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Myocardial Infarction

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About Myocardial Infarction

Cardiovascular diseases are – according to the (World Health Organization (WHO) – the number one cause of death globally. Myocardial infarction (heart attack) is the most prominent under the Cardiovascular diseases. In Switzerland alone, the risk to develop a coronary heart disease during life time is around 25% for men and 18% for women. Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing behavioral risk factors, the understanding of these risk factors, their mechanisms and impact on the cardiovascular system. In this context our course aims to approach the complex field of myocardial infarction in two respects: medical education and awareness of a broader audience.

What You Will Learn?

  • Our Heart and Cardiovascular System Risk Factors and Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases Acute Coronary Syndrome: Diagnosis & Early Management Acute Coronary Syndrome: Follow up and Rehabilitation Heart Failure: Final Stage of Coronary Heart Diseases.