Role of PCSK9 Inhibitors in the Management of Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia

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Overview / Abstract:

Target Audience

This activity is designed to meet the needs of cardiologists, internal medicine physicians, primary care physicians, endocrinologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists.
Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, all participants should be able to:

Recognize the warning signs of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) in patients who present with high cholesterol
Devise medical treatment plans in line with evidence-based guidelines for LDL-C management in patients with FH
Outline strategies to address barriers to access for PCSK9 inhibitors for patients with FH with poor control of total cholesterol and LDL-C levels

At the conclusion of all NLA-accredited activities, all participants should be able to:

Discuss strategies to improve the knowledge, skills or performance of the healthcare team

Expiration

Dec 26, 2019

Discipline(s)

Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME

Format

Online, Webinar / Webcast / Video

Credits / Hours

1.0

Accreditation

ACCME, APCPE, ANCC

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Christie M. Ballantyne, MD

Professor of Medicine
Chief, Section of Cardiovascular Research
Chief, Section of Cardiology
Director, Lipid Metabolism and Atherosclerosis Clinic Center for Cardiometabolic Disease Prevention
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Christopher P. Cannon, MD

Education Director, Cardiovascular Innovation, Cardiology Division
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Activity Specialities / Related Topics

Cardiology / Cardiovascular, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, Primary Care

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

Sanofi US , and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.

Keywords / Search Terms

Relias LLC PCSK9, Hypercholesterolemia, heart Free CE CME

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