How to predict a heart attack
An Australian suffers a heart attack every nine minutes. But heart disease is largely preventable, if we can identify modifiable risk factors and manage them well. Researchers have now created an algorithm that can predict one’s risk of developing a heart attack or stroke in the next five years.
In this talk, Natalie Raffoul from the National Heart Foundation explains how a new predictive tool uses nine variables, including your post code, to help detect heart disease risk factors early. Discover the tools and information that can help you prevent heart disease.
Bio
Natalie Raffoul is passionate about the prevention and management of chronic disease in Australia. Natalie manages healthcare programs and clinical strategy at the National Heart Foundation. Her work has involved designing, building and scaling health programs that seek to improve the early detection and management of cardiovascular disease.
Most recently, Natalie’s programs have driven over 800,000 Australians to see their GP for a life-saving preventative Heart Health Check. Natalie has a background as a clinical cardiology pharmacist and the CVD & Diabetes Clinical Lead at NPS MedicineWise.
Event
Thursday 3 April, 7:30 – 8:15 PM @The Harold, 70A Ross St, Forest Lodge NSW 2037
The other talk at this location is Dietary restrictions don't work - here's what to do instead at 6:15 – 7:00 PM
Historic Pub in Forest Lodge, Glebe. The cornerstone of our local community since 1880.
