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A case-based approach to integrative medicine for cardiovascular disease prevention
Brody Slostad1, Tejinder Khalsa2, Kathleen Young2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55904, USA.
Insights
Integrative medicine offers valuable approaches for cardiovascular disease prevention. This review helps healthcare providers discuss these evidence-based therapies with patients during office visits.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Cardiology
- Preventive medicine
Background:
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) significantly impacts adult morbidity and mortality.
- Growing evidence supports integrative medicine for CVD management.
- Clinicians need practical guidance to discuss these therapies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review clinically relevant research on integrative medicine in cardiovascular disease prevention.
- To provide a case-based, Q&A format for healthcare providers.
- To facilitate the incorporation of integrative therapies into clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Review of current research literature.
- Case-based examples.
- Question-and-answer format.
Main Results:
- Identified key research supporting integrative medicine in CVD prevention.
- Provided practical insights for clinical application.
- Highlighted the importance of evidence-based discussion.
Conclusions:
- Integrative medicine is a valuable component of cardiovascular disease prevention strategies.
- Healthcare providers can effectively utilize this information to counsel patients.
- Further research and education are essential for widespread adoption.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular disease is commonly encountered in the adult population and has large impacts on morbidity and mortality. The ever-expanding evidence base for the use of integrative medicine in cardiology necessitates providers caring for patients with cardiovascular disease to be familiar with these therapies. However, providers may find it difficult to adequately discuss these therapies in an average office visit. Through a case-based, question-and-answer approach, the authors review some clinically relevant and helpful research that addresses the incorporation of integrative medicine in cardiovascular disease prevention.
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