The MEGA Heart, the world\u2019s first inflatable heart designed as an educational walk-through exhibit, will be at Christian Hospital MEGA Heart Fair on Saturday, Feb. 12 as it makes its way across the nation in conjunction with American Heart Month.<\/p>\n
The MEGA Heart, as seen on the popular TV show\u00a0 \u201cThe Doctors,\u201d is a 12-foot tall, 21-foot-long, 15-food-wide replica of the human heart that provides visitors with a close-up view of healthy and diseased tissue, artificial valves and a stent. It also depicts the \u00a0damage caused by a heart attack. The MEGA Heart demonstrates the effects of heart disease and ways to prevent and treat it.<\/p>\n
At the MEGA Heart Fair you\u2019ll learn what you can do to protect your heart, the latest advancements in heart care and much more.\u00a0 Don\u2019t wait for an emergency to find out what type of advanced heart care is available in the area.<\/p>\n
Free \u00a0screenings will be offered for:\u00a0 cholesterol, Glucose, blood pressure and breathing.<\/p>\n
There will be guided tour of the CH Surgery Center, plus informational displays, educational booths, Ask the Experts, heart disease information and refreshments.<\/p>\n
The folloowing workshops are scheduled:<\/p>\n
9:30 \u2013 10:30 a.m. The Latest and Greatest in Heart Surgery \u2013 Sunil Prasad, MD<\/p>\n
\u2022 Learn the latest surgical treatments for coronary artery disease that could save your life and give you a quicker recovery.<\/p>\n
\u2022 High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease and Stroke \u2013 Robert Margolis, MD<\/p>\n
\u2022 \u00a0Learn the connection between blood pressure, heart disease and stroke and what you can do to reduce your risk.<\/p>\n
11 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. Heart Health 101 \u2013 Laura Gruen, MD<\/p>\n
\u2022 Everything you need to know about heart disease, from what causes it, what the symptoms are and what you can do to prevent it.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fad Diets and How They Affect Your Heart \u2013 Choose a Heart Healthy Lifestyle Instead \u2013 Allison Mills, RD, LD. \u00a0Heard about the latest fad diet?\u00a0 Have you ever wondered how healthy they truly are?\u00a0 Learn why choosing a heart healthy lifestyle is a better way to go and get tips on how to make changes to do just that.<\/p>\n
The event will be held Christian Hospital Detrick Building Atrium 11133 Dunn Road at I-270 & Hwy. 367 Space is limited, \u00a0call 314-747-WELL and register.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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