IFM's Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module

Over the last 10 years, researchers have discovered that controlling heart disease is not merely a matter of driving serum cholesterol down; 50% of people who have a heart attack have normal cholesterol levels¹. Why is this problematic? It means that for at least one out of every two patients having a heart attack, a clinician may not have addressed the risk factors that caused their heart attack. Research is shedding light on safer and more effective strategies of identifying important risk factors for preventing or reversing cardiometabolic disease, including advanced lipid assays and markers of oxidative stress, inflammation, hormone levels, and comprehensive body composition analysis.

In this video, IFM educator Shilpa P. Saxena, MD, explains that insulin is a driving force that creates a cardiometabolic state that includes inflammation and adiposity.

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The content about lipid management was top priority for me, and I feel like this was covered very well during the conference. This conference was more than just head knowledge, which also set it apart. There was a unique heart engagement that was motivating and inspirational.

Cardiometabolic APM Attendee

2023

This was the first review of cardiometabolic long term effects of COVID which I found very helpful, considering we are seeing more and more patients with post-acute COVID palpitations/ shortness of breath that are s/t dysautonomia.

Cardiometabolic APM Attendee

2023

The knowledgeable, passionate speakers were delightful to listen too. Not only did I learn, but they felt like friends by the end of the conference.

Cardiometabolic APM Attendee

2023

I would recommend this course to cardiologists and physicians who just wanted to take one FM course as an introduction to FM - I think just this course alone could drastically impact the way they treat patients. A lot of clinical pearls for treatment of cardiometabolic disorders that are not medication related.

Cardiometabolic APM Attendee

2023

Your team worked tirelessly throughout the entire weekend leading the discussions, sharing personal stories, clinical insights, and wisdom. What an incredible gift, thank you all so much and thanks to IFM for producing great content, toolkits, and info backed by research.

Cardiometabolic APM Attendee

2023

Chronic Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disorders: Insights and Education

Transforming the Assessment, Prevention, and Management of Chronic Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disorders

Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Modules^® (APM) Cardiometabolic

Disponible presencial y por transmisión en directo
01, 02 y 03 de noviembre del 2023

Livestreamed in Pacific Time (PT)
January 19 - 21, 2024