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From Set Back to Come Back -
How You Can Change Your Patient's Life

 

Supported, in part, by an educational grant from Nordic Naturals.

 

 

Friday, November 5, 2010

1:15pm-4:15pm (3 CE credits)

 

Despite impressive technologic advances in the field of medicine during the 20th century, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in the United States and most developed countries.  Modification of multiple risk factors (smoking, blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity) through a combination of comprehensive lifestyle interventions and appropriate pharmacological therapy is now widely recognized as the cornerstone of initiatives aimed at the prevention of CVD.

 

Topics covered:

  • Understanding plaque build-up in the arteries and how it relates to coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and stroke
  • Identify the functions of LDL, HDL, and triglycerides and their role in atherosclerosis
  • Recognize the role of drug therapies, nutrition, and exercise in the management of CVD
  • Use of supplements in the treatment of CVD
  • Vitamin D, osteoporosis, and periodontal disease
  • Hints in writing prescriptions and drug side effects
  • Ordering medical laboratory tests
  • Learn relevant information you can immediately use
HANDOUT - From Set Back to Come Back

Recommended for...the entire dental team.



Dr. James Lichon has degrees in pharmacy, dentistry, and a national certification in cholesterol management.  He also set up a program at the VA Hospital in Saginaw, Mi. for the cardiac and diabetic patients, to motivate and educate them as to how to live a healthier life.  However, most important of all, Dr. Lichon once was on the brink of becoming another cardiovascular death statistic, and today can say that he not only survived, but thrives! Dr. Lichon will share with you life changing ideas about improving cardiovascular health with a practical and easy to follow formula.







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