Participants will become experts in primordial prevention and gain skills to lead a culture of prevention in their local communities

Honoring the legacy of Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, president of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New York, forty-seven clinicians were selected to participate in the American College of Cardiology’s inaugural Fuster Prevention Forum in Washington on June 12 – 13. The in-person, two-day educational course focuses on early cardiovascular disease prevention and equips clinicians with the tools they need to enact change and foster a culture of prevention in their communities.

Cardiovascular disease continues to be the number one killer of men and women across the world, and research shows that early-life interventions can make an impact on decreasing your risk. The Fuster Prevention Forum aims to create a world where every child has the foundation needed to sustain lifelong cardiovascular health. This vision is achieved through prioritizing education at all levels, encouraging healthy habits and fostering a community-based culture of prevention.

The course will highlight the importance of promoting nutrition, physical activity and emotional well-being during all stages of life, starting in childhood. Participants who complete the course will be recognized as experts in primordial prevention and can return to their communities with the skills and strategies they need to implement community-based prevention initiatives and build heart healthy communities.

After the course, the cohort will participate in a webinar later in the year to assess their progress, foster community and share best practices. The inaugural participants are:

• Ahmed Sami Abuzaid, MD, EMHL, FACC

Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute

• Nadeem Ahmad, MD, MBA, FACC

Thomas Jefferson University

• Martine Altieri, PA-C, MHS

MyCardiologist CVAUSA

• Igor Areinamo, MD, MHA, FACC

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Orlando Health

• Edward Chu, MD, FACC

Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute at Baptist Health

• Douglas Corsi, MD

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

• Qinglan "Priscilla" Ding, MBBS, PhD, AGNP

Purdue University

• Antonio B. Fernandez, MD

Hartford Healthcare

• Victor Florea, MD, MPH

University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine

• Brianna French, MD

Summa Health

• Shanice Glasco, MD

UT Southwestern

• Amier Haidar, MD, MPH

UT Houston

• Jessica Haley, MD, FACC

University of California, San Diego
Rady Children's Health, San Diego

• Ramzi Ibrahim, MD

Mayo Clinic Arizona

• Linda Ireland, DO, MBA, FACC

Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute

• M. Ihsan Kaadan, MD, MS, RPVI

Rush University Medical Center

• Richard J. Katz, MD, FACC

George Washington University School of Medicine

• Sherrie Khadanga, MD

University of Vermont

• Amrin Kharawala, MD

University of Nebraska Medical Center

• Christina Kingshill, BSN, RN

Nemours Children's Health

• Anuradha Lala-Trindade, MD

Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital

• Shelley Langenhorst, DNP, RN, AACC, CV-BC, CNE

CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital

• Grace Lee, MD

Boston Medical Center

• Yamini Levitzky, MD, MPH, FACC

Mass General Brigham and Newton-Wellesley Hospital

• Kara Loutzenhiser, MBA, BSc

Medical University of South Carolina

• Adriana Camila Mares

Georgetown University

• Michael Miyamoto, MD, MBA, FACC

Providence Health, Mission Heritage Medical Group

• Lakshmi Nambiar, MD, MBA, FACC

Weill Cornell Medicine

• Barbara Odac, MD, MPH

Griffin Hospital

• Reuben Odai, MD

University of Kansas-Wichita

• Samuel M. Odoi, MD

John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County

• Tetyana Okan, MD, RDCS

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

• Heba Osman, DO

Northwestern University

• Baffour Otchere, MD, MPH

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

• Biren Patel, MD, FACC

RWJBH Jehdhun Cardiology

• Ashley Pender, MD, FACC

Thomas Jefferson University

• Jose Rivas Rios, FACC

University of Florida

• Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH

Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital

• Swaiman Singh, MD, FACC

University of California Davis

• Kanya Singhapakdi, DO, MS, FACC

Huntsville Hospital

• Meghan Tozzi, MD, FACC

Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital of Hackensack Meridian Health

• Aishwarya Vijay, MD

Washington University in St. Louis

• Stephen Y. Wang, MD, MPH

Tufts Medical Center

• Amha Weldehana, MD

Westchester Medical Center

• Jeff Williams, MD, MS, FACC

Lakeland Regional Health System

• Thomas M. Yohannan, MD, FACC

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
University of Tennessee Health Science Center

• Alexander Zheutlin, MD, MS

Northwestern University

Learn more about the Fuster Prevention Forum here.

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a global leader dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. For more than 75 years, the ACC has empowered a community of over 60,000 cardiovascular professionals across more than 140 countries with cutting-edge education and advocacy, rigorous professional credentials, and trusted clinical guidance. From its world-class JACC Journals and NCDR registries to its Accreditation Services, global network of Chapters and Sections, and CardioSmart patient initiatives, the College is committed to creating a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or connect on social media at @ACCinTouch.

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