PTC Cardiovascular Technology Program Hosts Heart Health Event

Piedmont Technical College’s cardiovascular technology program recently hosted Think Heart Smart, a community heart health event. The event offered a blood drive with The Blood Connection and free cardiovascular risk assessment and counseling provided by Self Regional Healthcare that included blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), cholesterol screenings and A1C testing. Also on hand were cardiovascular professionals providing informative presentations, including Dr. Paul Kim, licensed cardiologist with Piedmont Cardiology Associates, center, who spoke on recent advances in the management of heart disease.