Statin medications are used in the management of hypercholesteremia. Statins are inhibitors of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase enzyme and lower total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglyceride concentrations. The FDA-approved statins include atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, and pitavastatin. Individuals at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease require more aggressive management strategies, including higher-intensity statin therapy. Participating clinicians review the mechanisms of action, dosing protocols, clinical toxicology, potential drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, and monitoring strategies pertinent to healthcare professionals in managing hypocholesteremia. The utility of coronary artery calcium scoring in situations of uncertainty is emphasized. This activity informs the interprofessional team on the best prescribing guidelines for statins.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/29463
- 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 Cardiac, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Pathology, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Endocrinology