Familial Hypercholesterolemia New Insights New Opportunities
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is the most common inherited disorder to cause premature morbidity and mortality. It is under-recognized and under-treated. FH provides a genetic model for the cholesterol hypothesis linking cholesterol intake to cardiovascular disease. The discovery of the FH mechanism dramatically improved understanding of lipid metabolism in the body. This talk will examine new insights and opportunities into the diagnosis and treatment of FH.
Samuel S. Gidding, MD is Division Head of Pediatric Cardiology at Nemours Cardiac Center, A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children, and Professor of Pediatrics at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Gidding has practiced Pediatric and Preventive Cardiology for the Nemours Cardiac Center for the past 14 years.
The Innovative Discoveries Series, sponsored by the Delaware Clinical & Translational Science ACCEL program and the Christiana Care Value Institute, features informal presentations on topics relevant to current research and healthcare practice, led by knowledgeable and experienced presenters. There are offerings for researchers, healthcare providers, and community members of varying levels of experience.
These free talks are held Fridays at noon at Christiana Hospital but can be viewed from your home or office computer. Earn CMEs by participating in-person or online. Lunch is served and all are welcome to attend.
To see the full calendar of events, visit the Value Institute Events page or the ACCEL website, or subscribe to the ID Series mailing list.
Contact Sarahfaye Dolman at sarahfaye.f.dolman@christianacare.org with any questions.