BLA 020: Epidemiology 101: How We Study Heart Disease
In this episode we cover the basics of epidemiology, bias, and the types of studies that are used in the cardiology world.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
01:22 Incidence vs Prevalence
03:33 - Observational Studies
05:45 - Case Control vs Cohort Studies
09:16 - Bias and Confounding
12:55 - Randomized Controlled Trials
15:37 - Mendelian Randomization
18:24 - Association vs Causation
22:08 - Framingham Heart Study
23:38 - Summary
25:08 - Outro
*Disclaimer*
This video is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.