This learning series offers three virtual learning collaborative presentation sessions. The sessions will provide an overview of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) and discuss strategies for screening and managing FH. The goal of the learning series is to increase the number of children who receive a lipid profile screening in a timely, age-appropriate manner. This learning opportunity is appropriate for pediatricians, family medicine clinicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and any other provider or individual that has an interest in learning more about familial hypercholesterolemia.
Familial Hypercholesterolemia 101
Presenters: Mimi Behar, MD;
Melissa Uveges, Ph.D., M.A.R., RN
Link: https://vimeo.com/857663947
Overview: This presentation will provide an overview of the current recommendations for pediatric lipid screening and review the implementation of those guidelines. The presentation will also provide an overview of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) including a discussion of different types of FH and risk factors.
Diagnosing Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Presenters: Sarah deFerranti, MD, MPH;
Kaitlin Robinson, Patient Representative
Link: https://vimeo.com/864560982
Overview: This presentation will provide an overview of understanding FH screening results and what a primary care provider should do with those results. The presentation will discuss effective communication of FH screening results with families.
Your Patient has FH. Now What?
Presenters: Mary McGowan, MD;
Mike Smith, Patient Representative
Link: https://vimeo.com/871211107
Overview: This presentation will spotlight one family’s experience with managing Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Through the lens of this family’s experience the presentation will also discuss why screening for FH matters, next steps if your patient is diagnosed with FH, and the management of FH in children.
If you would like to receive CME, you must complete the post session evaluation, including your name and contact information.
This activity has been approved for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. To receive credit, you must complete the full evaluation. CE certificates will be emailed immediately after evaluation completion. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Questions? Contact us at educationcshp@mphi.org
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