Abrazo Surprise Hospital (16815 W. Bell Road) will be offering a special “Ask the Cardiologist” educational opportunity on Thursday, May 2nd from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM.

Interventional cardiologist Dr. Gagan Kaur will discuss advances in heart disease treatment and answer questions from local residents. Lunch will be provided at this free event in the hospital lobby, but seating is limited.

Heart disease is an umbrella term that includes a variety of conditions.

• Coronary artery disease is a condition in which blood vessels become clogged with plaque, which obstructs the flow of blood through the heart.
• Arrhythmia is a disturbance in the electrical activity of the heart. Examples include atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, which are characterized by irregular heartbeats.
• Heart valve diseases include mitral or aortic valve stenosis, or so-called leaky valves.
• Congestive heart failure is when the heart muscle becomes weak, or “fails to pump.”

Abrazo Surprise Hospital is also offering AngioScreen Health Risk Assessments for $59 on Thursday, May 2nd from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. AngioScreen includes carotid ultrasound, a simple electrocardiogram for heart rhythm, and clinicians review results for heart attack, stroke, and peripheral arterial risk factors. disease.

To make an appointment, call 1-844-721-4068 or visit AbrazoHealth.com/events.