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The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease: Can You Prevent It?

MIBHS

While much attention is given to modifiable risk factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking, the role of genetics in heart disease is equally critical yet less understood by the general public. Diet: Follow a heart-healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) To Host  DIETARY STRATEGIES FOR REVERSING TYPE 2 DIABETES: Advances, Perspectives, and Expert Discussions Live Webinar in Honor of the Late Dr. Sarah Hallberg

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

“Once I got to meet Sarah, I realized her TED success was no coincidence; she’s simply a force of nature.” – Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, founder of Diet Doctor On Saturday, February 24, at 9:00 AM EST , the Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) will host a 4.5-hour million views (at the time of this writing it surpasses 10 million views).

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No Plaque, No Problem: Tackling Atherosclerosis Prevention

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Urbanization, increased sedentary lifestyles, and unhealthy diets have fueled this trend. Enhancing Adherence: Simplify treatment plans and build trust through patient education. This shift results from an epidemiologic transition: as infectious diseases decline, chronic conditions like atherosclerosis dominate.

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Abstract 4141524: Patient education in cardiovascular disease in Sub-Saharan Africa: the “Heart School” pilot project at IPMS/Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, Senegal

Circulation

Background:Patient education is a core component of cardiac rehabilitation program and a part of the consensus statement for Cardiac rehabilitation delivery model for low resource settings. Patient education was delivered on weekly one-on-one sessions. Content of the educational program is shown in figure 1. p <0.001).Conclusion:Results

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Running After Heart Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

MIBHS

Education : Participants learn about heart-healthy lifestyle changes, including nutrition and quitting smoking. Consider incorporating the following strategies into your routine: Heart-Healthy Diet: Emphasize a diet abundant in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.

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American College of Cardiology Announces Care of the Athletic Heart

DAIC

Our educational focus is on the clinical cardiovascular care of athletes and highly active individuals, ranging in age from youth to masters and including recreational, competitive and tactical athletes.

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Prioritizing Health | Nutrition Security For CV Health Equity

American College of Cardiology

As the ACC commemorates its 75-year history with a pledge to integrate health equity into cardiovascular (CV) care, education and innovation, a cadre of members have recognized that a greater focus on nutrition security, i.e., diet quality, is essential to realize this goal.

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