Triglyceride Management Matters
Jan McAlister, DNP, APRN, CLS, describes the links between triglycerides, diet, obesity, and A1C, and the role of triglycerides in atherosclerosis.
Read MoreBeyond Bloodwork: Genetic Testing and Counseling
Current President of the Family Heart Foundation, Dr. Seth Baum explores the importance of cascade screening with FH patients. Learn how to navigate difficult conversations with your patients and connect…
Read MoreFinding Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Explore the two different types of familial hypercholesterolemia: Homozygous and Heterozygous. Guest Kathy Byrne walks listeners through different signs and symptoms along with diagnostic tools to explore a diagnosis for…
Read MoreHoFH is a Family Affair
Dive into the genetics of the rare Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia or HoFH. Guest Ruth Schneider emphasizes the role family or cascade screening can play in this rare genetic condition. Supported…
Read MoreThe Role of Lp(a) in CVD Risk
This course offers an in-depth look at Lp(a)’s contribution to cardiovascular risk, along with the latest research on lowering its levels. You’ll also learn how to accurately diagnose Lp(a) and…
Read MoreLearning About Lowering LDL-C
Elevated LDL-C is directly associated with the development of ASCVD. Learn about current treatments, barriers in applying guideline-directed therapies, strategies for prioritizing LDL-C in clinical practice, combatting misinformation, and utilizing…
Read MoreGaps in Applying Current Guidelines for LDL-C Lowering
Hypercholesterolemia continues to be one of the primary modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet cholesterol management remains an ongoing challenge for healthcare professionals and patients. In this article,…
Read MoreThe Role of Lp(a) in CVD Risk
Expand your knowledge of cardiovascular health with this comprehensive Lipoprot(a) course and its impact on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Examine cutting-edge research focused on strategies to lower Lp(a) levels and…
Read MoreLp(a): Closer Than You Think [CE Podcast]
Kathy Byrne, MSN, CRNP, CCRN.,and Lisa Maher, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, FPCNA, describe the most common genetic dyslipidemia–elevated lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a). The discussion includes testing for Lp(a)–especially cascade screening for…
Read MoreLurking Lp(a): Hiding Just Below the Surface [CE Podcast]
While Lp(a) levels are generally hereditary in nature, other factors can cause elevated levels. Learn about current guidelines-directed medical therapies, and how Lisa Maher, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, FPCNA, and Kathy…
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