Designs for Health Webinar: The Health Impact of COVID-19 on the Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) affect more than 4 million Australians and is the cause of one in four deaths[i]. A link between people with cardiovascular disease and the seriousness of COVID-19 complications has been recognised[ii].

The mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouse of the cells and are what allows our body to perform our daily functions with energy and vigour. To understand how Long COVID and other viral infections affect the body, it is important to understand the New Frontier of Health, Mitochondrial Energy. Recent studies have shown a connection between the symptoms of the pandemic and impaired mitochondrial function and reduced CoQ10 levels.

On 30 August 2022 at 7pm AEST, Australia’s Leading Integrative Cardiologist, Dr Ross Walker will participate in Designs for Health’s evidence-based educational webinar ‘The Health Impact on COVID-19 on the Cardiovascular System’. Dr Ross Walker will bring a fresh perspective, backed by the latest studies on the risk factors of COVID-19 on the Cardiovascular system, to support clinical practice on key therapeutic concepts and share his renowned diagnostic and treatment methods to support Cardiovascular function

[i] https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/bundles/for-professionals/key-stats-cardiovascular-disease 

[ii] https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/bundles/support/covid-19-and-heart-disease-risks