Presented by: Dr. Leonard Lilly, Cardiology
This interactive lecture will review specific risk factors that lead to heart disease, including high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, cigarette smoking and physical inactivity. He will discuss how straightforward attention to these factors reduces the chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke, and prolongs life. Learn about the use of cardiac medications in older individuals and how to discuss common side effects with your doctor or other health care providers.
Faulkner Hospital will be offering a free cholesterol and blood pressure screening from 5:30 – 7 p.m. prior to the Healthy Heart for the Golden Years lecture.
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Free parking will be provided. To register, call 617-983-7500.