In The Know with Nina

Heartfelt and Mindful:
A Conversation about
Obesity with a Cardiologist
and a Behavioral RD

Show Notes

Dr. Nina Crowley and interventional cardiologist Dr. Arasi Maran engage in a co-hosted podcast for “Reboot with Dr. Arasi Maran” and “In the Know with Nina” about a behavioral approach to obesity, the role of body composition over BMI in obesity care, and the impact of anti-obesity medications for cardiologists and the growing need for education and comprehensive, interdisciplinary care teams in managing obesity together. The conversation highlights the importance of evidence-based practice, emphasizing the patient values and provider experience in addition to the best available evidence, as well as the growing need for better guidelines and education in the field of obesity medicine for all healthcare providers.

Check out Dr. Arasi Maran’s website https://drarasimaran.com/ and listen to her podcast, ‘Reboot with Dr. Arasi Maran’

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