Tanner Heart & Vascular Specialists and Tanner Health System present
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, irregular heartbeat, peripheral artery disease – odds are, someone you know has one of these health problems. One-in-three adults in this region live with cardiovascular disease.
Join the team of highly-skilled cardiologists from Tanner Heart & Vascular Specialists, part of Tanner Medical Group, and other healthcare professionals from Tanner Health System for this special yearlong series of presentations on heart health.
- All sessions will be held in the Health Education and Wellness Learning Center at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton and in the Education and Conference Center, located on the third floor of the VillaWest medical office building at Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica.
- All sessions are free and open to the public.
- Each session begins at noon and lunch will be provided for those who register in advance.
To register, call 770.214.CARE. You must register for each session.
All sessions led by
Shazib Khawaja, MD
Dr. Khawaja is board-certified in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Medicine and in endovascular medicine by the American Board of Vascular Medicine. He is also board-certified in vascular medicine. He is medical director of interventional cardiology and endovascular interventions for Tanner Health System.
His areas of expertise include nuclear cardiology, coronary angioplasty, stenting, peripheral vascular disease, peripheral angioplasty and other associated procedures.
Dr. Khawaja practices with Christopher Arant, MD, Onaje Greene, MD, FACC, FASNC, and William Rogers, MD, FACC, at Tanner Heart & Vascular Specialists, with locations in Carrollton, Villa Rica, Bremen and Woodland, Ala.
Session Schedule
To register, call 770.214.CARE. You must register for each session.
Feb. 15
Worried About Your Rhythm?
This session won’t miss a beat as it covers irregular heartbeats – including those that are harmless and those that could be fatal. Learn more about the treatments that can get a heart back in rhythm.
March 21
Know Your Numbers
Know your numbers for cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index. An optional screening for these will be offered that morning with results available at the class. The cost for the blood work is $25.
April 18
You Are What You Eat
Learn about trans fats, heart-healthy foods and more with a registered dietitian on hand to answer your questions.
May 16
Vitamins, Hormones and Heart Disease
It seems everyone has his or her ideas when it comes to taking herbal supplements, vitamins and hormone therapies – but what does the research say, and what role do these play in preventing (or not preventing) heart disease?
June 20
The Way to a Woman’s Heart
Heart disease is a “man’s disease,” right? Wrong. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women. Get an insightful look into a woman’s heart and learn more about risk factors and how cardiovascular disease affects women.
July 18
Don’t PAD the Truth
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries supplying blood to the extremities, including the head, organs and limbs. Learn more about risk factors, symptoms and treatments for the disease.
Aug. 15
What’s New With You?
Learn more about the latest tests and treatments for heart disease and the strides being made in research and development to help people live longer, healthier lives.