The Ohio State University Medical Center

Advanced Lipid Management: A Case-Based Approach

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Credits1.00
Release Date10/31/2008
Termination Date10/31/2011
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DescriptionAccording to the Hormone Foundation, patients with lipid disorders have trouble maintaining normal levels of body fats. High levels of these fats are linked to heart disease, strokes, and peripheral vascular disease. This activity is supported in part by educational grants from Merck and Astellas.
Accreditation StatementThe Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ohio State University Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AuthorVasudevan Raghavan, MD and Scott Merryman, MD
ObjectivesUpon completion of this educational activity the participant will be able to: 1.) Explain the approach to the "statin intolerant" patient. 2.) Review cholesterol intestinal hyperabsorption. 3.) Recall aspects of comprehensive cardiovascular risk reduction. 4.) Review the utility of newer cardiovascular risk markers.
AudienceThis course is designed for physicians.
Estimated Time to Complete1 Hour