Cardiovascular Medicine – Reducing the Impact of Disease

The Cardiovascular Medicine course offers doctors an in-depth study of heart diseases. The program is based on the book Cardiovascular Medicine - Reducing the Impact of Diseases, a reference work in the field and the result of important cooperation between scientists from Brazil, the United States and Europe.

With a workload of 30 hours, the program addresses several relevant topics on prevention, risk factors and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The integration of the distance learning course and the book will provide a generalized view of the topic, as well as a discussion of conclusions and perspectives, according to the most current evidence in cardiovascular science.

The course meets a growing demand for qualified professionals in the field. This is because cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world and is associated with high morbidity, which affects both the quality and the years of life of the population. In Brazil, heart disease has shown a worrying increase, due to changes in lifestyle habits, especially sedentary lifestyle, stress and diet. Its growth also extends to the aging population.

By studying Cardiovascular Medicine at HCFMUSP, doctors truly learn from internationally renowned specialists. Upon completing the course, they will be better prepared to make a difference in the management of heart disease.