The Newby Health Perspective

Cardiovascular risk assessment part 1

Identify and apply cardiovascular disease risk factors in patients without known coronary disease to predict the risk of future coronary events.

Apply primary and secondary prevention strategies to the management of coronary artery disease, including therapies to reduce risk factors and counseling on lifestyle changes.

Reviewing medical news studies

Stroke rates are falling overall, but rising among adults under age 55

At home cardiac rehab as effective as in-person programs

More moderate to vigorous physical activity could reduce type 2 diabetes risk

Medical news stories of interest and medical myths regarding COPD (lung disease)

Cardiac risk factors. Things that you can do to identify and reduce your cardiac risk for heart attack and stroke

Obesity. Definition, causes, complications from a medical perspective and treatment options.

 Discussed medical information to include Cardiac risk factors and how to reduce relative risk part 2 

Addressing risk of heart disease in the African-American community. What are the predominant risk factors that need to be addressed. Also, as it relates to cholesterol, what is cholesterol? What are the components and how this impacts on development of plaque formation.

Part Two of addressing food insecurity both in Hampton Roads and in the population statewide. Some of the health problems associated with food insecurity and how we can address it locally.

Part one of addressing food insecurity both in Hampton Roads and in the population statewide. 

Some of the health problems associated with food insecurity and how we can address it locally.

1. How do different exercises target blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol. 

2. How does the Lipfendra compare to statins to lower serum cholesterol. 

3. Is your cholesterol too high per the new ACC/AHA guidelines