Nathan Wong, PhD

Nathan Wong, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA, is the director of the University of California (UC) Irvine Heart Disease Prevention Program as well as a professor at UC Irvine School of Medicine's Department of Internal Medicine.

Articles

March 24th 2025

Raising Awareness of Lp(a) to Improve Heart Disease Treatment Approaches

Kyle Munz Nathan Wong, PhD

Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] plays a key role in assessing cardiovascular risk, making awareness efforts equally essential for prevention and early intervention.

March 24th 2025

The Role of Prevention in the Management of Atherosclerotic Disease and Aortic Stenosis

Nihar Desai, MD, MPH Nathan Wong, PhD Jeremy Wigginton, MD, MBA, FAAFP Joseph Saseen, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CLS Jaime E. Murillo, MD

Experts discuss the clinical and economic burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and aortic stenosis in the US, exploring their impact on health care systems, the importance of prevention in reducing this burden, and the challenges of implementing preventive strategies, while considering the potential benefits of improved risk assessment and prevention in the ASCVD space.

March 24th 2025

Introduction and Burden of Atherosclerotic Disease and Aortic Stenosis

Nihar Desai, MD, MPH Nathan Wong, PhD Jeremy Wigginton, MD, MBA, FAAFP Joseph Saseen, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CLS Jaime E. Murillo, MD

Experts discuss atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and aortic stenosis, as well as their burden, highlighting their prevalence, impact on patient health, and the growing need for effective management strategies.