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Introduction Cardiometabolic syndrome, also known as “metabolic syndrome,” refers to a constellation of metabolic abnormalities and cardiovascular risk factors clustered in a given patient. The definitions have varied over time, but all retain key features (Table). There has been debate as to... more
Case Presentation A 10-year-old girl was referred for elevated cholesterol. Her laboratory findings showed a total cholesterol (TC) of 364 mg/ dL, triglyceride (Tg) 65 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) 45 mg/dL, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc) 300 mg/dL. She had... more
Leveraging the Power of Coronary CTA to Guide Primary Prevention Treatment in ASCVD Presented by Dinesh Kalra, MD, FNLA October 10, 2024 Risk of Dementia Presented by Benjamin Hirsh, MD, FNLA & Tia Bimal, MD... more
The Practice Tools and Clinical Care Committee created new patient tear sheets. The three latest tear sheets are on coronary artery calcium testing, cardiovascular risk calculation, and high blood triglycerides. To access all tear sheets, click here.
Actor John O'Hurley and Dr. Eliot Brinton talk about the seriousness of having high cholesterol and ways to effectively manage the condition. Los Angeles Times Website - June 19, 2012
Since its emergence, the highly virulent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has infected over 50 million people worldwide, and its cardiovascular (CV) manifestations have become an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Patients with pre-existing diseases, particularly diabetes and obesity,... more
The National Lipid Association has featured highlights from selected presentations at the 2014 Fall Clinical Lipid Update in Indianapolis. Read our meeting coverage here.
During this year’s Annual Sessions in Las Vegas, use the #NLAVegas hashtag to follow updates from the NLA and your colleagues. Here you can find session info and locations, as well as behind-the-scenes photos and more! If you’re not on Twitter, it’s not too late! Join the conversation by... more
The National Lipid Association (NLA) installed Matthew K. Ito, PharmD, FCCP, CLS, FNLA, as President at its Annual Scientific Sessions on May 29. Dr. Ito is Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of the Cardiovascular Pharmacodynamics Laboratory at Oregon State University/Oregon Health &... more
Be sure to read the latest JCL Roundtable featuring Lauren Williams, RDN, Lynne T. Braun, PhD, CNP, FNLA, Joseph J. Saseen, PharmD, FNLA, and John R. Guyton, MD, FNLA discussing the importance of the lipidology team. Abstract Clinical lipidology practice works best when implemented by a... more