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Summer 2023
Chad Morreale, DO Cardiovascular Disease Fellow Division of Cardiology Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Chicago, IL Dr. Chad Morreale is currently at General Cardiology Fellow at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. As a Chicagoland native, Dr Morreale attended Purdue... more
To download the Summer WordSpin, click here! Guidelines for the crossword: 1. Answers to most questions can be found in this edition. 2. There are no spaces or dashes between multiple word answers. 3. No words are used twice.
Greetings, NLA members, I hope all is well. The NLA has had a productive few months! Notable developments include the new, terrific edition of LipidSpin landing in your mailbox, the Pentathlon Challenge coming to a close, and the Annual Scientific Sessions in early June. Organized by my... more
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change, that lives within the means available, and works cooperatively against common threats”. - Charles Erasmus Darwin It is always my pleasure to... more
In this LipidSpin edition of the “NLA Impact on the Health Community”, we highlight how the NLA contributes to the understanding of incredibility impactful issues in medicine. The NLA has contributed to many aspects of clinical lipid medicine with scientific statements,... more
What is Lp(a) and Why Is It Important? In recent years, lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] has been recognized as a prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It is estimated that ~20% of the global population have elevated Lp(a) levels (greater than 50 mg/dL or 100 nmol/L). Lp(a) risk for major... more
Introduction As healthcare professionals, we devote our careers to service. We hope to make a lasting impact for each of our patients. Our advancements in treating and preventing cardiovascular disease over the past few decades have made a clear impact, one patient at a time. As a nation,... more
A medical specialist is a provider/clinician with expertise beyond the generalist. The National Lipid Association (NLA) partners with the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL) to recognize those who have additional experience and knowledge in lipidology. The ABCL offers the only... more
Introduction More than half of adults in the United States report taking dietary supplements.1 For example, some choose supplements in place of statins in hopes of lowering low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and consequently the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).1... more