Heart disease remains a leading cause of death around the world. And diabetes is one of the risk factors for heart disease. Diabetes is a growing global health concern with more than 422 million people living with this metabolic disorder —the majority of those with Type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Gosia Wamil, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, has long been researching the link between diabetes and heart disease. She says for people with diabetes, there are new treatment strategies.

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Joining us today to discuss the role of non-invasive cardiac imaging in the management of coronary artery disease (CAD) is, Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D. at Mayo Clinic in London, England. Dr. Wamil specializes in heart failure, cardiomyopathies, and advanced cardiac imaging. Tune in to learn more about the role of non-invasive cardiac imaging in the management of CAD.

Specific topics discussed:

• Why should non-invasive imaging be considered when assessing patients with CAD?

• What do we need to consider when choosing the right test for a patient?

• How do you choose between anatomical and functional imaging test?

• What are the advances in cardiac imaging that are most promising?

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