Risk Factors for Heart Disease - Dr. Ravi H. Dave - UCLA Health

Explore the critical risk factors for heart disease in this comprehensive lecture by Dr. Ravi H. Dave from UCLA Health. Delve into the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, its symptoms, and various forms. Learn about the impact of smoking, obesity, inactivity, and dietary challenges on heart health. Discover the importance of exercise, maintaining a healthy diet, and managing cholesterol levels. Examine the roles of diabetes, hypertension, and family history in heart disease risk. Understand the financial burden of heart disease and the necessary tests for diagnosis. Investigate the effects of stress, depression, and sleep apnea on cardiovascular health. Gain insights into treatment options, including cardiac rehabilitation, medications, and lifestyle modifications. Acquire valuable knowledge on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and reducing your risk of heart disease.

Intro
What is Cardiovascular Disease
Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease
Heart Disease
Symptoms
Risk Factors
Other Forms of Heart Disease
Smoking
How bad is smoking
Treatment for smoking
Obesity and inactivity
Weight gain
Dietary challenges
Obesity
Exercise
How much exercise
Healthy diet
Cholesterol
Is cholesterol really needed
Triglycerides
Statins
Diet
Diabetes and Hypertension
Pre Hypertension
Lifestyle
Financial Burden
Tests
Nuts
Alcohol
Normal cholesterol
Family history of heart disease
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Stress and depression
Doctors
Depression
Stress
Stress Causes Cardiovascular Disease
Hormone Therapy
Doctors Recommendations
Resilience
Beta blocker
Second heart attack
Cardiac rehab
MRI and CAT scan
Atrial fibrillation
Sleep apnea
How long does it take to stop smoking
What happens when you stop smoking