Inpatient Cardiovascular Nutrition

Mission: 
To assist patients in developing the self management skills to maintain a heart healthy lifestyle with an overall healthy eating pattern with regular exercise routine.  

Role of the Clinical Nutritionist: 
Using their knowledge of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and implementing the nutrition care process including nutrition screening, assessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation of patients. Our dietitians are committed to helping patients adopt sound nutrition practices to positively affect their heart health , educating patients and family members on various cardiovascular nutriton related topics including weight management, dietary levels of saturated fat, low sodium diets, and a reduced dietary intake of simple sugars. 

Resources

For Further Information Contact the Inpatient Cardiovascular Nutritionist: 
Tamara Karosanidze, RD 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tamara Karosanidze, MS, RD ,LDN
tk7d@virginia.edu

Undergraduate:
Dominican University, River Forest, IL:  B.S. Nutrition & Dietetics 

Graduate:
RUSH University, Chicago, IL:  M.S. Clinical Nutrition 

Internship:
RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Professional Memberships:
American Dietetic Association
Virginia Dietetic Association

Professional Areas of Interest & Research:
Cardiovascular nutrition, Pediatric nutrition, Diabetes education, and Nutrition support/critical care
Research: "Availability, cost, and quality of healthy foods in Wheeling and Pilsen communities" -- Master's Thesis -- RUSH University 2005-2006