Saving our hearts: Atlanta-based cardiologists group raises awareness about heart health

 December 06, 2019 | By Martel Sharpe | The Atlanta Voice

“Lower is better,” said Dr. David Montgomery, a cardiologist with PREvent Clinic here in Atlanta, referring to high bad cholesterol (LDL) which he describes as the leading cause of heart disease and heart-related deaths among African Americans. “When it comes to bad cholesterol we know that lower is better. When we get people’s cholesterol to go lower, they get better. High bad cholesterol leads to cardiovascular disease.”

Montgomery, who had the responsibility of hosting the forum along with Dr. Jayne Morgan—a cardiologist with Piedmont Healthcare, shared these words during a recent forum held by the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) with Black community leaders in downtown Atlanta, on Friday, Nov. 22, at the Commerce Club.