Course Description
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease and is the underlying cause of death in about 50% of people living in westernized countries. As a primary care provider we see patients on a daily basis who have atherosclerosis, and we can provide them evidence guided treatments that modify their life and health span. The goal of my lecture is to review current research, practice guidelines, and evidence guided treatments to help stabilize, reduce progression, and where possible reverse atherosclerotic plaques. At the conclusion of the conversation you will walk away with practice ready and primary care level interventions using pharmaceutical, botanical/nutraceutical, and diet/lifestyle treatments..
Learning Objectives
1) Review evidence for dietary interventions to stabilize and reduce progression of subclinical atherosclerosis.
2) Learn how to utilize point-of-care tools to provide personalized nutritional recommendations
3) Review botanical and nutraceutical interventions for the management of atherosclerosis
4) Review pharmaceutical interventions for the management of atherosclerosis (beyond statins)
Example Curriculum
About the Instructor
Dr. Brandon Testa has worked at the primary care level for 8 years in private practice and community health, at HealthPoint and Neighborcare. He served as an Adjunct Professor of Clinical Sciences at Bastyr University teaching Clinical Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Therapeutics, and Naturopathic Philosophy. Currently he is focused on providing diet and lifestyle treatment for functional GI disorders, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. Since moving to Canada he has found his true callings, fly fishing for cutthroat trout, mountain biking on the eastern slopes of the rockies, and tolerating cross country skiing.
