T2DM & CVD: An update on current and new strategies improving outcomes
Lecture held by Neil Poulter, MD - Imperial College London, United Kingdom, during the CV Risk Master Class held on October 22, 2016 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Educational information
The overall educational objectives of the Cardiovascular Master Class were:
- To review the epidemiology and current guidelines on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients at increased CV risk in Indonesia
- To review new data on the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease and stroke and its relevance to treatment strategies and outcomes
- To understand the medical need for intensive lipid and hypertension management in patients at high CV risk, such as DM and metabolic syndrome.
- To understand the pharmacologic and clinical rationale for various treatment options in the patients with increased CV risk and integrate scientific evidence from key clinical trials into clinical practice
- Develop a consensus on practical guidelines for day-to-day management of high risk patients
CME accreditation
This Master Class was endorsed and accredited by the Indonesian Cardiology Association
Disclosures
Prof Neil Poulter, MD is Professor of Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine - Faculty of Medicine, National Heart & Lung Institute Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Funding
The CV Risk Master Class was funded by an unrestricted educational grant provided by Pfizer
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