Addressing Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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.
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VLC #1 - Familial Hypercholesterolemia 101
(1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit)
August 24, 1-2pm ESTPresenter: Mimi Behar, M.D.; Melissa Uveges, Ph.D., M.A.R., RN
Link: https://vimeo.com/857663947
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.
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VLC #2 - Familial Hypercholesterolemia Diagnosis
(1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit)
September 14, 12-1pm ESTPresenter: Sarah De Ferranti, MD; Patient Representative
Link: https://vimeo.com/864560982
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.
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VLC #3 - Your Patient has FH. Now What?
(1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit)
October 4, 1-2pm ESTPresenter: Mary McGowan, M.D.; Mike Smith, Patient Advocate
Link: https://vimeo.com/871211107
This presentation will highlight one family’s experience managing Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH). Through the family’s lens, the presentation will discuss why screening for FH matters, the steps to take if your patient is diagnosed with FH, and the management of FH in children.
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
To receive CME, you must complete the post-session evaluation for each session that you viewed. The evaluation must include your name, contact information, and the state you practice in.