Cholesterol, a fatty substance obtained from diet or by de novo synthesis in liver, is an important part of the cell membrane as well as precursor for several hormones. It is packaged into lipoproteins for transport through plasma. Increased levels of cholesterol are the primary risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Apart from lowering plasma cholesterol levels, managing the risks for cardiovascular diseases include diagnosis and treatment of associated conditions like hypertension and diabetes. The Animated Atlas of Cholesterol & CVRM is a comprehensive collection of videos pertaining to the types of lipoproteins, their role in cholesterol metabolism and atherosclerotic plaque formation, treatment options to reduce cholesterol levels, hypertension and diabetes, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. An overview of lipoproteins and their functions in the body, the risks for heart diseases and preventing heart diseases through various treatment options are also discussed.
Cholesterol and CVRM - An overview
1. Cholesterol - introduction and sources
2. Cholesterol synthesis and transport in body
3. Types of cholesterol and their functions
4. Increased blood cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) - causes and symptoms
5. Complications of increased blood cholesterol levels
6. Atherosclerosis and its complications
7. Diagnostic tests to detect elevated blood cholesterol levels
8. Diabetes in heart diseases
9. Hypertension as a risk factor for heart diseases
10. Cholesterol lowering diet
11. Treatment to lower cholesterol levels
12. Treatment to reduce high blood pressure
13. Treatment to lower blood sugar levels
14. Angioplasty to treat atherosclerosis
Cholesterol - metabolism, lipoproteins, complications and treatment
1. Cholesterol metabolism
2. Lipoproteins - structure, function and types
3.Reverse cholesterol transport
4. HDL - structure and functions
5. LDL - structure and functions
6. Apolipoproteins
7. Triglycerides
8. HMG-CoA reductase in cholesterol synthesis
9. Hypercholesterolemia - familial and non-familial
10. Atherosclerosis - atheroma formation
11. Complications of atherosclerosis
12. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
13. Lowering cholesterol absorption in the intestine
14. Fibric acid derivatives - role in reducing cholesterol levels
15. Nicotinic acid derivatives
16. Combination therapy to reduce LDL-cholesterol
17. Bile-acid-binding resins
18. Angioplasty and bypass surgery to treat atherosclerosis
Cardiovascular risk management (CVRM)
1. Hypertension in cardiovascular disease
2. Dyslipidemia
3. Insulin resistance and atherosclerosis
4. Metabolic syndrome
5. Adipose tissue in cardiovascular disease
6. Myocardial infarction
7. Total cholesterol and risk of CVD
8. Smoking and CVD
9. Diet and cardiovascular disease
10. Genetics of cardiovascular disease
11. Lipid profile and lipid testing
12. Advanced lipid testing
13. Pharmacotherapy for cholesterol
14. Pharmacotherapy for hypertension
15. Pharmacotherapy for diabetes
16. CVRM in inflammatory arthritis