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Watch PLA leadership discuss the importance of lipid management and the NLA’s role in advancing cardiometabolic care.
In 2014, the Foundation of the National Lipid Association (FNLA), Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), and Mended Hearts launched Cholesterol Counts, a program designed to accumulate Internet-based information on how much people know about their cholesterol, how much they care about... more
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Hypertriglyceridemia has become a point of great interest lately in the search for better management of residual risk in patients with established ASCVD. The Reduction of Cardiovascular Events with Icosapent Ethyl Intervention Trial (REDUCE-IT) as authored by Bhatt, DL et al, shows strong evidence... more
It is an exciting time to be the president of the National Lipid Association as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary. The successes and accomplishments of this and the past years are built on the strong leadership and counsel that we have enjoyed from the inception of the organization. An appropriate... more
The Complex Lipid Management Self-Assessment Program (CLM-SAP) 16: Hypertriglyceridemia - Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, Clinical Significance and Treatment is a complimentary online SAP that will enhance your clinical knowledge of hypertriglyceridemia. This program will provide strategies to... more
This 58-year-old patient was referred to the lipid clinic for statin intolerance and a history of "genetic hypercholesterolemia." The patient has had tendon xanthomas on the extensor surface of his hands and on his Achilles tendons since childhood just like his brother and sister. Both... more
The Connecting the Dots: Inflammation's Impact on ASCVD and CKD is a free 90-minute virtual symposium recording where attendees will learn about the complex relationship of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD), systemic inflammation, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Recording... more
The National Lipid Association (NLA) is seeking nominations for the Chief Science Officer (CSO) position for the 2020-2023 term. The position overview, required qualifications, nomination criteria, selection process, and timeline can be found on the NLA website at: https://www.lipid.org/... more
The new ICD-10 Codes released by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are now in effect. The codes became effective October 1, 2016. The two new specific codes for FH are: E78.01: Familial hypercholesterolemia Z83.42: Family history of familial... more