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LIPID MANAGEMENT UPDATE AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION CONFERENCE

May 18th, 2012

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The Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH
1 Day Conference May 18th, 2012
6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Hours

Description

This continuing medical education activity will focus on how to interpret and utilize the newly released guidelines on hypertension and cholesterol management or to proceed in their absence if release is again delayed. Risk stratification will be an addressed as it relates to an individual’s future for vascular events. New treatment options for patients with dyslipidemia and how to evaluate candidates for cardiac rehabilitation will also be addressed. Genetics; diagnostic laboratory and imaging tests; managing a patient with multiple medication intolerances; the recent controversy over the treatment of low HDL and elevated triglycerides; motivating a patient to change behaviors; and advising patients on the best diet to help with cholesterol management will all be treated in this symposium.
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Dates and Times

Start: 5/18/2012 12:00 AM
End: 5/18/2012 12:00 AM

Objectives

At the conclusion of this continuing medical education activity participants will be able to: 1. Evaluate clinical trial data on treatment goals for managing hypertension. 2. Determine the causes and discuss the diagnosis of resistant hypertension. 3. Identify the interventions, including lifestyle changes and drug combinations, that are most appropriate for patients based on their risk profiles. 4. Discuss the screening, diagnosis and management of familial hypercholesterolemia and apply principles of management to daily lipid control. 5. Employ evidence-based strategies for prevention, screening and treatment of dyslipidemia in clinical practice. 6. Discuss lipid modifying effects of omega-3 and identify current and developing formulations of fish oil.

Pricing

Tier Price
Physicians $50.00
Nurses and Other Healthcare Providers $25.00

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Presentations and Speakers

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Speakers

  • Henry Black, MD
    • LIPID MANAGEMENT UPDATE AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
  • Justin Dials, PhD
    • LIPID MANAGEMENT UPDATE AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
  • Veronica Franco, MD
    • LIPID MANAGEMENT UPDATE AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
  • Martha Gulati, MD
    • LIPID MANAGEMENT UPDATE AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
  • Margueritte Hevezi, Other
    • LIPID MANAGEMENT UPDATE AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
  • Andrea Hirsch, Other
    • LIPID MANAGEMENT UPDATE AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
  • Scott Merryman, MD
    • LIPID MANAGEMENT UPDATE AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
  • Ginny Mitchell, PharmD
    • LIPID MANAGEMENT UPDATE AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
  • Carl Orringer, MD
    • LIPID MANAGEMENT UPDATE AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
  • Maria Pruchnicki, PharmD
    • LIPID MANAGEMENT UPDATE AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
  • Thomas Ryan, MD
    • LIPID MANAGEMENT UPDATE AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
  • Melissa Snider, Other
    • LIPID MANAGEMENT UPDATE AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
  • Neil Stone, MD
    • LIPID MANAGEMENT UPDATE AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION CONFERENCE
  • Amy Sturm, Other
    • LIPID MANAGEMENT UPDATE AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION CONFERENCE

Location

The Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University
Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium
452 W. 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

Accreditation Statement

The Ohio State University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The Ohio State University designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.