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Nutraceuticals and Drugs in Cardiovascular Prevention

A.Y. 2024/2025
4
Max ECTS
40
Overall hours
SSD
BIO/14
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide adequate knowledge for understanding the differences and similarities between nutraceuticals and drugs to be used in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, the course provides tools for the use of nutraceuticals and drugs in the treatment of dyslipidemia, hypertension and metabolic syndrome.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will be able to assess the potential of nutraceuticals available on the market for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Lesson period: First semester

Lessons timetable

Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi

Exams calendar

Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Calabresi Laura
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Cardiovascular diseases and cardiovascular prevention
Nutraceuticals versus drugs
Nutraceuticals and drugs for hypercholesterolemia
Nutraceuticals and drugs for hypertygliceridemia
Nutraceuticals and drugs for the metabolic syndrome
Nutraceuticals and drugs for hypertension
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge in pathophysiology and biochemistry.
Teaching methods
Lectures and practical tutorials, which include work in small groups.
Teaching Resources
Provided by the professor; slides and scientific reviews on topics discussed during the course (available on the teacher's Ariel site).
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final evaluation consists in a oral examination, lasting around 20 minutes. The student must answer to questions on the topic discussed during the course, with appropriate language and ability to connect different topics.
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor: Calabresi Laura
Shifts:
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Professor: Calabresi Laura
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