Cardiovascular Disease in Women - 3 Hours Credit

Key topics to be covered:

Metabolic conditions that increase the risk of the metabolic syndrome: PCOS, gestational diabetes, prediabetes, and hyperinsulinemia.
Insulin related disorders in the development of cardiovascular disease.
Estrogen and cardiovascular disease.
Menopause risk factors for heart disease.
Nutrition, exercise and drug therapy in the prevention and treatment of hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia & hypertension.

Course Objectives

List the metabolic complications of the metabolic syndrome and outline current dietary, exercise and pharmacological interventions for treatment/prevention.
Explain the role of VAT in the development of the metabolic syndrome, hypertension, insulin resistance and inflammation.
Discuss the current research on estrogen therapy and its effect on the cardiovascular system.
Discuss dietary and exercise strategies for reducing heart disease in women.
ACPE #826-999-10-004-L01-P & T, IRD: 2-10.

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