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Did you miss our recent webinar, "Clinical Utility of Genetic Testing in the Diagnosis of Familial Hypercholesterolemia?” You can watch online, free of charge, exclusively on Lipid.org. Join Amy C. Sturm, MS, LGC, as she discusses the use of genetic testing in the diagnosis of patients... more
This edition of the LipidSpin is devoted to guidelines vs. guidance. We all strive to practice evidence-based medicine (EBM) and our understanding of science has moved forward at a quick pace. Multiple journals come out every week with new articles that advance medicine’s knowledge base. Large,... more
As a professional organization, the National Lipid Association's mission has been to reduce the morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease by increasing the understanding of the pathophysiology, and detection and optimal treatment of lipid disorders. Developing patient... more
Overview Travel Grants and Awards E-Poster Submission Details FAQs E-Poster Submission Process Upon abstract acceptance (authors will be notified via email) a link with instructions will be sent to the designated presenting authors on file to upload their abstract as an e-... more
It has been challenging to start my term as Midwest Lipid Association President during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our first MWLA Board meeting was not held until the Fall of 2020. However, despite the circumstances in which we find ourselves, I am delighted to report that the MWLA has been moving... more
JK is a 35-year-old female nonsmoker who first presented to clinical lipidology care after developing angina while breastfeeding her first child. A subsequent cardiac catheterization revealed 3-vessel disease, ultimately leading to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Her low-density... more
Committees of the NLA Executive Committee The following committees will report to the Executive Committee: Executive Committee The Executive Committee, consisting of the officers of the NLA, shall act on behalf of the Board of... more
Introduction Normal pregnancy is characterized by physiologic increases in maternal levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). These lipoproteins are taken up by the placenta and support optimal fetal... more