Risk Factors for Heart Disease - Dr. Ravi H. Dave - UCLA Health

This course covers the following learning outcomes and goals: understanding the prevalence and symptoms of cardiovascular disease, identifying various risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and inactivity, exploring the impact of dietary challenges and cholesterol on heart health, discussing the relationship between diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, and recognizing the role of stress and depression in cardiovascular health. The course teaches individual skills and tools including smoking cessation treatments, strategies for weight management and exercise, dietary guidelines for a healthy heart, cholesterol management techniques, stress reduction methods, and recommendations for maintaining a healthy lifestyle to prevent heart disease. The teaching method of the course involves lectures on different risk factors for heart disease, their impact on cardiovascular health, and strategies for prevention and management. The course also includes discussions on the importance of regular tests, lifestyle modifications, and medical interventions in reducing the risk of heart disease. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in learning about heart disease prevention, patients looking to manage their cardiovascular health, healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of heart disease risk factors, and anyone concerned about maintaining a healthy heart.