Case Challenge

Management of Dyslipidemia in an HIV-Infected Man With Grave Cardiac Risk

Source: Managing Cardiovascular Risk in HIV-Infected Patients: The Role of Antiretroviral Selection

Management of Dyslipidemia in an HIV-Infected Man With Grave Cardiac Risk

Faculty:
Jens D. Lundgren, MD, DMSc Signe Westring Worm, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 11/20/07

Expiration Date: 11/19/08

Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Name the factors that are included in the assessment of 10-year cardiovascular risk by the Framingham calculation
Discuss guideline recommendations for treatment of dyslipidemia in HIV-infected patients
Describe the role of statins in the treatment of dyslipidemia in HIV-infected patients
Explain how modification of antiretroviral therapy contributes to the management of dyslipidemia in HIV-infected patients

Test your ability to make optimal treatment decisions using patient histories and diagnostic information and see the case unfold according to your choices. Compare your answers with your peers and our expert faculty’s recommendations, and then review the supporting data.

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