Description

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:

• • Dyslipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Dysglycemia
  • Smoking

Non-traditional factors with particular focus on:

• • Inflammation and immune-mediated inflammatory conditions
  • Mental health
  • Exposures (temperature, pollution)
  • Sex-specific factors

Cardiovascular Conditions (45 minutes)

• • 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