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The cardiovascular epidemic: Preventing ASCVD across the lifecourse

Accredited (Credits: 1)
Free
1h 13min
Audio: English
Subtitles: English

Synopsis

This CME course examines the cardiovascular epidemic from a lifecourse prevention perspective. It reviews the global burden of cardiovascular disease, modifiable risk factors and premature ASCVD, cardiovascular disease in women, and the impact of cumulative LDL-C exposure on atherosclerotic risk. The course also considers limitations of short-term risk estimation, the assessment of subclinical atherosclerosis, and the clinical value of identifying and managing cardiovascular risk earlier in life.

This activity is supported by an independent support grant from MSD

Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be better prepared to:

  • Recognise the current burden of cardiovascular disease in Europe and the consequences of delayed or inadequate cardiovascular risk management.
  • Explain the concept of cumulative LDL-C exposure and its relevance to individualised cardiovascular risk stratification.
  • Differentiate female-specific cardiovascular risk factors and clinical presentations, and explain the need for dedicated awareness and prevention efforts.
  • Evaluate how lifetime risk, cumulative LDL-C exposure, risk modifiers and subclinical atherosclerosis may inform individualised lipid-management decisions.

Accreditation

This course is accredited with 1 ECMEC credit valid in 26 countries. To claim your credits take the evaluation (satisfaction survey and evaluation questionnaire). You have 3 attempts for the evaluation. You need to pass the evaluation with a sufficient score to validate the course. Your diploma is issued instantaneously and sent to your email.

See more information on the accreditation at: Accreditation

Duration

1h 13min

Target audience

Cardiology, Internal medicine

Authors

Prof. Raul D. Santos

Prof. Raul D. Santos MD, PhD, MSc is Associate Professor at the University of São Paulo Medical School and Director of the Lipid Clinic at the Heart Institute (InCor), Brazil. An internationally recognized expert in preventive cardiology and lipid disorders, his research focuses on genetic dyslipidaemias, familial hypercholesterolaemia, and atherosclerosis. He is a past President of the International Atherosclerosis Society and has contributed to numerous international cardiovascular guidelines.

Conflicts of interests statement:

Prof. Raul Santos (University of São Paulo, Brazil) reports receipt of research grants/support from Amgen, AstraZeneca, Arrowhead, Esperion, Ionis, MSD, Novartis, Eli Lilly, and Sanofi. He has also received honoraria or consultation fees from Amgen, AstraZeneca, Arrowhead, Daiichi Sankyo, Esperion, Ionis, Eli Lilly, MSD, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, and Ultragenyx. In addition, he has participated in company-sponsored speakers' bureaus for Abbott, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Axon Pharma, Adium, Biolab, Daiichi Sankyo, GSK, Eli Lilly, MSD, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Torrent, and Ultragenyx, and has received support for meeting attendance from Ultragenyx

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What you will learn

Before you begin

  • Pre-course assessment: please complete to help us personalize your learning experience

Trailer

  • Introduction

Confronting the cardiovascular epidemic

  • Rethinking cardiovascular risk and prevention
  • Modifiable risk factors and the prevention of premature ASCVD

Cardiovascular health in women

  • The underrecognised cardiovascular burden in women
  • Female-specific risk factors and gaps in cardiovascular care

Cumulative LDL-C exposure and lifetime risk

  • Why the duration of LDL-C exposure matters
  • Applying cumulative LDL-C exposure in clinical practice

Panel Discussion

  • Premature ASCVD and the detection of subclinical disease
  • Risk assessment and lipid management in younger adults and women

Accreditation - Evaluation

  • Satisfaction survey
  • Multiple-choice test

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