Current 'risk reduction' standard of care reduces the chance of heart attack and stroke by 30-50%. That still leaves a huge number of people at risk for one of these events. Heart attacks (myocardial infarction) is the number one killer in the U.S. and stroke (CVA- cerebrovascular accident) is number three.
The Bale-Doneen method proposes that risk can be close to zero with proper evaluation and treatment. The method goes far beyond the 'consensus' recommendations for blood pressure and cholesterol and goes as far as genetic studies to further evaluate risk and best treatments. There are short videos discussing the program here and there.
Dr. Lardinois and I attended the preceptor course in Las Vegas on Feb 25-26. We will be instituting a heart attack and stroke prevention program in the near future. Stay tuned to this blog for further information.
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