Solving Clinical Dilemmas Using Genetic Testing

Physician Pioneer and Inventor of “Agatston Score” (Coronary Artery Calcium Score) on the Power of Genetic Tests

Dr. Arthur Agatston is a true pioneer in the study and practice of cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Agatston developed a non-invasive method of quantifying calcified atherosclerotic plaque using computed tomography (CT) that is known as the “Agatston Score” (also known as the coronary artery calcium score). Dr. Agatston has co-authored over 200 scientific papers and is a New York Times best-selling author on nutrition. Dr. Agatston is currently principal clinician and Chief Executive Officer at The Agatston Center for Preventive Medicine in South Florida. For his contributions to medicine, Dr. Agatston has been recognized by Time magazine as one of the “Time 100” most influential individuals.

Presented by the inventor of “Agatston Score” (also known as the Coronary Artery Calcium Score), Arthur Agatston, MD, FACC*.

Dr. Agatston explores:

• The role of HDL and HDL-C in atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases.
• What influence does HDL dysfunction have on ASCVD risk?
• Does HDL dysfunction affect risk in people with familial hypercholesterolemia?