Emerging Strategies in Cardiometabolic Medicine with Dr. Mark Houston, MD, MS, FACP, ABAARM
Feb 25, 2022
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Dr. Mark Houston, triple boarded in hypertension, discusses emerging strategies in cardiometabolic medicine, including the importance of integrated treatment for cardiovascular disease. He also highlights a breakthrough in lipidology and explores training options for cardio metabolic specialties.
Having a comprehensive and integrative approach in managing cardiometabolic risk factors with a single expert can lead to more effective treatment.
Implementing lifestyle modifications, including proper nutrition and exercise, is key in achieving weight loss success and improving cardiovascular health.
Deep dives
Importance of Integrative Approach in Cardiometabolic Medicine
Cardiometabolic Medicine encompasses various risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, diabetes, obesity, and more. These risk factors can be effectively treated by a specialist in cardiovascular medicine or other relevant fields. It is crucial to have a comprehensive and integrative approach in managing these risk factors to optimize patient outcomes. Instead of having multiple doctors treating different aspects, having a single expert who understands the holistic view of the patient's condition can lead to more effective treatment.
Determining the Need for Cardiometabolic Care
The decision to seek cardiometabolic care depends on factors such as the severity and duration of the risk factors and the individual's genetic predisposition. Even with one risk factor like hypertension, a person with a high genetic risk can still be prone to cardiometabolic events. Generally, the more severe and numerous the risk factors, the higher the risk of developing conditions like heart disease, stroke, or renal disease. Therefore, it is important to consider a cardiometabolic care model when multiple risk factors or high-risk genetics are present.
Lifestyle Modifications in Obesity Management
In managing weight loss and obesity, it is recommended to prioritize lifestyle modifications before considering pharmacotherapy or surgical interventions. By implementing healthy lifestyle changes, including proper nutrition, calorie control, exercise, and quality sleep, individuals can achieve weight loss success in the majority of cases. While pharmacotherapy and surgery may have their place, they are typically reserved for cases where lifestyle changes alone are ineffective. Nutrition plays a crucial role in cardiovascular health, and adhering to a Mediterranean diet, which includes fruits, vegetables, limited refined carbohydrates, and high-quality protein, has shown positive outcomes.
Listen in as Dr. Mark Houston, the Director of the Hypertension Institute - tripled boarded in hypertension as an American Society of Hypertension specialist, a Fellow of the American Society of Hypertension, Internal Medicine, and Anti-aging medicine discusses the emerging strategies in cardiometabolic medicine.
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