Dr. Mark Turco's Healthy Commuter Tips

Mark A. Turco, MD, F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I.
Director, Center of Cardiac & Vascular Research, Washington Adventist Hospital

Mark A. Turco, MD, is an interventional cardiologist and member of Cardiovascular Consultants, PA. Dr. Turco treats complex coronary and peripheral arterial disease patients, and has experience in interventional therapies for the treatment of adult congenital abnormalities. He is the Director of the Center of Cardiac & Vascular Research at Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park, Maryland. He has significant experience in clinical trial research with areas of interest including, acute coronary syndromes, interventional cardiol¬ogy drugs and devices, and myocardial infarction. He has helped develop medical simulation course software for carotid intervention and complex coronary intervention, and is well published in the field of cardiovascular care. Dr. Turco works closely with the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions on guidelines, CMS policy, and other advocacy issues.

Dr. Turco is a Philadelphia native, who received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He received his medical degree and Internal Medicine training at the George Washington University in Washington, DC. His Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology training were received at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Turco is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Mark Turco's Healthy Commuter Tips

Roll up car windows. Use air conditioning when necessary to minimize your exposure to exhaust fumes and air pollution, which has been shown to reduce blood flow to the heart, increasing the risk of cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and arrhythmias. Relieve stress to lower your heart rate and blood pressure. Listen to soothing music in the car. Exercise regularly. Exercise is essential to good cardiovascular health but avoid exercising in or near heavy traffic, whenever possible. If you are exercising outside, try to do it when pollution and traffic are at their lowest.