Learning More About Heart Health in Latinos

Carlos Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H., and Bronx resident Natalie Diaz discuss Dr. Rodriguez's NIH-funded research to study heart failure among the Latino/Hispanic communities. Dr. Rodriguez is professor of medicine and of epidemiology & population heath at Einstein and director of clinical cardiology research and of cardiovascular epidemiology at Einstein and Montefiore. (segment begins at 11:37)


Cardiology Researchers Study Heart Health of Hispanic Population

Carlos Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H., discusses his NIH-funded study that will explore the underlying causes of heart failure among Hispanics/Latinos, who are at heightened risk for heart disease. Dr. Rodriguez is professor of medicine and of epidemiology & population heath at Einstein and director of clinical cardiology research and of cardiovascular epidemiology at Einstein and Montefiore.


A Simple New Definition for 'Metabolically Healthy Obesity'?

Carlos Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H., and Ayana K. April-Sanders, Ph.D., call for additional studies that will more precisely define metabolically healthy obesity and assist researchers in determining its prevalence. Dr. Rodriguez is professor of medicine and of epidemiology & population health, and director of clinical cardiology research and of cardiovascular epidemiology at Einstein and Montefiore. Dr. April-Sanders is a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Rodriguez's lab.