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ForwardThe Role of Apolipoprotein C-III in Coronary Artery Disease
This lecture will address how apolipoprotein C-III has been referred to as an important participant in the metabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, leading to hypertriglyceridemia and thereafter cardiovascular disease. Learn more about innovative therapies for cardiovascular protection.
Target Audience
Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Family Physicians, General Internists, Gynecologists, Internal Medicine Physicians, Physician Assistants and Fellows.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the evidence indicating that apolipoprotein C-III can affect the development of cardiovascular disease.
- Explore the development of innovative therapies for cardiovascular protection.
William Virgil Brown, M.D.
Director, Division of Arteriosclerosis and Lipid Metabolism
Emory University School of Medicine
Charles Howard Candler Professor Emeritus
Atlanta, Georgia
William Virgil Brown, M.D., has disclosed that he serves as a consultant to Akcea, Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Esperion, Kowa Pharma and Merck, and that he is a member of the speakers bureaus for Merck, Kowa Pharma, Med Learning Group and the National Lipid Association. Also, Dr. Brown is a member of the Data and Safety Monitoring Committee for Amgen, Genzyme, Esperion and Sanofi. Dr. Brown has indicated that his presentations will not include discussion of off-label or unapproved usage.
Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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Available Credit
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.75 General certificate of attendance
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