CVD Bitesize: Lipid Optimisation
Wednesday 26 June 2024 12:30-13:30 – via Microsoft Teams
This event is open to all healthcare professions in primary care and other sectors who are involved in cardiovascular disease risk assessment and management, which includes GPs, nurses (community, practice-based), health care assistants, pharmacists (community, ICB, practice-based), social prescribers, health and wellbeing coaches, paramedics, physician associates etc.
About this event
An hour-long session aimed to provide an update for primary care teams on the national agenda for lipid optimisation and practical advice regarding cardiovascular disease risk assessment, the national lipid management pathway, treatment options, managing statin intolerance and familial hypercholesterolaemia.
Session objectives:
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Why lipid optimisation?
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How to identify patients at risk of cardiovascular disease
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How to reduce risk of cardiovascular events, with a focus on medication
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How to identify possible familial hypercholesterolaemia patients
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How to manage statin intolerance
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Medication need-to-knows
