Fall 2013

Case Study: Muscle-Related Statin Intolerance

Our patient is a 67-year-old African American female referred to the Duke Lipid Clinic for hypercholesterolemia and elevated creatine kinase (CK). She has a history of coronary heart disease with a prior non ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and stent placement. She has a former 40-packs-... more

Member Spotlight: Barbara S. Wiggins, PharmD

For Barbara Wiggins, PharmD, a typical work day involves working up patients, managing medication reconciliation, verifying doses, compliance, and completing rounds as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team. Her spare time is divided into providing input on patient management, counseling... more

Foundation Update

September is National Cholesterol Education Month. In recognition of this, the Foundation of the NLA has supported an important campaign called “ARE YOU THE ONE?” To help call attention to familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), the Foundation has provided two copies of a poster and handout... more