Medical Director
Pritikin Longevity Center
Miami, Florida, United States
Dr. Marianela Areces is a highly accomplished cardiologist and Medical Director at the Pritikin Longevity Center. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Areces completed her fellowships in Cardiology and Advanced Echocardiography at Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO and her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital. She has received recognition for her leadership and contributions to cardiovascular research, including studies on diabetic cardiomyopathy and the impact of weight loss on heart function. Dr. Areces has a deep passion for cardiovascular prevention and education and served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Cardiology Division at Washington University in St. Louis. She believes in the power of lifestyle changes to prevent and even reverse heart disease, making a profound difference in patients' lives. At Pritikin, she is able to dedicate time to educating her patients on how and why these changes matter, which is key to the success of the Pritikin Program. Her lectures, including "What's Salt Got to Do with It?," focus on simplifying complex cardiovascular health topics, helping patients understand the true impact of their lifestyle choices on heart health. Dr. Areces' approach at Pritikin emphasizes not just treatment, but long-term wellness through patient empowerment and education.
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Synergizing GLP-1 Agonists and Pritikin Principles: Optimizing Patient Outcomes
Sunday, October 27, 2024
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET