Please join our special guest, Dr. Benjamin Romer from Ohio State University, as we address the current state of lipid therapy in both primary and secondary prevention patients. He addresses a practical approach to the issue of statin intolerance, then reviews the newer agents including ezetimide and bempedoic acid, as well as the newer percutaneous agents, with a focus on practical tips for implementation. We wrap up with a discussion on the role of coronary calcium scoring to guide therapeutic decisions in select patients.

For more information, see the 2022 ACC Expert Consensus Pathway on the role of Nonstatin Therapies.

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Join our special guests, Drs. Auroa Badin and Bradley Lander, as we discuss the case of an elite professional athlete found to have atrial fibrillation. We discuss the challenges regarding anticoagulation, medical therapy, and the role of monitoring for burden of arrhythmia in these patients. Finally we review the role of definitive ablation, including the shared decision making process.

For more information:
HRS expert consensus statement on arrhythmias in the athlete

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Join our special guests, Drs. Lauren Lastinger from The Ohio State University and Sharon Roble from OhioHealth, as we review common issues in cardio-obstetrics for the cardiac practitioner. We will review pearls for managing common cardiovascular conditions during pregnancy, evaluation of cardiac symptoms during pregnancy, common medication pitfalls, and new concepts in peripartum cardiomyopathy.

For more information, see:
Lastinger et al :Diagnostic and Management Considerations in a High-Risk Pregnant Patient With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials: Team-Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy (ACC course)

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