Cardiovascular Disease

Pathway Contributor: Carol Clarke

Credentials:
MHSc

Bio:
Carol Clarke is a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. She completed a BA (Administrative Studies) at the University of Western Ontario (1980), a BASc (Food & Nutrition) at Ryerson University (1994), a Dietetic Internship at The Toronto Hospital (1995) and a MHSc (Nutrition Communication) at Ryerson University (2013). Carol has worked in many areas of clinical practice in hospitals and primary care. She has a particular interest in wellness, cardiovascular health and healthy aging. Her current focus is on program development for public and health professional education, group presentations and workshops, and writing and reviewing. She has contributed to several PEN® knowledge pathways.

Contributions:

• What strategies are effective in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What nutrition strategies can prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the healthy population (primary prevention)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What are the health risks associated with low total serum cholesterol? What are dietary recommendations for individuals with low total serum cholesterol?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Are omega-3-6-9 supplements more beneficial in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) disease than just omega-3 supplements?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What are the effects of reduced sodium/salt intake on cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality in healthy adults (primary prevention) and adults with CVD (secondary prevention)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What is the effectiveness of a Mediterranean-style diet for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What is the effectiveness of a Mediterranean-style diet for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD, i.e. adults with established heart disease)?  

  Role: Reviewer

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