Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

More than 1/3 of the respondents correctly indicated the permissible amount of salt in the diet recommended by WHO; even larger percentage (86.3%) correctly indicated that limiting salt intake in the diet applies to both healthy and sick people. This extremely important mechanism was indicated by only 24% of respondents.

Atherosclerosis 40

Atherosclerosis Diet Lipid disorders Risk Factors 40

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

AUGUST 8, 2024

Cardiometabolic risk encompasses a complex spectrum of interrelated conditions, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Implementation strategy: Provide training for healthcare providers in motivational interviewing techniques and incorporate these skills into routine patient interactions.

Education 59

Education Cardiovascular Disease Kidney Disease Diabetes 59

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

AUGUST 23, 2024

Dyslipidemia, characterized by an imbalance in lipids such as cholesterol, LDL-C, triglycerides, and HDL, can result from various factors, including diet, tobacco and alcohol use, a sedentary lifestyle, or genetic conditions like familial hypercholesterolemia.

Dementia 52

Dementia Cholesterol Risk Factors CME 52

DAIC

MARCH 8, 2024

Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has approved an additional indication for Wegovy ( semaglutide ) to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight along with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Obesity 111

Obesity Heart Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks 111