This session is to provide an update of Lipid management for use in clinical practice. This will include an overview of the current recommendations for screening Lipids across the life span, lifestyle modification, and Lipid therapy for primary and secondary cardiovascular prevention.
Discussion of the current Lipid guidelines including: 2018 Multi-societal. 2022 United States Preventative Taskforce , 2022 therapies, American College of Cardiology Non-Statin therapies, 2023 National Lipid Association and American Society of Preventative Cardiology LDL-C.
Common Lipid disorders, secondary causes of dyslipidemia, and when to refer to the Lipid Clinic for advanced therapies and testing will be reviewed.