Myositis and Cardiac Health (HSS)

In discussing Myositis and Cardiac Health, Dr. Michael Garshick addresses risk factors related to myositis and cardiovascular health. He stressed the importance of minding one’s cardiovascular health and outlines steps that can be taken that may help in preventing and controlling heart disease. Dr. Garshick is a cardiologist and assistant professor at NYU Langone Health with appointments in both medicine and dermatology. His research interests include risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. He conducts clinical trials and directs the cardio-rheumatology program at NYU Langone Health dedicated to reducing cardiovascular risk in patients with heightened systemic inflammation. Dr. Garshick has held grants from the New York Medical Society, National Psoriasis Foundation, Dermatology Foundation, American Heart Association, and the NIH/NHLBI (National Institute of Health/National Lung, Heart, and Blood Institute.) Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:15: Clinical case presentation 6:10 Heart functioning and cardiovascular risk in myositis 9:25 Inflammation of the heart muscle 19:30 Managing risk factors 24:35 Cardiovascular risk in autoimmune illness 27:15 Approaches to statin intolerance for high cholesterol The HSS Myositis Support Group is a free monthly support and education program for people with myositis and their loved ones. To learn more about HSS Myositis Support Group: https://www.hss.edu/myositisgroup.