The interactive presentation is from noon to 1 p.m. with a special viewing location set up in room 167 of the Canyon School complex on Central Avenue.
The presentation by Dr. Glenn Graham is being held in conjunction with American Heart Month in February, explained Jessica Kisiel of Los Alamos' Occupational Medicine Group and coordinator of the Laboratory's Positive Health Directions program.
Dr. Graham is director of the Cerebrovascular Disorders Program and associate professor of Neurology, Radiology and Neuroscience at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and the Albuquerque Veterans Administration Hospital.
In his presentation, Graham will define stroke and the burden of this disease in the United States and other countries. Stroke risk factors will be reviewed with emphasis on high blood pressure, the most significant risk factor for stroke. Medication use and clinical trial data for reducing elevated blood pressure also will be discussed, said Kisiel.
The viewing audience can ask questions by calling 665-3762 or 665-3757; by fax at 665-7862; or by writing to bp-qa@lanl.gov by electronic mail.
Following the presentation viewers will be asked to complete a short evaluation survey and all respondents will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Kisiel said there also will be free blood-pressure screenings and light refreshments for attendees at the Canyon School site.
Los Alamos' health promotion program in the Occupational Medicine and Compensation and Benefits groups are sponsoring the talk, in conjunction with Blue Cross Blue Shield New Mexico and Solvay Pharmaceuticals
For more information, contact Jessica Kisiel at 665-4368.
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