Beyond Statins: New Lipid Goals, Targets & Treatments to Reverse Atherosclerosis

Emory Medicine Grand Rounds - 5/30/2017

TOPIC: “Beyond Statins: New Lipid Goals, Targets, and Treatments to Reverse Atherosclerosis"

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Review the evidence base for statins as the cornerstone of LDL-lowering therapy and ASCVD prevention
2. Apply evidence from new clinical trials with nonstatin therapy (ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors) into practice
3. Compare and contrast current Cholesterol Guidelines (2013 ACC/AHA, 2015 NLA, and 2016 ACC Non-Statin Expert Consensus)
4. Understand how future targets of lipid-lowering therapy may further reduce residual cardiovascular risk

SPEAKER:
Terry A. Jacobson MD
Professor of Medicine, Emory University Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics
Director, Lipid Clinic and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program, Grady Health System
Past President, National Lipid Association


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APPROVED CREDIT:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the essential areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Emory University School of Medicine is an ACCME-accredited sponsor to provide continuing medical education credits to physicians.

Emory designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1.0 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This seminar is valid for three years from the original seminar date. Expiration date: May 30, 2020.

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