Screening and Management of Abnormal Lipids in Youth (1 hr. 20 min.)
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In this presentation, Dr. Hartz discusses practical guidelines for abnormal lipid screening in children and adolescents and how to address the various results. He clarifies common points of confusion and covers how to interpret a lipid panel, as well as the efficacy of various lipid-lowering therapies. This presentation was recorded as part of the Pediatric Practice Seminars on April 12, 2023.
Description
Jacob Hartz, MD, MPH
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to:
- Review the Guidelines for dyslipidemia screening
- Understand the difference between triglycerides and cholesterol
- Understand the role of Apo B in atherosclerosis
- Be able to interpret a basic lipid panel
- Understand basics of lipid-lowering therapy
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Nurses
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 1.5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement
The following planners, speakers, and content reviewers, on behalf of themselves, have reported the following relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients:
Jacob Hartz, MD, MPH: None
Ben Willwerth, MD: None
Fred Mandell, MD: None
Winnie (Su Wen) Yu: None
Additional information
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