Discussion on Use of Statins in the Elderly

May 22, 2023

SPEAKER: Jessica Phan, MD - Resident, Internal Medicine

Target Audience

All Physicians 

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize that there is a gap in research regarding prescribing statins for primary prevention among the elderly
  • Recognize statin prescription trends among the elderly
  • Review the latest research on statin use in the elderly
  • Analyze the pros and cons data of statins
  • Review upcoming trials to look out for regarding primary prevention in the elderly

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Geriatrics
Course opens: 
05/22/2023
Course expires: 
06/05/2023
Event starts: 
05/22/2023 - 12:30pm PDT
Event ends: 
05/22/2023 - 1:30pm PDT
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Santa Clara, CA
United States

The presenter & planning committee members for this activity have disclosed that they have no relevant relationships with commercial or industry organizations. The CME Department has reviewed their disclosure information for the planner(s) and/or committee/faculty for this program and they do not have relationships that present a relevant conflict of interest. Kaiser Permanente does not endorse any brand name products.

The presenter & planning committee members for this activity have disclosed that they have no relevant relationships with commercial or industry organizations (Commercial Interest). The CME Department has reviewed their disclosure information for the planner(s) and/or committee/faculty for this program and they do not have relationships that present a relevant conflict of interest. Kaiser Permanente does not endorse any brand name products.

Kaiser Santa Clara is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Kaiser Santa Clara designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 



 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Geriatrics
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