Introduction to Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

edX MOOC / Non-credit USD 249
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Introduction to Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

About this course

Learn how to recognize heart disease from experts at Stanford Medicine. Explore the impact of risk factors on coronary artery disease (CAD) and how improved lifestyle changes such as eating patterns, exercise, weight loss, and smoking cessation can lower that risk.

What you'll learn

  • recognize signs of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
  • understand the impact of risk factors on coronary artery disease
  • identify lifestyle changes that can reduce heart disease risk

Course objectives

  • to educate participants about heart disease recognition
  • to explore the role of risk factors in coronary artery disease
  • to highlight effective lifestyle changes for heart health

Skills you'll gain

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