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Ask the Doc classes feature specific topics related to cardiac and vascular health. Discussions are led by St. Francis medical staff physicians. Classes are held in the spring and fall.
These programs are free, but registration is requested, as this series of programs is very popular. Register online or call (317) 782-4422. St. Francis is a world leader in total heart care.
What is a heart murmur?
Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.
2455 Intelliplex Dr., Shelbyville
Special registration number for Shelbyville program: (317) 398-5261
Presented by Marc Gerdisch, M.D.
Heart murmurs are caused by valves inside the heart that don’t close properly. In serious cases, blood flow to the heart may be affected and may need to be corrected with treatment or surgery.
What is a heart murmur?
Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m.
Johnson County Public Library, 401 S. State St., Franklin
Presented by Marc Gerdisch, M.D.
Heart murmurs are caused by valves inside the heart that don’t close properly. In serious cases, blood flow to the heart may be affected and may need to be corrected with treatment or surgery.
How to protect yourself from stroke
Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis Hospital—Mooresville, 1201 Hadley Road, Mooresville
Presented by J.D. Graham, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Dr. Graham will talk about the importance of keeping the carotid artery leading to the brain free of plaque and disease, decreasing the risk for stroke. Class attendees may sign up for a free carotid artery screening.
Why does it hurt to walk?
Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis Heart Center
Presented by Robert Zickler, M.D.
Leg pain can be a result of poor blood flow to the legs, or it can be from poor blood flow back to the heart, causing enlarged or varicose veins. Those attending will learn more about arterial or venous disease and treatment options and may sign up for a free peripheral vascular screening.
Why does it hurt to walk?
Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m.
2455 Intelliplex Dr., Shelbyville
Special registration number for Shelbyville program: (317) 398-5261
Presented by Dawn Salvatore, M.D.
Leg pain can be a result of poor blood flow to the legs, or it can be from poor blood flow back to the heart, causing enlarged or varicose veins. Those attending will learn more about arterial or venous disease and treatment options and may sign up for a free peripheral vascular screening.
Treatment options for atrial fibrillation (afib)
Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m.
(Includes breakfast—registration required)
St. Francis Hospital-Indianapolis
Classrooms 1 and 2
Presented by John Moore III, M.D., and Marc Gerdisch, M.D.
Atrial fibrillation is a condition where the heart beats irregularly at a high rate. If severe, this condition can lead to heart attack, stroke or death. Drs. Moore and Gerdisch will discuss the current medical and surgical treatments for atrial fibrillation.
Coronary calcium scoring – identifying cardiac risk
Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis Heart Center
Presented by Sunil Advani, M.D.
Learn more about coronary calcium scoring, a high-tech way of finding the arteries with calcium build-up and is another way to identify your risk for heart disease. A special screening offer will be made to those who attend this class.
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