A Clinical Conversation with Lipid Experts

A Clinical Conversation with Lipid Experts is organized by Obesity Medicine Association (OMA).

Presentation Date: Nov 10, 2016
Expiration Date: Sep 16, 2020 11:55 PM

Accreditation:
• The OMA designates this enduring material internet activity for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• Participation Credit(s): 2.75

Description: 
A Clinical Conversation with Lipid Experts provides two different viewpoints regarding the relationship of lipids and obesity. Dr. Hallberg discusses the relationship in terms of risk factors along with treatment options as Dr. Orringer provides the latest update on lipid management for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Learning Objectives:
• Introduce the recommendations of the 2016 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway for the Non-statin Therapies for LDL-C Lowering in Management of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk
• Understand relationship of lipids and obesity in terms of risk factors and treatment options

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.