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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. This imbalance is partly due to limited healthcare access, fewer preventive resources, and challenges in addressing risk factors such as obesity and diabetes. Enhancing Adherence: Simplify treatment plans and build trust through patient education.

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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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360° Weight Loss Blueprint: Insights To Action 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Obesity management beyond diet and exercise. Sleep and Cardiometabolic Health The Impact on Obesity Studies indicate that 19.3% of adults experience insufficient sleep (6 hours), which is linked to higher obesity rates. Educate patients about consistent sleep schedules and calming bedtime routines.

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CMHC Presents at ADA 2024: Key Findings and Insights

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Competence in selecting treatments for long-term obesity management rose from 43% pre-test to 95% post-test. Transforming Care Through Ongoing Education For more updates and continuing medical education, healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend the upcoming 19th Annual CMHC meeting in Boston, MA (October 17-19).

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

Factors such as aging populations, rising rates of obesity, hypertension, and other cardiovascular conditions contribute to this increase. Risk Factor Management: Controlling risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and sleep apnea is essential in managing AFib. www.adncoe.com

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

Factors such as aging populations, rising rates of obesity, hypertension, and other cardiovascular conditions contribute to this increase. Risk Factor Management: Controlling risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and sleep apnea is essential in managing AFib. www.adncoe.com

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A cross-sectional analysis of zinc and copper levels and their relationship to cardiovascular disease risk markers in Qatar biobank participants

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Bivariate logistic regression, adjusted for age, nationality, gender, and education was performed to examine the impact of Zn, Cu, and Zn/Cu ratio (as independent variables) on major CVD risk markers (as dependent variables). p  = 0.015 (T2) and OR = 3.2,