Speakers

Professor Terry McCormack Professor of Primary Care Cardiovascular Medicine, Hull York Medical School
Dr Peter Green GP, High Parks Medical Practice, University of Kent

Learning objectives

• Understand the national guidelines for lipid management for primary and secondary prevention of CVD
• Understand the lipid targets for prevention of CVD
• Update knowledge on assessing cholesterol levels and understand why guidelines now include measurements for non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C)
• Understand the national guidelines for CVD risk assessment and follow up
• Recognise the importance and use of smart open-access data tools CVDPREVENT and CVDACTION

Learning module instructions

This BJC TV Learning module has a recommended award of 1 CPD credit for completion (1 hour of learning). Completion requires a score of at least 80%. If less time is spent learning, then you should claim a reduced credit value. After you have successfully completed the test you will be able to download your certificate.

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