ASCVD Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or ASCVD, happens when plaque builds up in your arteries and reduces blood flow. This course helps you understand what ASCVD is and how you can lower your risk. You will learn how food, physical activity, weight, smoking, alcohol, stress, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar affect your heart. The course also explains common medications and why taking them as prescribed protects you. By the end, you will have clear steps to prevent or manage ASCVD and protect your long term heart health.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and its risk factors.
- Apply heart-healthy dietary principles to reduce ASCVD risk.
- Describe the role of physical activity in managing cardiovascular risk.
- Identify strategies for achieving and maintaining a heart-healthy weight.
- Apply strategies to reduce tobacco and alcohol use in cardiovascular disease prevention.
- Apply stress management techniques to support cardiovascular health.
- Identify self-monitoring practices for managing ASCVD-related risk factors.
- Explain the importance of medication adherence in long-term cardiovascular risk management.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Healthy Diet for a Healthy Heart
Module 3: Physical Activity
Module 4: Weight Management for Heart Health
Module 5: Smoking cessation, avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol
Module 6: Managing Stress
Module 7: Monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and diabetes management
Module 8: Medication Adherence
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Funding for this course was provided by unrestricted educational grants from
