Mount Sinai doctor discusses cardiovascular disease, prevention ahead of American Heart Month

NEW YORK (WABC) -- February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on cardiovascular health.

Dr. Icilma Fergus, director of cardiovascular disparities and professor of medicine at Mount Sinai Health Systems joined Sandra Bookman on Here and Now to promote the "Go Red for Women Community Heart Health" fair taking place on all Mount Sinai campuses on Friday, Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will include free informational sessions and free screenings.

In addition to discussing the fair, Dr. Fergus also discussed how a recent spike in cases of the flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses can trigger cardiovascular complications.

For more information on American Heart Month, please visit American Heart Association's website.

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