Introduction to cardio-rheumatology, IMIDs, and an overview of the course modules.

Understand the rationale for cardio rheumatology as a subspecialty and its relevance in managing patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs).

Recognize the epidemiological link between IMIDs and cardiovascular disease, including key risk factors and mechanisms.

Outline the structure and goals of the CARDIO IMID educational program, including the topics covered in subsequent modules.

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An overview of the Cardio-IMID educational platform, introducing the field of cardio-rheumatology, the complexity of Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases (IMIDs), their link to cardiovascular disease, and a brief look at the subsequent modules of the course.</span></p>

1a. An introduction to cardio-rheumatology & the CARDIO-IMID educational platform

UK CARDIO-IMID Hub

Introduction to Cardio-Rheumatology

Sam Killen

Introduction to CVD in IMID patients, focusing on inflammation, atherosclerosis, and imaging.

1b. Primer - CVD: ASCVD, inflammatory cardiomyopathy, HF, valvular disease

Overview of Rheumatic IMIDs, their treatments, and cardiac complications.

1c - Primer - Rheumatic IMIDs

The role of the immune system and inflammation in ischemic cardiovascular disease.

1d - Immune basis and targeted management of ischaemic CVD  in general population CVD

Exploring how inflammation and immune pathways contribute to cardiomyopathy.