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Reducing LDL-C and Cardiovascular Risk with Nonstatin Therapy: From Evidence to Practice

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Salons A-D
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Registration & Dinner: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Symposium: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm   


Registration for this program is now closed.

 
Faculty:  James Underberg, MD, MS (Chair); Robert Giugliano, MD, SM; Marc Sabatine, MD, MPH
Program Overview:

In this symposium, lipid experts Dr. Robert Giugliano, Dr. Marc Sabatine, and Dr. James Underberg will describe best practices for internists in managing LDL-C cholesterol and reducing the risk for major cardiovascular events with the addition of nonstatin therapy.

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

  • Recognize that LDL-C remains a central focus of cardiovascular risk reduction.
  • Discuss the basic principles of cholesterol management and the role of statin therapy.
  • Indicate patient populations that may benefit from the addition of nonstatin therapy for further LDL-C reduction and further ASCVD risk reduction.
  • Explain clinical trial evidence for use of PCSK9 inhibitors and ezetimibe.
  • Identify barriers to prescribing PCSK9 inhibitors and describe strategies to overcome these barriers

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    Target Audience:  This educational activity is intended for internists.

    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 2.0 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 Credits TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

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