Lipids Update 2022: Cardiovascular Risk Reduction and New Medications on the Horizon with Erin Michos, MD
Show description:
Ready to take the next step in management of your patient with hyperlipidemia? Dr. Erin Michos (@erinmichos) returns to give us a lesson in Advanced Lipidology. She updates us on what new medications we can use for those difficult to treat lipids and what medications are on the horizon.
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Show Segments
Intro, Getting to know Dr. Erin Michos, Pick of the WeekPatient Case, Digging into ASCVD Risk Coronary artery calcium scoring - why it’s importantWhat are “Risk Enhancing Factors”?Biomarker testing, what is the significance of Lip a and how can we use it to drive management?Introduction to PCSK9 inhibitorsMore than just statins - other LDL-lowering medicationssiRNAs, ASOs - Pelacarsen and moreApollo Trial regarding PelacarsenImportance of Family HistoryWhat to do if maxed out on a statin or statin intolerance - Ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, MAB therapies, and moreBempedoic Acid discussionMedication side effectsHomozygous FH - approach to treatment, ANGPTL3 inhibitorsTriglycerides discussion, icosapent ethyl, the REDUCE-IT trialWrap-up and Take home points, OuttroCredits
Producer and written by: Christopher Chiu MD, FACP, FAAPShow Notes: James Antaki MDInfographic: Edison JyangCover Art: Kate Grant MBChB, DipGUMedHosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Associate Editor: Leah Witt MDShowrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACPTechnical Production: PodPasteGuest: Erin Michos MD, MHS
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Full transcript HERE