CME: First and later line treatments for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH): Lowering lipids and getting to goal
ACCREDITATION EXPIRED: January 11, 2024
Activity Description / Statement of Need:
In this online, self-learning activity:
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), also known as type II hyperlipoproteinemia, is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by substantially elevated plasma LDL-C levels. There are over 1600 different mutations associated with FH, and the condition arises from a significant or complete reduction in functional LDL-C receptors (LDL-Rs) and an attendant reduction in LDL-C clearance that predisposes individuals to premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The severity of FH is determined by the presence of heterozygous or homozygous genetic alterations. Patients with homozygous FH develop vascular disease during childhood, while those with heterozygous FH may not develop ASCVD until their 30s or 40s. FH is a relatively common disorder, affecting about 1 in every 299 people in the US. Among people with ischemic heart disease, the prevalence is about 10-fold higher, and among those with severe hypercholesterolemia, the prevalence is nearly 23-fold higher.
This learning activity has been designed to bring HCPs’ knowledge of the strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of FH up to date and to improve their competence and performance in treating it.
Target Audience:
Cardiologists, primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists who practice in cardiology; and any other clinicians with an interest in FH.
Commercial Support Disclosure: This program is supported by an educational grant from Amyrt.
This activity is free of charge.
Release Date: January 11, 2022 -- Expiration Date: January 11, 2024
Faculty: Nicholas Marston, MD, MPH
Agenda
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Refresher and review of FH
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Treatment and management of FH
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Learning Objectives
By the end of the session the participant will be able to:
- Recall guideline recommendations for FH screening, diagnosis, and management.
- Discuss the pathophysiology, genetics, and clinical presentation of homozygous and heterozygous FH.
- Assess the role of novel and emerging agents for the management of homozygous and heterozygous FH in the context of common clinical challenges, including statin intolerance.
- List present and emerging drug therapies for management of FH.
- Formulate a treatment plan for a patient with FH.
Accreditation
ACCME Activity #201861264
ACCREDITATION FOR THIS COURSE HAS EXPIRED. YOU MAY VIEW THE PROGRAM, BUT CME / CE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND NO CERTIFICATE WILL BE ISSUED.Faculty Disclosure and Resolution of COI
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Faculty Disclosure: Nicholas A. Marston, MD, MPH, Cardiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, has no relevant financial disclosures.
Faculty DOES NOT plan on discussing off-label uses of a commercial product.
Disclosures of Educational Planners: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, President of ScientiaCME, has no relevant financial disclosures.
Commercial Support Disclosure: This program is supported by an educational grant from Amyrt.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
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Instructions
- Read the learning objectives above
- Take the Pre-Test (optional). Completion of the pre-test will help us evaluate the knowledge gained by participating in this CME activity.
- View the online activity. You may view this is in more than one session, and may pause or repeat any portion of the presentation if you need to.
- Minimum participation threshold: Take the post-test. A score of 70% or higher is required to pass and proceed to the activity evaluation.
- Complete the activity evaluation and CME registration. A CE certificate will be emailed to you immediately.
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Please take a few minutes to participate in the optional pre-test. It will help us measure the knowledge gained by participating in this activity.