In the Hot Seat: Experts Weigh In on Weight Management-Setting Up a Cardiometabolic Clinic: Considering Obesity and Patient Factors

Setting Up a Cardiometabolic Clinic: Considering Obesity and Patient Factors

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Martine Altieri's talk focused on setting up a cardiometabolic clinic aimed at preventing, diagnosing, and managing conditions impacting both cardiovascular and metabolic health, such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Emphasizing the importance of obesity management in cardiology, she advocated for a multidisciplinary team approach involving cardiologists, primary care physicians, endocrinologists, dieticians, exercise physiologists, and behavioral specialists. Key considerations include patient-centered care, team collaboration, and leveraging technology for patient engagement. Special attention was given to women's health and mental health within this model, aiming to improve long-term patient outcomes.

Keywords

cardiometabolic clinic

obesity management

multidisciplinary team

patient-centered care

women's health