Hypercholesterolemia and New Guidelines - Dr. Karol E. Watson, MD | UCLA Primary Care Update 2015

Explore the latest guidelines and insights on hypercholesterolemia in this comprehensive lecture by Dr. Karol E. Watson, a renowned Professor of Medicine and Cardiology expert at UCLA. Delve into crucial topics such as lifestyle interventions, statin therapy, primary prevention strategies, and risk assessment tools. Gain a deeper understanding of controversial aspects, misconceptions, and safety concerns surrounding cholesterol management. Learn about the implications of recent clinical trials, including the Improvement Trial, and how they impact current treatment approaches. Discover valuable insights on drug interactions, HDL cholesterol, and the importance of family history in assessing cardiovascular risk. Equip yourself with the knowledge to effectively implement new guidelines and optimize patient care in managing hypercholesterolemia.

Introduction
Background
Lifestyle
Statins
Primary prevention
Controversy
Risk estimator
Risk Factors
Guidelines
Followup
Adding nonstatin drugs
The Improvement Trial
How will we incorporate the Improvement Trial
Misconceptions
Safety
Muscle Effects
Statin Cognitive Effects
Statin Cancer
Statin Diabetes
Statins and Diabetes
Statins and Liver Damage
LDL Reduction
Interactions
HDL
Questions
Secrets
Risk Calculator
Family History
Premature Heart Disease
Targets