2018 CMHC West Expert Interview: Non-Statin Drugs and New Approaches
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OVERVIEW
2018 Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) West Expert Interview: Non-Statin Drugs and New Approaches is organized by Tarsus CNS.
Intended Audience:
US-based healthcare professionals, including primary care clinicians (PCPs), nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), endocrinologists, diabetologists, pharmacists, cardiologists, lipidologists, and other allied health professionals.
Credit Designation Statement(s):
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this virtual activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education:
Global Education Group is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This educational activity for 0.5 contact hours is provided by Global Education Group. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Credit Designation:
Global Education Group designates this continuing education activity for 0.5 contact hour(s) (0.05 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. This is a knowledge based activity. Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0530-9999-18-376-H01-P
Dietician Accreditation Statement:
CPE Global Education Group is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 0.5 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activities / materials.
Program Description:
This educational activity is comprised of an expert commentary interview that highlights the most pertinent content from the Dyslipidemia/Atherosclerosis Session at 2018 CMHC West meeting. Christie Ballantyne, MD and Marc Sabatine, MD, two leading experts in the field, discuss the PCSK9 inhibitor cardiovascular outcomes trials, FOURIER and ODYSSEY Outcomes, and the relevance to treatment of ASCVD in the every day clinical setting. During the module, the efficacy and safety of PCSK9 inhibitors, particularly the safety of very low LDL-C is also discussed. Concluding the module, Dr. Ballantyne and Dr. Sabatine examine the future of LDL-C reduction in patients with high risk of ASCVD with a discussion on emerging agents. Overall, this module will equip health care providers with the knowledge necessary to address the clinical challenges in non-statin drugs and new approaches. Downloadable transcripts and slides will also be provided to the learner.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Identify appropriate lipid management strategies for patients at high risk of ASCVD
• Describe the efficacy and safety of current and emerging agents for dyslipidemia
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