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Managing LDL-C to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Defining Best Clinical Practice

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
Grand Ballroom, 7th Floor
505 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois

Registration & Dinner: 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Symposium: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm   


This event is not part of the official Scientific Sessions 2018 as planned by the AHA Committee on Scientific Sessions Programming

Registration for this program is now closed.

 
Faculty:  Pamela Morris, MD (Chair); Christie Ballantyne, MD; Robert Giugliano, MD, SM;
Peter Jones, MD; James Underberg, MD, MS
Program Overview:

In this program, an expert faculty will discuss the evidence and recommendations for managing LDL-C in patients with ASCVD, familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), diabetes, and those at increased cardiovascular risk without ASCVD.

Educational Objectives: 
Upon completion of this program, attendees should be able to:

  • Identify statin-benefit groups and explain the importance of using highintensity statin therapy in appropriate patients.
  • Discuss the relationship between achieved LDL-C, major cardiovascular outcomes, and safety at very low LDL-C levels.
  • Interpret the evidence from cardiovascular outcome trials with PCSK9 inhibitors and ezetimibe.
  • Recognize primary and secondary prevention patient populations for consideration of non-statin therapy.
  • Indicate guideline recommendations for lowering LDL-C and reducing cardiovascular risk.

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    Target Audience:  This educational activity is intended for cardiovascular clinicians.

    Accreditation & Credit Designation:
    Voxmedia LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Voxmedia LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Nurse practitioners may participate in this educational activity and earn a certificate of completion as AANP accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM through its reciprocity agreements.

    The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

    Educational Grant: Voxmedia International gratefully acknowledges the educational donation provided by Amgen.