Cardiovascular disease in the leading cause of death in the United States. Many comorbidities, including diabetes and hyperlipidemia, go hand in hand further complicating caring for our patients. This course will explore risk factors and what health care professionals can do to best care for our patients.
Course Publication Date:
April 05, 2021
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Heather Frommeyer BSN, RN |
| Course No: | HCD020821 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Community & Home Health
Nutrition & Fitness & Complimentary
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Learning Objectives
Recall risk assessment and therapeutic goals related to hyperlipidemia
Differentiate components of the lipid profile
Identify the impact of the metabolic syndrome on cardiovascular event risk
Identify pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions for hyperlipidemia