Prof. Ya'akov Henkin

Prof. Ya'akov Henkin Profile

Professor


Department : Cardiology
Medical School for International Health
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Email : yaakovh@bgu.ac.il
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athero sclerosis, cardiology, ultrasound

Education

  • M.D., Ben-Gurion University 1981

Research Topics

  • Risk factors for atherosclerosis Effects of nutrition and drugs on lipoprotein metabolism

Major expertise and techniques in the lab

  • 3 dimensional carotid ultrasound

Publications and funding summary / representative publications and grants

  • Henkin Y, Crystal E, Goldberg M, Prager M, Zuili I, Shany S: Usefulness of lipoprotein changes during acute coronary syndromes for predicting post-discharge lipoprotein levels. Am J Cardiol 2002;89:7-11.

Existing collaborations

  • Iris Shai – lifestyle interventional studies targeting obesity and cardio-metabolic risk Arik Volak – long term registry of patients undergoing cardiac nuclear studies
  • Arik Volak - long term registry of patients undergoing cardiac nuclear studies

Suggested multi-disciplinary research project / research focus topics

  • Cardiometabolic health
  • Risk factors for atherosclerosis
  • Obstructive sleep apnea and cardiac disease