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