10304 - Lipoprotein(a) - An Independent Risk Factor

Course Directors

Guy Mintz, M.D., Zucker School of Medicine, Hofstra University
Gissette Soffer, M.D., Columbia University Department of Medicine

Description

This course will focus on Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. We will review the importance of screening for Lp(a) in specific patient populations, such as those with a family history of premature cardiovascular disease, recurrent heart attacks, and elevated cholesterol levels despite statin therapy. The course will cover the latest research and guidelines on Lp(a) management including the role of lipoprotein apheresis therapy, and review real patient profiles.

Credits

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Opus Medicus designates this Internet enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Credits

In addition to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, Opus Medicus designates this course for Specialty Board MOC Program Credits:

1.0 ABIM MOC Points1

Accreditation Statement

Opus Medicus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Tuition Fees

Course & Credits: Free

Course Dates

Last Review Date: 06-Feb-2025
Expiration Date: 06-Feb-2028

Objectives

After taking this course, learners should be knowledgeable of:

1. The definition of the high-risk cardiovascular patient.

2. The effect of elevated Lp(a) on cardiovascular risk.

3. The role of lipoprotein apheresis in the high-risk patient.

4. The association of Lp(a) and peripheral arterial disease.

5. The evidence for lipoprotein apheresis as a viable treatment option for this high-risk cardiovascular population.

Topics

1. High-risk cardiovascular patient

2. Elevated Lp(a) and cardiovascular risk

3. Association of Lp(a) and peripheral artery disease

4. Lipoprotein apheresis as a treatment option for high-risk cardiovascular population

Specific topics covered in this AMA PRA Categogy 1 Credit™ online CME course include High-risk cardiovascular patient, Lp(a), peripheral artery disease, and lipoprotein apheresis.

American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) / Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Competencies

☑  Patient Care (PC)
☑  Medical Knowledge (MK)

Financial Relationship Disclosure and Content Attestation

Dr. Guy Mintz, course director, attests that the commercial entities with which he has relationships do not provide health-care related products or services relevant to the course content. Dr. Gissette Reyes-Soffer, moderator, discloses that she has consulted in an advisory capacity for Eli Lilly and has received a research grant from Kaneka Medical America, LLC. She attests that none of these entities have had an influence on the course content that she has provided. Dr. Paul VanderLaan, reviewer, attests that the commercial entities with which he has relationships do not provide health-care related products or services relevant to the course content. He attests that none of these entities have had an influence on the course content or his review thereof. Dr. Steven R. Tahan, Education Committee Chair, attests that the commercial entities with which he has relationships do not provide health-care related products or services relevant to the course content. No other person who has provided content for or who can influence the content of this course has disclosed financial relationships with commercial entities that offer healthcare-related products or services relevant to the course content. Financial support for this course has been received from Kaneka Medical America, LLC, which has had no influence on the course content.

Supported Computer Hardware and Software Configurations2

Supported client computing platforms include:

A broadband Internet connection is required (e.g., cable, DSL, and 3G or 4G wireless). The course presentation is automatically scaled to the size of the display, from 800x480 pixels (minimum supported) to 1920x1200 pixels. On some smart phones, viewing courses may be tedious.

Supported browsers include:

Javascript, cookies, and popups must be enabled on your browser (which is the default configuration for most browsers).

1. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.0 MOC points for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program, in addition to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of AMA PRA Category 1 credits claimed for the activity. Immediately upon course completion, Opus Medicus will submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

2. The course may also be viewable on other client computing platforms that comply with Internet standards. If you experience technical problems that prevent you from viewing the course, we will promptly issue a full refund upon request.