Metabolic Risk Factors and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

edX MOOC / Non-credit USD 249

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Metabolic Risk Factors and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

About this course

Gain a grounding in metabolic risk factors from experts at Stanford Medicine. Discover how metabolic risks can lead to coronary artery disease, and how you can recommend an appropriate treatment plan for these metabolic factors to achieve healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

What you'll learn

understanding of metabolic risk factors
knowledge of coronary artery disease
ability to recommend treatment plans for cholesterol and triglyceride management

Course objectives

to educate on metabolic risks associated with cardiovascular health
to develop skills in treatment planning for metabolic factors affecting heart health