardio
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@carolinadcg
Carolina Carvalho, she/her
1 year
Day 3 at @bluesky. So far so good!! 🙌 🫀#Cardiology #CVPrev and #MedEd communities are active, engaging and quickly increasing! Pausing my activities here. Find me at: https://t.co/AoQZ9LCMwM
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@DrMarthaGulati
Dr. Martha Gulati ♥️🫀❤️‍🩹🇨🇦
1 year
We must control Blood Pressure better. More evidence now with #ESPRIT to get true BP lower in those at high risk of #cardiovasculardisease 🫀 #HTN #BP #CVPrev #CardioTwitter
@ACCinTouch
American College of Cardiology
1 year
The ESPRIT trial investigated the BP management goal of <120 mm Hg in a large cohort of patients w/ high CV risk, of which a substantial percentage had DM or previous stroke history. Learn more: https://t.co/STnmRMOiZJ #cvPrev
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@EricTopol
Eric Topol
1 year
Accelerated biological age of a person's retina, as determined by #AI of its photo, is associated with increased risk of all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality along with cancer events. Stronger association than telomeres, physical activity or hand grip strength for
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@DrJenniferReed
Jennifer Reed
1 year
Join 👇 for an evening of informative discussions on SCAD. Connecting patients, healthcare providers, and content experts. @UOHIResearch
@HeatherETulloch
Heather Tulloch
1 year
Join us in November 13! Sign up now!
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@HyperAHA
Hypertension
1 year
REVIEW: Autonomic Nervous System: A Therapeutic Target for Cardiac End-Organ Damage in Hypertension https://t.co/eVbqWDSBZJ
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@atherosociety
International Atherosclerosis Society (IAS)
1 year
Recognizing inflammation and understanding its role in atherosclerosis is key for instituting early interventions to lower cardiovascular risk and prevent life-threatening cardiac events, ultimately improving health outcomes. This #WorldHeartDay, read more in IAS' clinical
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@worldheartfed
World Heart Federation
1 year
This #WorldHeartDay, USE ❤️ FOR ACTION. Cardiovascular disease remains the world's biggest killer. To change this, we're asking everyone to send a message to our leaders. Visit https://t.co/eO2KrEFtpu and sign our petition to prioritize heart health. #UseHeart #HeartYes
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@HeartandStroke
Heart & Stroke
1 year
Know what a heart attack looks like? Maybe not. Women tend to show different and much less obvious signs than men. Know what to look for. Know how to help: https://t.co/m7dFDKe5sN. #WHD2024
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@HeartandStroke
Heart & Stroke
1 year
This #WorldHeartDay, we want to urge governments to create an action plan against the world’s biggest killer. This petition is for everyone who values better health and access to diagnosis, care, and disease prevention. Sign now: https://t.co/EnvQSYk7CT. #WHD2024 @worldheartfed
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@worldheartfed
World Heart Federation
1 year
Our leaders have known about the reality of cardiovascular disease for decades. 20.5 million deaths a year from #CVD 💔 is not acceptable. This #WorldHeartDay, demand action to save lives. #UseHeart #HeartYes #UseYourVote
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@KAWilemon
Katherine Wilemon
1 year
A3: Lowering LDL-C has a big impact on reducing cardiovascular disease risk over the life course. For every 40 mg/dL reduction in LDL that is maintained for about 5 years, a person’s risk of heart disease or events falls by 20% #KnowFH https://t.co/0G4ACkb987
@FamilyHeartFdn
Family Heart Foundation
1 year
Q3. Why is it important for people with FH to get their LDL cholesterol low as soon as possible?
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@worldheartfed
World Heart Federation
1 year
We need a plan. We need commitment. We need policies. Sign the #WorldHeartDay Petition to tell your decision makers that you demand an action plan to combat the world's biggest killer: https://t.co/eO2KrEFtpu #UseHeart #HeartYes #UseYourVote
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@AHAScience
AHA Science
1 year
With @AACVPR, we have updated & defined core components of CV rehab and secondary prevention programs to ensure high-quality care. ✍🏽: @DrLaPrincess @khadangasherrie @Mu_AHAscience @K_SheehanPhD 📷:Delivery methods & core components of cardiac rehab programs
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@iuliaiatan
Iulia Iatan, MD PhD
1 year
Sept 24th is #FHAwarenessDay ❗️FH is a common genetic 🧬 disorder leading to ⬆️LDL-cholesterol & up to 20x ⬆️risk of early🫀disease ❗️~1 in 250 👥 worldwide have FH but > 70% remain undiagnosed ❗️Untreated, 50%♂and 30% ♀will have a ❤️‍🩹 event by age 60 ❗️Check your LDL-C
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@DrMarthaGulati
Dr. Martha Gulati ♥️🫀❤️‍🩹🇨🇦
1 year
@DrHeatherJohn presenting on misinformation that affects our #FH patients #FHSummit24 🫀 Misinformation comes from many sources 🫀most especially true for treating LDL/ Cholesterol: we have the evidence and yet the myths appear in our clinics everyday 🫀it is not just BOTs
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@iuliaiatan
Iulia Iatan, MD PhD
1 year
Measuring Lp(a) is an effective approach to enhance CV risk assessment and intensify prevention strategies 🧬🫀#FamilyHeartSummit24 👉 Elevated Lp(a) is actionable today @SethJBaumMD @hsbhatia @DrM_ODonoghue #KnowLpa @FamilyHeartFdn
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@hillypaige2
Hilly Paige Jr
1 year
#FamilyHeartSummit24 “Put the money where your red dress is” - fabulous talk by @DrMarthaGulati on 20 years of the red dress campaign from AHA. 😔Women still underrepresented in clinical trials 😔 Physician awareness remains poor ✅ Time for a new campaign?! @FamilyHeartFdn
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@iuliaiatan
Iulia Iatan, MD PhD
1 year
Excellent talk by Tomas Freiberger at #FamilyHeartSummit24 on why universal FH pediatric screening should be implemented globally 🧬🌎 👉FH patients - a much better prognosis if treated from childhood compared to those from adulthood🫀 #KnowFH @FamilyHeartFdn @makhoury
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@FamilyHeartFdn
Family Heart Foundation
1 year
Why being a trustworthy, evidence based resource is crucial now more than ever. Inadvertent misinfo causes harm. Misinformation sows mistrust. It is dangerous. Information dissemination pathways lead to misinformation. #familyheartsummit24 #healthmisinformation
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@hillypaige2
Hilly Paige Jr
1 year
#FamilyHeartSummit24 @kcferdmd presenting a new analysis from the @FamilyHeartFdn database on the state of LDL control in people with ASCVD: ➡️ 39% achieved LDL <70; 19% <55 ➡️ Only 6.6% treated with combo therapy ➡️ significant disparities for women and minorities in control.
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