Nutrition Management for the Cardiac Patient

Jennifer Darby PT, DPT, GCS, CCN, CPAHA, CEEAA

Online Course

Includes all course content in digital format

Prerequisites Required
2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

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Description

Many of the patients we treat every day have various cardiovascular co-morbidities. In this course we will discuss various nutritional options to help prevent potential cardiovascular issues, as well as improve cardiovascular health. The nutrition options discussed will aid the rehab professional in designing an overall treatment and exercise program to ensure a better outcome for the patient. Genetic components to cardiovascular health will be covered, as well as how to keep cardiac cells functioning optimally through nutrition over a life span. In addition, discussion will include post-surgical nutrition recommendations to aid in recovery and allow for improved therapy program tolerance. Finally, the course will look at various diet programs and analyze how to recommend the appropriate patient-specific program based on patient needs and limitations.

Highlights

  • Confidently speak with your patients about nutritional recommendations set forth by the FDA
  • Enhance your cardiac patients' treatment and recovery by adding a nutritional component to your overall plan of care

Learning Objectives

  1. Examine the role nutrients play in heart muscle function and specific nutrients needed for optimal cardiac function.
  2. Determine between the roles that cholesterol and genetics plays in cardiovascular health and disease.
  3. Differentiate between various heart medications, their effects on the heart during exercise and how they affect other organs in the body.
  4. Design an evidence-based treatment approach using nutrition and exercise in treating your cardiac patients.

Course Content

Nutrition Management for the Cardiac Patient
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  1. The Role of Cholesterol and Genetics
    1. Function and effects in the body
    2. Food patterns related to cholesterol and cholesterol- free diets
    3. Cardiac medication benefits and risk patterns
    4. How genetics affects cardiovascular health
    5. Impact on cognition, self-care, and mobility
  2. Evidence-Based Treatment Approach Using Nutritionand Exercise Recommendations
    1. Function and effects in the body
    2. Food patterns related to cholesterol and cholesterol- free diets
    3. Cardiac medication benefits and risk patterns
    4. How genetics affects cardiovascular health
    5. Impact on cognition, self-care, and mobility

Jennifer Darby, PT, DPT, GCS, CCN, CPAHA, CEEAA is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a certified exercise expert for the aging adult, a board-certified geriatric specialist and possesses a certification in allied health administration. Jennifer recently obtained her certification as a clinical nutritionist through the Clinical Nutrition Board. She is the owner of Trinity Physical Therapy in Brewster, NY, an adjunct faculty member at New York Medical College, and a clinical faculty educator for Summit. Jennifer has developed various community-based educational programs in the areas of nutrition and geriatrics. Jennifer obtained her BS in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston Massachusetts and her doctorate from the University of Montana.


DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: Jennifer Darby is compensated by Summit as an instructor. She is the owner of Trinity Physical Therapy in Brewster, NY and an adjunct faculty member at New York Medical College.

NONFINANCIAL: Jennifer Darby has no nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

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