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Optimizing Cardiovascular Risk Reduction through Lipid Management: Updates

Posted by The Chicagoland Chapter of GAPNA on
Chicago, IL
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The Chicagoland Chapter of GAPNA

Attend virtually or in person 

Wednesday, February 11, 2021, @ 7:00 PM (networking 6:30-7pm, program at 7 pm, short business meeting after) Contact hours 1.0 (.83 pharm)

Speaker:  Lynne T. Braun, PhD, CNP, FAHA, FAANP, FNLA, FPCNA, FAAN

This presentation will discuss optimizing cardiovascular risk reduction through lipid management in primary and secondary prevention patients.  Both lifestyle and drug therapies will be addressed.  This presentation will be framed by the 2018 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Multi-Society Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol, however it will also include data published since the guideline publication.  Special considerations for the older adult will be discussed, including benefit vs risk and statin discontinuation. 


Specialties
Acute Care Adult Family Gerontological Oncology Psychiatric / Mental Health Women's Health