Cardiovascular, Medication Management
Optimizing Cardiovascular Care: Risk and Lifestyle Management for Older Adults
This is a short expert brief for Canadian healthcare professionals. This video is designed to guide healthcare providers on assessing cardiovascular risk in older adults and implementing individualized risk stratification. It will emphasize the importance of regular monitoring, and integrating lifestyle modifications, including diet and exercise, into prevention plans.
DURATION
10 min
PROFESSION
Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist
# OF CREDITS
0
ACCREDITATION
Unaccredited
EXPIRY DATE
2025-10-01
Lifestyle changes are vital for preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults, as they can greatly enhance heart health and overall quality of life. Adopting a heart-healthy diet and engaging in regular physical activity allows older adults to manage risk factors like hypertension and cholesterol levels, reducing their risk of CVD. This program will guide healthcare providers in assessing cardiovascular risk in older adults and implementing personalized risk stratification. It will highlight the importance of regular monitoring and incorporating lifestyle modifications, including diet and exercise, into prevention plans. By following these strategies, healthcare providers can ensure comprehensive and effective management of cardiovascular risk in older adults.
Faculty
Robert Hauptman, BMSc, MD, MCFP
Learning objectives
After viewing this expert brief, participants will be better able to:
- Identify key considerations and strategies to assess cardiovascular risk in older adults
- Integrate lifestyle modifications into the prevention plan for older adults at risk of cardiovascular disease
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of credits: 0
Duration: 10 min
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10 min
Duration
Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist
Profession
0
# of credits
Learning Objectives
After viewing this expert brief, participants will be better able to:
- Identify key considerations and strategies to assess cardiovascular risk in older adults
- Integrate lifestyle modifications into the prevention plan for older adults at risk of cardiovascular disease
Unaccredited
ACCREDITATION
Cardiovascular, Medication Management
Learning Category
Cardiology
Topic
0
Price
2025-10-01
Expiry Date
CAN-eng
Region/Language
Course Description
Lifestyle changes are vital for preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults, as they can greatly enhance heart health and overall quality of life. Adopting a heart-healthy diet and engaging in regular physical activity allows older adults to manage risk factors like hypertension and cholesterol levels, reducing their risk of CVD. This program will guide healthcare providers in assessing cardiovascular risk in older adults and implementing personalized risk stratification. It will highlight the importance of regular monitoring and incorporating lifestyle modifications, including diet and exercise, into prevention plans. By following these strategies, healthcare providers can ensure comprehensive and effective management of cardiovascular risk in older adults.
Faculty
Robert Hauptman, BMSc, MD, MCFP
Accreditation
10 min
Duration
0
Price
0
# of credits
