Professor of Medicine University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
It is necessary for primary care providers to understand the advantages and limitations of statins. This session will review LDL-cholesterol (LDL-c) and atherosclerosis, with guideline recommendations to lower LDL-c and reduce cardiovascular risk. The speaker will describe statin intolerance and managing statin-associated side effects, while also elaborating upon newer non-statin LDL-c–lowering therapies and the role they may play in cardiovascular risk reduction.
Learning Objectives:
Review LDL - cholesterol and atherosclerosis, with guideline recommendations to lower LDL - c and reduce cardiovascular risk
Describe statin intolerance and managing statin - associated side effects
Elaborate upon newer non - statin LDL - c – lowering therapies and the role they may play in cardiovascular risk reduction