Posted: 28/9/2017
This educational activity is intended for an international audience of Asia-Pacific healthcare professionals, specifically
cardiologists, diabetologists, endocrinologists, and primary care physicians involved in the management of patients with high-risk
dyslipidemia.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will have increased knowledge regarding the:
- Challenges associated with identification and management of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia and well as those
with mixed hyperlipidemia
- Identification of patients with statin intolerance who would benefit from additional nonstatin therapies to lower their risk
for cardiovascular events
Contents of This Activity
Section 1. Identification of Patients With High-Risk Dyslipidemia: From Screening to Effect of Treatment
Dr Tan introduces the objectives of the program.
Wei Chieh Jack Tan, MD
Section 2. Screening, Identification, and Management of Patients With Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Dr Hirayama presents recent updated data on management of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia.
Atsushi Hirayama, MD, PhD
Section 3. Mixed Hyperlipidemia: From Identification to Impact on Prognosis
Dr Tomlinson presents the consequences of mixed hyperlipidemia on prognosis and available therapeutic strategies.
Brian Tomlinson, MD
Section 4. Statin Intolerance: What it Means and Why These Patients Are at High Risk
Dr Mirzaee presents actual data on statin intolerance and discusses therapeutic strategies.
Sam Mirzaee, MD, MPH, FRACP
Section 5. From Screening to Effect of Treatment: Key Messages
Dr Tan presents key messages on management of patients with high-risk dyslipidemia.
Wei Chieh Jack Tan, MD