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Implementation of Obesity Science Into Clinical Practice: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Obesity is a recognized public health epidemic with a prevalence that continues to increase dramatically in nearly all populations, impeding progress in reducing incidence rates of cardiovascular disease. Circulation, Ahead of Print.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) will present the results of a webcast series designed to help practitioners improve patient care

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

The session will detail the results of a webcast series on better managing obesity in patients with type 2 diabetes, significantly improving their knowledge and treatment practices. The program led to increases in knowledge and competence regarding new weight management therapies and effective long-term obesity treatment.

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Cardiometabolic Medicine: Seeing the Patient as a Whole

HCPLive

The panelists stress the significance of a comprehensive approach to patient care, acknowledging the interconnected nature of cardiovascular, kidney, endocrine, and obesity-related benefits, and highlighting that addressing secondary diseases can minimize overall disease risk in patients.

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The Cardiometabolic Event of the Year: What to Expect at the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

A jam-packed, expertly curated agenda will highlight the latest and most impactful advancements in cardiorenal metabolic medicine and protocols for future-focused, whole-patient care.

Education 100
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Cardiometabolic Health Congress Becomes First Organization to Offer Certification in Cardiometabolic Health

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

2023, the American Heart Association (AHA) issued a presidential advisory on the urgency of this systemic disorder involving heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes and obesity. In its advisory, the AHA stressed an interdisciplinary team approach emphasizing social determinants of health, shortcomings in current efforts, and knowledge gaps.

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Top 10 Cardiac Diagnosis Trends in 2024

GEMMS

These advancements, alongside software enhancements, enable early detection of cardiac diseases, empowering healthcare providers to make evidence-based decisions and tailor appropriate patient care plans. GEMMSOne seamlessly integrates with different medical devices.

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Primary Prevention Takes Center Stage at the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC)

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Aronne, MD , discussed advances in obesity pharmacology, while Virend K. Until next year, let’s continue advancing cardiometabolic health education and improving patient care. Best of the 19th Annual CMHC Previous slide Next slide Experts like Louis J.

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