CE-25PA1013X - Lipoprotein(a) Undercover: The Cardiovascular Risk Factor Hiding in Plain Sight
The Lipoprotein(a) Undercover: The Cardiovascular Risk Factor Hiding in Plain Sight is a continuing pharmacy education activity that explores the structure, metabolism, and pathophysiologic role of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] as an independent and highly heritable risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The activity reviews current evidence linking elevated Lp(a) to ASCVD and aortic valve disease, discusses guideline-based recommendations for testing and risk thresholds, and outlines practical management strategies to mitigate cardiovascular risk. Emerging Lp(a)-targeted therapies and ongoing clinical trials are also highlighted to prepare clinicians for future treatment options.
Course Outline
Speaker and Disclosure
Speaker
Rebecca Dudley, PharmD, BCCP, CACP
Cardiology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
The Christ Hospital
Disclosure
The speaker and planning committee members have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Learner Outcomes
Pharmacists who complete the course can expect the following learning outcomes:
- Define the threshold for elevated Lp(a).
- Explain the role of Lp(a) in the development of ASCVD.
- Identify medication therapy options for the management of elevated Lp(a).
Who Should Register?
This course is designed for pharmacists who want to stay current on evidence-based, patient-centered approaches to managing atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk.
Additional Information
Requirements:
Credit requirements must be completed before the expiration date of the activity. Participants must watch the video in its entirety, complete all evaluations and complete a post-test with a score of 80% or higher. In addition, participants must complete all the steps found in the "Complete Credit Requirements" link provided by the LecturePanda registration confirmation email. After following the link, these steps will include: reviewing the course learning materials, confirming information provided on registration, claiming participation in applicable credits and completing all listed evaluations and quizzes. Upon completion, credit will be transmitted electronically to the ACPE. All transmitted credit will be viewable in your CPE Monitor profile within 24 hours. It is the participants’ responsibility to ensure credit is properly populating on their individual NABP eProfile account. Please contact the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy Continuing Pharmacy Education Office at (513) 558-4716 or RxCPD@uc.edu with questions or concerns.
The Office of Continuing Pharmacy Education has a formal grievance process to address any problems related to this activity or its administration. (Effective January 2008) Comments and/or concerns about this activity should be sent to the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, 3255 Eden Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45267-0004, Attention: Dr. Karissa Kim. Questions about Continuing Pharmacy Education credit may be forwarded to this address. The CPE Office can be reached at (513) 558-4716 or via email at RxCPD@UC.edu.
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Minimum System Requirements
Processor: 1 GHz
Hard Drive: 32 GB
Memory (RAM): 1 GB
Sound card w/speakers
Internet Access: 10 Mbps download
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The University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.