Cardiovascular Disease - Dyslipidemia

Pathway Contributor: Susan Firus

Credentials:
BHE

Bio:
Susan Firus received a Bachelor of Home Economics (dietetics) degree from the University of British Columbia and completed her dietetic internship at Vancouver General Hospital. Her first position was as the dietitian for the Diabetes Specialty Centre and Lipid Clinic at Shaughnessy Hospital. Most of her career was spent working at Dial-A-Dietitian, later Dietitian Services at HealthLinkBC, where she was initially a contact centre dietitian and in later years, a manager. Susan worked closely with Dietitians of Canada on the development of CPEN, a version of PEN customized for a call centre, which was launched simultaneously with PEN. She also assisted with the launch of EatRight Ontario. Susan is currently a contractor for Dietitians of Canada as a PEN evidence analyst.

Contributions:

• How beneficial are dietary supplements (e.g. berberine, coenzyme Q10, garlic, guggul, lecithin, niacin, policosanol, red clover, red yeast rice, rice bran oil) in the treatment of dyslipidemia?  

  Role: Reviewer

• In adults with elevated LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), what are the effects of the following dietary components on blood lipid levels: fibre, plant sterols, nuts, legumes and pulses?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What dietary and lifestyle modifications are recommended to manage hypertriglyceridemia (elevated triglycerides)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What overall dietary and lifestyle strategies are recommended for the treatment of dyslipidemia?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Cardiovascular Disease Practice Guidance Toolkit

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  Role: Author