Speakers
Dr Rani Khatib Consultant Pharmacist in Cardiology & Cardiovascular Research, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Dermot Neely Specialist Adviser on lipids to Academic Health Science Network – North-East and North Cumbria
Learning objectives
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- Understand the national lipid management pathway, and primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
- Understand when non-statin therapeutic approaches may be indicated in clinical practice
- Identify the patient groups who may benefit from non-statin lipid-lowering therapeutic options
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.
References
- NHS England. Improving lipid management to reduce cardiovascular disease and save lives. 2023. Available at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/improving-lipid-management-to-reduce-cardiovascular-disease-and-save-lives/ (accessed February 2024)
- NICE. CKS. Lipid modification – CVD prevention: Statins. 2023. Available at: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/lipid-modification-cvd-prevention/prescribing-information/statins/ (accessed February 2024)
- NHS England. Summary of National Guidance for Lipid Management for Primary and Secondary Prevention of CVD. Available at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/aac/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2020/04/lipid-management-pathway-v6.pdf (accessed February 2024)
- NICE. Cardiovascular disease: risk assessment and reduction, including lipid modification [NG238]. December 2023. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng238/chapter/Recommendations (accessed February 2024)
