Recognize the role of endothelial dysfunction, nitric oxide, angiotensin II, and aldosterone in atherosclerosis, CHD and CVD |
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Recognize how inflammation, oxidative stress, and vascular immune dysfunction promote CVD and CHD |
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Become familiar with the pathways of vascular aging, pathogenesis, and how they relate to the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, CHD and CVD |
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Evaluate the underlying causes and mechanisms of dyslipidemia and dyslipidemia-induced cardiovascular Disease |
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Identify and apply advanced lipid testing (lipid particle number and size and HDL functionality and quality) for the diagnosis and treatment of dyslipidemia in clinical practice |
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