THEME: "Surveying Challenges Concerning Prediction and Prevention of Heart Diseases"
Cardiologist - Clinical, Teaching & Research experience. Expertise in Cardiac Program Development. UBC, UCLA, USC (training) --U of Ottawa Heart Institute, U of T, AKU (faculty), VANCOUVER BC
Title: Are Statins passé? Life Beyond Statins
Board Certified (ABIM) and Fellowships in Internal Medicine, Chest Medicine, Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology both in Canada & the U.S. Special certification in Coronary CT angiography, X Ray & Nuclear radiation safety. Academic appointments include Clinical Instructor- USC, Adjunct Professor- Laurentian Univ, Lecturer- Univ of Toronto, Associate Professor- Univ of Ottawa Heart Institute and Professor of Medicine - Aga Khan University.
His commitment to the Third World is highlighted by significant, multi-year, on site, contributions to the development of cardiac care services in Pakistan, Kenya and Tanzania.
Among the multiple awards, he has been honored by the Governor General for service to Canada, by the Aga Khan for his service to the community, by the Heart & Stroke foundation for his service of developing Healthy Heart programs, Nehru Humanitarian award by UBC-Goel foundation and bestowed the honour of Emeritus Member of the American College of Cardiology for his service to the Cardiovascular profession
After a successful career he has now retired from clinical practice, but is active in cardiovascular education and medical navigation.
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