Predicting and Preventing Cardiovascular Disease : Can We Put the Cardiologist Out of Business?
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OVERVIEW
Predicting and Preventing Cardiovascular Disease : Can We Put the Cardiologist Out of Business? is organized by Pri-Med and will be held during Oct 27, 2015 - Oct 27, 2018.
The target audience for this medical event is Cardiologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Overview :
Advances in screening patients for cardiovascular risk using risk calculators, biomarkers and other tests have the potential to transform the field of preventive cardiovascular medicine. Dr. James de Lemos reviews the latest evidence on the use of screening to risk stratify patients and predict which patients could most benefit from early interventions.
Learning Objectives :
• Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the new ASCVD risk calculator
• Define the role of coronary calcium screening and biomarkers for CVD risk prediction
• Discuss evidence and guidelines for lipid lowering therapy in primary prevention
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.