Universal Program Number: 0048-0000-10-019-H01-P
Program Length: 0.1 CEU
Target Audience: PharmacistsDescription:
Despite advancement in treatment methods, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in the United States.1 While debate lingers about the utilization of non-traditional risk factors and risk markers for cardiovascular disease, appropriate management utilizing the current standard of care can greatly reduce the risk of CVD. As pharmacists we play a major role by offering therapeutic recommendations based on current guidelines and appropriate education about emerging risk markers. To be an effective clinician, it is important to understand what constitutes a cardiac risk factor and the general pathophysiology of cholesterol homeostasis. The objective of this article is to establish effective management of dyslipidemia while assessing future trends in patient care.
Universal Activity Number: 0048-000-09-020-H04-P
Program length: 0.2 CEU
Target audiences: Pharmacists
Knowledge based activity
D. Christopher Hart, Instructor in Pharmacy
Description:
Chemical dependency in the pharmacy profession, the various risk factors and various physical and behavioral patterns and symptoms are discussed.
