Aim of the Course is to focus on the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, with high quality speakers who will lead young researchers through the multi-faceted aspects of this topic. In the tradition of the School, young researchers will be encouraged to actively participate in the discussion and present the results of their scientific work with short oral or poster presentations.

TOPICS

• Dietary habits and nutrients in cardiovascular and metabolic disorders

• Overweight, sedentary habits and metabolic disorders as cardiovascular risk factors

• Diabetes pandemic: epidemiology, risk factors and prevention strategies

• Hypertension: epidemiology, risk factors and prevention strategies

• An update on the role of aspirin in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer

• Pharmacological strategies to reduce residual cardiovascular risk in secondary prevention

• The contribution of air pollution and multiple risk factors to cardiovascular diseases