OVERVIEW

Understanding Psychocardiology is organized by Institute for Brain Potential (IBP).

Initial Release Date: 08/01/2019
Expiration Date: 08/01/2022

Duration: A 6-Hour Home Study Program for Health Professionals

Description:
This program describes how thoughts, emotions and behaviors play an integral role in the progression and regression of coronary artery disease.

Learn why women are more likely to die of heart disease (43%) than men (37%), the role of traditional and psychological risk factors, and the importance of cardioprotective habits.

Participants completing this program should be able to:
• Describe differences in coronary artery disease in men and women,
• List modifiable traditional risk factors,
• List modifiable psychological risk factors, and
• Discuss the role of a cardioprotective lifestyle and psychological habits in preventing, managing or reversing coronary artery disease

Differences in Coronary Artery Disease:
Men and Women
• Warning Symptoms
• Biological Risk Factors
• Psychological Risk Factors
• Diagnosis and Treatment Standards

Modifiable Biological Risk Factors
• Chronic Inflammation
• Hypertension
• Cholesterol
• Insulin Resistance
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Insomnia
• Sleep Apnea
• Alcohol
• Sedentary Lifestyle
• Diet

Modifiable Psychological Risk Factors
• Chronic Psychological Stress
• Depression
• Anger
• Maladaptive Anxiety
• Lack of Social Support
• Impaired Impulse Control
• Denial

Cardioprotective Habits
• Emotional Regulation
• The Adherent Mindset
• The Stress Resilient Mindset
• The Habits of People Who Reverse Coronary Artery Disease