Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis & Prevention
By: National University of Health Sciences

Program Description:

This session provides an overview on the physiology, pathophysiology, patient work-up and management of the conditions and diseases that affect the cardiovascular system and are commonly seen in the internal disorder office.

Program Goals/ Objectives:

• At the end of the session, the student will have a detailed understanding of:

• Structure and function of the different types of blood vessels

• Arteriole and atherosclerosis

• Coronary artery disease

• History and examination of patient's with cardiovascular disease

• Laboratory tests

• Quality of life issues

• Dietary choices and their impact

• Management of cardiovascular patients

• Nutritional disorders linked to cardiovascular issues

Program Topics:

• Vasculature

• Arteriole and atherosclerosis

• Coronary artery disease

• History and examination

• Laboratory testing

• Management of cardiovascular patients

• Nutrition/diet

• Quality of life

• Lifestyle management

• Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis & Prevention
• By:    National University of Health Sciences
• Instructor:    Robert Kessinger, DC, DABCI
• Total CE Hours:    12.0
• Course Format:     Online Distance Learning
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• Course Categories:     DC Continuing Education
• Course Subjects | CE HOURS:
  • Anatomy  -2.0 CE Hours
  • Differential/Physical Diagnosis  -2.0 CE Hours
  • History and Exam  -3.0 CE Hours
  • Nutrition  -3.0 CE Hours
  • Wellness/Supportive Care  -2.0 CE Hours
•    Course Outline