Polygenic hypercholesterolemia is a common genetic disorder characterized by elevated serum cholesterol levels. In contrast to monogenic disorders such as familial hypercholesterolemia, polygenic hypercholesterolemia is caused by multiple genetic factors. Despite its asymptomatic nature, individuals with polygenic hypercholesterolemia face a heightened risk of atherosclerotic vascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, transient ischemic attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. Routine screening is essential for detection, and management involves a collaborative effort among primary care physicians, endocrinologists, and cardiologists.This activity focuses on assessing and treating patients with polygenic hypercholesterolemia, emphasizing the pivotal role of interprofessional teams in mitigating the complications associated with this condition. Healthcare professionals will gain an enhanced understanding of polygenic hypercholesterolemia, the associated high-risk factors, and insights into the challenges of distinguishing polygenic hypercholesterolemia from familial hypercholesterolemia; they will be empowered to proactively diagnose and treat patients, ultimately reducing the complications associated with the disease and improving patient outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/23167
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.0 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: Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Chemical Pathology, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Pediatric Cardiology