BLA 020: Epidemiology 101: How We Study Heart Disease

Episode #3

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.