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Reducing Cardiovascular Risk With Effective Management Of LDL Cholesterol - A Roundtable Discussion

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  • Prevention

Available Credit:

  • Not accredited

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Overview

This roundtable is designed to provide clinicians with a better understanding of the long-term CV risks of LDL-C exposure. In addition to reviewing the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and assessing the long-term implications of elevated LDL-C, this meeting will consider current guidance around controlling LDL-C, the challenges in achieving LDL-C targets, and evaluating how emerging strategies are contributing to LDL-C management. 

 

Each chapter will comprise of a short presentation by the named medical expert followed by a panel discussion amongst all faculty.  

Target Audience

  • Healthcare Professionals
  • General Cardiologists

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Outline the pathogenic nature and clinical risk of extended exposure to elevated LDL-C
  • Describe the clinical challenges in achieving guidance-based LDL-C goals
  • Compare and contrast LDL-C lowering therapies
This course is not accredited

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