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Stanford University

Heart Disease Prevention - What You Really Need to Know About Diet, Exercise, and Heart Health

Stanford University via YouTube

Overview

Learn about the latest research and practical advice on heart disease prevention from Dr. David Maron, Stanford's director of preventive cardiology. Explore the relative importance of diet, exercise, and genetics in heart health risk factors, and discover early warning signs of cardiovascular issues. Gain insights into recent Stanford discoveries, lifestyle recommendations, and cutting-edge methods for evaluating cardiovascular risk. Delve into topics such as the impact of different fats on heart health, obesity trends, cholesterol deposits, fish oil supplements, whole grains, and the Mediterranean diet. Examine the effectiveness of various treatments, including exercise, statins, and stents, while understanding the relationship between LDL cholesterol and disease progression.

Syllabus

Intro
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CHD Event Rates in Second Prevention and ACS Trials
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Stanford Health Care

Reviews

4.7 rating, based on 3 Class Central reviews

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  • Profile image for Melatika Oktaviani
    Melatika Oktaviani
    The video provides practical guidance on heart disease prevention, focusing on diet, exercise, and heart health. The information is easy to understand and applicable, making it suitable for beginners and those wanting to deepen their understanding of a heart-healthy lifestyle.
  • Profile image for LAIBA KHAN
    LAIBA KHAN
    Extremely useful course in understanding the details to maintain cardiovascular health .
    I am really happy to learn all the basics of the course .
    Thank you for organizing such a wonderful course related to cardiovascular health.
  • Omkar Sanjay Bhosale
    This course helps to create awareness and to prevent the cardiovascular diseases. Learned something new from this course thank you.

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