Aseem Malhotra
Aseem Malhotra
Aseem Malhotra (pronunciation: Ah-seem Mal-ho-tra) is a prominent cardiologist and a leading voice in the field of evidence-based medicine. He is known for his significant contributions to the discourse on dietary fat and heart disease, and his advocacy for transparency in healthcare.
Etymology
The name "Aseem" is of Indian origin and means "limitless" or "boundless". "Malhotra" is a common Punjabi surname. The etymology of these names is not directly related to his professional contributions.
Career
Dr. Malhotra began his career in medicine after graduating from the University of Edinburgh. He has since become a leading figure in the field of cardiology, particularly in the United Kingdom. He is a founding member of the international campaign, Action on Sugar, which aims to reduce the amount of sugar in processed foods. He has also been a strong advocate for the use of lifestyle medicine in treating and preventing chronic diseases.
Related Terms
- Cardiology: The branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart.
- Evidence-based medicine: An approach to medical practice intended to optimize decision-making by emphasizing the use of evidence from well-designed and well-conducted research.
- Dietary fat: A macronutrient that is a major source of energy for the body.
- Heart disease: A range of conditions that affect your heart. Diseases under the heart disease umbrella include blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); and heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects), among others.
- Action on Sugar: A group of specialists concerned with sugar and its effects on health. It is working to reach a consensus with the food industry and Government over the harmful effects of a high sugar diet, and bring about a reduction in the amount of sugar in processed foods.
- Lifestyle medicine: A branch of medicine dealing with research, prevention and treatment of disorders caused by lifestyle factors such as nutrition, physical inactivity, and chronic stress.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aseem Malhotra
- Wikipedia's article - Aseem Malhotra
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