CVD RISK REDUCTION AND LIPID MANAGEMENT: State of the Science in HDL Therapy

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Program Overview

For patients with cardiovascular disease, one size does not fit all. Are you aware of the latest research on novel investigational drugs which may increase HDL and improve clinical outcomes for your at-risk patients?

This new CME-certified symposia series at ACC Chapter Meetings examines the importance of lipoprotein management for secondary prevention of major adverse cardiac events in post-ACS patients. Participants will learn to recognize residual risk associated with even intense statin therapy to lower LDL, as well as the limitations of current therapies to increase HDL, while building an awareness of the prospects of novel therapies to increase HDL and reduce CVD risk in ACS patients, as well as to provide primary prevention in high-risk patients.

Target Audience

Educational Objectives

This program is designed to address the following IOM competencies: provide patient-centered care and employ evidence-based practice.

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

• Examine the extent of residual CVD risk that continues to burden dyslipidemic ACS patients despite intensive statin treatment
• Understand HDL metabolism and functionality in the setting of ACS
• Compare the relative effectiveness of existing treatments to raise HDL and reduce CVD risk
• Explain the rationale for developing CETP modulators and inhibitors to increase HDL and reduce CVD risk
• Discuss how the modulation of complex cholesterol metabolism could have an impact on atherogenesis and improve clinical outcomes

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Potomac Center for Medical Education and Rockpointe Corporation. The Potomac Center for Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

The Potomac Center for Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For questions regarding CME credit, the post-test, or evaluation, please email contact@potomacme.org.

Disclosure Information

The Potomac Center for Medical Education (PCME) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Commercial Support, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous.

All persons in a position to control the content of a continuing medical education program sponsored by the Potomac Center for Medical Education are required to disclose any relevant financial relation-ships with any commercial interest to PCME as well as to learners. All conflicts are identified and resolved by PCME in accordance with the Standards for Commercial Support in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. Disclosures will be made known to the participants prior to the activity.

The content of this activity was vetted by an external medical reviewer to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias.

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION

In order to successfully complete this activity, participant must attend the live meeting and complete the participant evaluation. Participants will receive a certificate of credit at the program from onsite logistical staff upon receipt of the evaluation.

There is no fee associated with this program.

SPECIAL SERVICES

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (e.g. physical, dietary, etc.). Please email specialservices@potomacme.org at least 5 days prior to the program.

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