Are PCSK9 Inhibitors Worth the Hassle?

Medicine Grand Rounds

Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 7:45 AM


This grand round has been canceled.


Lecture Hall 2 - Stony Brook, NY
October 25th, 2017
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

Overview of PCSK9 Inhibitors

Dates and Times

Start: 10/25/2017 7:45 AM
End: 10/25/2017 8:45 AM

Objectives

- Discuss landscape of CVD risk reduction guidelines including LDL targets and drug recommendations

- Review options for lifestyle, supplemental, and pharmacological management of dyslipidemia
- Clarify the mechanism of action of PCSK9 inhibitors and the knowledge on effectiveness and efficacy
- Discuss the obstacles to use of PCSK9i, including patient qualifications, insurance denials, and financial burden

Speakers

  • Sergio Fazio, MD
    • Are PCSK9 Inhibitors Worth the Hassle?

Location

Lecture Hall 2
Level 2 HSC
100 Nicolls Road
Stony Brook, NY 11794

Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) . Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Need help with this Grand Round Session?

Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:

Marilyn Bulitta
Department: Medicine
Phone: (631) 444-2065
Email: marilyn.bulitta@stonybrook.edu

Give us a call
(631) 444-2094
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
HSC, Level 2, Room 142
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8222