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  • Angina, Unstable
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • PCSK9 Inhibitors

Lipid-Lowering Drug Therapy

Lipid-lowering drug therapy is central to reducing major cardiovascular events, including cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary revascularization, and unstable angina. This activity reviews conventional therapies, including statins, bile acid sequestrants, niacin, fibrates, and cholesterol absorption inhibitors, as well as advanced agents such as PCSK9 inhibitors, small-interfering RNA agents, microsomal triglyceride transfer protein inhibitors, and antisense oligonucleotides. These therapies provide additional options for patients with familial hypercholesterolemia or those unable to achieve lipid targets with traditional treatment. Learners will develop an understanding of the mechanisms, indications, and clinical applications of lipid-lowering therapies and evidence-based approaches to selecting and combining agents to reduce residual cardiovascular risk. Interprofessional collaboration among clinicians, pharmacists, nurses, and dietitians supports patient-centered care through lifestyle modification, adherence support, and ongoing monitoring of treatment safety and efficacy.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 9 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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