Universal Program Number: 0048-0000-10-019-H01-P
Program Length: 0.1 CEU
Target Audience: Pharmacists

Description:

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.

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