Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Course overview

This educational activity is credited for 3 hours at completion of the activity. Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of illness related death in the United States. It can occur at any age, and is prevalent in those who are obese, have high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, use tobacco, and do not exercise. There are many ways of improving the condition, including reducing obesity, cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes through exercise and various medication treatment regimens. A healthcare provider must be able to identify risk factors related to the diagnosis to reduce the risk of disease and its progression. This learning activity provides a brief overview of atherosclerotic heart disease, the risk factors, and common treatment regimens.