Omega-3 (ω-3) fatty acids, renowned for their multiple health benefits, are pivotal in managing hyperlipidemia by modulating lipid profiles. This comprehensive activity explores the indications for omega-3 fatty acids, elucidating their multifunctional actions in various cardiovascular conditions. In addition to their well-established lipid-lowering effects, these acids exhibit anti-inflammatory, antiarrhythmic, and vasodilatory properties, influencing atherosclerotic processes and cardiac rhythm regulation. Additionally, the activity will discuss contraindications, emphasizing safe utilization.The core of this activity focuses on the mechanisms of action underlying the diverse effects of omega-3 fatty acids, in addition to shedding light on their pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, dosing considerations, and potential interactions. The program covers off-label uses, emphasizing their roles beyond lipid management, including reducing triglycerides, addressing inflammation, and mitigating cardiovascular risks. This activity facilitates understanding their adverse event profile and monitoring requirements, allowing healthcare team members to use omega-3 fatty acids as a therapy component properly. This ensures patient safety and optimizes treatment efficacy in hyperlipidemia and associated conditions.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/26163
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular Disease, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology