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Welcome & Acknowledgements

Debra K. Sullivan, PhD, RD
Chair, KU Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
Midwest Dairy Council Professor in Clinical Nutrition

A Cardiologist's Perspective view slides

James L. Vacek, MD, MS, FACC, FACP, FAHA
Professor of Medicine
Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research
Mid-America Cardiology
The University of Kansas Hospital

An Endocrinologist's Perspective view slides

Raj Bhattacharya, MD
Assistant Professor, Board Certified Endocrinologist
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Genetics
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Kansas School of Medicine

A Dietitian's Perspective view slides

Debra K. Sullivan, PhD, RD
Chair, KU Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
Midwest Dairy Council Professor in Clinical Nutrition

The Panel Answers Your Questions

Discussion moderated by
Rama Garimella, MSc, MS, PhD
Research Assistant Professor, KU Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
Adjunct Research Assistant Professor, Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, Internal Medicine and Pathology

This program is targeted for health care professionals, especially registered dietitians, physicians, nurses, students and KU Dietetic Internship preceptors. Anyone interested in the program topic is welcome to attend.

Content of this program has been verified to extend beyond the basic preparation required for entry-level health professional practice. Continuing professional education will be provided at Level 2: General knowledge of literature and professional practice, and Level 3: Thorough review of current literature and professional practice updates/information. The Learning Need Codes for licensed, registered dietitians are as follows:

• 2090 Micronutrients, Vitamins, Minerals*
• 5160 Cardiovascular Disease*
• 5410 Client Protocols; Clinical Guidelines*
• 9020 Evaluation and Application of Research*
• 9060 Research Development and Design
  *primary codes

Program Objectives

1. Investigate whether calcium supplements increase the risk of cardiovascular events
2. Consider the difficulty in attaining optimal vitamin D status through food sources
3. Discuss the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research Study Panel recommendations on how to interpret supplemental calcium intake and increased risk of cardiovascular events
4. Theorize the mechanism by which vitamin D supplementation can be cardiovascular risk protective

In preparation for this event, you may wish to reference:
Effect of calcium supplements on risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular events: meta-analysis, BMJ 2010; 341:c3691  (Published 29 July 2010)

American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Statement on Potential Cardiovascular Risks Associated with Calcium Supplements, August 2010

Agenda: Friday, December 3, 2010 printable agenda

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Registration

Vitamin D- fortified dairy and calcium-fortified beverages will be
available for attendees
Ground Floor Atrium and Room G013 Auditorium
School of Nursing Building, KU Medical Center campus

9:30 – 9:45 a.m.

Welcome & Acknowledgements

Debra K. Sullivan, PhD, RD
Chair, KU Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
Midwest Dairy Council Professor in Clinical Nutrition

9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

A Cardiologist's Perspective view slides

James L. Vacek, MD, MS, FACC, FACP, FAHA
Professor of Medicine
Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research
Mid-America Cardiology
The University of Kansas Hospital

10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

An Endocrinologist's Perspective view slides

Raj Bhattacharya, MD
Assistant Professor, Board Certified Endocrinologist
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Genetics
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Kansas School of Medicine

1. Review the current literature relating calcium supplement use and heart disease.
2. Look at the recent meta-analysis and historical work.
3. Evaluate the combination of vitamin D and calcium intake and CV risk.
4. Discuss the objectives of the current retrospective trial observing cardiac patients on calcium supplementation published in the British Medical Journal.

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

A Dietitian's Perspective view slides

Debra K. Sullivan, PhD, RD
Chair, KU Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
Midwest Dairy Council Professor in Clinical Nutrition

12:00 – 12:30 p.m.

The Panel Answers Your Questions

Discussion moderated by
Rama Garimella, MSc, MS, PhD
Research Assistant Professor, KU Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
Adjunct Research Assistant Professor, Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, Internal Medicine and Pathology

Following the Program ...

• Tours of the University of Kansas Medical Center campus
• A recruitment program and lunch for prospective students will be held 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., Room G013, School of Nursing Building

CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT

KU Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
Mail Stop 4013
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160

email: dietetics@kumc.edu
Tel: (913) 588-5355
Fax: (913) 588-8946
TDD: (913) 588-7963