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Health UPdates Webinar #238 What Everyone Should Know About Atherosclerosis: “Hindi Dapat Ito Ikamamatay”
May 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The University of the Philippines,
in partnership with the UP Manila – National Institutes of Health,
and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital and UP College of Medicine,
would like to invite you to attend this webinar!
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Webinar #238
May 16, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
What Everyone Needs to Know About Atherosclerosis
Hindi Dapat Ito Ikamamatay
Presenter:
DR. BEAVER R. TAMESIS
President and CEO, Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Reactor:
DR. JOHN D. AÑONUEVO
Chair and Cardiologist, Department of Medicine
UP – Philippine General Hospital
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Webinar #238
May 16, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
What Everyone Needs to Know About Atherosclerosis
Hindi Dapat Ito Ikamamatay
The escalating prevalence of atherosclerosis and its formidable cardiovascular sequelae represent a significant public health challenge in the Philippines. Frontline healthcare professionals are invariably at the forefront of managing and mitigating the impact of this insidious disease.
In this week’s episode, our esteemed panel of experts will elucidate the intricate pathophysiology of atherosclerosis, tracing its origins from endothelial dysfunction and lipid deposition to the eventual formation of obstructive plaques. We will also discuss the interplay of genetic predispositions, dietary habits, lifestyle factors, and prevalent comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia that contribute to the heightened susceptibility of Filipinos to this condition.
In addition, we will provide a practical and clinically relevant exploration of contemporary diagnostic modalities, ranging from non-invasive assessments like lipid profiling and ankle-brachial index to advanced imaging techniques such as coronary computed tomography angiography. We will also discuss pharmacological interventions, including the appropriate use of statins, antiplatelet agents, and emerging lipid-lowering therapies, tailored to the specific needs and challenges faced by Filipino patients.
Lifestyle modifications, encompassing dietary guidance rooted in local culinary traditions and culturally sensitive exercise recommendations, will also be thoroughly discussed as integral components of both primary and secondary prevention. Focus on early risk stratification, timely referral, and the initiation of appropriate management strategies will also be included.
Our main speaker this week is the multi-awarded President and CEO of Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Dr. Beaver R. Tamesis. Our reactor is a practicing cardiologist and the Chair of the Department of Medicine at the Philippine General Hospital, Dr. John D. Añonuevo.
Join us in working towards improving cardiovascular health outcomes for the Filipino people. Together, we can stop preventable deaths.