Course Overview
A Life-course Perspective on Risk Communication
Dr. Roger Blumenthal describes a comprehensive approach to CVD risk assessment including the use of Coronary Artery Calcium measurement to help refine risk estimates.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Review both traditional and novel methods to predict future CVD.
- Describe how the estimation of lifetime risk and risk-adjusted age impact health behavior change and adherence to therapy.
Faculty
- Roger Blumenthal, MD, FAHA, FACC