Outline:
Intro (15 minutes)
Overview of presentation
Define cardiovascular disease risk factors and conditions
Review varied roles the naturopathic doctor plays in cardiovascular care
CVD Risk Factors (50 minutes)
Traditional risk factors with particular focus on:
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- Dyslipidemia
- Hypertension
- Dysglycemia
- Smoking
Non-traditional factors with particular focus on:
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- Inflammation and immune-mediated inflammatory conditions
- Mental health
- Exposures (temperature, pollution)
- Sex-specific factors
Cardiovascular Conditions (45 minutes)
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- Atrial fibrillation
- Heart failure (focus on early stages)
- Peripheral artery disease
- SARS-CoV-2-related
- Non-obstructive CVD
Conclusion (10 minutes)
As presented at our Live 2024 ND Conference: Naturopathic Approaches to Various Disorders
Presented by Dr Alexandra Verge ND