What Drives Heart Disease

Everything in the body is connected. In this course, you will learn how lifestyle, environmental exposures, and genetics interact through processes such as inflammation, metabolic health, oxidative stress, nutrient status, gut health, and vascular function to influence the development of cardiovascular disease. More importantly, you will learn which of these factors are measurable, which are modifiable, and where you can take action.

Rethinking Cardiovascular Health

Cardiovascular health is about more than cholesterol. In this course, you will explore heart disease through a more complete and modern lens, focused on early risk detection, prevention, and identifying problems years before symptoms appear, so you can make informed decisions and take a more proactive role in your long-term health. When you understand the full picture of cardiovascular risk, you can approach prevention and long-term health with far more clarity and confidence.

Testing & Early Risk Detection

Discover how advanced labs, imaging, and biomarkers can identify cardiovascular risk earlier and provide a more accurate understanding of heart health. In this section, you will learn how to interpret both traditional and advanced testing, what each test does and does not tell you, and how this information can be used to guide more personalized prevention and treatment decisions.

Prevention Begins With Understanding

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, yet research shows that many heart attacks and cardiovascular events are preventable or can be delayed by years — even decades — when risk is identified and addressed early. The challenge is that standard screenings and routine physicals often do not fully evaluate cardiovascular risk, and many people are left without a clear understanding of their true heart health or what they can do to improve it. This course was created to help you better understand how cardiovascular disease actually develops, how to evaluate your personal risk more accurately, and what influences heart health long before symptoms appear. Throughout the course, you will learn about traditional and emerging cardiovascular risk factors, the role of advanced testing, the benefits and limitations of common medications such as statins, and the lifestyle, nutrition, and prevention strategies that support long-term cardiovascular health. The goal is not simply to provide more information, but to provide a clearer framework for understanding heart health so you can make more informed decisions about prevention, testing, and long-term health.

Meet Your Instructor,  Dr. Tereza Hubkova, MD

Dr. Tereza Hubkova, MD is a board-certified internist and integrative and functional medicine physician with over 20 years of experience helping patients improve their health by identifying and addressing the root causes of disease. She has a deep passion for education and is known for her ability to translate complex medical reasoning and emerging research into clear, understandable concepts and practical recommendations. Through her courses, Dr. Hubkova aims to help people better understand their bodies, the many factors that influence health and disease, and how thoughtful changes in lifestyle, environment, and medical care can significantly impact long-term health. Her courses are designed for both the general public and healthcare professionals who want a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of health and disease

Course Curriculum

13 Chapters · 40 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to Health DECODED: Integrative Cardiac Health

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      Welcome to Health DECODED: Integrative Cardiac Health

  2. 2

    Introduction to Cardiovascular Health

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      Understanding Cardiovascular Health

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      Cholesterol - What's the Scoop?

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      All Plaque Is Not the Same: How to Find the Silent Killer

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      Blood Clots and Your Heart Health

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    Nutrition for Heart Health

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      Nutrition for Cardiovascular Health

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      Lyon Heart Study - The Power of the Mediterranean Diet

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      A Dietary Blueprint for a Resilient Heart and Healthy Arteries

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      Heart-Healthy Meal and Snack Examples

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      Heart Healthy Cooking Techniques

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      The Science of Fasting and Vascular Health

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      Vegan Diet for Prevention and Reversal of Cardiovascular Disease

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      Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Prevention and Reversal of Heart Disease

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    Exercise and Cardiovascular Fitness

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      Exercise and Cardiovascular Health: Move More, Live Longer

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      Inspiration and Motivation

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    High Blood Pressure

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      High Blood Pressure: Understanding & Managing Hypertension

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      Foods that Fight High Blood Pressure

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      Herbs and Supplements that Lower Blood Pressure

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      Meal and Snack Ideas to Fight High Blood Pressure

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    Stress Management and Heart Health

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      The Mind-Body Connection

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      Effective Stress Reduction Techniques

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    Essential Tests / Labs

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      Advanced Cardiac Biomarkers: The Cardiac Blood Tests You Must Know About

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      Noninvasive Cardiac Testing

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      Coronary Calcium Score, CLEERLY and Carotid Ultrasound

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      Cardiac Stress Test - Tip of The Iceberg

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    Cholesterol - Size Matters

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      Cholesterol: Essential Molecule of Life

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      Supplements to Manage Cholesterol

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      Lp(a): The Hidden Cardiovascular Risk Factor

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      Interventions to Lower Lp(a)

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    Beyond Traditional Risk Factors

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      Cardiovascular Disease: Beyond Traditional Risk Factors and Statins

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      The Mouth-Heart Connection

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      Leaky Gut and Atherosclerosis: The Gut-Heart Connection

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      Chronic Infections and Atherosclerosis: The Hidden Link

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    Heart Disease in Women, The Role of Hormone Replacement

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      Menopause, Bioidentical HRT & Heart Health

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    What to Know About Common Cardiac Medications

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      Medication-Induced Nutrient Depletion: The Hidden Cost of Cardiac Medications

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      Statins: A Comprehensive Guide

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    In Closing

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      The InSpero Approach: Where Knowledge Becomes Action

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      Recommended Resources

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      Supplement Links

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    Thank You!

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      Thank You!

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