Laxmi Mehta, MD (IMAGE) Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Caption Laxmi Mehta, MD, a cardiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, says it’s important to know your numbers for predictors of heart disease like blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and weight, and to discuss any necessary interventions with your doctor. Credit The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Usage Restrictions All multimedia is available for free and unrestricted media use with courtesy to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.