Overview / Abstract: |
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a leading cause of death and mortality in the United States, and elevated serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a widely-recognized risk factor. Because most initial presentations of symptoms of heart disease are referred to interventional cardiologists, these clinicians play a central role in managing patients with clinical ASCVD and preventing recurrence of major adverse cardiac events. Since hypercholesterolemia is a major driver of ASCVD, lipid-lowering therapies (mainly in combination with statins) are the primary treatment approach to lower LDL-C and reduce CVD risk. The CME activity, The Role of Interventional Cardiologists in Secondary Prevention of Acute Coronary Syndromes: Redefining Clinical Practice, will help interventional cardiologists and other members of the cardiac care team ensure that ASCVD patients receive optimal lipid-lowering therapy to reduce the risk of recurrent events. Modules within the activity will allow participants to explore current guideline recommendations and clinical-trial results, review new and emerging treatment options, and discuss the benefits and limitations of those therapies. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES - At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to demonstrate the ability to: - Identify residual CVD risk in high-risk patients and address additional CVD risk elements as appropriate |
Expiration |
Sep 15, 2019 |
Discipline(s) |
Physician CME |
Format |
Online, Webinar / Webcast / Video |
Credits / Hours |
AACME - 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™; 1.25 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program |
Accreditation |
Jointly provided by Potomac Center for Medical Education and Rockpointe |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FESC James A. Underberg, MD, MS, FACPM, FACP, FNYAM, FASPC, FNLA |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
This program is supported by an educational grant from Sanofi US and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. |
Keywords / Search Terms |
Rockpointe Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, ASCVD, LDL-C, Lipids, CME, Free CME, Continuing Medical Education, CME Webcourse, Primary Care, Primary Care Provider, On-Demand CME, Cardiologists, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease Free CE CME |