Module XVI-A: Advanced Cardiovascular Health Broken into three distinct topic areas—including vascular biology, vascular aging, and hypertension—this advanced cardiology module will begin with the exploration of vascular biology concepts, and the relation to vascular disease, and subsequently delve into the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of vascular aging and management of hypertension. Focusing on evidence-based research with an emphasis on controlled clinical trials and peer-reviewed studies, sessions will additionally review care from an integrative perspective. Faculty member Dr. Mark Houston is considered a world-renowned expert in the fields of cardiology and hypertension, with an exemplary educational background and extensive experience in academic teaching. Attendees will not only learn direct applications for cardiovascular concepts, coupled with intensive didactic learning, but also internalize specific patient case studies and presentations. Ample time will be dedicated to interaction with Dr. Houston and peers, with an intimate environment dedicated to Q&A opportunities: in order to facilitate a rigorous and thorough background of Integrative and Metabolic Cardiovascular Medicine.
Dr. Mark Houston is the Director of the Hypertension Institute and Vascular Biology, Medical Director of the Division of Human Nutrition and Medical Director of Clinical Research at the Hypertension Institute in Nashville, TN. He is on the faculty and Director of the Advanced Cardiovascular Modules XVI A4M/MMI in the US and Director of the Cardiovascular Module 2 for A4M/MMI. He is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Health Care Sciences at George Washington University (GWU) School of Medicine and Health Science. He served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and then as an Associate Professor of Medicine from 1978-1990 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and was an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, (VUMS) (1990-2012). He also served as an Adjunct Professor in Metabolic Medicine at the University of South Florida, Tampa (USF) Medical School (2014-2918)
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